Shares Fall As Fed Plans To Slow Bond-Buying

World stock markets have lost more ground after the US Federal Reserve signalled it was moving closer to slowing its bond-buying programme.

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India Floods: Up To 1,000 Feared Dead

At least 1,000 people may have died in flash floods and landslides in the north of India, officials have said.

Xbox One U-Turn Follows 'Candid Feedback'

Microsoft has responded to widespread criticism of plans to restrict its Xbox One users' sharing of games, and has also removed unpopular daily online authentication.

Joe Torre's Daughter Catches Falling Baby

The daughter of baseball legend Joe Torre made a perfect catch when she grabbed a baby boy falling from a building in New York City, reports said.

James Gandolfini Dies: Actors Lead Tributes

The cast of hit television series The Sopranos have led tributes to James Gandolfini, describing him as a "giant" and "the most humble and gifted actor".

Sopranos Star James Gandolfini Dies Aged 51

James Gandolfini has died at the age of 51 after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Italy.

Kate Prank Call Station 'Breached Licence'

Australia's media watchdog has found the radio station at the centre of a prank call targeting Prince William's pregnant wife Kate in breach of its broadcasting licence.

Hologram Videos 'Could Be On Laptops Soon'

Scientists say they have cracked a major technological hurdle to make low-cost, high quality holographic videos a reality.

Woman Stabbed On Hollywood's Walk Of Fame

Detectives in Los Angeles say they have arrested three beggars over the fatal stabbing of a woman as she was taking photographs on Hollywood's star-lined Walk of Fame.

US 'Postpones' Taliban Talks Amid Karzai Fury

Talks between the US and the Taliban aimed at ending the Afghan war have been delayed for several days following anger from President Hamid Karzai.