Uefa Champions League: Clubs react to last-16 draw
Holders Barcelona will play Premier League leaders Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: JJ Abrams and Daisy Ridley stress importance of strong women
Ridley says it's important for female fans to be able to relate to characters they see on screen.
Philippines: University students run naked in government transparency push
They gave out roses to onlookers and carried placards calling for support for their cause.
Bomb-proof bag could suppress explosions on aircraft
The Fly-Bag is a bomb-proof lining made from strong layers of heat and impact-resistant fabrics and composites.
Margaret Thatcher's iconic handbags and personal effects up for auction
Christie's auctioneers in London are selling more than 400 lots of PM's clothes, jewellery and handbags.
Celebrate Christmas like a billionaire: Diamond snow globes, £1m crackers and ruby-covered tarts
A Christmas tree star containing more than 280 diamonds also features.
Shaker Aamer: Video shows Guantanamo Bay prisoner saying UK police witnessed torture
Shaker Aamer was suspected by US authorities of being an Islamist militant.
Philippines: 700,000 evacuated as powerful Typhoon Melor makes landfall
Storm Nona reached Samar Island on 14 December triggering surge and landslide warnings.
Tottenham vs Newcastle: Steve McClaren says win at Spurs is a response to the critics
Ayoze Perez gave the three points to Newcastle after a goal in injury time.
Japan: Researchers test 10-storey concrete building for resilience against 'new Kobe earthquake'
At 27.45m high, it is the tallest concrete building to be tested in an earthquake simulation.
Paris: Greenpeace activists abseil down Arc de Triomphe and pour yellow paint on road
At the top of the Champs Elysees, green activists used bikes to pour the paint on the cobblestone street.
Hoard of Viking coins and jewellery found in Oxfordshire
Detectorist James Mather found the hoard, described as 'nationally significant' by archaeologists.
Star Wars cast tour Japan to promote The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set for its UK release on 17 December and the following day in the US.
Safyre Terry: Thousands respond to brave burn victim's prayer for Christmas cards
People from all over the US sent cards to the arson orphan.
Donald Trump Muslim comments: Republican candidate defends stance and gains police endorsement
Donald Trump defended his call to temporarily ban Muslims from the United States.
Heathrow expansion: Government accused of being 'gutless' over decision delay
Director General John Longworth says the delay is costing the country business.
Premier League: Claudio Ranieri keen to see how far high-flying Leicester can go
The Foxes are away at Everton and Liverpool after Chelsea, before hosting Manchester City in the next few weeks.
Boston MBTA: 'Operator error' investigated after Red Line train travels driverless
Subway train travelled several stations before being stopped when MBTA workers shut off the third rail.
Storm Desmond: Glenridding river bursts banks causing more trouble in Cumbria
The flooding on 10 December was the second time the Glenridding village's river broke its banks.
Rafa Nadal seeks to renew rivalry with Roger Federer in India
Spaniard said that he was happy with the improvement in his game after a below-par year.
XSTAT: Sponge injection that can plug open gunshot wound in 15 seconds approved for civilian use
Device is already in use on the battlefield and will now be used on the US population.
13th Amendment: Barack Obama marks 150 years since abolition of slavery with call for 'freedom'
Comments come amid a heated and racially sensitive period in the US presidential race.
EU referendum: Poland pours cold water over David Cameron's welfare curbing plans
Beata Szydlo says she did not see 'eye to eye' with her British counterpart on the benefits issue.
Toronto: Taxi driver attacks Uber car with passenger in during violent protest
A video showed the taxi driver being dragged several metres as he confronted the Uber driver.
Norwegian coastguard rescues a trapped humpback whale
The video shows the whale underwater with a large rope wound around a large section of its body.
JJ Abrams reveals his inspiration for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars creator George Lucas was known for his eclectic inspirations.
Arsene Wenger praises Olivier Giroud following hat-trick to seal win over Olympiacos
Win ensured Arsenals a spot in knock-out stage of the Champions League, alongside Chelsea and Manchester City.
Chelsea 2-0 Porto: Jose Mourinho labels Blues the 'weakest' Champions League qualifier
Portuguese boss says all seeded teams from the group phase want to play Chelsea.
Japan: Artist Aki Inomata makes 3D-printed homes for hermit crabs
The hermit crabs are getting to travel all over the world from the comfort of their own home.
German chancellor Angela Merkel named Person of the Year by Time magazine
Magazine noted her resilience and leadership when faced with the Syrian refugee crisis.