Christian school teacher charged in sex and drugs affair with 15-year-old student
Oregon teacher, Andrea Nicole Baber, has been charged with having sex and smoking dope with one of her teenage students.
Teacher wrote three-page letter explaining why he killed family in axe attack
Deputy headteacher Alan Hawe wrote three-page letter outlining reasons for axe killings of wife and children, inquest hears.
Paedophile caught with abuse manual and thousands of child porn pictures gets suspended sentence
A Norfolk man who owned a "paedophile manual" containing instructions on how to sexually abuse children has been handed a suspended sentence.
Vladimir Putin worked as a stuntman in the 1970s - only no one can find the film footage
Russian President Vladimir Putin's desire to be seen as a man of action goes back to his early twenties when he reportedly earned extra cash as a stuntman.
Lawyer says child porn couldn't have been downloaded by him as he doesn't find black people attractive
High-flying City lawyer, Tim Varchmin, accused of keeping a stash of child porn, said a "devastating" HIV diagnosis led him into host drug-fuelled sex parties at his luxury flat.
Diabolik: Biggest police hunt ever for most-wanted mafia godfather boss Matteo Denaro
Police launched dawn raids on dozens of homes in a bid to snare Italy's most wanted Mafia boss, Matteo Messina Denaro.
MoD denies Royal Navy helicopter was chasing Argentine submarine when it vanished
"Strange" WhatsApp message from crewman Roberto Medina sparks call for Argentinian judge to investigate claims of chase.
Republican Dan Johnson dies of 'probable suicide' amid sexual assault allegations
Republican state lawmaker Dan Johnson accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl dies of "probable suicide".
Why Trump supporters believe moving the US embassy to Jerusalem could trigger Armageddon
US President Donald Trump is widely expected to say in a speech today he plans to move his country's embassy to Jerusalem, a move that appeal to his US power base.
10 things you didn't know about the French Elvis, Johnny Hallyday
Although he could not break the lucrative US or UK markets, Hallyday, who has died after losing a battle with lung cancer, was a rock god to France for 50 years.
3,000 Mexican drug cartel victims 'cooked with acid' found in mass grave
A burial ground holding the dumped remains of at 3,000 suspected drug cartel murder victims has been unearthed in northern Mexico.
Supersonic jet that can fly from London to New York in 3 hours gets $10m backing
Japan Airlines has invested $10m in a plan to reintroduce supersonic passenger flights, more than a decade after Concorde was pulled from service.
Fancy eating 170 Christmas dinners this month? Toby Carvery has the job for you
Restaurant is looking for an "official mystery Christmas dinner diner" to enjoy slap up meals at its 170 UK outlets.
Halal supermarket that refused to sell pork or alcohol ordered to close
A halal supermarket in France must shut down after it refused to sell alcohol and pork, ruled a Paris court.
Watch Arlene Foster take Brexit break to sing Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You
DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Féin's Orlaithí Flynn among a host of Northern Irish celebrities who have recorded a charity version of All I Want for Christmas is You.
Innocent man jailed after ex-lover stole his identity to make online death threats against herself
Lisa Marie Garcia faces jail after Texas police say she created fake online accounts on Facebook to make it look like her ex-boyfriend was threatening her life.
Putin strongman calendar selling 'like hot cakes' in UK, claims Russian media - we're not so sure
The Kremlin has been drawn into a war of words with the UK press over whether a President Vladimir Putin calendar has sold out in Britain.
Dozens of dead sharks wash up on Queensland beach - and nobody knows why
Sharks seemed in good health with no obvious cause of death, said local resident Lance Payne, who found them.
'People were being sick and peeing themselves': Passengers' horror as engine explodes during take-off
Shaken Thomas Cook holidaymakers said they were "lucky to be alive" after plane engine explodes during take-off.
Horrifying testimony of the gassing of Jews at Auschwitz deciphered after more than 70 years
Chilling eyewitness account of Auschwitz survivor, Marcel Nadjari, who was forced to help Nazi death squads has finally been deciphered.
'I've killed your husband': Love triangle leads to murder in Scottish flat
A violent thug, Ralph Goldie, who beat his lover's husband to death in a brutal attack called her up and said: "I've killed your husband".
Mafia drug kingpin hid in plain sight as Costa del Sol pizzeria boss
A top mob boss, named only as CP, has been arrested on the Costa del Sol, breaking up a widespread drugs smuggling operation between Spain and Italy.
Maverick Belgian prince says pay cut to £280,000 a year will breach human rights
The eccentric brother of the king of Belgium claims his human rights will be violated if the government goes ahead with its threat to cut his salary to €308,000 (£280,000).
Law & Order-obsessed transgender teen who kept 'psycho kit' and threatened to rape children jailed
A transgender teenage boy, Jay Ferguson, who owned a 'psycho kit' and threatened to rape young girls, has been jailed.
Kenya's president sworn in amid shootings, tear gas and warnings there will not be fresh elections
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has been sworn in for a second term after months of unrest and pledged to govern "in the spirit of inclusivity".
Gender-neutral toilets are coming to London thanks to Mayor Sadiq Khan
Developers urged to build more gender-neutral loos to 'reflect diversity of the city'. Guidelines form part of the so-called 'London Plan'.
Unmarried couples win same bereavement damage rights as married counterparts
NHS worker Jakki Smith scores landmark ruling against government for same rights as spouses and civil partners.
Gangs target Asian homes for gold jewellery in Glasgow burglary spree
Police hunt house thieves who have stolen more than £600,000 in jewellery.
Marines forced to masturbate to gay porn in Deal or No Deal-style punishments
Royal Marine corporals forced soldiers into demeaning roles for failing to carry out routine tasks, court martial hears.
'You're walking buddy': Watch beautiful moment boy without arms and legs takes first steps
A four-year-old Texas boy, Camden, born without arms or legs yells, "I'm walking", as he takes his first steps in an emotional video posted by his mother.