Thousands of people gather in central London to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks display - as celebrations are held across the UK.

Britons must not turn their backs on all the suffering in the world, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say in his new year address.

The UK faces "chaos" if it changes economic course in next May's general election, David Cameron warns in his new year message.

At least 15 people were killed in Afghanistan's Helmand province when a wedding party was hit by a stray rocket., officials say.

European Union rules will oblige new devices such as modems and internet-connected TVs to switch themselves off when not in use.

New rules for school meals in England come into force in the new term, restricting how often fried food can be served and promoting drinking water.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un offers to hold talks at the highest level with South Korea, "depending on the mood and circumstances".

Hopes for better weather are dashed as rough seas return to hamper the search for wreckage from AirAsia Flight QZ8501, which crashed on Sunday.