NEWS

BP employs about 4,000 staff in the North Sea out of a total of 15,000 across the UK

Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain and wind across the country.

Bitcoin trading at $197.44, up 11.50% as at 8:00 am GMT, according to CoinDesk price index.

Would-be assassin fined by police for not upholding his part of a contract killing.

Two US climbers became the first to climb the 3,000-foot Dawn Wall of Yosemite's El Capitan.

Muslim convert who joined Islamic State is sixth Canadian citizen to die in Syria.

In India, shares rally after the central bank announces a surprise interest rate cut.

Louis van Gaal is ready to sanction the sale of players who have failed to stake a claim for a place in the first team.

Xiaomi announces souped-up version of flagship Mi Note Pro promising unparalleled performance.

Oil prices have plunged 60% over the last six months.

Xiaomi has declared its ambition to become the biggest smartphone company in the world

‎Critics' Choice‬ Movie Awards 2015 will be held on 15 January at The Hollywood Palladium.

A 12-year study of more than 300,000 people suggests a lack of exercise is to blame for 676,000 deaths

YouTuber DomisLive sheds more light on highly-rumoured Heist DLC contact Jeff's gameplay details.

The CW has left out Hart of Dixie in their list of renewed series this year.

BREAKING: Motorist injures policewoman after driving towards her outside the Elysee Palace

Offices of Med-Care Diabetic & Medical Supplies, accused of submitting false claims to Medicare, raided by FBI.

Brendan Rodgers has widened his search for a goalkeeper to challenge Simon Mignolet at Liverpool.

Maximum limits would be set on levels of fat, salt and sugar in food marketed to children.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launches Mi Note to compete directly with iPhone 6 Plus

General Election uncertainty weighs heavily on buyer demand says Rics.

Manchester United considering move to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos in January.

Sony Pictures have denied reports of Spider-Man's role in Marvel's hit sequel Avengers: Infinity Wars.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cuts its main lending rate or repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.75%.

Daniel Levy is targeting a summer move for West Ham United defender Reid as Arsenal hope to sign him in January.

Prolific GTA 5 tipster, funmw2, reveals fresh details about Agent Assassination DLC missions via Twitter.

Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey clash on Thursday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.

Reuters earlier reported that Samsung has offered $7.5bn to buy BlackBerry, leading to 30% surge in Canadian company's shares.

Undercover government agent was paid $1,000 a week by Silk Road for admin work while he tracked down Dread Pirate Roberts