Sinn Fein candidate Paul Maskey has been elected as the new MP for West Belfast, taking 70.6% of the vote.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who has turned 90, tells the BBC he is "winding down" and reducing his workload as a senior member of the royal family.

Syrian state TV reports the army has begun operations in Jisr al-Shughour, where the government said 120 security troops were killed.

The Football League says its clubs have agreed in principle to adopt Uefa's financial fair play system.

Scientists rescue a tiny, endangered skink from its last refuge in Mauritius.

James Ward beats Sam Querrey, Andy Murray reaches the semi-finals while Andy Roddick's quarter-final match is suspended because of rain.

Arsenal fear both Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy could leave the club this summer, BBC Sport understands.

Five Mexico internationals test positive for the banned substance clenbuterol.