Woman accused of having around 150 images of unclothed children pleads no contest to child porn
During the investigation, police allegedly found 157 photographs of naked females, all under age 18, and links to three child pornography websites.
Scottish zoo celebrates birth of first UK-born polar bear cub in 25 years
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) said the birth is an "outstanding achievement which will have interest across the world".
What is an eye lesion? Woman nearly blinded after Christmas card glitter enters her eye
Doctors initially felt that the woman had a herpes infection but they found glitter particles after the lesion was examined.
Indian software engineer depressed with persistent hair loss problem hangs self
According to police, the 27-year-old had a skin problem that affected his scalp and caused severe hair loss.
Police rescue 51 girls allegedly kept captive and molested by madrasa manager in India
Police said that most of the girls were sent to a women protection home, but 10 of them left for their homes with their families.
5 swimmers rescued on New Year's Day after being stuck in underwater rip at Australia's Birubi Beach
The group had reportedly been swimming about one kilometer south of safety flags at the Birubi Beach in Port Stephens when they were caught in the undercurrents.
Viral 'Birth Becomes Her' video removed by Facebook for violating community guidelines
The viral video "Birth Becomes Her" had attracted more than 100 million views after it went viral on Facebook in May 2017.
Gregory Davies who raped and murdered 6-year-old Melbourne girl in 1984 sentenced to life
More than 30 years later, Gregory Keith Davies has been sentenced to life behind bars, setting a minimum term of 28 years.
Wife-killer James Waller barred from making money off his book 'If You Take My Kids, I'll Kill You!'
In the 182-page manuscript, James Clay Waller said his love for his children made him kill his wife.
Thai woman illegally imports 10kg dried frogs into Singapore again
Kanokporn Junsricha was fined after she admitted to illegally bringing 10kg of dried frogs into the country.
Russian man beats partner to death, films the act to show friends he kept her 'under control'
Anastasia Ovsiannikova suffered severe bruising, internal bleeding and broken bones, and subsequently went into a coma.
Arizona mother Alyssa Pettibone charged with shooting her 2-year-old son to death
Alyssa Pettibone, 26, was arrested Monday on a second-degree murder charge after she was treated at a hospital for stab wounds.
Man who repeatedly hit woman in the face and raped her at her home jailed for 10 years
Bristol Crown Court heard that Syvil Morris had sex with a woman at a swingers' club but later beat and forced himself on another woman at her home.
Newborn baby with umbilical cord still attached found abandoned
The baby boy is recovering in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Rio de Janeiro.
5-year-old boy calls 911 to report about the Grinch stealing Christmas
Far from dismissing the call as a prank, police showed up at the Mississippi boy's house to tell him that his Christmas won't be stolen.
Uniforms worn by stewardesses on Malaysian airlines 'arouse passengers', say lawmakers
According to the MPs the "eye-catching outfits" do not reflect the status of Islam, which is the official religion of Malaysia.
Russian man saved from certain death after falling into city's underground heating system
The man told the rescuers that he was intoxicated and does not remember how he fell into the confined space below the ground.
Video of domestic help abusing pet husky while owners are away goes viral
Animal welfare authorities have launched investigations into the incident that took place in Singapore.
Wisconsin man who broke 20 bones of his 2-month-old daughter says he 'snapped' due to stress
Richard Root Root reportedly confessed to police after his arrest saying that the baby's constant crying triggered him and he committed the crime.
Truck driver who was trying to evade police falls over 40-foot overpass in Kentucky
The body camera footage showed the police trying to handcuff Lydell, who was trying to fight with the officials.
Florida woman arrested after police find three dead dogs in freezer of a bug-infested home
The Volusia County sheriff's deputies also found heaps of trash inside the home, which emitted an odour of urine and faeces.
Power finally restored at Atlanta airport after outage grounded over 1,000 flights
Delta, which has its biggest hub operation in Atlanta, was the hardest hit, while international flights were diverted.
Intoxicated female passenger who couldn't even stand upright attacks flight attendant
The incident happened when the drunk woman first demanded a row of seats and then tried to change her ticket to business class.
French sailor Francois Gabart smashes solo sailing record, completes round-the-world trip in 42 days
Francois Gabart, 34, beat the previous record set by compatriot Thomas Coville by six days, 10 hours and 23 minutes.
Four newborn infants kept in incubator die within two hours at Seoul hospital
Hospital officials told police that the deaths "do not seem to have originated from a contagious cause."
Texas man who beheaded wife and kept her head in freezer jailed for 52 years
The autopsy report confirmed that Natasha Dauzat died from at least 43 knife wounds and other "sharp-force injuries, including decapitation."
Sea lion attack: San Francisco officials ban swimming at popular cove after third attack in a week
"The Aquatic Park Cove has been closed to swimming due to reports of an aggressive marine mammal biting swimmers in the area," San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park said.
What is 'ghost gear'? The lost or abandoned fishing gear that is killing our sea life
World Animal Protection estimates that over 100,000 whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles are caught in ghost gear annually.
Congo fighters raped 40 girls, including a baby, to gain supernatural powers from virgin blood
The men were also convicted of murder, membership in a rebel movement and illegal weapons possession.
West Wind Aviation plane carrying 25 people crashes after take-off near Canadian airport
Several people were injured but no fatalities were reported, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.