More than 2,000km from the fires, New Zealanders are seeing hazy yellow skies and smelling burning.

A tribunal will decide for the first time if veganism is a "philosophical belief" akin to a religion.

A financial analyst pursues her dream to be a balloon artist after her mother got cancer.

General Shen Yi-ming was among eight killed when a Black Hawk was forced to land in poor weather.

A trial where hydrogen is added to natural gas raises hopes of a low-carbon heating revolution.

Tattoo artist Bang Bang tells his stories of inking the world’s biggest sports stars and celebrities, and reveals the tattoos that Katy Perry and Kylie Jenner have done on him.

Police removed the invasive plant, which appeared 20 to 30 feet high in some parts.

Nick Kyrgios will donate 200 Australian dollars (£106) for each ace he hits in events held in Australia in January to those affected by the bushfires.

Manchester United's Paul Pogba needs an operation on an ankle injury and is set to be out for "three or four weeks", says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Defender David Luiz says Arsenal can "do big things" after beating Manchester United to earn a first win under new Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

Faced with gaming interlopers, one Canadian official suggested using "a 12-year-old to help us out".

There's a trans character in a film that's currently being shot, according to Marvel's boss.

The strike against pension reforms is now in its 29th day, making it France's longest since 1968.

The former US presidential candidate takes up five-year role with Queen's University, Belfast.

Sky lanterns are blamed for a New Year's Eve blaze at Krefeld Zoo that killed rare apes and monkeys.

The ex-Nissan boss fled trial in Japan on a private jet that landed in Lebanon on New Year's Eve.

Australian toddler Harvey Keaton sucked on a dummy as he received his father's posthumous medal.

Scott Morrison is confronted in Cobargo as residents insult him and tell him he is unwelcome.

A new version of Bram Stoker's novel from the creators of Sherlock receives a five-star welcome.

Rory Burns will miss the rest of England's tour of South Africa after damaging his ankle playing football, while Jofra Archer is another fitness doubt before Friday's second Test.

The US TV star posts photos of her new buzz cut after struggling with hair loss for almost 30 years.