The astonishing pagan origin of Christmas

Jennifer Lopez explains why she cancelled her tour, and is surprised by a fan in the studio.

As US shares lock in a week of gains, investors are keeping an eye out for the new administration's policies.

Find out how Japan's renowned Wajima-nuri lacquerware is crafted through more than 100 intricate steps.

Svalbard, a warming Arctic archipelego, begins a shift from coal to clean energy solutions.

Analyst says Fed is unlikely to cut rates in December as the US weekly jobless claims hit a seven-month low.

Japan's zeta-class supercomputer will be 1,000 times faster than existing systems, but what will it be used for?

Why cramming exercise into one or two days in the week has its benefits.

Expert says that Donald Trump will want to bring someone in as Treasury Secretary who can balance the budget.

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Japan's Shinkansen remains a global symbol of speed and innovation.

Walmart has had a strong quarter, but the looming tariffs under the Trump administration could hurt consumers.

Japan's popular hot spring baths come with a unique requirement, full nudity for anyone entering the onsen.

Scientists in Singapore have created robots that can be used for targeted drug delivery inside the human body.

The BBC's Rajan Datar explores the stunning landscapes and bustling streets of the Portuguese island of Madeira.

Online trip planning will eventually be similar to dealing with a human travel agent, says Booking.com CEO.

A dive into 3,500 years of underwater archeology, sunken cities and Lycian tombs with Prof Hakan Öniz.

How Mary Mallon, an Irish cook for New York's elite, became known as the 'most dangerous woman in America'.

Talking about who is responsible for climate destruction is a fraught topic, how do we work out what is fair?

A December Fed rate cut is uncertain after Chair Jerome Powell said that interest rates would come down slowly.

David Bahnsen, CIO at The Bahnsen Group, says that PPI figures are 'totally unhinged from reality'.

Billy Crystal recalls Princess Diana's reaction to the now famous orgasm scene in 'When Harry Met Sally'.