A wolf that escaped from its enclosure at Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, was captured on December 28, prompting the zoo to close temporarily and bring its operations for the year to an early end. (News On Japan)

The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.

A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.

The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.

The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.

The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.

The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.

Voters in Myanmar's election say the poll is taking place in a "climate of fear", the BBC's South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and more than 3,000 were delayed by the winter storm.

Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

Volcanic activity at the mountain intensified on 27 December, according to Italian scientists.