St Nicholas' Day: Dark secrets behind the myth of Santa Claus
The dark history of St Nicholas' Day is peppered with tales of murder, mutilation, cannibalism and infanticide.
Galactic archaeology reveals supermassive black hole caused 'dramatic explosion'
Astronomers are probing back in time to look for the oldest stars, says expert on early universe.
Tyson Fury attacked for 'foul homophobia' by LGBT rights campaigner
New heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is accused of inciting 'young gay suicides' by shadow cabinet minister Chris Bryant.
Russia accuses Turkey of shooting down warplane to protect oil trade with Isis
President Vladimir Putin has called the downing of its jet as a 'huge mistake' and claimed that Turkey was protecting its oil trade with Islamic State.
Strike by junior doctors in England called off as Hunt makes last-minute concessions
Tuesday's 24-hour strike has been cancelled although thousands of operations have been delayed.
Regency aliens: Hull lays claim to the world's oldest UFO sighting
Moon-like orb was seen shimmering in the skies above the city of Hull in 1801.
Adorable photos of Princess Charlotte taken by proud mother Kate Middleton
To celebrate her first six months in the world, the Duchess of Cambridge took pictures of her daughter Princess Charlotte.
Russian co-pilot's body handed over by Turkey after Syria downing
Remains of Lt Col Oleg Peshkov will be given back to Russia, according to Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.
Who are Sisters Uncut? Group plans mass funeral march in London to highlight deaths by domestic violence
On 28 November, direction group will march to commemorate domestic violence support services that have closed.
Red Planet Day: Top Mars conspiracy theories about alien life
On Red Planet Day we examine the extraordinary hoaxes surrounding the search for life on Mars.
Lonely people 15% more likely to die early as those who feel wanted
Being isolated could suppress the immune system and can be twice as bad for the health as obesity.
Paris attacks: Belgium charges fourth suspect with terrorism offences
The man, who is unnamed, was one of 16 people arrested in Sunday raids, while all the other suspects have been released without charge.
DNA studies reveal that London was a multicultural city over 2,000 years ago
England's capital city was home to many ethnic groups range from Eastern Europe to Africa since before Roman times.
China warns US that it should not to 'stir up trouble' in South China Seas
China's deputy foreign minister said it will keep building military facilities in the South China Sea.
Ancient papyrus of early Christian text found in an attic for sale on eBay at just $99
New Testament fragment with Gospel of John was spotted by an academic who persuaded the seller to remove the item from online shopping site.
Lord's Prayer advert banned in UK cinemas on grounds of being 'offensive'
Refusal to play 60-second ad in UK cinemas called 'plain silly' by the Church of England
I'm A Celebrity: Spencer Matthews says shock exit was due to anabolic steroids cold turkey
Made in Chelsea star admitted suddenly stopping using steroids could have affected his health.
New York: Pregnant woman stabbed to death had 'baby cut from womb'
A woman is arrested after Angelikque Sutton was found with her throat slit and baby girl cut out of her womb.
Yemen: 23 heritage sites destroyed by Saudi airstrikes
Saudi-led airstrikes have destroyed 23 archaeological landmarks including heritage sites in six cities.
World Television Day: What does the future of TV hold?
On World Television Day, IBTimes UK looks into the shape of things to come in entertainment.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: Male suicide 'single biggest killer' of men under 45
Survivor Day 2015 highlights the challenges of living in the aftermath of a bereavement from suicide.
Paris attacks: SAS to receive extra £2bn says Cameron at Lord Mayor of London's Banquet
Funds for new weapons, vehicles, helicopters, night-flight kits and protective equipment.
Salem: 14-year-old boy admits killing and raping maths teacher while in 'psychosis' say lawyers
Phillip Chism's lawyer said the teenager was charged with killing 24-year-old Colleen Ritzer, did 'unspeakable things to her body'.
First look at Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt in The Huntsman: Winter's War
Newcomers to the saga are Jessica Chastain as the Warrior Sara and Emily Blunt is the Ice Queen Freya.
Hollywood remakes film linking Nazis to Thalidomide scandal
Remake of award-winning documentary Attacking the Devil: Harold Evans and the Last Nazi War Crime.
Obesity in humans linked to fat gene in prehistoric apes
A genetic mutation in extinct European apes could be causing the obesity epidemic and diabetes
G20 Summit focuses on terrorism amid heightened security after Paris attacks
12,000 security personnel are in the Turkish resort Antalya as leaders of the world's top 20 economies meet.
Paris attacks: Search for missing loved ones by sharing #RechercheBataclan and #RechercheParis
Friends and family are taking to social media in desperate hopes of finding their loved ones caught up in the Paris attacks.
Paris attacks: Curfews imposed for first time since forgotten 1961 police massacre of Algerians
In the wake of the bloodbath which killed at least 128 people, the French interior minister has authorised local authorities to impose curfews.
Veteran comedian Warren Mitchell, who played Alf Garnett, dies aged 89
British star of Till Death Us Do Part passed away on Saturday morning.
