Torrential downpour resurrects alien-like prehistoric shrimp in Australian outback
The shrimp's alien-like appearance is due to a 'third eye'.
US special forces helicopter strike reportedly kills dozens of jihadist fighters in Syria
Four helicopters used in successful raid focused on taking out IS leadership.
Military historian 'stole' logbook worth £10,000 from widow of Dam Busters hero
Alex Bateman claimed the book had been lost in the post then said his house had been burgled.
Bar manager found dead on Scilly Isles beach may been 'pushed into sea'
The coroner told the inquest that the cause of death was "unascertained".
Carjack killer Gary Lee Sampson sentenced to death for 2001 murders of Massachusetts men
The last executions in Massachusetts were Phillip Bellino and Edward Gertson in 1947.
Peter Sarstedt, singer of Where Do You Go To My Lovely? dies aged 75
Where do you go to my Lovely? Remained at number one in the UK singles charts for four weeks in February 1969.
Truck ploughs into pedestrians in Jerusalem 'terrorist attack'
Suspected attacker killed by Israeli security forces with victims said to be female soldiers.
Rush hour chaos expected in London as Tube strike looms after last-minute deal fails
London Underground management 'failed to address safety issues' causing talks to collapse, says RMT.
Buddhist monk set himself on fire to protest against Japan's WW2 sex slavery
There are still 46 South Korean women who were forced to be sex slaves by Japan.
Former president of Portugal, Mario Soares, has died at the age of 92
Soares played in an important role after the 1974 coup that ended 48 years of dictatorship.
French air force train eagles to bring down flying drones in case of terrorist attacks
Around 300,000 drones were sold in France during 2016.
Migration row heightens over Austria's policy to 'dump refugees' outside of EU
Anti-immigration fears boost support for far-right political parties in Austria.
Mass deportations planned as Italy named 'frontline' of Europe's refugee crisis
Italy the most attractive route into the EU according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Unite boss Len McCluskey takes the fight to Ukip's 'hidden agenda'
Jeremy Corbyn's New Year message vowed to challenge the 'extremely negative messages' from Ukip.
Oldham New Year's Eve 'hit-and-run': Second girl, Zaneta Krokova, dies from injuries
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Cartel decapitations and drive-by shootings plague Acapulco over New Year's weekend
Bloodshed continued along the once-popular beach tourist area.
Suicide bomber, aged 10, blows herself up in attack at Maiduguri food market
One in five 'suicide bombers' used by Boko Haram is a child, according to Unicef.
Brazilian gunman kills ex-wife and shoots 12 others dead in New Year massacre
Military police say that the gunman was suffering from mental health problems.
Girl, 12, died in her mother's arms in Oldham New Year's Eve hit-and-run crash
Helina Kotlarova and her cousin Zanetka Krokova were named as the people struck by a VW Golf.
Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a New Year's Day service because of 'lingering heavy cold'
Hoaxers used a fake BBC News Twitter account to tweet that the Queen had died.
Stock traders attempt mass suicide on Beijing underground train by drinking pesticide
Eyewitnesses say a strong odour was coming from the group as they got on the trains.
Baby boy crushed to death after mum reverses 4x4 over pram while leaving Christmas Eve funeral
The vehicle lurched in reverse gear as the ignition was turned on.
Serena Williams announces surprise engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
First sighting of the engaged couple was on surveillance camera in November 2015 when Williams' phone was stolen.
Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Year's Eve amid terrorist attack fears
Police carrying weapons patrolled the Tube after the 7/7 London bombings in 2005 as a temporary measure.
Des Moines weightlifter dies in 'freak accident' after weights crush his neck
Counsellors are helping gym staff and members come to terms with the tragic accident.
Belgian parents charged with 'torture' for leaving son on freezing balcony as punishment
The boy and his twin sister were admitted to hospital suffering from malnutrition.
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies at 60
The actress suffered a heart attack when flying from London to Los Angeles on Friday, 23 December.
Berlin truck attack: Polish driver Lukasz Urban was shot in the head, post-mortem confirms
Twelve people were killed by Anis Amri, who swore allegiance to Isis on 19 December.
Mock Nazi rally with Swastikas and students in mock SS uniforms provokes protest at Taipei school
Students will watch films like Schindler's List and Life Is Beautiful to learn about the Holocaust.
Tributes paid to late George Michael for his 'radical activism' in LGBT community
The music legend was a vocal supporter of the HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust.
