Government cryptocurrency concerns include tax evasion and people developing gambling addictions.

Serena Williams says that she "absolutely wants", but does not need, more Grand Slam titles as she targets Margaret Court's record.

British women's number one Johanna Konta will face Madison Brengle, of the United States, in the first round of the Australian Open.

He's been on the run for 15 years, but pictures of his tattoos on Facebook helped police catch him.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he did not not leave Alexis Sanchez out of the starting side against Chelsea because of transfer speculation.

Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan says he was wrong to award a penalty against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off.

Writer Moira Donegan says she set up anonymous list that named men accused of abusing women.

The Video Assistant Review (VAR) system is set to be amended to make its use clearer for fans before next week's FA Cup replays.

A discrepancy in measurements of the Universe's expansion rate has now become "pretty serious".

The European Court of Justice's top adviser backs EU-wide recognition of same-sex spouses.

British Winter Olympics medallist snowboarder Jenny Jones, who created history at the Sochi Games, has joined the BBC line-up for Pyeongchang 2018.

Prince William says Prince Harry hasn't asked him to be best man yet at his wedding to Meghan Markle.

In Switzerland, lobsters must now be stunned before being boiled - but do they really feel pain?

Japan has summoned China's ambassador - and says an unknown submarine was also spotted nearby.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says the US should show there is a better alternative to the deal.

The ex-UKIP leader suggests he is close to backing a fresh vote - before backtracking hours later.

Home and Away actress Jessica Falkholt had been in a coma since a car crash on 26 December.

Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab faces backlash for Instagram post featuring the Israeli actress.

British bobsleigher Bruce Tasker will miss the Winter Olympics after suffering a minor stroke.

The plight of a rural child of migrant workers reignites discussion about the poor.

Firm Rigby & Peller has endorsement withdrawn over a book which gave details of royal bra fittings.