Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Equatorial Guinea's Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda are banned for four games for abusing the referee after their defeat by Sudan at Afcon 2025.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

Israel's move is a breakthrough in Somaliland's decades-long quest for international recognition.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

Antoine Semenyo's future enters a crucial 48 hours with the Bournemouth attacker eager to have his potential departure to Manchester City concluded by 1 January.

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.