Chemical poured on face, rope tied around US actor's neck in 'hate crime'

“Empire” star Jussie Smollett was attacked on Tuesday morning while leaving a restaurant in what Chicago police are calling a possible hate crime. IMAGE: US actor Jussie Smollett is......

Da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million

Salvator Mundi, a portrait of Jesus Christ, was once bought for $59. Leonardo da Vinci's painting, Salvator Mundi has become the most expensive artwork to ever sell at an auction, going for $450.3......

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come! People gather at Mumbai's Marine Drive to celebrate New Year. Photograph: Sahil Salvi A......

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

IMAGE: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. Photograph: Adrian Murrell/Allsport UK A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are......

Sports Shorts: Jamshedpur play another goal-less draw in ISL 4

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC’s goalkeeper Subrata Paul, centre, punches the ball. Photograph: ISL Media Jamshedpur FC played......

Europa League: Napoli thrash Bruges, Dortmund win again

Napoli's Marek Hamsik celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Europa League match against Club Brugge KV. Photograph: Getty Images Napoli began their Europa League group stage campaign in......

EPL: Chamakh shines in Palace win over West Ham

CrystalPalace striker Marouane Chamakh ended an 11-game barren streak to help them beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United 1-0 in manager Tony Pulis's home debut on Tuesday. Chamakh......

WC qualifier: Spain face Xavi poser before Finland clash

The main conundrum for Spain coach Vicente del Bosque ahead of Friday's World Cup Group I qualifier at home to minnows Finland is who to deploy in place of Xavi should the injured Barcelona......