Sir Edmund Hillary is somehow being claimed by the British.

Rescuers have recovered another four bodies from a collapsed underground room at a giant US-owned gold and copper mine in Indonesia, bringing the confirmed death toll to 21.

Three Brazilian tourists have died and 22 other people were hurt after two hot-air balloons collided in central Turkey, officials say.

The United States has denounced what it calls a rising tide of both anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish sentiment around the world.

Kids who spend too much time indoors could be increasing their chances of becoming short-sighted.

David Cameron may have a fight on his hands as he tries to legalise gay marriage.

The death toll from the Oklahoma City tornado has jumped to 37.

If you think Auckland house prices are high, try living in London.

Russian security services say they have foiled a terror attack on Moscow, killing two of the plotters and arresting another.

A milestone in more ways than one for a graphic designer from Dubai.

Confirmation that Oscar Pistorius won't compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder despite receiving a number of invitations to meetings.