World News
Wada commission wants Russia ban
Russia should be suspended from athletics competition, a World Anti-Doping Agency inquiry recommends in a report alleging corruption and a state cover-up.
Cameron 'deadly serious' on EU reform
David Cameron says he has no "emotional attachment" that would stop him backing a UK exit if his EU renegotiation fails.
Warming set to breach 1C threshold
Global temperatures are set to rise more than 1C above pre-industrial levels in 2015, according to the UK's Met Office.
Steel company boss dies in rooftop fall
The boss of the troubled steel company Caparo, Angad Paul, dies after falling from his penthouse flat.
Policies 'will increase CO2 emissions'
The government's energy policy changes since the general election are likely to increase CO2 emissions, according to analysis by BBC News.
African News
Nigeria's anti-corruption chief fired
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari sacks the head of the anti-corruption agency, Ibrahim Lamorde, but gives no reason for his removal.
SA storm over presidential jet plans
South Africa's opposition demands the government scrap plans to buy a new jet for President Jacob Zuma that could cost 4bn rand ($280m; £185m).
Nigeria celebrates Scrabble victory
Nigeria's president congratulates countryman Wellington Jighere, who has become the first African to win the English-language World Scrabble Championship.
Jordan policeman kills foreign trainers
A Jordanian policeman opens fire at a police training centre outside Amman, killing two Americans, a South African and two Jordanians, officials say.
Sleeping sickness study claims success
Researchers from Edinburgh University claim thousands of lives have been saved in Africa by a new initiative to combat sleeping sickness.
Entertainment and Art News
Bake Off nominated for Rose D'Or
The Great British Bake Off is nominated for a prestigious Rose d'Or award, which recognises the best in entertainment programming.
Downton finale attracts 8.4 million
The final episode of Downton Abbey was watched by an average of 8.4 million viewers, overnight figures show.
ITV won't comment on The Voice reports
ITV says it won't comment on speculation it has bought The Voice UK, after the BBC revealed the singing show had been "poached" by another broadcaster.
Breastfeeding remark DJ 'in breach'
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom says BBC Radio Solent DJ Alex Dyke's "misogynistic" comments about breastfeeding were "in breach" of broadcasting rules.
Galbraith among Brits up for book prize
JK Rowling's pseudonym Robert Galbraith, Ian McEwan and BBC journalist Kirsty Wark make the longlist for the world's richest literary prize, the International Impac Dublin Literary Award.
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