First practice for the Italian Grand Prix is under way with Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel looking to move closer to the title this weekend.

Chinese online retailer Jingdong Mall considers a share sale in the US next year that could be among the biggest internet IPOs.

New Zealand opens the Rugby World Cup, described by Prime Minister John Key as the biggest event his country has staged.

Exploration firm Tullow makes an "important oil discovery" off the coast of French Guiana, potentially opening a major new offshore crude region.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney springs a surprise by picking Conor Murray at scrum-half for Sunday's World Cup opener against the USA.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says he is disappointed at his board's failure to sign a forward during the summer transfer window.

Lewis Hamilton heads McLaren team-mate Jenson Button with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel third in first practice for the Italian Grand Prix.

Shares in Porsche fall more than 10% after Volkswagen says its plan for the companies to merge will be delayed further.