The entire DNA sequence of a woman who lived to 115 has been pieced together and could shed light on ageing, scientists say.

A prize-winning goat in Colorado is disqualified from competition after testing positive for an illegal feed additive, but its owners cry foul.

Wales's World Cup campaign ends in controversial fashion as France edge a nailbiting semi-final after Welsh captain Sam Warburton is sent off.

Coronation Street actress Betty Driver, who played barmaid Betty Turpin, has died at the age of 91, a spokesman says.

Joe Cole is confident his form for Lille can earn him a first call up to the England squad since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Unbeaten Frankel tops a high-quality list of runners for the inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday.

Liverpool host Manchester United in the early kick-off at 1245 BST, while Manchester City and Chelsea are also in action on another busy Saturday of football in the Premier League, Football League and SPL.

First Minister Carwyn Jones is joining over 60,000 rugby fans to watch Wales in the World Cup semi-final against France on big screens at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.