The US denounces North Korea's threats to wage a "sacred war" on the South over Seoul's military drills being carried out near the border.

The Queen has made sport the central focus of her Christmas message this year, Buckingham Palace has revealed.

The Central Bank of West African States blocks Laurent Gbagbo's access to Ivory Coast's funds and recognises Alassane Ouattara as president.

An inquiry is launched by BAA to look into "what went wrong" at Heathrow Airport after heavy snowfall forced the closure of its runways.

A woman has died in an attack by a Belgian mastiff dog at a property in south London, police say

Toyota has paid $10m to a family of four killed in runaway Lexus car, a case that lead to the recall of millions of Toyota vehicles.

Ian Bell says where he bats for England is irrelevant as long as they win the crucial fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

Ships' logs from vessels which travelled in the Arctic Circle in the 18th Century are to be studied to see if they shed light on climate change.