The opposition in Venezuela wins a majority of seats in the National Assembly, overturning nearly two decades of dominance by the governing Socialists.

Democratic Unionist Party deputy leader Nigel Dodds says he will not be standing for the leadership of the party.

The two people behind the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people had target practice days before, the FBI has said.

The FBI is investigating the role played by Fifa president Sepp Blatter in a $100m bribes scandal, Panorama has discovered.

GPs who prescribe fewer antibiotics have less satisfied patients, according to a new study by researchers at King's College London.

A man is charged with attempted murder after a knife attack at Leytonstone Underground station in east London on Saturday, police say.

Environment and foreign ministers from all over the world gather in Paris on Monday in a final push for a new global climate compact.

Schools and hospital services are closed amid continuing efforts to prevent further damage from Storm Desmond in northern England and Scotland.