One in 10 adults worldwide is obese, according to a new study which shows that the prevalence of obesity has almost doubled since 1980.

EU leaders prepare to meet for a one-day summit on energy, the eurozone debt crisis and the ongoing political unrest in Egypt.

Britons are the most anxious about immigrants, an international survey of eight European and North American countries suggests.

Banned player Richie Rees is warning England hooker Dylan Hartley to expect a tough time from Wales in the Six Nations opener at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night.

John Williams resigns as executive chairman at Blackburn Rovers after 14 years at the club.

Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan apologises to the club's fans for his positive comments about Andy Carroll's move to Liverpool.

A record number of people were declared insolvent in England and Wales in 2010 despite a fall in the last three months.

England coach Andy Flower criticises the length of his side's tour of Australia and wants to have more input into the team's schedule in the future.