Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. Although more than 72,000 fires......

Awesome PHOTOS of the month: May

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by A Yawalapiti boy dips his head into the Xingu River in the Xingu National Park, Mato Grosso State.......

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

IMAGE: Olympique Lyonnais coach Fabio Grosso, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006, sustained facial injuries during the incident. (Picture used for representational purpose......

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Five-star Spain cruise into World Cup knockouts with thumping win over Zambia IMAGE: Spain's Jennifer Hermoso is thrown in the air by teammates to celebrate after the match. Photograph: David......

Canada 'shoot-out' Sweden for women's football gold

IMAGE: Canada's players celebrate winning the penalty shoot-out against Sweden in the Olympics women's football final, at International Stadium in Yokohama, on Friday. Photograph: Lisi......

Soccer PHOTOS: Smalling stars in Roma's win

IMAGE: AS Roma's Chris Smalling celebrates with teammates after their Serie A match against Brescia on Sunday. Photograph: AS Roma/Twitter AS Roma defender Chris Smalling scored and then provided......

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

IMAGE: Real Betis' Joaquin Sanchez celebrates on completing his hat-trick against Athletic Bilbao in their La Liga match on Sunday. Photograph: Real Betis/Twitter Real Betis captain Joaquin......