Plan for travellers' body heat to warm homes
The warmth generated by human bodies in the Parisian metro will help heat a public housing project in the city centre, according to the French capital's largest owner of social housing.
Strong earthquake hits New Zealand
A major earthquake of 7.0 magnitude has hit New Zealand, 30 km west of Christchurch, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage.
US shed 54,000 jobs in August
US unemployment jumped to 9.6 per cent in August, the Labor Department said, showing the recovering economy is still struggling to create jobs.
Saints stun Cats in finals boilover
St Kilda moved to within one victory of its second straight grand final appearance with a gripping four-point upset of Geelong in the second qualifying final at a slippery MCG on Friday night.
Dam threatens to burst in wild SA weather
A dam is threatening to burst on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula while more than 500 people have called emergency services due to storm damage.
British police quiz Aamer in probe
British police questioned one of three Pakistani cricketers embroiled in betting scam claims, as the ICC said it had suspended the trio because they had a "case to answer".