Nina Maria Potts

A British teenager suspected of masterminding global internet hacking attacks has been arrested in a joint operation by British police and the FBI. Audio

So far tens of millions of dollars have been spent on royal wedding souvenirs, and the UK's Centre for Retail Research, is predicting sales will reach $330 million. Audio

London home-owners are set to rake in about 114 million euros from rental income over the weekend of William and Kate's royal wedding. Audio

The UK is expelling five Libyan diplomats, including the military attache, for posing a 'threat to security'. Audio

A memorial service for the 166 victims of the Christchurch earthquake has been held at Westminster Abbey. Attended by the Prince of Wales and the High Commissioner for New Zealander, the ceremony was… Audio

Swiss whistle-blowing banker Rudolph Elmer has handed the Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, two CDs with the confidential banking details of some 2,000 rich individuals and corporations. Audio

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has appeared in court in London as part of extradition proceedings over sexual assault allegations. Audio

The new US Commander of NATO forces has signalled changes to the strategy in Afghanistan, including the possibility of more airstrikes. Audio

A united European Parliament has launched a blistering attack on EU leaders for allowing Paris and Berlin to set the agenda in the power tussle over new economic governance measures. Audio

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor is describing Sudan's upcoming elections as a"Hitler election." Audio

For the first time a genetically modified potato developed by a German company has permission to be grown in Europe. Audio

At least 18 people have been killed in a head-on collision between two trains in Belgium. Audio

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels to try to raise 6 billion euros, or 12 billion New Zealand dollars, in start-up cash so the developing world can begin fighting climate change. Audio

The European Union has decided on who should represent the 27 member bloc on the world stage as its president. Audio

European Union leaders are gearing up for tough negotiations over who will fill the top jobs created by the Lisbon Treaty, which comes into force next month. Audio

The EU's health commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has warned Europeans not to visit the US or Mexico if at all possible. Audio

Barack Obama is tomorrow expected to sign an executive order to close the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay within a year. Audio

Our correspondent Nina-Marie Potts has been covering the meeting. Audio

The independence of Kosovo has revealed deep divisions in the international community. Audio