A major shake-up of GCSEs for England is to be unveiled, with exams to be graded from eight to one - and exams at the end of two years instead of coursework.

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell is pleased Australia left Quade Cooper out of their squad.

Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods shake hands after their recent disagreements on and off the course.

Manager Jose Mourinho says John Terry will stay as Chelsea's club captain but refuses to be drawn on whether Wayne Rooney is a target.

President Mohammed Morsi says "all options are open" to deal with any threat to Egypt's water supply posed by an Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile.

Estimated global reserves of shale oil could increase total world crude resources by 11%, according to a US government report.

Young and vulnerable victims of crime are to be offered the chance to pre-record their evidence to avoid the trauma of appearing in court, ministers say.

An early death rates league table for England has been published by Public Health England.