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As 76-year-old Eric Smith carried the flame for one section of the journey through Cornwall, a man came out of the cheering crowd and quickly found himself bundled unceremoniously into a hedge.

BBC pundits and match statistics shed light on a remarkable night in Munich

BBC pundits Mark Lawrenson and Steve Bruce give their analysis of Chelsea's Champions League victory

Liverpool heavyweight David Price produces a dominant display against Sam Sexton to win the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.

Although the Maldives are known as an unspoilt tourist paradise, the islands struggle with managing their waste, as the BBC discovered on a visit to an 'apocalyptic' floating island waste dump.

Speaking after the G8 summit, US President Obama says leaders agree that economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.

Officers at a national park say a project to replace a power line needs put in place a plan to protect rare wood ants

More powers should be transferred from local authorities to Scotland's network of community councils, says an independent think tank.

A stone discovered by chance on the Isle of Canna is Scotland's first known example of a bullaun "cursing stone", experts reveal.

A stone discovered by chance on the Isle of Canna is Scotland's first known example of a bullaun "cursing stone", experts reveal.

The EU is urged to contest Scotland's plans for a minimum price per unit of alcohol.

The EU is urged to contest Scotland's plans for a minimum price per unit of alcohol.

The iconic dissident's arrival at Newark, outside New York City, on Saturday evening apparently brings to an end a bizarre diplomatic fight which started when he sought sanctuary at the American embassy in China.

Hibs striker Leigh Griffiths criticises referee Craig Thomson and Hearts winger Suso

South Africa is to opens its first theatre in a township - Soweto - once home to former President Nelson Mandela.