More British soldiers and veterans took their own lives in 2012 than died fighting in Afghanistan, the BBC's Panorama learns.

At least six people are killed by a series of gun and bomb attacks in northern Iraq, amid an upsurge of violence in the country.

England lead the Ashes series 1-0 after beating Australia by 14 runs in a dramatic end to the first Test at Trent Bridge.

American sprinter Tyson Gay tests positive for a banned substance and pulls out of next month's World Championships.

Cory Monteith, who played heartthrob Finn Hudson in the hit TV series Glee, is found dead in a Vancouver hotel, but police have ruled out foul play.

Sales of little-known crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling are rocketing after Harry Potter author JK Rowling was revealed as the book's author.

The Philippines reaches a wealth-sharing deal with its largest Muslim rebel group as part of talks aimed at ending a 40-year conflict.

Stars including Rihanna and Mia Farrow pay tribute to actor Cory Monteith, who has been found dead in a hotel in Canada, aged 31.