Police in the German city of Munich warn of plans to launch an imminent terror attack and ask people to avoid crowds.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a new security paper which describes Nato's expansion as a threat to his country's national security.

A former Archbishop of Canterbury wrote to police with letters of support for the then Bishop of Gloucester - Peter Ball - who was being investigated for sex offences, it is revealed.

Wall Street finished its final day of 2015 down, marking its worst annual performance in seven years.

People should use the "hospitality of love" to conquer "hatred and extremism", the Archbishop of Canterbury is to say in a special New Year's Day message.

Spending time with loved ones with dementia is important even after they fail to recognise the faces of friends and family, a dementia charity says.

US authorities arrest a man described as a supporter of so-called Islamic State (IS) and accuse him of planning an attack in New York State.

China is building a second aircraft carrier - but this time conventionally powered and made from domestic technology, its defence ministry announces.