Philippines record their best-ever overall medal haul in SEA Games history

On Day 9 of the SEA Games 2019, hosts Philippines scripted history by recording their best-ever overall medal haul in the history of the SEA Games. They bested their own numbers from the SEA Games held in 2005, when they had won 290 medals overall.

The best of the world in pictures

The finest photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

WADA banned Russia from international sports event for 4 years

 Russia banned from international sports event for four years by the world Anti-Doping Agencies (WADA). Russia would likely to be banned from international sports events including 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Food ball world cup in Qatar and 2022 winter Olympics in Beijing.

Police seal off Dalmuir Park in Clydebank after body of man found in water

The man's body was discovered this morning.

Liam Payne Signs Copies of 'LP1' for Manchester Fans

Liam Payne‘s fans in Manchester got a special treat when he stopped by the HMV store for a CD signing on Monday (December 9) in Manchester, England.

U.S. military to shift focus to competing with China and Russia: Esper

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Saturday he still plans to shift the military’s focus to competing with China and Russia, even as security threats pile up in the Middle East. Esper outlined his strategic goals and priorities in a speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum, an annual gathering of government, defense industry and military officials.