New Year's honours 2016: Tories face cries of 'cronyism' over political awards
'David Cameron should take care not to undermine the integrity of the system,' said MP Graham Jones.
Myanmar: Protests grow over death sentences of men convicted of murdering British backpackers
Many in Myanmar believe that Win Zaw Htun and Zaw Lin have been made scapegoats for the murders.
Indonesia: Hundreds cheer as unmarried pair are flogged for being 'too close'
University students Nur Elita and Wahyudi Saputra both received five lashes each.
North Korea: Kim Jong-un's 'closest comrade' killed in car crash
Kim Yang-gon was in charge of ties with South Korea and his death could leave a vacuum in cross-border dealings.
Iraqi prime minister vows to 'terminate' Isis after retaking Ramadi
The next test for Iraqi forces is to secure Ramadi and retake Mosul.
US: More Americans than ever think terrorists are winning the war on terror
40% of respondents said that the extremists had the upper hand.
UK: Corbyn issues Cameron with a state of the nation TV debate challenge
'It is crucial that the Prime Minister and Government are held to account', said Corbyn.
China: French journalist ordered to leave for criticising 'counterterrorism efforts'
Ursula Gauthier said China's solidarity with France had 'ulterior motives' following the Paris attacks.
UK: Cumbrians brace themselves for Boxing Day deluge as the Army is drafted in
More than 70 flood warnings are in place across England and Wales.
EU Referendum: Cameron offered compromise by Merkel and Hollande over migrant benefits
German and French leaders offer Cameron a three-year welfare benefit ban.
Cobra committee to hold Christmas meeting over Cumbria flood threat
Fears grow that further rainfall in the UK will worsen flooding.
'Hello, is this planet Earth?' asks Tim Peake as he calls wrong number from space
Major Peake said it was not a prank call, but 'just a wrong number!'
Global leaders wish people around the world a merry Christmas
World leaders are taking the opportunity to reflect and deliver messages of peace and hope.
The Queen's Christmas message of 'great hope' for 2016
Christmas is a time to be thankful for all that we have, the Queen will say.
Christmas number one: Justin Bieber issues rallying call to the UK to back the NHS Choir
'Let's do the right thing and help them win. It's Christmas', Bieber tells public.
UK Muslims increasingly barred from US travel with practice of Donald Trump style shutdown
Ajmal Masroor was prevented from boarding a New York-bound flight without explanation.
EU Referendum: Cameron won't stifle Tory Eurosceptics
Ministers will be permitted to campaign for a Brexit, Number 10 is privately claiming.
Christmas message from a Syrian refugee: Alan Kurdi's father asks for 'a little bit of sympathy'
"I would like to ask you all to think about the pain of fathers, mothers and children who are seeking peace."
UK: Christmas advert banned from cinemas for being too religious
No words are spoken in the video, which shows Mary, Joseph and Jesus.
Google marks run-up to Christmas with papercraft models and cut outs
The Doodle shows cheery characters with sweets, stars and a Christmas tree above them.
Cameron facing calls to intervene after British Muslim family stopped from flying to US
The family of 11 were given no reason as to why they could not travel.
Iraq: Up to 10 soldiers killed by US-led coalition air strike in friendly fire
A 'thorough investigation to determine the facts' will be launched, the US military said.
Syria: World powers agree on roadmap to peace in war-torn nation
The UN agreement calls for a ceasefire and sets out a timetable for political talks.
Denmark defends plans to strip asylum-seekers of their jewellery and valuables
The bill has been widely condemned and has drawn comparisons to Nazi Germany.
US: 30% of Republicans support bombing Agrabah, the home of Aladdin
The survey showed 30% of Republicans and 19% of Democrats support air strikes on Agrabah.
EU Referendum: Cameron finds few friends while dining at Europe's top table
David Cameron is struggling to find support for his reform on migrant benefits.
UK: Drivers told to get a head start on Christmas getaway with over 4 million motorists expected on roads
Some 400 miles of roadworks will be lifted by 23 December, Highways England has said.
Ryanair passenger wins £28k payout for scorched genitals
Ronald Furlong sued the airline after hot tea was spilled on his lap, leaving him in 'immediate pain'.
Fed liftoff: Read the full statement on the historic hike
The Fed said that future increased will be 'gradual'.
Fed lift off: US raises interest rates for first time in nearly a decade
The Fed has raised interest rates by 0.25% to between 0.25% and 0.5%.
