When does Euro 2016 start?

We'll provide you with all the key dates and details ahead of the big kick-off in France, where a record 24 teams will battle for the title of champions of Europe

War Crimes: Chad’s Ex-ruler Hissene Habre Gets Life Sentence

Chad’s ex-ruler, Hissene Habre, has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison at a landmark trial in Senegal.

He was convicted of rape, sexual slavery and ordering killings during his rule from 1982 to 1990.

'You're just jealous that I'm still No.1' - Cristiano Ronaldo tells haters

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at his critics saying only jealousy could be the reason for hating on his success, after he won the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, making him the first Portuguese in history to do so, once with Manchester United and then twice with Real Madrid.

Democracy Day: Buhari Says First Year Is Year Of Triumph, Consolidation

To commemorate Democracy Day, Nigeria’s number one citizen, President Muhhamudu Buhari has described his first year in office as a year of triumph, consolidation, pains and achievements.

As he spoke about a pot pourri of events, President Buhari affirmed his administration’s belief in democracy as the form of government that best assures the active participation and actual benefit of the people.

From friend to foe: How Mourinho undermined Van Gaal's Man Utd reign

The ex-Chelsea manager claimed to be a huge ally to his former mentor but now he has helped to ensure that he takes the veteran Dutchman's job from under his feet

When Jose Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea for the second time, his agents couldn't have made it clearer that he was ready to jump straight back into work.

Pep, Ancelotti, Leicester and five things to look forward to in the Champions League next season

Big changes are afoot at some of the biggest clubs in Europe next season and the landscape of the Champions League could be about to change...
The Champions League title has been claimed by Real Madrid - their 11th in all. 

The success of Zinedine Zidane's side against their city rivals Atletico delivered a glorious end for Los Blancos but there are plenty of intriguing storylines left for next season... 

Obama lifts US embargo on lethal arms sales to Vietnam

President Barack Obama has announced the US is fully lifting its embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam, its one-time enemy.

Speaking during a visit to communist Vietnam and talks with its leaders, Mr Obama said the move removed a "lingering vestige of the Cold War".

Louis van Gaal: Man Utd boss arrives at training ground to await fate

Gilroy arrived around 0930 and was initially refused entry.

He returned approximately 15 minutes later and was allowed in, refusing to answer questions about the reason for his presence.

'Threaten public peace in the FCT and be firmly dealt with' - IGP Solomon Arase warns factional party loyalists of PDP

Following the internal crisis rocking opposition party, PDP, the police yesterday sealed off the party's National Secretariat situated in Wadata Plaza in Abuja. The party is presently divided into 3 factions and had two parallel National Conventions that held in Abuja and Port Harcourt over the weekend. 

The Abuja convention which was spearheaded by Professor Jerry Gana produced Senator Ibrahim Mantu as its acting Chairman while the Port Harcourt convention organized by the 12 PDP governors and many PDP chieftains, sacked Alimodu Sherriff as its Chairman and appointed former Kaduna state governor, Ahmed Makarfi as acting Chairman of its Caretaker committee. Meanwhile Alimodu Sheriff insist he is still the Chairman of the party.  

Jose Mourinho: Louis van Gaal not told of Man Utd appointment

Louis van Gaal left Manchester United's London hotel on Sunday without being told by the club that Jose Mourinho is set to succeed him as manager.

We understand that Saturday's FA Cup final win over Crystal Palacewas Van Gaal's last game in charge. The 64-year-old has now travelled back to Manchester along with his squad.

However,

Mystery behind the Mayans....

Ever wondered what happened to the Mayans? We might finally know why the Maya abandoned their impressive limestone cities about 1,000 years ago

When the Spanish conquistadores sailed for Central America in 1517, their goal was to vanquish the resident Maya civilisation. But the colonists arrived to find that much of their work had been done for them.

Drake overtakes Justin Bieber on Spotify to become world's most streamed artist and releases new album date

Drake has overtaken fellow Canadian Justin Bieber as the most streamed artist on Spotify.

He's achieved that despite having a deal with the company's rival Apple Music, where he initially released his latest record Views as an exclusive.

EgyptAir crash: Plane 'made sharp turns before plunge'

An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo made two sharp turns before plunging into the Mediterranean Sea, Greece's defence minister says.

Panos Kammenos said the Airbus A320 had "turned 90 degrees left and then a 360-degree turn to the right". It then dropped more than 25,000ft (7,620m) before disappearing from radar, he added. Egypt's civil aviation minister has said the possibility of a terror attack is stronger than technical failure. Sixty-six people were on board, most of them from Egypt or France. A Briton was among the passengers.

Europa League final: Why Liverpool should fear Sevilla

Liverpool will attempt to secure their first major piece of European silverware for 11 years when they take on Sevilla in the Europa League final in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

Sevilla finished seventh in Spain's La Liga, 39 points behind champions Barcelona, yet cannot stop winning in the Europa League and are looking to win the trophy for a fifth time since Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 - and the third time in a row.

But who is their main threat? Why are they so good in this competition? Who is the mastermind behind their Europa League success? Here, we take a look at what awaits Jurgen Klopp's Reds at St Jakob-Park.

John Terry: Chelsea defender signs new one-year deal at Stamford Bridge

Veteran Chelsea defender John Terry has signed a new one-year deal with the Premier League club.

In an emotional speech after his side's final league game against Leicester on Sunday, the 35-year-old, who was out of contract in the summer, said he wanted to remain at the club.

US election: Trump 'has regrets' but 'had to fight campaign this way'

Presumptive US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has admitted he "has regrets" about his US election campaign but said he would not have been successful otherwise.

He was speaking to Fox News presenter Megyn Kelly, with whom he has had a feud since a TV debate last August.

When pressed about why he re-tweeted "bimbo" jibes about her, he said: "Did I say that? Ooh. Excuse me."

In another interview, he said he was open to meeting North Korea's leader.

The interview with Ms Kelly was largely seen as an attempt to bury the hatchet after months of rancour between the two, with the journalist taking the initiative to set it up.

Barcelona pipped bitter rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title

Barcelona pipped bitter rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title thanks to a Luis Suarez hat-trick at Granada.

Barca's fifth victory in a row ensured they won the league by one point from Real, who beat Deportivo La Coruna 2-0. Suarez tapped in, powered home a header and slotted Neymar's pass to give him La Liga's golden boot with 40 goals. Barca, nine points clear on 1 April, will seal a second straight league and cup double if they beat Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final on Sunday, 22 May.

What is the most expensive object on Earth?

True or false? A new nuclear power station in the south-west of the UK will be the most expensive object on Earth. That's the claim about the proposed plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset - but has anything else ever cost so much to build?

Full Text: May Day Speech By President Muhammadu Buhari

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER – IN – CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2016 NATIONAL MAY DAY CELEBRATION HELD AT THE EAGLE SQUARE, ABUJA ON SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016

Great Nigerian Workers!

Great Nigerian Workers!

I bring you greetings.

Zidane hopeful on Ronaldo, Benzema as Madrid give backing to medics

Reports suggest that all is not well inside the doctor's office at Santiago Bernabeu, but the club trust their healers while the coach believes the two stars could return

Southampton 4:2 Manchester City

Manchester City's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League remain in the balance as a brilliant Sadio Mane hat-trick secured Southampton an easy win.

Swansea City 3:1 Liverpool

Swansea City dismantled a much-changed Liverpool side to make sure of their Premier League survival.

Andre Ayew's header and a sumptuous Jack Cork goal put the hosts in charge after a vibrant first-half display. Christian Benteke nodded in to give the visitors hope, but Ayew's second goal swiftly ended those aspirations. Brad Smith was then sent off for Liverpool, whose hopes of Champions League qualification now rest on winning the Europa League.

Manchester united 1: 1 Leicester City

Leicester City moved to within two points of the Premier League title after holding Manchester United to a draw at Old Trafford - and will clinch it on Monday if Tottenham fail to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.