Rafael Nadal withdrew from next week’s Cincinnati Masters due to his continuing knee injury.

Tunisia’s Oussama Mellouli held off a late surge from his rivals to win the men’s 10km swimming marathon.

An Australian woman has admitted taking the ashes of her late father – trackside to the London Games.

Around 7,364 people have sought asylum in Australia this year.

Man who lost five relatives questions legality of country’s involvement.

Kom would also be promot­ed to the rank of additi­onal police superi­ntende­nt and given two acres of land, he said.

Good to see him back, says chief selector

Sundhagelabels his team ‘unstoppable’ for the 2015 World Cup.

Rogge proud of female success in the Games.

London Olympics chief plays down concerns