Met Office issues 'risk to life' amber warning for Scotland as sub-zero temperatures hit UK
The UK Met Office has issued a new "risk to life" amber warning for central Scotland as the country sees a significant drop in temperatures.
UK villagers unveil penis-headed statue of Putin, declare him 'Bellend of the Year'
A group of English villagers has declared the Russian president Vladimir Putin "Bellend of the Year."
Elon Musk suspends Twitter accounts of several high-profile journalists
Twitter suspended the accounts of several high-profile journalists without giving any explanation on Thursday.
Hong Kong teenager gets 3 years in detention for mocking Chinese anthem
An 18-year-old from Hong Kong has been sentenced to three years in detention for making fun of the national flag.
Bike-borne assailants throw acid on school girl in India, teen in critical condition
In a horrific incident reported from India's capital New Delhi, two bike-borne assailants threw acid on a 17-year-old girl while she was on her way to school.
Netflix set to charge users for sharing passwords
Netflix will soon start charging a fee for customers who share their passwords.
Police officer accidentally broadcasts audio of sexual encounter while on the job
A Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) deputy has come under fire for reportedly having sex while on duty at Men's Central Jail in the city.
Elderly man found dead, tied to bed after meeting 3 women on dating app
Argentinian police have launched a manhunt for three women after a 60-year-old man was found dead and tied to his bed.
New Zealand passes world's first law banning smoking for future generations
New Zealand has passed a historic legislation that will prevent future generations from smoking cigarettes.
China sends record number of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft into Taiwan's air defence zone
China sent a record 18 nuclear-capable H-6 bomber aircraft into Taiwan's air defense zone, informed the island's Defense Ministry on Tuesday.
Woman kills stepfather after finding her naked photo on his computer
A 39-year-old woman from California, US, has been accused of killing her former stepfather after she found a nude photo of her on his computer.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern calls rival MP 'arrogant pr*ck'
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on hot mic calling a rival MP an "arrogant pr***."
Lab technician convicted of murdering colleague at his parents' home
A "sadistic" man has been convicted of murdering his colleague at his parents' house in Leicestershire, UK, last year.
Iran publicly hangs 23-year-old man in second protest-related execution
A 23-year-old man was executed in a public hanging carried out in the city of Mashhad, Iran.
Son of murdered billionaire couple triples cash reward to help solve parents' murder
Jonathan Sherman, the son of a Canadian billionaire couple, has tripled the cash reward for information about his parents' killers.
UK doctors asked to look for signs of camel flu as World Cup fans return to England
The authorities have put UK medical staff on alert for signs of the deadly camel flu as people return from Qatar after watching the FIFA World Cup.
Airports in UK forced shut, trains delayed due to snow, ice and freezing fog
Two major airports in the UK have been closed due to heavy snowfall. On Sunday evening, snow forced Stansted Airport to suspend all flights.
Four children suffer cardiac arrest after falling through ice on frozen lake
Four children are in critical condition after they fell through the ice at a lake in Solihull, UK.
K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join billionaire Maezawa on SpaceX moon trip
K-pop star TOP, space YouTuber Tim Dodd, and DJ Steve Aoki will be among the eight artists set to take a trip around the moon.
Woman who received heart valves from pig and cow finally gets a human valve
A 31-year-old who had been suffering from a congenital heart defect since 2009 has finally been able to lead a normal life due to donor's generosity.
Missing woman found dead in barrel hidden in abandoned car boot
A woman who went missing last week was found dead in a barrel in the boot of a car on Monday morning in Guatemala City.
Man beheads cousin, his friends take selfie with severed head
In a horrific incident reported from the Indian state of Jharkhand, a 20-year-old man beheaded his 24-year-old cousin over a long-standing land dispute.
Indian man gets stuck under elephant statue while performing ritual
A man got stuck between the legs of an elephant statue while performing a ritual at a temple in India.
Elon Musk turns rooms at Twitter HQ into bedrooms for employees
Musk has reportedly converted a few rooms at Twitter headquarters into bedrooms.
North Korea executes two high school students for watching K-dramas
North Korea executed two high school students for reportedly watching and distributing South Korean dramas among their friends.
'Goblin mode' declared Oxford word of the year
"Goblin mode" has been declared the 2022 Oxford word of the year.
Man sues employer for being paid £105,000 annually to 'do nothing'
An Irish man who earns a whopping £105,000 per year has sued his employer, claiming he is being paid to "do nothing" at his workplace.
Couple wins £1 million in lottery just seven days before their wedding
A lucky couple won The National Lottery and became millionaires just seven days before they got married.
UK govt asks parents to look for signs of Strep A as infection kills 8 children
The UK government has advised parents to be on the lookout for signs of Strep A infections in their children.
Man marries twin sisters in illegal polygamous wedding ceremony
A man from the Indian state of Maharashtra has been booked for marrying twin sisters in a grand ceremony held in the Solapur district of the state
