Three weeks of French targeted air strikes in northern Mali have left Islamist militants "in disarray", France's defence minister says.

Stoke City sign England goalkeeper Jack Butland from Birmingham City for £3.5m and loan him straight back to Blues.

The Wall Street Journal says it has become the second major US newspaper after the New York Times to have been infiltrated by Chinese hackers.

At least 14 people are killed and more than 80 injured after a blast rocked the headquarters of state oil company Pemex in Mexico City.

Arsenal confirm the signing of Malaga left-back Nacho Monreal for around £10m, subject to the completion of formalities.

MPs say the police watchdog for England and Wales is overwhelmed, woefully underequipped and failing to get to the truth of allegations of wrongdoing.

The collapse of the West Coast Main Line franchise deal was the result of "irresponsible decisions" and "major failures", says an MPs' report.

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty gives his verdict on how Premier League clubs faired in the January transfer window.