Yorkshire home offered to 'world's saddest' polar bear caged in Chinese shopping mall
It follows a petition demanding the closure of Grandview Aquarium.
Thousands flee blaze that swept through Lesbos migrant camp
Tension is growing at the migrant camps due to overcrowding and delays in processing asylum claims.
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher 'still cannot walk' German court hears
Schumacher was kept in a medically induced coma after his head injuries following a severe skiing accident.
World facing highest-ever migrant mortality rate at more than 10,000 in 2016
Record number of people are fleeing their homes as a result of war and conflict.
Mass grave of British soldiers killed at Battle of Waterloo 'buried in orchard'
Human bones from the battle in present-day Belgium were ground down and turned into fertiliser.
500 'Kung Fu' nuns cycle the Himalayas in charity ride against human trafficking
Natural disasters in Tibet have left thousands homeless, leading to children being sold to brothels.
Transgender soldier Chloe Allen is the first woman to serve on front line with British Army
Guardsman Chloe Allen says she hopes to inspire others to speak out as she starts hormone therapy.
Terminally ill minor first to be granted euthanasia in Belgium
A total of of 8,752 people were euthanised in Belgium between 2003-2013.
Ukrainian nationalists' firework attack on Russian embassy dismissed as 'hooliganism'
The embassy is preparing for potential unrest on election day, Sunday, 18 September.
US: Teenage girls caught in poverty trap forced into selling their bodies for food
Much of the sexual behaviour was characterised as "transactional dating" with older men.
The Great British Bake Off to move from BBC to Channel 4 in 2017
The new CH4 deal could be worth £25m to Love Productions, the company behind the hit show.
China: Mother allegedly fed children pesticide before hacking them to death due to severe poverty
Around 200 million people are believed to be living below the poverty line in China.
Severe flooding in North Korea leaves 133 dead and 395 missing
North Korea is prone to natural disasters, particularly floods, due to deforestation.
Stunning time-lapse video shows the best stargazing spots in Georgia
The film was shot over 7 months in 10 locations in the Eastern European country.
New forensic techniques find female DNA clue to Stephen Lawrence murder
Trial judge believes there are still three or four other killers of Stephen Lawrence at large.
Greta Zimmer Friedman, the nurse in iconic VJ Day 'Kiss' picture, dies aged 92
Friedman was pictured kissing a sailor in New York's Times Square on 14 August, 1945.
Wiltshire pensioner arrested for manslaughter after Masterchef contestant found dead
Masterchef contestant Helen Barker was described as an 'accomplished cook'.
Dublin: Remains of man who wore bulletproof vest to protect himself from drug gangs found buried
Philip Finnegan's death has sparked fears of more gangland violence erupting in Dublin.
Social media has contributed to rise in violent crimes against women, says CPS
Prosecutions for crimes including rape, sexual assaults and domestic abuse increased by almost 10% in 2015-6.
MP Simon Danczuk supports Keith Vaz over male prostitute allegations
Labour MP Vaz has consulted lawyers in a bid to clear his name.
Latest junior doctors' walkout suspended amid concerns over compromising patient care
The BMA is still planning to stage further five-day walkouts, in October, November and December 2016.
Suspect in Penge death crash is the estranged son of multimillionaire pet food magnate
Joshua Dobby is accused of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury.
President Robert Mugabe teases that he has died and was 'resurrected'
Zimbabwe opposition leaders in violent protests against ageing president.
Protesters in Caracas rally as Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro faces blame for economic turmoil
The government is accused of leading the country down the road to economic ruin.
India: Delhi's minister for women Sandeep Kumar fired after alleged threesome sex tape
On International Women's Day 2015, Kumar thanked his wife Ritu for the 'sacrifices' she made for him.
Alabama: Astronaut James Halsell indicted for reckless murder and assault of two sisters
Nasa space shuttle commander's eyes were dilated and was unsteady on his feet, according to a state trooper.
Christian teacher pictured in bed with teenage boy declared 'unfit to work with children'
Isabelle Graham was accused of 'engaging in sexual activity' and claims her drink was spiked.
UK astrologer Jonathan Cainer had 'long term history of drug use' before he died of a heart attack
His wife found him unconscious with a small bag of white powder beside him in May 2016.
US judge quashes murder convictions of North Carolina man imprisoned for 21 years
Darryl Howard leaves court a free man after ruling there was 'reasonable doubt' over his conviction.
Gabon elections: Protestors set fire to parliament building to oppose Ali Bongo's re-election
A mob attempted to force their way into the offices of the election commission in Libreville.
