Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian dies aged 64

Joan Sebastian had a great love of rodeo and horses and often performed on horseback

Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian, a leading figure in the Latin music world, died on Monday. He was 64.

'Softener' may help kill cancers

It may be possible to "soften-up" cancers before hitting them with chemotherapy drugs, researchers suggest.

Iran nuclear talks: 'Historic' agreement struck

World powers have reached a deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions.

Huge crowd attends Pope's final Mass in Paraguay

Hundreds of thousands of people have attended the final Mass celebrated by Pope Francis during his visit to Paraguay.

Iran nuclear: Renewed hopes of deal spark US warning

Reports that a provisional deal on Iran's nuclear programme could come on Sunday have sparked a US warning that major issues remain.

Somalia hotels attacked by militants in Mogadishu

At least five people were killed when militants in the Somali capital Mogadishu attacked two hotels.

Greece debt crisis: Eurozone summit resumes search for deal

A eurozone summit has resumed its work after being temporarily suspended to enable leaders to meet Greek PM Alexis Tsipras separately over a bailout deal.

Raheem Sterling: Man City & Liverpool agree £49m deal

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Manchester City over the £49m transfer of Raheem Sterling.

Mikel Obi to stay at Chelsea after Mourinho blocks his sale

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has refused to sanction the sale of midfielder John Mikel Obi, delivering a blow to United Arab Emirates suitors Al Ain and Al Wahda.

Update on Chinese shares continue to slide

The dramatic sell-off in China's main stock market has continued despite efforts by regulators to try to stem the losses.

Emmanuel Emenike is set to replace Asamoah Gyan at Al Ain

Nigeria's Emmanuel Emenike is set for a loan move to Al Ain in the UAE to replace Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan, who is moving to China.

Update on Greece debt crisis: Tsipras appeals for European unity

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called for the European Union to avoid division, as indebted Greece struggles to stay in the euro.

New Horizons: Pluto map shows 'whale' of a feature

Scientists have released their latest map of Pluto, using images from the inbound New Horizons spacecraft.

Star Wars: Han Solo origins film announced

A Star Wars spin-off film will tell the back story of space smuggler Han Solo, Disney has announced.

'More hot summers' for parts of UK

The simulations found that milder winters and drier summers will also become more likely

Scorching summers such as the one in 2003 look set to become more common in England and Wales, a study suggests.

Rare system of five stars discovered

Astronomers have discovered a very rare system of five connected stars.

Sam Smith denies James Bond theme involvement

Singer Sam Smith has denied rumours he is singing the theme tune to the new James Bond film Spectre.

China share slump: Dealers to spend $20bn to halt slide

China's main share brokerages have agreed to spend 120 billion yuan ($19.3bn, £12bn) to prop up the ailing stock market.

Syrian forces close in on rebel-held Zabadani

Syrian forces with their Lebanese Hezbollah allies are carrying out a major offensive against rebels holding the strategically important town of Zabadani, state TV says.

Dustin Brown: Nine things you didn't know

Dustin Brown is hot property.

He shocked Wimbledon after beating Rafael Nadal and is now breaking hundreds of hearts, if the declarations of love on social media are anything to go by.

China firm 'plans to punish unapproved staff pregnancies'

Chinese firm reportedly plans to ask its staff to seek approval before they get pregnant, provoking scorn in the state-run press and on social media.

Shell Arctic oil drilling to commence within weeks

Oil and gas giant Shell is expected to begin drilling for oil in the Arctic within the next two weeks.

Tunisia attack: Sousse police slow to respond - PM Essid

Tunisia's prime minister has told the BBC that the slow response of police to last week's deadly attack on a tourist resort was a major problem.

HIV, hepatitis risk for many Sydney dental patients

Thousands of Sydney dental patients may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis, according to health authorities.

P Diddy avoids assault charges over kettlebell incident

Sean 'P Diddy' Combs will not face assault charges following an incident last month involving a kettlebell weight, officials have said.

Syria conflict: 'Massive rebel assault' to take Aleppo

Syrian rebels led by Islamist groups have begun a massive assault that aims to take full control of the northern city of Aleppo, monitors report.

Four people have been killed in South Korea in an explosion at a chemical plant in the city of Ulsan.

CO2 emissions threaten ocean crisis

Scientists have warned that marine life will be irreversibly changed unless CO2 emissions are drastically cut.

Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: Militants 'kill 150'

Nearly 150 people are reported to have been killed by suspected Boko Haram Islamist militants in attacks in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state.

Greek debt crisis: Major rallies due ahead of vote

Rival camps in Greece are set to hold major rallies in Athens ahead of Sunday's crucial referendum on an international bailout terms.