Violent clashes have erupted between Newcastle and Sunderland supporters ahead of the north-east derby match this afternoon. Fans of the clubs ‘threw punches’ and ‘hurled missiles’ at each other ...

Northern Ireland's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy is almost upon us - and you can keep up with all the build-up and action from Bergamo across the BBC.

Liverpool have picked up just one point from their last three league matches (Picture: Getty) Alan Shearer took aim at Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate following Liverpool’s ...

Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has begun to make use of billions in new debt intended to help revive Germany's economy. Is he spending this extraordinary sum appropriately? There are serious doubts.