A European satellite is set to provide major new insights into how water is cycled around the Earth.

Japan's new space freighter burns up in the Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission to the International Space Station.

The last set of UN climate talks before the Copenhagen summit will open with divisions remaining over targets and money.

Sebastian Vettel cruises to victory ahead of Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton is forced to retire early.

Afghanistan's opposition leader withdraws from the election. Is this the right decision?