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Rube Goldberg machines are deliberately complex contraptions consisting of a series of devices linked together via a domino effect.

A Melbourne driver high on drugs was caught by cops at night in a car without working lights on bald tyres, a court heard.

A group of British citizens living in the Netherlands hoping to retain their EU citizenship despite Brexit have won the right to take their case to the European Court of Justice.

A Saudi Arabian father reportedly punished his son for being the victim of a sexual assault by burning his genitals with an iron.

New research reveals how exposure to dim light over long periods can alter the structure of the brain.

In 1960, the US had the highest life expectancy in the world, however, it is now 1.5 years shorter than the OECD average.

The leadership at Cornell University, an Ivy League institution, have condemned the actions of some Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) fraternity members during a 2017 hazing intitiaion.

Adele's hit track Hello resembles the velvety smooth vocals of Sam Smith.

Deontay Wilder claims fellow heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will never be a "global icon" unless the two lock horns in the ring and that Americans do not even know his name.

UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has confirmed talks have taken place with Nate Diaz over a fight this summer.

Local woman stumbled on a 'gathering of bones' while out with her one-year-old daughter.

Tavis McGinn, who ultimately left his post at Facebook after six months, has opened up about his role and how his work was similar to that of a political pollster.

London commuters outraged by smear on women's votes martyr at Colliers Wood station on centenary of equality campaign's success.

Germany is biggest breaker of EU rules and subject to 74 infringement proceedings, according to figures released by German Economics Ministry.

Manchester United will reportedly focus on signing at least one new midfielder in the summer; which one will best benefit Paul Pogba?

Witnesses describe "terrible" scene as 19-year-old woman removes her own eyeballs outside South Main Chapel and Recovery Center in Anderson.

Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique could still be fit for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Valencia despite suffering a knee injury against Espanyol.

A depraved pensioner has been found guilty of secretly filming at least 130 videos of men using toilets at motorway service stations.

Billions set to be spent in 2018 to help train local forces as well as sending in more US troops.

Mummy blogger Constance Hall got a huge reaction online after ranting about her husband not helping around the house - and he even took notice.

Prime minister will not commit to excluding lucrative NHS contracts from hands of US corporations. Vince Cable urges "absolute guarantee" of protection.

Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has sealed a surprise return to the Premier League with West Ham - but which other unattached players remain on the market?

Scotland's external affairs secretary says cutting migration into UK would be catastrophic for Scottish economy.

Fast-track hearings of claims and better training for refugee processors leads to acceptance rate jumping to 70 per cent.

Roy Jones Jr believes that Floyd Mayweather's highlights simply do not compare with his as he prepares to call time on an illustrious 29-year professional career.

Dennis Batty was detained near at a holiday resort near Benidorm. Police in Alicante swooped on Batty five months after a UK court issued a European arrest warrant.

Apple has filed a patent for a new smart pencil that could work with a laptop or smartphone. The best part? You won't need a touchpad to draw on.

Novak Djokovic has posted a video updating his rehabilitation from a small medical intervention he underwent last week.

Parker's outspoken promoter Higgins is certain the South Auckland boxer does not see his bout with the Watford-born fighter as an opportunity to make a quick buck.