Human genes may not be patented, but artificially copied DNA can be intellectual property, the US Supreme Court rules unanimously.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opened a Holocaust exhibition at the Auschwitz Nazi death camp site in southern Poland.

Saudi Arabia's Prince Alwaleed insists his libel action against Forbes magazine is not driven by "ranking on some list or personal wealth".

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses reports he is set to sign a new contract with the club.

At least 93,000 people have been killed in Syria since the start of the conflict, according to latest United Nations figures.

Formula 1 teams reject Pirelli's plans to make changes to their tyres despite suffering a number of early-season failures.

Supporters of candidates celebrate ahead of Iran election

Police in Germany say they have broken up a multi-million pound international art forgery ring believed to have produced and sold more than 400 faked paintings.

The US Navy is upgrading its systems so staff do not have to write messages using only capital letters.

A chef for an oil company has survived three days trapped at the bottom of the sea after his boat capsized off the coast of Nigeria.

US retail sales rose more than expected in May, up 0.6%, helped by a jump in car sales, according to government data.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has acted "unconstitutionally" by declaring that elections will be held on 31 July, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says.

Ethiopia's parliament unanimously ratifies a treaty to replace colonial-era agreements governing the River Nile amid growing tension with Egypt over a dam project.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opens a permanent Holocaust exhibition at the site of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz in Poland.

Oscar-winning directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas warn that the film industry is in danger of "meltdown" over cinema releases.

Double police killer Dale Cregan is cleared of a final charge of attempted murder at the conclusion of a 12-week trial involving nine other men.

The family of a severely ill 10-year-old girl, who was given a prime spot on the adult transplant list by a US judge, says that she's doing well.

Andy Murray claims a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) win over Nicolas Mahut at Queen's Club in his first match back after injury.

Bayer Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle will become Jose Mourinho's first signing since his return as Chelsea manager.

Naturalist David Attenborough recovers from the heart surgery that forced him to pull out of shows in Australia.