US envoy Steve Witkoff said he was optimistic about a deal ahead of talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".

The operator says reactor remains "stable" and has no "radioactive impact outside".

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Residents have been told to stay indoors and avoid the area of the shooting.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

Several people are missing after a landslide at campsite in the New Zealand tourist hotspot of Mount Maunganui.

Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.

Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.

Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.

Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.

In a speech in Davos, the US president said that he would not use force to take the island.

Seven Muslim-majority countries accept an invitation to Trump's new organisation, while Russia's Putin says he's considering joining.

Another eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to medics.

The convicted sex trafficker has previously said she would decline to answer questions unless she is granted immunity.

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

Faisal Islam said there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.