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Maurizio Sarri spent just one season at Stamford Bridge (Adam Davy/PA)

Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea exit confirmed as Juventus announce three-year deal

Maurizio Sarri has left Chelsea and signed a three-year deal to become manager of Juventus, both clubs have confirmed.

Rohit Sharma celebrates reaching his century (Martin Rickett/PA)

Rohit Sharma century leaves Pakistan needing record chase

Rohit Sharma’s sparkling 140 from 113 balls underpinned India’s 336 for five and left arch-rivals Pakistan requiring a record World Cup chase at a raucous Old Trafford.

Tens of thousands of protesters carry posters and banners as they march through the streets in Hong Kong (Apple Daily via AP)

Hong Kong government apologises after mass protests

Hong Kong’s China-backed government has apologised over the handling of politically charged legislation that sparked massive street protests over the past week.

Maurizio Sarri had an impressive record during his one season in charge at Chelsea (Nigel French/PA)

Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea reign in numbers

Maurizio Sarri has left Chelsea to take over at Juventus.

Maurizio Sarri lifts the Europa League trophy after Chelsea’s win in Baku (Adam Davy/PA)

Chelsea managers under Roman Abramovich

Maurizio Sarri has become the latest manager to leave Chelsea after he was named Juventus boss.

Maurizio Sarri is returning to Italy (Steven Paston/PA)

Maurizio Sarri takes over at Juventus after leaving Chelsea

Chelsea have announced manager Maurizio Sarri has left the club to take charge of Italian champions Juventus.

Pope Francis wears a safety helmet as he visits the earthquake damaged cathedral of Camerino (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Pope dons safety helmet for earthquake-hit cathedral visit

Pope Francis donned a white firefighter’s safety helmet during his visit to a damaged cathedral in a town struck by earthquakes in 2016.

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman (Victoria Jones/AP)

Saudi crown prince accuses Iran of tanker attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said the kingdom will not hesitate to confront threats to its security and joined the US in accusing Iran of being behind the attacks on two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Sara Netanyahu, centre, wife of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Amit Shabi/Yedioth Ahronoth/ Pool via AP)

Israeli PM’s wife sentenced for misusing state funds

The wife of Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been fined more than $15,000 (£11,931) for misusing state funds.

Paul Pogba could ready to end his second spell at Old Trafford (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Pogba: I’m thinking of a new challenge

Paul Pogba has cast doubt over his future at Manchester United after revealing he is considering “a new challenge”.

Liam Gallagher’s daughter Molly Moorish (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Liam Gallagher’s formerly estranged daughter: I don’t have any anger

Liam Gallagher’s daughter Molly Moorish has said there is no bad blood between the pair after meeting for the first time last year.

Tyson Fury has earned a reputation as the top heavyweight in the world (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Fury’s win and Joshua’s loss change picture among leading heavyweights

Saturday’s destructive victory over the previously-undefeated Tom Schwarz again demonstrated that Tyson Fury is the world’s finest heavyweight.

Adele attended the Spice Girls’ final show at Wembley Stadium (Yui Mok/PA)

Adele thanks Spice Girls for inspiration as they end reunion tour at Wembley

Adele sent an emotional message to the Spice Girls after they closed their reunion tour with a triumphant three-date run at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman (Victoria Jones/PA)

Saudi crown prince warns kingdom will confront security threats

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said the kingdom is not seeking war in the region, but warned it will not hesitate to confront threats to its security.

Protesters gather at Victoria Peak to protest against the extradition bill in Hong Kong (Apple Daily via AP)

Protesters march in Hong Kong, piling pressure on leader

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents have jammed the city’s streets in a march protesting the government’s handling of a proposed extradition bill.

Tyson Fury wants to build on his popularity in America (Matthew Heasley/PA/Top Rank)

Fury eyes ‘biggest fight in world boxing’ with Wilder next year

Tyson Fury set his sights on a lucrative rematch with Deontay Wilder after excelling in his first fight in Las Vegas to stop Tom Schwarz in only two rounds.

A major protest took place last week (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Hong Kong marchers gather as protester’s death mourned

Hong Kong residents are gathering for another protest over an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted the territory’s apprehension about relations with mainland China.

The Gypsy King fulfilled a lifelong ambition of finally fighting in Sin City (Mikey Williams/Top Rank/PA)

In Pictures: Tyson Fury v Tom Schwarz

Tyson Fury carried off his Las Vegas debut with typical showmanship, stopping Germany’s Tom Schwarz in the second round.

Tyson Fury defeats Tom Schwarz in their heavyweight bout in Las Vegas (John Locher/AP)

Tyson Fury eases to victory over Tom Schwarz in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury eased to victory on the occasion of his first fight in Las Vegas as he furthered his reputation as the world’s finest heavyweight by stopping Germany’s Tom Schwarz in the second round.

Gary Woodland leads the US Open by one shot heading into the final round (Matt York/AP)

US Open day three: Woodland holds narrow lead over Rose

Justin Rose trails Gary Woodland by a single shot heading into the final round of the US Open after watching the American defy the odds to remain in pole position at Pebble Beach.

Hundreds of mothers protest against the amendments to the extradition law in Hong Kong (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Hong Kong set for street march as protester death mourned

Hong Kong was bracing for another massive protest on Sunday over an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted the territory’s apprehension about relations with mainland China.

Justin Rose is one shot off the lead heading into the final round of the US Open (Matt York/AP)

Justin Rose trails Gary Woodland by one ahead of US Open final round

Justin Rose trails Gary Woodland by a single shot heading into the final round of the US Open after watching the American defy the odds to remain in pole position at Pebble Beach.

Tom Hanks to walk red carpet for European premiere of Toy Story 4

Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks is among the stars expected on the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square for the European premiere of Toy Story 4.

Josh Warrington retains his IBF world featherweight title (Dave Thompson/PA)

It’s the big fights I need – Josh Warrington turns attention to America

Josh Warrington admitted his frustration after squeaking out an unsatisfactory split decision win over Kid Galahad to retain his IBF featherweight title in Leeds.

Josh Warrington celebrates his win against Kid Galahad (Dave Thompson/PA)

Warrington retains IBF featherweight title after split decision win over Galahad

Josh Warrington clung on to his IBF featherweight title after a controversial split decision win over Kid Galahad in Leeds.

Tiger Woods was unable to force himself into contention for the 119th US Open (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Woods’ US Open hopes fade further at Pebble Beach

It has been proven to be a dangerous game to write off Tiger Woods, but a 16th major title looked beyond even his powers of recovery in the 119th US Open at Pebble Beach.

Isle of Wight Festival 2019 (Isle of Wight Festival/PA)

George Ezra pays tribute to Bob Dylan’s Isle of Wight gig 50 years on

George Ezra paid tribute to Bob Dylan as he closed the second day of the Isle of Wight Festival 50 years after the US artist himself took to the stage.

The Spice Girls have closed their final night at Wembley Stadium (Andrew Timms/PA)

‘Three generations of Spice Girl’ close final Wembley Stadium gig

The Spice Girls closed a sold-out three-night run at Wembley Stadium by inviting their mothers and children on stage.

England Under-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd will lead the Young Lions to a second European Championships. (Martin Rickett/PA)

Boothroyd aiming to prove English coaches are among the best

Aidy Boothroyd is out to prove English coaches can challenge the world’s best.

Jodie Taylor (right) celebrates her winning goal against Argentina (John Walton/PA).

The closer you are, the better you perform – Taylor hails England ‘camaraderie’

Jodie Taylor was keen to give credit to her room-mate Beth Mead after the pair combined for the goal that secured England a 1-0 win over Argentina at the Women’s World Cup and a place in the last 16.

The Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit leads the first mass in a side chapel, two months after a devastating fire engulfed the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral (Karine Perret/AP)

Notre Dame Cathedral holds first Mass since devastating fire in April

Notre Dame Cathedral has held its first Mass since the devastating April 15 blaze, although only 30 people were allowed to attend and the archbishop had to wear a hard hat as he stood among the burnt wood debris.

Mitchell Starc, second right, celebrates with his teammates as Australia go top of the World Cup standings (Adam Davy/PA)

Cricket World Cup matchday 17 – Finch fires Australia top

Aaron Finch blasted a national World Cup record 153 to send Australia top of the World Cup standings with an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at The Oval.

Rhys Enoch will celebrate his 31st birthday on day four of the US Open (Matt York/AP)

I’m glad I conjured some magic – Rhys Enoch defies odds to shine at Pebble Beach

Six-time runner-up Phil Mickelson will not be the only player celebrating their birthday in Sunday’s final round of the US Open after Welshman Rhys Enoch defied illness and his lowly world ranking to shine at Pebble Beach.

Rick Astley at the Isle of Wight Festival (PA)

Rick Astley: I never embraced rickrolling because I didn’t want to ruin the joke

Rick Astley has said he never embraced the rickrolling phenomenon because he did not want to ruin the joke.

OJ Simpson has launched a Twitter account (Jason Bean/AP)

OJ Simpson says he has ‘a little getting even to do’ as he joins Twitter

OJ Simpson has launched a Twitter account with a video post in which the former American Football star says he has a “little getting even to do.”

Geri Horner of the Spice Girls (Andrew Timms/PA)

Adele joins Spice Girls backstage before final Wembley Stadium show

Adele has joined the Spice Girls backstage ahead of their final show at Wembley Stadium.

South Africa’s Imran Tahir took four wickets in the World Cup victory against Afghanistan (David Davies/PA)

South Africa gain first victory of this World Cup by thrashing Afghanistan

South Africa kept their World Cup hopes alive with a first win of the tournament against Afghanistan in Cardiff.

An oil tanker on fire in the Sea of Oman (ISNA/AP)

Oil tanker’s crew land in Dubai after Gulf of Oman attack

Crew members of the Norwegian-owned oil tanker that was attacked in the Gulf of Oman have landed in Dubai after two days in Iran.

Australia’s Aaron Finch celebrates during his 153 stand (Adam Davy/PA)

Finch fires Australia top of World Cup standings

Aaron Finch blasted a national World Cup record 153 to send Australia top of the World Cup standings with an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at The Oval.

England captain Eoin Morgan, left, and his deputy Jos Buttler (Mark Kerton/PA)

Buttler ready to take over if captain Morgan can’t face Afghanistan

Jos Buttler is ready, willing and able to take over as England’s World Cup captain next week but is crossing his fingers he will not be required.

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is relishing the fixture against India (Adam Davy/PA)

Arthur wants Pakistan players to create lasting legacy against India

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur declared “you do something incredible, you’ll be remembered forever” on the eve of their World Cup showdown against India at Old Trafford.

Virat Kohli insists India will not adopt a different mindset for their fixture against Pakistan (Nigel French/PA)

Virat Kohli plays down hype ahead of India-Pakistan World Cup meeting

India captain Virat Kohli attempted to play down the significance of their meeting with Pakistan despite the World Cup clash being set to attract a global televised audience of around one billion viewers.

KT Tunstall is playing at the Isle of Wight Festival (PA)

KT Tunstall brands Tory leadership race ‘a bunch of bollocks’

KT Tunstall has described the Tory leadership race as “a bunch of bollocks” that “doesn’t seem like a choice”.

Derby hope to agree a new contract with Frank Lampard (John Walton/PA)

Derby keen to tie down Frank Lampard to new contract

Derby are understood to have opened talks with Chelsea target Frank Lampard over a new managerial contract to keep him with the Rams.

Amanda Knox attends a Criminal Justice Festival at the University of Modena (Antonio Calanni/AP)

Media built false story around me, Amanda Knox tells Italian conference

Amanda Knox has accused the media of building a false narrative around her during her murder trial and appeals process, depicting her as guilty even though she was eventually acquitted.

KT Tunstall hails ‘spirit’ of Isle of Wight Festival

KT Tunstall has said it is “really special” to be performing at the Isle of Wight festival after more than a decade since she was last on the bill.

Aaron Finch celebrates reaching his century (Adam Davy/PA)

Aaron Finch stars as Australia leave Sri Lanka chasing 335 for victory

Aaron Finch blasted a national World Cup record 153 as Australia set Sri Lanka 335 for victory at The Oval.

Shelley Kerr says Scotland will not back down (Richard Sellers/PA)

Shelley Kerr: Scotland will go for it in pursuit of qualification

Boss Shelley Kerr stressed Scotland would not “park the bus” against top teams after they suffered their second defeat in Group D at the Women’s World Cup.

Romeo And Juliet director Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96

Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, who was famed for productions including the 1968 movie adaptation of Romeo And Juliet, has died in Rome at the age of 96.