Bernie Sanders the Wolf of Wall Street: Democrat vows to break up big banks in 1st year
Sanders delivered a speech in New York in which he detailed his plan for Wall Street reform.
Meet the amazing kangaroo-dog: Canine born without front legs learns to hop around
Abandoned Peruvian pooch Estrella developed new walking skills much like a human baby.
Steven Gerrard looking forward to 'special occasion' match against Australian Legends
Gerrard will be representing his old club for the first time since joining LA Galaxy last summer.
North Koreans cheer as government announces successful fourth nuclear test
Many residents in Pyongyang cheered and applauded, some shed tears.
Isis territory shrinks by 30% in Iraq and Syria
IS has not taken "a single inch of land" since May 2015 when it captured Ramadi.
Peru: At least eight people injured by bulls during annual religious festival in Cusco [Video]
People attempt to assist injured as bulls toss men into the air and against nearby vehicles in Huancavelica, Cusco.
Faraday officially unveils prototype of electric FFZERO1, a high-performance concept racecar
The company hopes to develop the concept car, unveiled at CES 2016, into a range of connected vehicles.
Refugee crisis: Children among dozens of dead washed up on Aegean Coast [Graphic images]
Turkish coastguard official says three boats and a helicopter have been searching for survivors.
South Korean plane returns to airport after flying with open door for 30 minutes
Passengers said they suffered headaches and felt pain in their ears during flight.
Cricketer Chris Gayle denies sexism charge, claims asking Melanie McLaughlin out on live broadcast was 'joke'
Cricketer said he was sorry if broadcaster was offended by the widely-condemned remarks.
Saudi Arabia UN envoy urges Iran to mend ties
Saudi Arabia said it would restore ties with Iran when it stopped meddling in its affairs.
US: President Obama expands gun buyer background checks and tightens law enforcement
The president revealed a series of executive actions aimed at reducing gun violence.
Storm Frank: 16th century Scottish castle could fall into a river
The 400-year old building is just a few miles away from the Queen's Balmoral estate.
Donald Trump releases first TV ad in 2016 Republican presidential race
The 30-second spot highlighted his controversial stance on Muslims, immigration and terrorism.
Hateful Eight star Tim Roth says fame and fortune have not changed Quentin Tarantino
British actor says the director is the same kind of guy now that he was when he was first making his name in the 1990s.
Missouri: Residents clean out their flood-damaged homes
Residents of the St Louis, Missouri, area returned to their homes for the first time in nearly a week.
Isis execution video: David Cameron calls footage of 'British spies' murders 'desperate stuff'
The PM said the video was a sign of the pressure being exerted on Islamic State (IS) by the UK and its allies.
China suspends stock trading on first day of 2016 after 7% slump activates 'circuit breaker'
The CSI300 of companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen fell as much as 7.02% at around 1.28pm local time.
Thousands march across the world against execution of cleric Shiekh Nimr al-Nimr in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi kingdom executed the Shia cleric on Sunday 2 January.
Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton 'constantly playing the woman card' to get elected US president
A recent Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll shows Trump leading the Republican race with 39.3% of the vote.
India: Eight people dead as 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Manipur
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake with its epicentre located in Imphal has jolted north-east India.
Internet celebrity cat Lil BUB promotes new album
The video was produced to promote a music album called Science & Magic, featuring the sounds of Lil BUB.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino keen on improving team during January transfer window
Pochettino stresses club do not need backup for top scorer Harry Kane despite Saido Berahino links.
New Year's Eve 2015: Famous Times Square crystal ball tested before big drop
For only a brief moment, a kaleidoscope of brilliant colours beamed over the heart of Manhattan.
Reality of staged social media photos – video exposes the embelishment of virtual life
The video gained 1.5m views since it was posted on 10 December 2015.
Bolivia: Video shows surprise storm tear into houses
Local media reported that 90 houses were partially destroyed in three neighbourhoods.
Air Canada Flight 88: Passengers describe harrowing turbulence on 'flight from hell'
The turbulence forced Flight 88, headed from Shanghai to Toronto, to land in Calgary.
Storm Frank: 12 rescued from flooded bus in Dumfries
A lorry driver and his passenger were among those rescued from their vehicles as the River Nith burst its banks.
Guus Hiddink: Chelsea must hit a winning streak
Since the Dutchman replaced Jose Mourinho, Chelsea have won once and drawn twice.
China: Rescuers confirm 8 workers still alive in collapsed Shandong mine
Rescuers have sent food supply and lights to them through a relief hole.
