Controversial Trump strategist Steve Bannon removed from National Security Council
Appointment of Bannon to the security council was criticised by many at the time.
Baby elephants at Hannover Zoo living 'in daily fear' after repeated beatings
Report was critical of the outdated methods used to handle mini-pachyderms.
Catch Me if You Can copycat caught smuggling $85k of cocaine
Mario Hudson was deadheading as a pilot – as portrayed in the hit 2002 Steven Spielberg film.
Donald Trump poised for first major success after string of failures
Russia, travel bans and healthcare have all gone wrong for president but one thing may finally go his way.
Daughter of 9/11 victim dies after pancake-eating contest
Paramedics tried to help her at the scene but she died three days later.
Austrian woman admits killing pet dog in washer-dryer
She had initially pointed the blame at her next-door neighbours for Gizmo's death
German federal election: Far-right AfD leader Frauke Petry to bow out after drop in polls?
Petry has headed the party since 2015 but has come under fire from members in recent months.
Islamist Marco Gäbel handed life sentence for trying to blow up Bonn railway station
The bomb only failed to go off after a technical defect on the device.
Lawsuits over Trump allegedly inciting violence at 2016 election rally move to next stage
Emotions were charged at numerous Trump rallies in the months leading up to the election.
Donald Trump praises EU unity and says 'Brexit will be good' for UK
After criticising the EU, the US president has praised the union for keeping together as Brexit begins.
German police hunting for man who took woman from tent and raped her
The man took her from the tent after threatening her boyfriend with a knife.
Sisi/Trump bromance on the agenda as leaders prepare for Washington meeting
The Obama administration had a strained relationship with Egypt, but things look warmer under Donald Trump.
German federal election: Angela Merkel warns migrants to respect laws and tolerance
Chancellor has come under pressure after allowing more than a million migrants into the country in 2015.
Westminster data breach: Expenses watchdog publishes personal information about MPs' staff
IPSA said the data included names, salaries and shift patterns and was online for around four hours.
Five of the oddest things Trump's team get up to
From Rex Tillerson's hatred of eye contact to Kellyanne Conway's stand-up comedy.
Boastful City banker slapped with £37,000 fine over WhatsApp leak
Christopher Niehaus shared confidential client info and boasted about paying off his mortgage.
Muslim parents protest against gay nursery teacher in Berlin
The teacher requested a transfer to escape the protests.
Diva demands of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson – 'avoid eye contact'
Those working in his office have been told 'not to speak to him directly — or even make eye contact.'
Syrian refugee numbers pass five million for the first time
More than half of the Syrian population has been displaced at some point during the conflict.
Government rules mean Theresa May loses out on wine, shoes and a rug
Many world leaders fell foul of the gift value rules imposed by the government.
Kent man handed life sentence for murdering another man over social media post
John Dickson will now serve a minimum of 18 years in prison.
Three tornado chasers killed in Texas car crash
It is unknown if the rough weather played a part in the car crash.
Apprentice-style competition will decide who gets to build Trump's Mexico wall
The president is channelling his experience of celebrity TV shows and beauty pageants.
Francois Hollande tells Theresa May EU-UK relationship talks must wait until after Brexit divorce
Hollande echoed Angela Merkel's statement, calling for the divorce bill to be settled first.
Donald Trump and Chinese president set for Florida showdown over trade and North Korea
Trump was an outspoken critic of China while on the campaign trail.
Northern Ireland man banned from every shop, cafe and restaurant in the country
He was also given a daytime curfew from 9am to 9pm.
Nigel Farage goes to the pub to celebrate Article 50
Farage has campaigned for years to get the UK out of the European Union
Giant alligator interrupts golf tournament in South Carolina caught on video
The alligator was filmed plodding along before entering a nearby pond.
Orthodox Jew found carrying wife's decapitated head in Israel street
Police found the victim in her 30s burnt and headless in an apartment.
Tiny new homes for Londoners compared to 'dog kennels'
The council housing will be 40% smaller than Travelodge rooms and won't meet national minimum space standards.
