Donald Trump's latest tweet shows just how bad the US's gun problem actually is
The US president seemed to be confused as he tweeted his condolences about the wrong shooting incident.
Greggs apologises for replacing baby Jesus with sausage roll
British bakery powerhouse Greggs has apologised for replacing the Son of God with a bargain pork pastry in a Christmas promotional image.
Jogger chases after and stabs sex attacker who attempted to grope her
Police in Utah are on the lookout for a man who was stabbed after he attempted to grope a female jogger.
Britain's most violent inmate Charles Bronson marries TV actress in prison ceremony
Charles Bronson has married British soap actress Paula WIlliamson in a ceremony held at a prison in the north of England.
Hotel keeps dolphins in tiny swimming pool as 'therapy' for children
The conditions of two dolphins held at a hotel swimming pool in Armenia have angered marine conservationists.
5 times police went above and beyond on social media to show their funny side
Officers at Iowa State University show that getting people to laugh on Twitter is a great way to win over the hearts and minds of the general public.
Australian council offers $5 bounty for scalps of dead kittens – and animal rights groups are furious
Authorities in Australia have angered animal rights groups by offering money to kill wild animals on rural properties.
Islamaphobic parents barring their children from visiting mosques on school trips
Staffordshire's Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education says withdrawing children from religious education trips to mosques is "a serious matter."
Trump supporters' Keurig boycott shows why US brands are desperate to stay out of politics
Boycotts by American liberals and conservatives proves it is increasingly difficult for brands to be apolitical in the era of Trump.
Man helping neighbour with gardening falls into woodchipper and dies
A 54-year-old man died after he fell into a woodchipper at a property in Queensland, Australia. He and two others were believed to have been helping their neighbor clear trees.
Shocking reality of dolphin hunting in Faroe Islands exposed by Animal rights campaigners
Animal rights group Sea Shepherds have revealed the brutal nature of dolphin and whale hunting in the Faroe Islands.
Giles Coren 'fat shames' his own son in Esquire column - Twitter fires back
Writer, provocateur and former Birds Eye pitchman Giles Coren received scathing criticism from Twitter users after writing he "feared" his son becoming fat.
Koala has ears slashed off in latest incident of animal cruelty in Australia
Police found the mutilated body of a koala which had its ears cut off. Police say have called the incident "troublesome and disgusting."
These are the worst airports in the world, according to travellers
A recent traveller survey has revealed the worst airports in the world - does your least favourite make the list?
Luxury toilet made from Louis Vuitton handbags goes on sale for $100,000
A fully operational toilet made from 24 designer handbags has gone on sale in Los Angeles with a $100,000 price tag.
Listening to Christmas too early in the year is bad for you, expert confirms
A clinical psychologist says repeated listening to the same Christmas songs is bad for shoppers and employees.
Paris introduces sparkling water fountains because regular water just isn't classy enough
Parisians will now get the welcome addition of sparkling water fountains in each of the city's 20 districts.
Florida couple shoot themselves in failed attempt to get insurance pay-out
A couple from Florida went to extraordinary lengths to get a insurance payout from the owner of their rented home.
Man finds kidney donor for wife after wandering miles every day for two years
A man from Utah has found a kidney donor for his wife after he spent two years appealing for help from passing drivers.
Escalating violence forces Rio de Janeiro's children to identify their blood type on school uniforms
A new law has been introduced in Rio de Janeiro which requires children to wear their blood type on their school uniforms.
Cornered deer used antlers to attack and kill French hunter
An elderly French man who "lived to hunt" was struck and killed by a deer after he attempted to corner the animal.
Republicans push law that would let toddlers use high-powered hunting rifles
Politicians in Wisconsin are on the verge of passing a law that would remove an age limit on the use of hunting rifles.
Londoners receive rare glimpse of dolphin swimming in the river Thames
Officers at London's marine policing unit captured this sighting of a dolphin making its way down the Thames.
Mother stabs man who 'molested her daughter' - and police refuse to press charges against her
Police in South Carolina will not press charges against a woman who stabbed a man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Bury your underpants for better tasting beef – the UK's strange advice to farmers
Farmers in the UK have been asked to "soil their underwear" in a drive to improve animal husbandry across the UK.
I'm Alan Partridge is 20 years old today – here are the show's best quotes
Despite only lasting two seasons, few British comedies are as quotable as I'm Alan Partridge. So for those of you not visiting Longstanton Spice Museum, here's its best lines.
Misfiring thief shoots himself in the penis while robbing hot dog stall
A robber accidentally shot himself in the groin after he raided a hot dog restaurant on Chicago's South Side.
Hong Kong snake catcher wrestles with giant python that swallowed villager's cat
A local man filmed footage of a British snake catcher wrestling with a Burmese python that was believed to have eaten a cat.
Doctor Who Dalek fired after calling bosses 'c***s' in coded magazine article
An employee who worked on the iconic BBC show Doctor Who has been fired after it was discovered he had written an insulting message to his bosses.
Italy says Rastafarians can smoke marijuana - so long as they use it for prayer
An Italian court threw out a drugs charge made against a Rastafarian after he claimed the drug was used for 'spiritual' ceremonies.