Rather than wearing mountains down, glaciers act like a protective lid and shield the highest mountains from erosion, a study suggests.

Suicide bombers target the Indian consulate in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, killing at least eight civilians, police say.

The British embassy in Yemen is to close and several other embassies have been told to be vigilant as the US issues a global travel alert.

Australia's superiority in the third Test is unlikely to hamper England's bid to retain the Ashes, says Jonathan Agnew

US chat show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres is to host the Oscars for a second time.

The boss of Twitter UK apologises to women abused on the site, as the company updates its rules to help clamp down on threats and harassment.

Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino says Manchester United target Cesc Fabregas "will decide the situation".

Tottenham forward Clint Dempsey is close to joining Major League Soccer side Seattle Sounders in his native United States.