Crews race to extract oil from a leaking ship stranded on a reef off New Zealand, ahead of gale-force winds and swells forecast for Monday.

One reason optimists retain a positive outlook on life despite all evidence to the contrary has been discovered, say researchers.

Health workers in Japan's Fukushima region begin tests on 360,000 children, amid fears of possible links between thyroid disorders and radiation.

The northern Italian city of Milan bans all traffic from its streets for 10 hours on Sunday in an attempt to reduce smog levels.

Riding out with the UK's first bamboo bike

Oil from a leaking ship stranded on a reef off the coast of New Zealand begins washing ashore, as teams work to stabilise the vessel.

The largest virus yet discovered - bigger than some bacteria - is isolated from sea water pulled up off the coast of Chile.

The military is suspending the jamming of GPS during Europe's largest military exercise following complaints from fishermen.