Five dead in tourist boat fire off Indonesia

Five people have been killed and dozens rescued after a fire ripped through a boat carrying tourists to Indonesian islands. http://ift.tt/2hY2ooG

Gunman kills 39 at New Year party in Turkey

At least 39 people have been killed after a gunman attacked New Year revellers at a nightclub in Istanbul. http://ift.tt/2hBeFi4

N Korea's long range missile 'in final stages'

North Korea's Kim Jong-Un has used his New Year's message to say his country is in the 'final stages' of developing a long-range missile. http://ift.tt/2ikLoMq

Armed attack at Istanbul nightclub - reports

Many people have been injured in an armed attack at an Istanbul nightclub, according to Turkish media. http://ift.tt/2iQKnbR

UN Security Council endorses Syria ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution which endorses a ceasefire in Syria's civil war. http://ift.tt/2hA7sid

Putin: 2016 was a 'difficult' year for Russia

Vladimir Putin has described 2016 as "difficult" in his traditional New Year greeting. http://ift.tt/2iQIL6b

'To my many enemies': Trump's barbed NY wishes

Donald Trump has wished his "enemies" a Happy New Year in a barbed tweet posted just weeks before he takes office in the White House. http://ift.tt/2hDiR4a

Theme park riders trapped at 148ft for hours

More than 20 people were stranded 148ft in the air for eight hours after an amusement park ride became stuck. http://ift.tt/2iQ8cEV

Diplomat murdered 'in plot by wife and lover'

Greece's ambassador to Brazil was killed by his wife's lover with her blessing, police believe. http://ift.tt/2iPgIA0

Hello 2017: Auckland first to welcome New Year

Celebrations around the world to welcome in 2017 are being held amid heightened security in the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Berlin and Nice. http://ift.tt/2hVYQ6s

Dozens killed in Baghdad market bomb attack

At least 27 people have been killed and more than 50 injured by two suicide bombers who attacked a market in central Baghdad. http://ift.tt/2iOWQNj

Has ancient Chinese tradition gone up in smoke?

The present-buying frenzy of the festive season often prompts questions about whether the true meaning of Christmas has been forgotten. http://ift.tt/2iOEL21

Trump: Putin 'smart' not to evict US diplomats

Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin for holding off on plans to expel US diplomats from Russia in a tit-for-tat retaliation against Washington. http://ift.tt/2iOa7pp

Farewell to lorry driver killed in Berlin attack

Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a small Polish church to bid farewell to the truck driver killed in the Berlin Christmas market attack. http://ift.tt/2hCEKlO

Putin: No expulsions in retaliation to US

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said it will not expel anyone in response to US sanctions. http://ift.tt/2iM1f3y

US hits back at PM May after Israel rebuke

The US has criticised Theresa May after her office rebuked US Secretary of State John Kerry for comments he made about Israel. http://ift.tt/2iMAMqO

Run DMC rapper sues Wal-Mart and Amazon for $50m

A member of Run DMC has filed a $50m (£40m) trademark lawsuit against Wal-Mart, Amazon and other US retailers. http://ift.tt/2ikD6Ct

Russia retaliates by expelling US diplomats

Russia's foreign ministry has announced plans to expel 35 US diplomats in a tit-for-tat response after the same number of Russian officials were expelled by Washington, news agencies have reported. http://ift.tt/2iLHI3b

Syrian ceasefire threatened by fresh clashes

A ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey appears fragile after reports of clashes between government forces and rebels. http://ift.tt/2iLBJvB

Sheen defends wishing Trump dead in a tweet

Charlie Sheen has defended a tweet in which he expressed hope that Donald Trump will be the next celebrity death. http://ift.tt/2hBsi5F

Joint service 'likely' for Reynolds and Fisher

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher and her mother, Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds, could be remembered in a joint memorial service. http://ift.tt/2iewVBO

United States to expel 35 Russian diplomats

The US is to expel 35 Russian diplomats, and shut down two Russian compounds, in response to "harassment" of Americans in Moscow. http://ift.tt/2iuRZBz

Berlin attack: man held over phone link freed

German authorities have released a man who was arrested after they found his number on the phone of Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri. http://ift.tt/2hti429

Questions over Trump man's links to Russia

Senator John McCain has questioned whether Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of State is too closely linked to Russia. http://ift.tt/2hQw2MI

Syria conflict: nationwide ceasefire agreed

Syria's military has said it has agreed to a nationwide ceasefire starting from midnight. http://ift.tt/2hyS5eK

Crashed Russian jet 'was functioning abnormally'

Equipment on board a Russian military jet which crashed into the Black Sea was "functioning abnormally", officials say. http://ift.tt/2hQ1Hh2

Russian jet crash 'not an explosion or fire'

No signs of damage from an explosion or fire have been found on the wreckage of a military plane that crashed into the Black Sea. http://ift.tt/2hPQc9H

Philippines leader: I threw man from helicopter

The president of the Philippines has claimed that he once threw a man out of a helicopter and that he would do it again. http://ift.tt/2iHFS3r

Carrie Fisher's mother Debbie Reynolds dies

Film legend Debbie Reynolds has died aged 84 - a day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher, the beloved Star Wars actress. http://ift.tt/2ijd5Wt

Debbie Reynolds 'died of a broken heart'

Debbie Reynolds, who shot to fame in Singin' In The Rain, has been described as "one of the last of Hollywood's royalty". http://ift.tt/2iGv5dT

Debbie Reynolds suffers 'possible stroke'

Debbie Reynolds has been taken to hospital after suffering a possible stroke, according to US media reports. http://ift.tt/2irLorP

French woman pardoned for husband's murder

A woman jailed for murdering the husband who abused her for 47 years, has been given a rare pardon by the French president. http://ift.tt/2irsfGl

Kerry defends US stance on Israeli settlements

The US would be guilty of "dereliction of duty" if it had vetoed the UN vote to condemn Israeli settlements, John Kerry has said. http://ift.tt/2htiVmE

Madrid to introduce city centre driving ban

Drivers in Madrid are to be hit by a ban on driving in the city, based on whether their number plate is odd or even-numbered, in a bid to cut pollution. http://ift.tt/2ht46kc

Man held over phone link to Berlin attacker

A 40-year-old man has been arrested after police found his number on the phone of Berlin attacker Anis Amri. http://ift.tt/2i7aYob

IVF clinic: 26 women may have got wrong sperm

An IVF treatment centre has launched an investigation after discovering that 26 women may have been fertilised by sperm cells from the wrong man. http://ift.tt/2iDp25I

Japan's PM promises never to wage war again

The Japanese Prime Minister has joined US President Barack Obama on an historic visit to Pearl Harbor. http://ift.tt/2i5QFY5

Carrie Fisher death: 'A sad day for millions'

Millions of Star Wars fans around the world will be mourning the death of Carrie Fisher, according to an actor who appeared alongside her. http://ift.tt/2icnot3

Berlin suspect caught on CCTV before he was shot dead

This CCTV image shows Anis Amri, the man suspected of the Berlin Christmas market lorry attack, just hours before he was shot dead by police in Italy. http://ift.tt/2ioJkAz

TV and film stars pay tribute to 'Princess Leia'

Stars of film and TV have paid tribute to Carrie Fisher after her death at the age of 60. http://ift.tt/2hKRV01

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60 four days after suffering a heart attack on a flight to Los Angeles. http://ift.tt/2hkX3GP

10,000 attend girl's birthday after viral invite

A girl's 15th birthday party was attended by more than 10,000 people after her father posted a message online inviting "everyone". http://ift.tt/2htfGNO

Air crew to use stun guns on unruly passengers

Korean Air has given its flight attendants stun gun training following criticism from pop star Richard Marx for its handling of a violent passenger. http://ift.tt/2iz1l2E

Fifteen injured as plane spins 360 degrees

Fifteen people have been hurt after a plane veered off a runway in Goa and spun 360 degrees during take-off. http://ift.tt/2i9QQQj

Black box recovered from wreckage of Russian jet

A black box has been found in the wreckage of a military plane that crashed into the Black Sea with 92 people on board, Russian media is reporting. http://ift.tt/2imaQP7

Japan PM lays wreaths ahead of Pearl Harbor visit

Japan's Prime Minister has laid wreaths at several cemeteries and memorials in honour of killed US servicemen and women in Hawaii ahead of his trip to Pearl Harbor. http://ift.tt/2i1U7TG

Trump: UN a club for people to 'have a good time'

Donald Trump has criticised the United Nations days after the world body voted to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. http://ift.tt/2hIXHPo

Cheetah sprinting to extinction, warn experts

Experts have warned cheetahs are much more at risk of extinction than previously thought. http://ift.tt/2i1pZrx

Sony tweets 'Britney is dead' after Twitter hack

Sony Music has apologised to Britney Spears and fans after its Twitter account was hacked and a fake tweet said the pop icon was dead. http://ift.tt/2hi3V88

Prisoners burrow out of jail by removing loo

A manhunt is under way after six prisoners escaped from a US jail by removing a toilet and crawling though a hole behind it. http://ift.tt/2hi84J7