Rioting Brazilian Prisoners Set Fire To Guards and Throw Them From Rooftop
A Brazilian prison riot is in its second day in the southern Parana state where inmates at Guarapuava prison overpowered 12 guards and took several prisoners hostage.
Amal Alamuddin Takes up the Case of Returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece
The new Mrs George Clooney returned to work after her honeymoon to begin her first case of advising the Greek government on reclaiming the Elgin Marbles from Britain.
Kate Middleton Prank Call: Death Threats and 'Bullets' Sent to DJ Who Posed as The Queen
Australian DJ Melanie Greig who took part in the hoax phone call to the Duchess of Cambridge when she was in hospital says she has received bullets in the post.
Louisiana Baby Girl Trapped For Three Days Underneath the Body of her Dead Father
A baby was wedged between the body of her dead father Jason Fields and a wall for several days before her brother finally went for help.
Will.i.am Smartwatch Goes Head to Head with Apple Watch
Rapper Will.i.am is set to launch his smartwatch on 16 October, the same day as Apple is hosting an event in Cupertino.
Palestinian PM Mahmoud Abbas Seeks $4bn For Gaza Reconstruction
The rebuilding of Gaza will cost $4bn, says Palestine PM Mahmoud, who promised a transparent and responsible use of the funds pledged.
Typhoon Vongfong Hits Japan Leaving Dozens Injured
Super-typhoon Vongfong hit Japanese islands of Okinawa and Kyushu with 100mph winds, injuring to least 35 people.
Adolf Hitler Was a Secret Crystal Meth Addict
The leader of the Nazi party Adolf Hitler had a secret addiction to crystal meth, the drug which is the focus of the TV series Breaking Bad
Seven Witchcraft Suspects Burned Alive in Tanzania
Local Tanzania witch doctor arrested on suspicion of murdering seven people accused of witchcraft.
Males with Large Feet More Likely to be Sex Cheats
Men with feet bigger than size 10 are three times more likely to having sex outside relationships than those with size 7 to 9.
Medieval 'Vampire Grave' Discovered in Bulgaria
A 13th-century skeleton with an iron stake driven through its chest has been found in southern Bulgaria.
US Stocks Fall Over Concerns on Global Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund has cut back its forecast for global economic growth, causing US stocks to slide, despite signs that the US economy is strengthening.
UN Peacekeeper Killed in Rocket Attack at French Military Base in Mali
At least one United Nations peacekeeper has died in a rocket explosion at a joint UN-French owned military base in Kidal, north Mali.
Former British Airways Pilot Bartle Frere Convicted of Sex Offences Against Underage Boy
An ex-pilot for British Airways was found guilty of committing two sex offences against an underage boy in India.
Skeleton of Medieval 'Witch Girl' Found Buried Face Down in Italy
Archaeologists believe they have found the human remains of a 13-year-old girl positioned face down in her grave, suggesting a link with witchcraft.
Fashion House H&M Denies Khaki Green Jumpsuit is Based on Kurdish Female Fighters' Uniform
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has angered Kurds by releasing a khaki green jumpsuit which bears a strong resemblance to the uniforms worn by female Kurdish soldiers fighting Isis.
Katie Hopkins in Madeleine McCann Twitter Backlash Over Comments About Parents 'Negligence'
Former Apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins has provoked a flurry of protests for her tweet on Brenda Leyland: "How many more must die before the McCann's accept their negligence is at the heart of their grief?"
TV Presenter Michaela Strachan Had Double Mastectomy after Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Wildlife expert Michaela Strachan has had both her breasts removed on the advice of doctors to stop cancer spreading.
Hong Kong: Anti-Occupy Central Demonstrator Threatens to Leap Off Bridge
A protester has threatened to throw himself from a bridge as police clash with pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong.
Penises Grown in Laboratories Ready for Testing on Men Soon
Male sexual organs grown by scientists in laboratories will help people suffering congenital abnormalities or the victims of traumatic injury.
Terror and Wonder: Celebrating 250 years of the Gothic Novel
With the advent of Halloween, the British Library showcases an exhibition on Gothic art and literature.
Iraq Slave Markets Sell Women for $10 to Attract Isis Recruits
Islamic militants in Iraq have created slave markets, trading and selling women and children of Christian and Yazidi groups, according to UN investigators.
Human Excrement Over 14,300 Years Old Found in Oregon is 'Earliest Human DNA'
DNA from dried human excrement recovered from Oregon's Paisley Caves is the oldest found in the New World, dating to 14,300 years ago.
Hulk Actor Mark Ruffalo Withdraws Support for Brazilian Presidential Candidate Silva over Gay Rights
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo has pulled support for Marina Silva, the Brazilian presidential candidate for her opposition to legalising gay marriage.
Paris Fashion Week 2014: Karl Lagerfeld Jumps on the Feminist Bandwagon
An unlikely supporter of feminism, Chanel's creative director Karl Lagerfeld staged a fake protest march for women's rights.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Search Resumes on '7th Arc' Seafloor of Indian Ocean
The search for missing Flight MH370 will begin next week with searchers using three-dimensional maps of the southern Indian Ocean floor.
New Video of British Isis Hostage John Cantlie Criticising Obama's 'Predictable Military Strategy'
In a forced speech during an Isis propaganda video, UK hostage John Cantlie speaks out against the US air strikes on the militant Islamic group.
Sexual Abuse of Boys was 'Rampant' at Rabane Children's Home in Northern Ireland
Around a fifth of boys at Rubane House in County Down were subjected to sexual or physical abuse, according to a public inquiry.
Billionaire Donald Trump 'May Sue' Over Bogus Fred West Tweet
Tycoon Donald Trump was angered by a Twitter user, and has threatened to sue over being tricked into retweeting an image of serial killers Fred and Rose West.
Hong Kong Protests: China Warns International Community Not To 'Interfere'
Thousands of pro-democracy protestors have weathered tear gas and police baton charges to stay on the streets of Hong Kong.
