South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar says there must be proper talks before the rebels can agree to a truce, as UN reinforcements arrive in Juba.

Parents should be banned from smacking their children, the Children's Commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson, says in a newspaper interview.

Australia are favourites to take a 4-0 series lead after England lose five wickets for six runs in a dismal batting display.

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he will not step down amid corruption allegations that have forced the resignations of three ministers.

David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg issue a rare joint statement backing a £4bn United Nations appeal on behalf of Syrian refugees.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Liverpool's title aspirations have been boosted by their lack of European action.

Relive all the overnight drama as England lose their last five wickets for six runs to hand Australia back the initiative.

Paul Nicholl's Tidal Bay heads a 20-strong field of runners for the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow on Saturday.