An English town dubbed "little Scotland", is holding its own mock independence vote.

Five-time Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe is set to reveal he is gay in a television interview to be broadcast on Sunday.

The retired Anglican Archbishop of South Africa Desmond Tutu says he "reveres the sanctity of life" but supports assisted dying.

Midfielder Javier Mascherano has made up for Argentina's 'fantastic four' failing to shine at the World Cup, says Tim Vickery.

Brazil's World Cup campaign comes to a disappointing end as they lose to the Netherlands in the third-place play-off.

BBC Sport profiles the 22 players expected to start the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.

Rod Stewart is due to perform at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, organisers announce.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a series of agreements on nuclear energy in Argentina, as he continues a tour of Latin America.