British tourist with 'wretched fear' of sharks gets bitten while snorkelling off Galapagos coast
The London-based entrepreneur says he was forced to fight off the shark after his foot became trapped in its jaws.
Feeding raw chicken necks to dogs can cause fatal paralysis in smaller breeds, study warns
A study has advised pet owners to avoid feeding their dogs raw chicken necks as it may cause long-term paralysis.
Sex and the City star pleads for help to locate missing brother
Kim Cattrall asked via social media for help finding her brother Chris who has been missing since January 30.
980 flights in 24 hours: Mumbai beats Gatwick to be world's busiest single-runway airport
Mumbai International Airport has beaten own record to confirm status as busiest single runway airport in the world - ahead of rival Gatwick Airport.
Black cab rapist John Worboys forced to move prison again following public backlash
Convict John Worboys was moved away from HMP Belmarsh after victims voiced concerns he was back in London.
Missing person found: She's been getting famous in front of millions on The Bachelor
Police in Humboldt County, California were on the lookout for a reality TV contestant who was reported missing by her own mother.
'Out of touch': US Speaker Paul Ryan deletes tweet praising worker's $1.50 tax break
Democrats roundly criticise tweet by House Speaker Paul Ryan that celebrated secretary's modest $1.50 weekly tax reduction.
New victims of Larry Nassar identified as FBI failed to warn of ongoing investigation
Athletes and dancers at Michigan State University were molested by the disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor while a federal investigation was underway.
Horrified woman wakes to find python killing family pet sleeping on her bed
Johannesburg woman speaks of horror of witnessing family dog being killed by African rock python in bedroom.
Strangers are 'inappropriately' messaging children through popular gaming app Roblox
Greater Manchester Police have asked parents to monitor the activity of their children on a popular gaming app, Roblox.
People want Notre Dame to remove leprechaun mascot because it's offensive to Irish-Americans
Fighting Irish logo promotes negative stereotypes, claim campaigners who want Notre Dame University to remove it.
See you later: Alligator gobbles up youngster in brutal cannibalistic display
Florida photographer captures chilling moment on camera while taking nature pictures for her website.
'The end of my life': Elderly driver sacked for leaving 5-year-old girl on bus begs for new job
Thousands of people have come out in support of Queensland native Ross Belsham after he was fired from his job.
New maths question is confounding the internet - can you solve this problem given to 7-year-olds?
Mother appeals for the internet's help after her daughter struggled to solve this apparently simple mathematics question.
Mysterious fireballs fall from South American skies leaving authorities baffled
Social media was abuzz after three incandescent objects were seen flashing across the skies of South America on Tuesday.
McDonald's deny scooping snow from street to make drinks
Customer filmed uniformed staff use blender jug to scoop snow and return to kitchen.
Is it OK to charge other parents to attend your kid's birthday party?
A mother has sparked a debate after she charged parents £6 to attend her boys' fifth birthday party.
Man writes heart-breaking post asking how he can hide his depression from his dog
Man's touching Reddit post prompts users of the social media platform to offer their help and advice.
Employee arrested for saying he'd been kidnapped - when he'd actually been on five-day bender
Police discovered that he concocted an elaborate story to avoid getting into trouble with his employer - but had actually been on an epic five-day bender.
'Happy Regicide Day': Labour student group's tweet celebrating death of British monarch probed
Merseyside Police was contacted after pro-Corbyn student group celebrated 'Regicide Day' on Twitter.
'There were millions of them': Sydney beaches invaded by 'moving carpet of white maggots'
Beaches near Sydney have been hit by an invasion of larvae caused by extremely hot weather.
Fed-up homeowner erects for sale sign, claiming 'neighbour is an ***hole'
A homeowner in British Columbia, Canada is being 100% honest to prospective buyers - his neighbour is an "a**hole".
Ridiculously difficult exam question has Chinese internet users scratching their heads over solution
Chinese students were asked "If a ship had 26 sheep and 10 goats onboard, how old is the ship's captain?"
Millennials can't even with Good Morning Britain's 'useless' Twitter jibe
Hundreds of irate young people respond to TV slur after Piers Morgan show's producers ask if millennials are useless.
Mumbai opens its first slum hotel for tourists wanting an authentic poverty experience
Mumbai's slum hotel is opening for tourists wishing to experience the reality of poverty in India's largest cities.
Australia Day lunch takes disturbing turn after diner bites into burger and discovers dead mouse
Warning: this disturbing picture of diner's unwanted topping might put you off ordering a burger ever again.
Teen suspended after YouTube poem condemning school for bullying goes viral
Emily Gipson claimed staff at Lebanon High School failed to deal with bullying.
'One for the books': Herd of goats and sheep evade capture on streets of Los Angeles
Police in west LA suburb of West Corvina called out to round up farm animals on the run. Donkey accused of being the ringleader.
'Lock up your cars': All-white high school taunts Latino basketball rivals with racist insults
Players from ethnically diverse Storm Lake say they were racially abused while visiting rival Spencer High School.
Hungry inmate escaped from federal prison to collect delivery of home-cooked sausages
Jefferson Country police arrested the inmate when he attempted to run back to prison with banned goods.
