Five dead in tourist boat fire off Indonesia

Five people have been killed and dozens rescued after a blaze ripped through a boat carrying tourists to Indonesian islands.

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UN Security Council endorses Syria ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution which endorses a ceasefire in Syria's civil war.

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Putin: 2016 was a 'difficult' year for Russia

Vladimir Putin has described 2016 as "difficult" in his traditional New Year greeting.

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Celebrations across the world usher in New Year

From Sydney to Hong Kong, celebrations have begun around the world to bid farewell to a tumultuous 2016 and welcome the New Year.

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'To my many enemies': Trump's barbed NY wish

Donald Trump has wished his "enemies" a Happy New Year in a barbed tweet posted just weeks before he takes office in the White House.

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Diplomat murdered 'in plot by wife and lover'

Greece's ambassador to Brazil was killed by his wife's lover with her blessing, police believe.

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Trump: Putin 'smart' not to evict US diplomats

Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin for holding off on plans to expel US diplomats from Russia in a tit-for-tat retaliation against Washington.

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Syrian ceasefire threat after fresh clashes

There are concerns about the durability of a nationwide ceasefire in Syria after government forces and their allies clashed with rebels.

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Farewell to lorry driver killed in Berlin attack

Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a small Polish church to bid farewell to the truck driver killed in the Berlin Christmas market attack.

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Putin: No expulsions in retaliation to US

Vladimir Putin has announced he will not expel any American diplomats from Russia despite 35 of its officials being were sent home by the US.

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Joint service 'likely' for Reynolds and Fisher

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher and her mother, Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds, could be remembered in a joint memorial service.

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Russia plans to expel 35 US diplomats

Russia's foreign ministry has announced plans to expel 35 US diplomats in a tit-for-tat response after the same number of Russian officials were expelled by Washington.

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Berlin attack: man held over phone link freed

German authorities have released a man who was arrested after they found his number on the phone of Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri.

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Nationwide ceasefire agreed in Syria conflict

Syria's government has agreed a nationwide ceasefire with rebels in a deal brokered by key ally Russia and opposition-backing Turkey.

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Crashed Russian jet 'was functioning abnormally'

Equipment on board a Russian military plane that crashed into the Black Sea was "functioning abnormally".

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Philippines leader: I threw man from helicopter

The president of the Philippines has claimed that he once threw a man out of a helicopter and that he would do it again.

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US hits out at Israel on Middle East peace

The US Secretary of State has accused Israel of threatening peace in the Middle East in some of America's harshest ever public criticisms of its key ally.

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French woman pardoned for husband's murder

A woman jailed for murdering the husband who abused her for 47 years, has been given a rare pardon by the French president.

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Man held over phone link to Berlin attacker

A 40-year-old man has been arrested after police found his number on the phone of Berlin attacker Anis Amri.

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IVF clinic: 26 women may have got wrong sperm

An IVF treatment centre has launched an investigation after discovering that 26 women may have been fertilised by sperm cells from the wrong man.

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Japan's PM promises never to wage war again

The Japanese Prime Minister has joined US President Barack Obama on an historic visit to Pearl Harbor.

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Berlin suspect caught on CCTV before being killed

This CCTV image shows Anis Amri, the man suspected of the Berlin Christmas market lorry attack, just hours before he was shot dead by police in Italy.

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Black box recovered from wreckage of Russian jet

Russian investigators looking into a military plane which crashed into the Black Sea believe it was caused by a fault with the aircraft's wing flaps, according to reports.

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Carrie Fisher death: 'A sad day for millions'

Millions of Star Wars fans around the world will be mourning the death of Carrie Fisher, according to an actor who appeared alongside her.

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TV and film stars pay tribute to 'Princess Leia'

Stars of film and TV have paid tribute to Carrie Fisher after her death at the age of 60.

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Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60, four days after suffering a heart attack on a flight to Los Angeles.

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Air crew to use stun guns on unruly passengers

Korean Air has given its flight attendants stun gun training following criticism from pop star Richard Marx for its handling of a violent passenger.

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Japan PM lays wreaths before Pearl Harbor visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has laid wreaths at several cemeteries and memorials in honour of killed US servicemen and women in Hawaii ahead of his trip to Pearl Harbor.

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Trump: UN a club for people to 'have a good time'

Donald Trump has criticised the United Nations days after the world body voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

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Berlin truck suspect travelled through Lyon

Surveillance footage has shown the Berlin truck suspect travelled through the French city of Lyon by train after the attack.

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Sony tweets 'Britney is dead' after Twitter hack

Sony Music has apologised to Britney Spears and fans after its Twitter account was hacked and a fake tweet said the pop icon was dead.

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Plane carrying Chapecoense team ran out of fuel

Errors by the pilot, airline and Bolivian regulators were to blame for a plane crash in Colombia that killed 71 people, including most of the Brazilian Chapecoense football team, aviation authorities have said.

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Russian jet fragments found as thousands search

Divers have found more fragments from the military plane which crashed into the Black Sea with 92 people on board, Russia's emergency ministry has said.

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Turkey calls for air support to take key IS town

Turkey has called on the US-led coalition against Islamic State to provide air support to troops battling rebels in the key town al Bab.

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Trump aide: 'Use Brexit to steal UK trade'

Donald Trump's new trade chief has urged Britain's rivals to profit from Brexit and take business away from the UK, it has been reported.

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Chile hit by powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Coastal areas were evacuated after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 hit south Chile sparking a tsunami warning for 600 miles of coast.

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Pope: Time for Syria weapons to be 'still forever'

Pope Francis has called for an end to fighting in Syria, saying "it is time for weapons to be still forever".

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Trump says he will axe charitable foundation

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will axe his charitable foundation to eliminate conflicts of interest before taking office next month.

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Pope contrasts Jesus with children in war zones

The Pope has urged Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus by thinking about the plight of today's children who must dodge bombs or flee in migrant boats.

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Nigeria president says Boko Haram is 'crushed'

The Boko Haram extremist group has been crushed and forced from its last enclave, Nigeria's president has said.

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Israel accuses US of settlements 'gang-up'

Israel has hit back at the US after it allowed a vote to pass in the UN Security Council demanding an end to the building of settlements on occupied territory.

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UN demands Israel ends settlement building

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding an end to Israel's settlement building on occupied territory.

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Hunt for possible Berlin attacker accomplices

Germany is hunting for possible accomplices of the Berlin attacker after he was killed in a shootout with police in Italy.

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Brit tourist 'saw Berlin attacker in Chamonix'

A British woman has told Sky News she is convinced she saw the Berlin attacker in France, two days before he was shot dead in Italy.

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Berlin attacker filmed video pledge to IS

The Tunisian who a drove a lorry into a busy Berlin Christmas market filmed a video pledging his allegiance to Islamic State.

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Putin says Trump 'felt the mood of society'

Donald Trump won the American presidency because he "precisely felt the mood of society", Vladimir Putin has said.

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Putin says Trump 'felt the mood of society'

Donald Trump won the American presidency because he "precisely felt the mood of society", Vladimir Putin has said.

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Libyan flight hijacked and taken to Malta

An Afriqiyah Airways flight has landed in Malta after being hijacked.

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Melbourne Christmas Day terror plot foiled

A plot to attack high-profile locations in Melbourne with a series of bombs on Christmas Day has been foiled, Australian police have said.

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Berlin suspect shot dead in Italy, minister confirms

The Berlin attack suspect has been killed in a shootout with police in Milan, the Italian interior minister has said.

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Last Syrian rebel convoy leaves Aleppo

The last convoy of rebel fighters and civilians has left eastern Aleppo as Syrian government forces announce they have fully retaken the city.

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Video shows lorry racing into Berlin market

Footage has emerged showing the moment a lorry ploughed into a busy Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people.

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Trump wants to expand US nuclear strength

President-elect Donald Trump wants the United States to "greatly strengthen and expand" its nuclear capability.

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Putin pays respects to murdered ambassador

Russia's ambassador to Turkey, who was murdered by a man shouting "Allahu Akbar" and "Don't forget Aleppo", has been laid to rest at a ceremony in Moscow attended by President Vladimir Putin.

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Berlin suspect's brother: 'Turn yourself in'

The brother of a Tunisian man being hunted over the Christmas market attack in Berlin has urged his sibling to hand himself in.

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Authorities under fire over Berlin suspect probe

A Europe-wide manhunt is under way for the main suspect in the Berlin lorry massacre amid questions over how he was able to evade intelligence agencies.

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Reward of 100,000 euros to find Berlin suspect

Germany has issued a reward of up to 100,000 euros to find the main suspect in the Berlin Christmas market attack.

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Berlin suspect 'under surveillance for months'

The main suspect in the Berlin lorry massacre had been under surveillance for several months this year, German officials admit.

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Polish driver 'still alive' during lorry rampage

The Polish driver of the lorry that ploughed into the Berlin market was still alive after the attack and was shot dead just before the hijacker fled, say reports.

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Berlin attack: Tunisian man 'identified as suspect'

German police are hunting a Tunisian man over the Berlin market attack after finding an identity document in the lorry, according to reports.

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Huge explosion at Mexican fireworks market

At least 29 people have been killed in an explosion that ripped through a large fireworks market in Mexico, a chief state prosecutor says.

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Huge explosion at Mexican fireworks market

At least 10 people have been killed in an explosion that ripped through a large fireworks market in Mexico.

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Italian woman feared to be among Berlin victims

There are fears that a missing Italian woman could have been one of the victims of the deadly Berlin lorry attack.

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Russia tightens security after ambassador's death

Vladimir Putin has ordered his secret services to tighten security for Russians at home and abroad.

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Zurich mosque gunman was interested in 'the occult'

A gunman who shot three worshippers at a mosque in Zurich was interested in "the occult" and is believed to have stabbed another man to death just a day before the rampage, police have said.

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Fears Berlin market suspect is still at large

The suspect arrested over the Berlin Christmas market attack may not be the person responsible, German authorities have admitted.

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'Markets should have been shut', expert says

Authorities should have done more to protect people in Berlin if they had intelligence providing clear information about a threat, a security expert has told Sky News.

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Berlin lorry crash a 'probable terror attack'

A lorry was "intentionally" driven into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing at least 12 people and injuring 48, police believe.

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Syria summit goes ahead despite ambassador death

Russian and Turkish foreign ministers will meet to discuss the situation in Syria later, a day on from the murder of Moscow's ambassador to Turkey.

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Lorry 'attack' on Berlin Christmas market: Nine die

At least nine people have died after a lorry ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin in a possible terror attack.

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'Everything went dark... there was screaming'

A British tourist has told Sky News she feels lucky to be alive after witnessing the moment a truck ploughed at speed into a Berlin Christmas market.

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Russia's ambassador to Turkey shot dead

Russia's ambassador to Turkey has been gunned down while speaking at an art exhibition in the Turkish capital, the Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed.

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UK cluster bombs used in Yemen war: Fallon

British-made cluster bombs have been used by a Saudi-led coalition in the Yemen conflict, the Defence Secretary says.

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Child tweeter Bana Alabed evacuated from Aleppo

Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old girl who has been tweeting about life in the devastation of eastern Aleppo, has been safely evacuated from the city.

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Myanmar army 'raping and killing' Rohingyas

Myanmar's military may be carrying out crimes against humanity in attacks on the country's Rohingya minority, Amnesty International has warned.

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EU ‘exceeding powers’ with £13bn Apple ruling

Ireland's appeal against an EU ruling that Apple must pay it €13bn (£10.9bn) in back taxes will accuse European authorities of "exceeding" their powers.

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'Terrorists killed' after attack on Jordanian castle

Security forces in Jordan say four "terrorist outlaws" are dead and explosives have been seized after 10 people were killed in a shootout at a castle.

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Rogue One rockets to top of box office with $155m

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has scored the second-best December opening in history and one of the top debuts in history with $155m (£124m) in estimated ticket sales over the weekend.

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Several hundred allowed to escape east Aleppo

Several hundred people have been allowed to leave besieged east Aleppo after evacuations were held up for several days.

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UN 'reaches agreement' on Aleppo observers

The United Nations Security Council has reached an agreement on a compromise resolution to send independent officials to monitor the evacuation of civilians from Aleppo.

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'Buses attacked' amid Syria evacuation stand-off

Convoys of buses set to evacuate people from two besieged villages in Syria have been attacked, say reports.

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Tourist killed in drive-by shooting in Jordan

Five people have been killed in a drive-by shooting in Jordan as gunmen opened fire in an ongoing stand-off with police.

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Islamic State training child bombers in special camp

A child suicide bomber who was ordered by Islamic State extremists to carry out an attack on a sports stadium in Iraq has told Sky News how he was trained with dozens of other children in a special camp.

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Suicide bomb kills 43 Yemen troops in pay queue

A suicide bomber has killed at least 43 people in a blast near a military camp in the southern Yemen city of Aden.

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Woman killed after tree falls on wedding party

A woman has been killed after a large eucalyptus tree fell on a group of wedding guests taking photographs at a southern California park.

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Many still stuck in 'Aleppo hell' as world protests

Thousands of Aleppo residents are facing another night stuck in the besieged city's near-freezing temperatures, despite government assurances that they would be able to leave.

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Seat swap may have saved plane crash footballer

A Brazilian footballer who survived the plane crash that killed most of his team changed seats at the last minute, it has been revealed.

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Donald Trump: Let China keep seized drone

Donald Trump has said the US should let China keep the underwater drone it seized in international waters.

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Trump: Chinese drone seizure 'unpresidented'

Donald Trump has hit out at the Chinese seizure of a US underwater drone in international waters as an "unpresidented (sic) act".

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First Lady says White House needs a 'grown-up'

Michelle Obama has said America needs a "grown-up" in the White House during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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Obama: Assad can't 'slaughter way to legitimacy'

Barack Obama has warned President Assad "cannot slaughter his way to legitimacy" - amid Russian claims Aleppo has been "liberated".

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Obama reveals Putin showdown over hacking

Barack Obama had a showdown with Vladimir Putin over an alleged bid to influence the US election, telling him: "Cut it out or face serious consequences".

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Chinese warship seizes US underwater drone

A Chinese warship has seized a US Navy underwater drone collecting scientific data in the South China Sea, according to the Pentagon.

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Woman admits £17m cocaine charge on cruise

A woman could be facing life in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle more than 90kg of cocaine worth £17m into Australia on a cruise ship.

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Obama pledges retaliation for 'Putin election hack'

Barack Obama has said the US will take action against Russia after the White House accused Vladimir Putin of direct involvement in cyberattacks designed to influence the outcome of the US election.

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PM pledges another £20m in aid for Syria

Theresa May has said the UK will provide another £20m of aid for Syria, as she condemned Bashar al Assad and his Russian and Iranian backers.

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Russian-backed Assad has never been weaker

It's not surprising that Bashar al Assad appeared a little smug when he announced victory over rebels in Aleppo.

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Alarm as China puts weapons on artificial islands

China appears to have installed weapons, including anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, on all seven of the artificial islands it has built in the South China Sea, according to a US think-tank.

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One billion Yahoo accounts targeted in hack

Yahoo says it believes more than one billion user accounts may have had data stolen in a cyberattack in 2013.

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Voices from war-torn Aleppo as truce agreed

People in eastern Aleppo, which has been bombarded by months of shelling, bombing and airstrikes, give Sky News an insight into their lives.

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Fed raises rates and sees three hikes in 2017

A stronger outlook for inflation and an improving economy have prompted the US Federal Reserve to lift interest rates and raise its rate path expectations for 2017.

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Philippines meth dealer mum fears hit squads

A Manila meth dealer has told Sky News she has no option but to continue selling in order to feed her family, despite fearing for her life.

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Duterte: I have hunted for criminals to kill

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has said he used to tour city streets on a motorcycle looking for suspected criminals to shoot dead.

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'Have you no shame?' US envoy's Aleppo anger

The US ambassador to the UN has lashed out at the Syrian government, and its allies Russia and Iran, saying they bear the responsibility for the "carnage" in Aleppo.

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Yemen's rebel PM accuses UK of war crimes

The new Prime Minister of the controversial rebel Houthi government which has just been set-up in Yemen has accused Britain of war crimes, in his first interview since taking power.

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Aleppo: 100 children in besieged building

More than 100 unaccompanied children are trapped in a building which is under heavy attack in eastern Aleppo, according to UNICEF.

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Who will be in Donald Trump's cabinet?

Donald Trump has chosen an attorney general who allegedly made racist remarks, a CIA chief critical of the US deal with Iran and also a defence secretary who says it is fun to shoot some people.

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Oil baron will be top US diplomat under Trump

Donald Trump has chosen boss Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State.

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Trump delays decision over business empire

Donald Trump has postponed a long-awaited announcement on plans for his business interests when he becomes US President.

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Trump tweet causes F-35 maker's shares to plunge

Donald Trump has tweeted that the cost of the F-35 programme is "out of control" - causing shares in the fighter jet's maker to plunge.

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China 'seriously concerned' by Trump remarks

China has warned it is "seriously concerned" about comments made by President-elect Donald Trump which could reverse decades of positive relations between the countries.

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Weather warnings as snow storm hits US Midwest

A winter storm moving across the US Midwest and Great Lakes region has sparked severe weather warnings as hundreds of flights were grounded.

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Children suspected of double suicide attack

Two children, thought to be aged seven or eight, were responsible for a double suicide bombing that killed one person and injured 17, officials said.

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Bill English chosen as New Zealand's prime minister

New Zealand's ruling National Party has appointed Bill English as the country's new prime minister - a widely expected move.

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Trump: 'Russia influence in US election ridiculous'

Donald Trump has described as "ridiculous" the CIA's reported conclusion that Russia interfered in the US presidential election to boost his chances of winning.

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Turkey vows 'vengeance' after stadium blasts

Turkey has vowed vengeance for the victims of twin blasts outside a football stadium in Istanbul that killed 38 people and injured more than 150.

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Blast at Cairo's Coptic cathedral kills 22

A bomb explosion inside the main Coptic Christian cathedral in Egypt's capital, Cairo, has killed 22 people and wounded dozens.

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At least 160 dead after church roof collapses

The roof of a church has collapsed during a packed service in Nigeria, killing at least 160 worshippers, a hospital director has said.

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Runaway tanker explodes in deadly fireball

At least 42 people have been killed after a runaway tanker carrying volatile gas ploughed into oncoming vehicles and exploded in a fireball in Kenya.

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Twin blasts outside Istanbul stadium kill 38

Thirty-eight people have been killed in two explosions outside a football stadium in Istanbul, Turkey's interior minister said.

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Exxon Mobil boss 'to be US Secretary of State'

Exxon Mobil chief executive Rex Tillerson is to be selected by Donald Trump as his Secretary of State, NBC News reports.

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'Car bomb' injures 20 outside Istanbul stadium

At least 20 people have been injured in an explosion near a football stadium in Istanbul, authorities have said.

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IS re-enters historic Syrian city of Palmyra

Islamic State fighters have re-entered Palmyra in Syria nine months after they were expelled by pro-Assad forces backed by Russia.

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Syrian regime accused of chemical attack in Aleppo

Syrian activists say chemical gas was used in a district in Aleppo and put out video purporting to show children and adults being treated for breathing difficulties.

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Colombia leader: Nobel prize a 'gift from heaven'

Colombia's president has collected the Nobel Peace Prize after reaching a deal with Marxist rebels to end the country's civil war.

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Suicide bomb attack in Yemen kills 40 soldiers

A suicide bomber has killed at least 40 soldiers at a military base in Yemen, according to government officials.

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Gambia's defeated ruler refuses to step down

Gambia's long-time leader has declared he no longer accepts the outcome of last week's election which he lost to a former Argos security guard.

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Suicide bomb attack in Yemen kills 20 soldiers

A suicide bomber has killed at least 20 soldiers at a miltary base in Yemen, according to government officials.

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Church gunman laughed after confessing to FBI

A man accused of killing nine worshippers at an historic church in South Carolina laughed and made gun motions as he recounted the attack in a videotaped confession, it has emerged.

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CIA probe 'finds Russia tried to sway US election'

A secret CIA assessment has found that Russia tried to tip last month's US presidential election in Donald Trump's favour, according to reports.

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Giuliani rules out post in Trump administration

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani will not join President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration after he takes office next month, it has emerged.

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Fresh survival fears for world's oldest bank

Monte dei Paschi di Siena's shares have plunged in Milan amid renewed fears for its future - sparking a wider sell-off in the country's troubled banking sector.

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Wilders guilty but walks free over hate speech

Dutch far-right Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders has been found guilty of hate speech charges but walked free from court.

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Russian doping cover-up 'helped 1,000 athletes'

Over 1,000 Russian athletes in 30 summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic sports benefited from a systematic cover-up of doping including London 2012 medalists.

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Hillary Clinton says fake news puts 'lives at risk'

Hillary Clinton has spoken out against the "epidemic" of fake news in one of her first public addresses since losing the US Presidential election.

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Russia faces scrutiny in second doping report

Russia and the International Olympic Committee face further embarrassment today with the publication of the second part of an independent investigation into state-supported doping.

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Syria stops attacks in Aleppo, says Russia

The Syrian army has halted attacks on Aleppo to allow civilians to escape, according to the Russian government.

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DiCaprio meets Trump to talk climate change

Leonardo DiCaprio met President-elect Donald Trump to discuss how green jobs can help boost the US economy.

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MI6 boss: UK won't be safe until Syria war ends

The head of MI6 has warned Russian actions in Syria will have a tragic outcome and could put the security of Britain at risk.

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Johnson accuses ally Saudi Arabia of 'proxy wars'

Boris Johnson has accused UK ally Saudi Arabia of "abusing" Islam and "puppeteering" proxy wars in the region.

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British hostage in new IS propaganda video

A British hostage has appeared in a new Islamic State propaganda video said to have been recorded in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which coalition forces are currently trying to retake from militants.

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Giraffes pushed toward 'silent extinction'

Giraffes are heading towards a "silent extinction" with numbers plunging 40% over the last 30 years, conservationists have warned.

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Plane 'burning' before crash in Pakistan

A plane was burning in the air before it plummeted to the ground shortly after take-off in Pakistan, according to witnesses.

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Italian PM resigns after referendum defeat

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has formally resigned, three days after losing a key referendum on constitutional reform.

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Trump is Time magazine Person of the Year

Time magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as its Person of the Year.

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At least 97 dead after quake hits Indonesia

At least 97 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a strong earthquake hit Indonesia's Aceh province.

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Plane missing after take-off in Pakistan

Pakistan's national carrier revealed it is searching for one of its aircraft on Wednesday.

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Rebel fighters call for Aleppo evacuation

Rebel fighters have called for the immediate evacuation of around 500 civilians from east Aleppo.

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'Mom, I'm dying' - tragic texts of fire victims

Details of desperate text messages sent by some of the victims of a warehouse fire in California have been revealed by police.

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Airline boss questioned over Chapecoense crash

The head of the airline whose plane crashed in Colombia, killing 19 members of the Brazilian football team Chapecoense, has been detained by prosecutors for questioning.

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Trump: Air Force One deal should be scrapped

Donald Trump has said he wants to scrap plans for a new Air Force One - labelling the project as "ridiculous".

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PM: Talking to Donald Trump is 'very easy'

Theresa May has said that Donald Trump is "very easy to talk to" - despite taking him to task during the US presidential election.

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'Keep calm': EU sets 18-month Brexit deadline

A final deal on Britain's exit from the EU could be reached by October 2018, the European Commission's chief negotiator says.

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Cazeneuve becomes French PM as Valls quits

French interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve has been appointed the new prime minister after Manuel Valls stepped down to focus on running for president.

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VP Joe Biden hints at bid for president in 2020

Joe Biden has hinted he may run for the presidency at the next US election in 2020.

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White House warning over Trump's Taiwan phone call

The White House has warned that a phone conversation between Donald Trump and Taiwan's leader could "undermine" relations between Washington and Beijing.

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Brazilian team in plane crash awarded trophy

The Brazilian team that lost most of its players in a plane crash have been awarded the trophy they were travelling to contest when the tragedy occurred.

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Security increased after LA terror attack threat

Security is being enhanced at metro stations in Los Angeles after a "specific" threat of a terror attack close to a major Hollywood theme park.

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Italian PM Matteo Renzi delays resignation

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has agreed to delay his resignation after a personal plea from the country's President.

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French PM Manuel Valls to run for presidency

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has announced that he plans to stand in next year's presidential election.

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Russian nurses killed in Aleppo hospital bombing

Two Russian nurses have been killed by rebel shelling at a makeshift field hospital in the Syrian city of Aleppo, Russian officials say.

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Hotel fire in Karachi kills 11 and injures 75

A fire at a four-star international hotel in the Pakistani city of Karachi has left 11 people dead and 75 injured.

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Russian warplane crashes during carrier landing

A Russian military jet has crashed as its pilot attempted to land on an aircraft carrier near Syria, an official has said.

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Euro falls to 20-month low after Italy vote

The euro dropped to its lowest point since March 2015 following the announcement that Italy’s Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, would be resigning.

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Italy facing turmoil after Matteo Renzi defeat

When he stood up to resign, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he did so with a "lump in his throat" after losing a referendum on constitutional reform.

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Hugs and tears as pipeline permit rejected

News that the permit for the final section of the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline had been denied swept through camp quickly.

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New Zealand PM announces surprise resignation

John Key has unexpectedly announced his resignation as New Zealand's prime minister, saying it was the "right time" to quit politics.

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Italian PM to resign after referendum defeat

Italian PM Matteo Renzi has said he will resign after losing a key referendum on constitutional reform.

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Italian PM loses key referendum - exit polls

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has lost a key referendum on constitutional reform, exit polls suggest.

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Trump's Taiwan chat 'just a courtesy call'

A phone conversation between Donald Trump and the president of Taiwan was just a "courtesy call", US vice President-elect Mike Pence has claimed.

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Politician and journalists shot dead in Finland

A local politician and two journalists have been shot dead by a man with a hunting rifle in the small town of Imatra in Finland.

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Aleppo cemeteries run out of room to bury dead

Bodies are being left to rot on the streets or buried in backyards in the Syrian city of Aleppo because there is no room left in the cemeteries.

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IS leader 'killed' by Russian security services

Russia claims to have killed the leader of the branch of Islamic State that operates in the North Caucasus.

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Up to 40 feared dead after fire at music event

As many as 40 people may have died in a massive fire at a warehouse party in California.

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Former US PoW seeks pardon from President Obama

A soldier accused of abandoning his post in Afghanistan has asked the outgoing US President to pardon him.

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Will Austria elect EU's first far-right leader?

Millions of Austrians will head to the polls today in a presidential race that is still too close to call.

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Italians voting in referendum as EU looks on

Italians are heading to the polls in a referendum which could have significant ramifications for the whole of Europe. 

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Trump risks China rift with Taiwan phone call

China has lodged a "stern" diplomatic protest after US President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with the president of Taiwan.

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'How wars start': Why Trump's Taiwan call matters

It is difficult to overstate just how seriously China takes the issue of Taiwan.

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Relatives take MH370 search into own hands

Relatives of those on board Flight MH370 are taking the search for the missing plane into their own hands by flying to Madagascar.

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Man arrested over Karachi fire that killed 255

A man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a factory fire in Karachi four years ago that killed 255 people.

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Syrian government shows off Aleppo gains

The Syrian government has been showing off its gains in eastern Aleppo, once the country's biggest city and commercial centre.

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Austrian election hopeful rides Trump wave

Norbert Hofer is the friendly face of far-right politics in Austria.

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Austrian presidential hopeful rides Trump's wave

Norbert Hofer is the friendly face of far-right politics in Austria.

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Russia warns over bank cyber attacks plot

Russia has said it has foiled a series of cyber attacks on its banks planned to have started on 5 December.

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Former Argos worker elected Gambia president

A former Argos security guard has ended the 22-year rule of the president of Gambia in a shock election victory.

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IS terrorists 'ready to launch Europe attacks'

Dozens of Islamic State fanatics are believed to be living in Europe ready to carry out terror attacks, Europol has warned.

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Humanitarian aid blocked as Aleppo starves

Russia and Syria are preventing essential humanitarian aid from reaching starving, sick civilians in east Aleppo, according to the United Nations.

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Trump picks 'Mad Dog' Mattis as defence secretary

Controversial retired general James Mattis has been named by Donald Trump as his choice for defence secretary.

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Trump: Firms leaving US will face consequences

President-elect Donald Trump has warned companies considering leaving the US that they will face consequences if they move.

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French president will not run for second term

France's socialist president Francois Hollande has announced he will not seek a second term in office.

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Trump praises Pakistan and its 'terrific' PM

Donald Trump has hailed Nawaz Sharif as a "terrific guy" during a phone call with the Pakistani Prime Minister and offered to help resolve any challenges the "fantastic" nation faces.

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Man 'gave cash to Brussels bomb suspect'

A man accused of handing over £3,000 to Brussels bombing suspect Mohamed Abrini has told a court he did not know he was "a bad person" and had "no idea" the money might be used to fund terrorism.

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'Ailing' Buzz Aldrin evacuated from South Pole

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the Moon in 1969, has been evacuated from the South Pole after falling ill.

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Pupils recreate firm's £594 HIV drug for £1.60

Australian schoolchildren have recreated a HIV drug controversially priced at £594 for just £1.60 a dose.

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Fuel price fears as OPEC agrees to cut supply

Oil prices have soared after OPEC countries agreed their first cut in production since 2008.

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