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The planet-hunting space telescope, Kepler, has been hobbled by a broken reaction wheel, say scientists at Nasa.

A flawless diamond has set a world auction record, selling for $26.7m (£17.5m).

For the first time scientists have developed a map that shows the world's unique and endangered species.

Former American football star OJ Simpson makes his case for a new trial on armed robbery charges, saying he did not get proper legal representation.

President Barack Obama announces the head of the US tax agency has quit, after it emerged his staff singled out conservative groups for extra scrutiny.

Mosquitoes carrying malaria are more attracted to human scent than non-malarial ones, research has suggested.

Mosquitoes carrying malaria are more attracted to human scent than non-malarial ones, research has suggested.

Turkish firms see trade with eurozone slump

A change to the patent system in the US has led to claims that it will be much more difficult for small firms to protect their inventions, as the BBC's Jane O'Brien reports.

A doctor and medial photographer have collaborated on a book that showcases striking images of diseases up close.

The strange beauty of infections under the microscope

Beware of Mr Baker is a new documentary focusing on the legendary British drummer Ginger Baker.

Plans for the £200m expansion of film company Pinewood Studios, seen as vital for the British movie industry, are turned down.

Rangers' board is asked to call an extraordinary meeting to remove chairman Malcolm Murray and Philip Cartmell.

BBC correspondent tries out Google's smart glasses

Google unveils a streaming music service and details plans to upgrade its other existing services at its developers conference in San Francisco.

Andy Warhol's exhibition in China and the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace digs into its collection of Royal portraits.

Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann take to the red carpet in Cannes as their new film The Great Gatsby opens the annual film festival.

The European premiere of Baz Luhrmann's version of The Great Gatsby is the opening film of this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Human cloning is used to produce early embryos, marking a "significant step" for medicine, say US scientists.