Trump set to appoint ‘hawkish’ secretary of state – reports

Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, according to US media reports.

BBC confirms details of Gary Lineker’s new contract

Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match Of The Day at the end of the season, the BBC has confirmed.

Girl, 17, dies after being struck by car on M5 motorway

A 17-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car on the M5 motorway in Somerset.

Russian hypersonic missile warship conducts drills in English Channel

A Russian navy warship equipped with hypersonic cruise missiles has conducted drills in the English Channel, Russian news agencies have reported.

Passenger planes hit by gunfire and flight diverted in Haiti

Two commercial planes have been hit by gunfire over the capital of Haiti. 

UK to feel chillier as temperatures drop and frost creeps in

It may be time to dig out the winter woollies, according to the Met Office, as the UK starts to feel chillier this week.

Gary Lineker to leave Match Of The Day

Gary Lineker is to leave Match Of The Day after 25 years, Sky News understands.

Manchester United’s Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves role as interim head coach

Manchester United’s Ruud van Nistelrooy has left his role as interim head coach, the club have announced.

Six-month life expectancy and self-administration of drugs among assisted dying proposals

A six-month expected lifespan and the ability to take the fatal drugs will be requirements for someone to end their own life under proposed assisted lying legislation.

Premier League referee suspended after video appears to show him insulting Liverpool FC and Klopp

A Premier League referee has been suspended after a video appeared to show him making derogatory comments about Liverpool Football Club and their former manager.