Cat makes history in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Oli is believed to be the first feline seafarer in the famous race’s 78-year history. Read More
Cologne Cathedral: Extra checks at German landmark after attack warning
German police are deployed near the cathedral, amid fears of attacks in several European countries. Read More
‘Bethlehem is empty of joy – no Santa, no celebration’
The West Bank city of Bethlehem, usually bustling at this time of year, is subdued as war goes on in Gaza. Read More
Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack
The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday’s shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say. Read More
Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff
Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited. Read More
Israel vows to continue ‘difficult’ military operation in Gaza
An Israeli army spokesman says fierce battles are raging at Hamas’s new strongholds in the Gaza Strip. Read More
Guyana: UK to send warship to South America amid Venezuela tensions
HMS Trent will visit South America as a show of support for the former British colony, the BBC learns. Read More
Anthony Joshua beats Otto Wallin in Saudi but Deontay Wilder suffers shock loss to Joseph Parker
American Deontay Wilder suffers a shock points loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia, scuppering plans for the long-awaited heavyweight blockbuster with Anthony Joshua next year. Read More
Dixie Chicks band founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash
The former member of the US country music band dies after being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Texas. Read More
Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning
Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted. Read More