A painting by LS Lowry - described by Sotheby's as one of his "most exciting works" - is sold at auction for £2.3 million.

Phil Mickelson admits trying to win the US Open for the first time has created extra pressure for this year's event.

As the nation prepares for the start of the 2014 World Cup, England football legend Gary Lineker examines the world's fascination with Brazil and the beautiful game.

Transport for London has warned of traffic disruption on Wednesday as black-cab drivers prepare to protest about rival service Uber.

Leeds Rhinos full-back Zak Hardaker is given a five-match ban after being found guilty of homophobic abuse.

More than 150,000 people are forced to flee Iraq's second city Mosul after Islamist militants effectively take control of it and several other towns.

Theresa May rejects claims of a crisis in the passport applications system despite "unprecedented" demand.

England will give an update on Danny Welbeck's fitness on Wednesday after the striker suffered a thigh problem in training.