Russia drop to 'junk' status by S&P anticipated by market
Russian financial markets saw a muted reaction on Tuesday (January 27) after ratings agency S&P downgraded the country's sovereign credit rating to "junk", with the rouble strengthening and Moscow-listed shares broadly steady.
Mattel hopes superhero Barbie will rejuvenate sales
Barbie has been a popular figure in the toy market for the last 55 years but sales have dwindled for the world famous doll in recent times.
A patriotic farmer gets her sheep to create an Australian flag
Sheep farmer, Hanna Marriott, celebrated Australian Day by laying out food for her sheep in the shape of the national flag and the word, "OZ" - a slang term sometimes used for the country Australia.
Long-awaited Alexander Litvinenko inquiry opens
A long-awaited public inquiry into the death of Alexander Litvinenko began in London on Tuesday (January 27), just over eight years after the former KGB spy died after drinking tea poisoned with a rare radioactive isotope in the British capital.
First ever World Marathon Challenge a runaway success
The first ever World Marathon Challenge finished in Sydney, Australia on Friday (January 23) after a gruelling series of seven marathons in seven days, across seven continents - one of the toughest footraces in the world.
David Attenborough reflects on his career and nature's curiosities
The veteran nature documentary broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough, was at London Zoo in Regent's Park on Monday (January 26) to discuss the new series of his television show, "David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities."
Rock concert and rallies overwhelm Germany's Pegida protests
Germany's anti-Islam Pegida movement was overwhelmed by opponents of the far-right group at a rock concert for tolerance in Dresden on Monday (January 26) and enormously popular counter-demonstrations in cities across the country.
Mexico volcano eruption caught on camera
Dramatic video caught on webcam showed eruptions with clouds of smoke rising above the crater of the Volcan del Fuego (Volcano of Fire), set between the states of Colima and Jalisco.
Commercial space rides for US astronauts to save millions
The US space programme should save more than $12m (£7.95m) a seat flying astronauts to and from the International Space Station on commercial space taxis rather than aboard Russian capsules, the NASA programme manager said on Monday (January 26).
Didier Drogba says he owes 'a lot' to Frank Lampard
Didier Drogba has paid tribute to the inspirational way Chelsea team mates Frank Lampard and John Terry helped turn his career around after suffering some difficult times in his early days at Stamford Bridge.
Greece: Eurogroup head says there is little support for debt write-off
There is little support in the euro zone for any write-off of Greece's debts, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the chairman of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers, said on Monday (January 26).
WHO Director-General calls for reform in light of Ebola outbreak
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Margaret Chan called for reform of the organization on Sunday (January 25), as member states held talks on the WHO's delay in facing the deadly Ebola epidemic.
Filmmakers blur lines with virtual reality at Sundance
Whether putting moviegoers inside the yurt of a Mongolian tribe, in the studio with a musician or in the path of an oncoming train, filmmakers are blurring the lines of reality for viewers at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
Jose Mourinho: Liverpool another 'live or die game'
Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho has said the Capital One Cup sem-final against Liverpool is another "live or die" game for them, adding that this time they are facing a "very good team, which was not the case today [January 24]", referencing his team's embarrassing defeat to Bradford City in the FA Cup.
Driver's dashboard camera captures moment of Mariupol shelling
A Dashboard camera caught a moment when shells hit a residential area in Ukraine's strategic port of Mariupol on Saturday (January 24).
Jose Mourinho: Chelsea will treat Bradford with respect
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has promised to show the utmost respect to League One side Bradford City when the two side's meet in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday (January 22), despite the 48 places that separate the two sides in the English league structure.
World's fastest archer Lars Anderson debunks Hollywood archery myths
For thousands of years, the bow and arrow was used for war. Those days are long gone, and most people today only know of archery through TV and movies. However, as the Danish archer Lars Andersen has proved, Hollywood archery has very little to do with actual war archery.
Sierra Leone lifts Ebola quarantine measures amid progress
Sierra Leone's President Ernest Bai Koroma on Thursday (January 22) removed Ebola district quarantine measures intended to curb the spread of the disease, declaring "victory is in sight" after a sharp drop in transmission.
Britain announces new powers for Scotland
The British government began a historic transfer of powers to Scotland on Thursday (January 22), keeping a pledge it had given to persuade Scots to reject independence as renewed nationalist support surges.
ECB agrees landmark €1.1tn QE plan to stimulate eurozone
The European Central Bank agreed a programme to print money to buy up to €60bn worth of sovereign bonds from March until September 2016.
Philip Hammond says 'narrative' of Isis must be undermined
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond stressed on Thursday (January 22) the importance of all aspects of the campaign against Islamic State [IS] militants ahead of talks between coalition members involved in the fight.
John Kerry accuses pro-Russia rebels of 'blatant land grab' in Ukraine
US Secretary of State John Kerry accused pro-Russian separatists on Wednesday (January 21) of attempting a "blatant land grab" during fresh fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Mauricio Pochettino: Spurs will go for a win at Sheffield United
Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino will go all out for victory at Bramall Lane in the second leg of Tottenham's Capital One Cup semi-final, after beating Sheffield United 1-0 in the first leg at White Hart Lane.
Protesters demand justice amidst allegations of Argentina-Iran cover-up
Protesters gathered in Buenos Aires on Wednesday (January 21) to demand justice in Argentina after the mysterious death of a prosecutor who accused the country's president of trying to derail the investigation into a 1994 bombing.
Three hikers are rescued after eight days on mountain
The Turkish army rescued three young tourists from a mountainside in Antalya on Monday (January 19), who had been missing for eight nights.
Video released of raiders stealing Red Bull F1 team trophies
Police on Wednesday (January 21) released video of the moment that raiders stole race trophies from the Red Bull Racing team headquarters.
US and Cuba begin historic talks on immigration
The highest-level US delegation to Cuba in 35 years began talks on Wednesday (January 21) to focus on immigration, and restoring diplomatic ties between two adversaries who have been locked in Cold War-era hostilities.
Jose Mourinho bemoans Chelsea passing as Blues scrape a draw at Anfield
Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho was frustrated at his side's 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday (January 20); blaming his side's sloppy passing. The Portuguese also insisted the domestic treble was out of reach.
Fifa launches $100m Football Legacy Project in Brazil
Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke unveiled the $100m Football Legacy Project for Brazil on Tuesday 20 January 20.
100 robots perform synchronised dance in Tokyo
One hundred robots danced in unison to the tune of music on Tuesday (January 20) in a fashion reminiscent of the North Korean mass games.