A ceasefire to end a five-month conflict in South Sudan comes into effect, with the UN urging both sides to facilitate deliveries of emergency aid.

Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's two eastern regions are to hold "self-rule" referendums - a move condemned by Kiev and the West.

The Commonwealth Games baton returns to the British Isles later when it arrives in Jersey for a two-day relay around the island.

A row breaks out in the coalition over school places funding, with allies of the deputy prime minister accusing the education secretary of "lunacy".

Former US college athlete Michael Sam becomes the first openly gay player in history to be drafted into the National Football League.

The Sunday Times Rich List shows the UK now has more billionaires than ever before - with a combined wealth of more than £301bn.

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on DJ and Brighton fan Fatboy Slim

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan will not quit and may consider changing their controversial red strip back to blue in future.