The Vatican said on Tuesday that Pope Francis will expand access to confession for abortion, but it was not immediately clear if the pope's comments were symbolic or a change in Catholic Church practice.

South Africa have enjoyed an easy time in the first Test against West Indies at Centurion, winning by an innings and 220 runs.

Ali Elamine's behaviour in negotiations over his half-Australian children led one person to describe him as "pretty face, ugly heart".

FIFA has dismissed complaints made by whistleblowers, including an Australian, who were interviewed about the 2018 and 2020 World Cup bids.

A Boko Haram video shows gunmen shooting civilians lying face down, and a leader saying they are being killed because they are "infidels" or non-believers.