Proxima b: Earthlike planet discovered orbiting star nearest to the Sun

Scientists on Wednesday announced the discovery of an Earth-sized planet orbiting the star nearest our Sun, opening up the glittering prospect of a habitable world that may one day be explored by......

Soccer PIX: PSG to thrash Montpellier

  IMAGE: Paris St Germain's Nuno Mendes in action with Montpellier's Boubakar Kouyate during their Ligue 1 match at Parc des Princes, Paris, France, on Friday. Photograph: Christian......

Manika advances to pre-quarters in WTT Champions Montpellier

IMAGE: Manika Batra in action. Photograph: Paul Childs / Reuters India's table tennis star Manika Batra produced a dominant performance to defeat America's Lily Zhang 3-0 to advance into the......

French league's anti-homophobia initiative turns ugly

IMAGE: Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Nemanja Matic concealed the French league's anti-homophobia insignia during Saturday's fixtures. Photograph: Manon Cruz/Reuters What was meant to be a weekend......

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

A round-up of Saturday's action the Bundesliga and Ligue 1. IMAGE: Bayern Munich's Harry Kane poses with the Bundesliga's top scorer's gun after the match against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at PreZero......

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

IMAGE: Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates with trophy after beating Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime in the final of the Dubai Championships at Dubai Tennis Stadium, UAE. Photograph: Rula......