Conjoined twin boys born in Douma have been transferred to a hospital in Damascus.

Residents in the northern Syrian city of Manbij celebrate new freedoms after it was liberated from so-called Islamic State (IS).

American swimming legend Michael Phelps says he will bring the curtain down on his incredible career after he finishes competing at Rio 2016.

Russian whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova has the account that shows details of her location hacked, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.

Andy Murray remains on course to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals after beating Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals.

Two people have died and over 1,000 have been rescued after "historic" flooding swamped the US state of Louisiana.

The UN Security Council authorises a 4,000-strong regional protection force for South Sudan's capital, Juba - but the government rejects the move.

Organisers say they are "not disappointed" with the number of empty seats on show in the Estadio Olimpico on day seven in Rio.