Shift workers are more at risk of having a heart attack or stroke than day workers, research suggests.

The mastermind of a white supremacist plot to kill Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, is convicted of treason.

The body of Italian national hero, Giuseppe Garibaldi, is to be exhumed, after his descendants cast doubt on its true location.

Two people charged with extorting singer Stevie Wonder over a video that portrays the singer negatively plead not guilty in a Los Angeles court.

Andy Murray says the form he showed at Wimbeldon this year can carry him to Olympic glory at the All England Club.

Senegal strike a late but deserved equaliser to frustrate Great Britain on their return to the men's Olympic football tournament after a 52-year hiatus.

Michael Phelps admits his greatest battle at London 2012 could be with his mind rather than rival Ryan Lochte.

Briton's Mark Cavendish is confident that he can win gold at London 2012, with the help of his "dream team".