Activist hacker group Anonymous says it has stolen thousands of emails, passwords and credit card details from US-based security firm Stratfor.

Travellers on London's Underground network face disruption as drivers belonging to the union Aslef stage a 24-hour strike.

Farmers are being encouraged to do more to prevent the growing problem of livestock rustling across the UK.

Stores up and down the UK will be opening their doors for the traditional Boxing Day sales, following a difficult trading year for many.

Japan affirms a draft version of its state budget for the next financial year as it cuts spending for the first time in six years.

China and Japan unveil plans to promote the direct exchange of the yen and yuan to cut costs for companies and boost trade.

Samsung Electronics agrees to buy out Sony's entire stake in their liquid crystal display joint venture for $938m (£600m).

Brazil has overtaken the UK as the world's sixth largest economy, the Centre for Economics and Business Research says.