China’s famous Shaolin Temple has announced that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.

Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor and his wife Olivia, who married last year, have welcomed a baby girl born in London on Sunday.

Lottie Woad claimed her first professional victory on debut as she won the Women’s Scottish Open title by three shots. The 21-year-old former world number one amateur from Surrey finished with a final ...

The two all-rounders both reached half-centuries as India wiped out a 311-run first-innings deficit to lead by 11 heading into the final session.

Albany Stakes sixth Gold Digger might not be seen again this season, having suffered a setback following her promising run at Royal Ascot.

The start of Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix has been delayed due to heavy rain. The drivers completed a formation lap behind the safety car at Spa-Francorchamps before the red flag was waved. An FIA ...

Charlie Appleby is keen to find his 1000 Guineas heroine Desert Flower a suitable opportunity to go out on a high ahead of her planned retirement at the end of the season.

New signing Viktor Gyokeres watched on as Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in their pre-season meeting in Singapore. The 27-year-old striker completed his £55million move from Sporting Lisbon to the Gunners ...

A man has been charged with dangerous driving after leading police on a pursuit along the A12. On Saturday, a motorist was driving at speeds in excess of 150mph and failed to stop for officers. Police ...

Two new professional dancers Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon will join the Strictly Come Dancing cast this autumn, the BBC has announced.

Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Barcelona in a 3-1 friendly win against Vissel Kobe in Japan. The 27-year-old, who has joined the Catalan club from Manchester United on a season-long ...

Tornado Alert claimed German Group One glory for Saeed bin Suroor and Oisin Murphy with a clear-cut success in the Grosser Dallmayr-Preis in Munich.