12 hazards of Christmas: Holiday season accidents and how to avoid them
The festive season also happens to be a time with the most mishaps. Check out these tips to keep in mind for a safe and happy celebration.
Carol singers attacked, car set on fire by Hindu right-wing mob over 'forced conversion' claims
The group was arrested after a man from the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh alleged they offered him money to convert to Christianity.
Video: Hilarious moment 'sheep' kidnaps baby Jesus during preschool Christmas pageant
During the nativity play, a young girl dressed in the animal costume took the doll from its crib before another pre-schooler playing Mary tried to get it back.
Watch: 2-year-old boy adorably interrupts elder sister's wrestling match to tackle her opponent
During the incident, which occurred at Indiana Springs Middle School, Ryan Lewis jumped on his sister's rival before being pulled off by his father.
Married teacher accused of having oral sex and intercourse with 14-year-old student on school property
Jessica Langford is the second female teacher in Ohio to get charged in the same month, for engaging in sexual relationship with a student.
Video: This brave vet climbed into a 30ft well to save an adult leopard
With increased encroachment of forest land, more leopards have been seen venturing into urban areas in search of food.
Lorry driver responsible for fatal M69 crash watched clips of porn star Candy Love while driving
Felix Gillon was found guilty of causing Kerry Pemberton's death after he ploughed his vehicle into the man's lorry, crushing him into a safety barrier.
House of God hacked: Online scammer robs Derry church of £86,000
The priest of the Banagher parish informed its congregation of the theft after notifying the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Stop child sex abuse by making celibacy optional for Catholic priests, Royal Commission recommends
A Royal Commission report on Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse offered 400 recommendations to the Australian government to curb victimisation of children.
Stop sneezing on the chimpanzees! Primates in Uganda are dying from human cold virus
There was an explosive outbreak of severe coughing and sneezing among the community of wild chimpanzees in the Kibale National Park.
Baby Lollipops: Mother who tortured and murdered 3-year-old son gets life term
Ana Maria Cardona was found guilty during two earlier trials, but those were later dismissed by the Florida Supreme Court.
London convict with road rage lands five-year jail sentence for bashing dad on school run
Charandeep Banger had previously been sentenced to 10 years for causing grievous bodily harm after he attacked six men with a broken glass bottle.
Watch: Skunk pigs in mourning hold wake for dead friend
The video of the animals reacting to their herd member's death was captured by an 8-year-old boy for his school science project.
'Mad Pooper' copycat traumatises residents of New York suburb
Residents in a suburb of Buffalo have issued a public warning again the person who is soiling people's front lawns and "putting the neighbourhood at serious health risk".
What is the Nanjing Massacre of 1937? China remembers attack by Japanese troops that left 300,000 dead
Between 20,000 and 80,000 women were sexually assaulted in the city of Nanjing, the former capital of the Republic of China.
Soup for the soul? Ancient Chinese ritual tureen and bowls discovered in Zhou dynasty-era tomb
Researchers believe the tomb, which holds the decomposed remains of a person, probably belong to a high-ranking chief or his spouse.
Business-owners who employ modern slaves face life in prison, Derbyshire police warn
Investigation into Derby's slave trafficking ring has gained momentum after a Hungarian slave master was arrested for forcing men to live in squalid conditions in the city and work for 35p an hour.
Check out the 'monster' python that stopped Australian police in their tracks
After the Queensland police shared the photo on their social media, the post went viral with over two million views and 10,000 comments.
Viral video of shark being dragged behind a boat lands three men with animal cruelty charges
Michael Wenzel, 21, Spencer Heintz, 23, along with 28-year-old Robert Lee Benac face two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty.
Charles Manson cause of death revealed: What finally ended the life of the psychopathic killer?
The cult leader who was responsible for orchestrating the murders of at least nine people before he was arrested in 1971, died on 19 November at the Mercy Hospital in California.
Subway construction work uncovers 10,000-year-old mammoth fossil underneath Los Angeles
The numerous other artefacts found in the area include an ancient rabbit jaw, the teeth of a mastodon and a mammoth tusk.
Man who allowed married lover to disfigure his face with acid to pose as husband, gets caught over mutton soup
Relatives of the deceased recognised that the man was not her husband and informed the police.
Here is why having older brothers increases your chances of being gay
A recent study suggests a biological explanation as to why younger brothers have a higher chance of being homosexual.
Shock and disgust as London woman is run over by 4 vehicles and no one stopped to help
The woman died on the spot after being hit by the vehicles while attempting to cross a road in Tulse Hill.
Rotting body parts of man discovered, months after being shot and dismembered by his wife
The couple's son discovered the maggot-infested remains when he attempted to enter the family home through a window.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70: Do you know your fundamental freedoms?
The historic document was adopted by the United Nations on 10 December, 1948 and since then the day has been marked as Human Rights Day.
Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves to remove six ribs because none of his suits fit
The plastic surgery addict who lives in London, was recently in India for a detox treatment to help him lose weight.
What are red markets? World's major organ trafficking countries bank on poverty and desperation
With migrants desperate to make their way to Western countries, many sell their organs to pay for the smuggling expenses.
'Pornhub sells sexual violence': Women's rights activists protest adult video website's pop-up store
Feminist author Gloria Steinem joined in the protest along with sex trade survivors and various women's groups.
Baby girl who suffered severe brain damage after being shaken by her father, cannot walk or talk
The parents of the infant were sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison for causing bodily harm to their weeks-old daughter.
