At least 15 people are killed in a stampede at a football match in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, officials say.

Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region claim a resounding victory in a "self-rule" referendum, saying 89% voted in favour.

Liverpool make a bid to sign Southampton and England midfielder Adam Lallana, BBC Radio Solent learns.

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has an anxiety disorder and is "anxious" about violent crime, a psychiatrist tells his murder trial.

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole retires from international football after being left out of England's World Cup squad.

Rafael Nadal wins the Madrid Masters for the fourth time as Japan's Kei Nishikori retires in the final with a back injury.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the 10 matches on the final day of this season's Premier League.

UK interest rates will rise to 0.75% from 0.5% in the first three months of 2015 as growth picks up, according to a prediction from the CBI.