Vietnamese naval ships and Chinese vessels collide in a disputed part of the South China Sea, as Beijing seeks to set up an oil rig, Vietnam says.

An international team of researchers has created a detailed visual simulation of how the Universe evolved.

Formula 1 commentary legend Murray Walker gives his thoughts on who has performed well and who has struggled in the 2014 season so far.

Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal tells BBC Sport he wants to become the new manager of Manchester United.

Tiger Woods's 14-month spell as world number one could be ended at the Players Championship, starting on Thursday.

A fireman delivers a baby in the back of a car near the scene of a blaze in north London.

Europe's Rosetta comet-chasing spacecraft begins the process of zeroing in on its icy quarry by initiating the first of 10 thruster firings.

Manchester City thrash Aston Villa to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League with one match remaining.