The Republic of Ireland have had a dream start to their Women's Under-17 European Championships qualification campaign.

Tributes have been paid to a British journalist and student who died in Istanbul, as friends called into question the circumstances of her death.

Britain’s swimmers celebrated in a noisy corner of the packed Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne as Kirsty Balfour delivered the team’s third medal of the World Championships with a hard-earned silver in the 200metres breaststroke.

James Gibson and Rebecca Cooke will attempt to defend their titles after being selected to represent England at the Commonwealth Games in March.