Train fire

A mile-long train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames in the US.

Emergency services said an estimated 10 tanks were on fire following the incident in North Dakota.

The blaze caused explosions at the scene and smoke from the fire could be seen from 15 miles away.

Local media reports said the 106-car Burlington Northern Santa Fe train derailed west of the town of Casselton and apparently hit another goods train on an adjoining track.

No one was injured in the fire but the Cass County Sheriff's Office was reportedly preparing to evacuate nearby residents as a precaution.

Statoil

Production has resumed at Statoil's Statfjord A platform in the North Sea after an oil and gas leak was detected.

A total of 168 workers were on the platform at the time of the incident on December 28.

No one was injured and production has recommenced.