Virgin Atlantic London-bound flight from Hong Kong in doubt after crew threaten wildcat strike
The airlines' Hong Kong crew are planning to go on strike from 21 December to protest job losses.
Malaysia's first Shariah-compliant airline Rayani Air takes off
The airline only serves halal food and alcohol will not be offered to passenger.
Singapore Airlines bans hoverboards over safety concerns
Ban applies to both checked and carry-on baggage.
Tobacco giants face uphill battle to keep branding on packs after Philip Morris loses court battle
Tobacco giant Philip Morris loses bid to keep its logo on cigarette packs in Australia.
UK charities pursue relatives of dead to 'secure' gifts left to them in wills
Charities pay Smee & Ford agency to alert them of mentions in wills.
Israeli doctors told to treat terrorists the same as victims at attack sites
Israeli Medical Association says wounded should be treated in order of severity of injuries.
Former Dutch manager Guus Hiddink to replace Jose Mourinho as Chelsea's interim manager
Hiddink took over as caretaker manager when Chelsea sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari in 2009.
President Xi defends China's internet controls and slams double standards in cyberspace management
The president says the internet should be regulated to protect countries' core interests.
David Cameron set to revoke House of Lord's absolute veto over secondary legislation
New rules to be introduced via primary legislation which will stop peers from opposing move.
Prince William occasionally receives copies of confidential cabinet documents
Campaign group Republic says 'no good reason' why Duke of Cambridge being given documents.
Interactive musical puzzle for Google's new doodle marking Beethoven's 245th baptism anniversary
Google comes up with an interactive musical puzzle to help Beethoven's journey to the symphony hall.
China pushes for closer anti-terrorism cooperation with Russia and Central Asia states
PM Li Keqiang calls for anti-extremism treaty among Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members.
Japan Airlines suspends Narita-Paris flights from January after terror attacks in Paris
The airline says demand for the route has fallen by about 60% after the 13 November attacks.
Mao Zedong's letter to UK's Clement Attlee seeking help against Japan sells for £605,000
Letter written in English is one of first communications between Mao and a Western politician.
US seeks to improve screening process for would-be immigrants to remove security gaps
Vetting process will include checking social media posts of visa applicants.
Singapore: Filipino domestic worker claims she was fed instant noodles and bread by employers
Thelma Gawidan weighted only 29kg when she was admitted to hospital.
War on Isis: 34 Muslim nations join forces with military alliance to fight Daesh terrorism
Alliance led by Saudi Arabia will "protect the Islamic nation from the evils of all terrorist groups."
EU migrant crisis: Merkel acknowledges crisis could overwhelm Germany if influx continues
German chancellor has also agreed to noticeably reduce number of refugee arrivals into the country.
Yoga poses for Google's new doodle on BKS Iyengar's 97th birthday
Google marks the world renowned yoga guru's birthday in Yoga style with several asanas.
Treat obesity in women as a national risk on the same level as terror and cyber attacks
Chief medical officer Dame Davies calls on the government to elevate obesity to a national risk.
iPads for prisoners to stay in touch with their families and to learn as part of rehabilitation?
Justice Secretary to consider handing out iPads to prisoners says adviser Sir Martin Narey.
French champagner maker Taittinger buys land in Kent to make sparkling wine
Wine to be named Domaine Evremond after Frenchman who lived in exile in England.
Happy Birthday To You song now in public domain following settlement of copyright dispute
One of world's most recognisable song will be put in the public domain.
Lee Rigby killer Michael Adebolajo sues prison for two broken teeth
He claims prison officers hit him but UK prisons to fight claim.
Malaysia: Air Atlanta Icelandic and Malaysia Airlines deny ownership of 3 abandoned Boeing 747s
The two companies deny ownership after armchair internet sleuths point figures at them.
Tyson Fury stripped of world heavyweight title after opting for a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko
Fury signed a rematch clause with Klitschko instead of fighting Vyacheslav Glazkov, says IBF
Storm Desmond: More rain warning as several deaths reported due to storm
16 severe flood warnings in place with severe weather warning for rain for later this week.
Sign language Santa: 3-year-old Mali Williams-Cody signs Christmas wishes in heart-warming video
Santa undeterred when told the little girl could not talk very well and asks if she could sign.
Lost a Boeing 747 lately? Malaysia in hunt for owner of 3 Boeings left at airport
The three Boeing 747-200F were left behind at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
China News Service suspends 4 staff after report wrongly suggested President Xi resigning
Typographical error in news report in Xi Jinping's speech in Johannesburg.