Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.

The fierce wildfire in the Canadian town of Jasper melted cars to the road and turned homes to ash.

The World Champion blamed "losing too many kilos" and "irrepressible enthusiasm" for the mishap.

Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal.

The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.

Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.

South Korea said it would request a meeting with International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach.