A man suffers head injuries after being struck by a train at Twickenham railway station as crowds left the Rugby World Cup opener.

Syrian war planes launch one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, held by Islamic State militants, activists say.

Two light aircraft came within 200m of colliding when one pilot averted the danger after a last-minute sighting, a report says.

Two aircraft displays at a Surrey museum are cancelled over safety fears following the crash at the Shoreham Airshow last month.

First Great Western apologises for underestimating rail passenger numbers travelling from London to Cardiff for the Rugby World Cup as travellers vent their anger.

Donald Trump says it is "not his job" to defend Barack Obama, after being criticised for not correcting a supporter who said the US president was Muslim.

Karne Hesketh scores a dramatic last-minute try as Japan beat South Africa to secure arguably the biggest upset in the history of the sport.

Hosts England begin their World Cup campaign with a bonus-point victory over a spirited Fiji at Twickenham.