Polls in Honduras close after millions cast ballots for a president, members of parliament and local mayors amid a heavy security operation.

A Slovak right-wing extremist politician is elected regional governor of the region of Banska Bystrica.

North Korea confirms it is holding a US citizen, amid concern for an 85-year-old man who was reportedly detained on a visit there last month.

China voices anger at US and Japanese objections to its creation of an "air defence identification zone" over a disputed swathe of the East China Sea.

Cheering crowds welcome home the Iranian negotiators who secured a deal on its nuclear programme with world powers, which Israel calls a mistake.

Anti-government protesters demonstrate for a second day in Bangkok, a day after the largest rally for several years in the Thai capital.

An Australian family put up 502,165 Christmas lights around their home, setting a new world record.

Ireland remain without a victory over the All Blacks as an injury-time converted try earns the visitors a dramatic win.