A North Korean soldier was shot in the elbow and shoulder by his fellow troops as he defected to South Korea through the demilitarised zone on Monday (13 November).
The British prime minister, Theresa May, has accused Russia of meddling in elections and planting fake stories in the media during her speech at London's Guildhall.
A mystery man was discovered half naked in middle of a field near Canterbury, in Kent, with a wedding catalogue addressed to 'Mandy Martin' and a book on clinical theology.
Previously, it was thought that the first wine production began around 5,400-5,000 BCE in an area of the Zagros Mountains in Iran.
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston says there could be a way back for Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey but they would need to show "tremendous contrition".
An Ohio inmate on death row will get a pillow to help him breathe during his execution this week, the state Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said.
Zana Yusif has been jailed for 15 years after he killed vulnerable Bangladeshi grandfather Tarek Chowdhury, 64, in a cell at the Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre in London.
A report by the Myanmar army says it is not to blame for the Rohingya crisis as international pressure builds over what has been termed the genocide of the Muslim people.
60-year-old Allan Simmons is a notable figure of the Scrabble world having authored several books on the game.
Will Cornick, 19, stabbed to death school teacher Ann Maguire during a school Spanish lesson in 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Formula 1 will cut the maximum engines per driver from four to three from next season in a bid to reduce costs.
Dr Felicity Fitzgerald had just completed a PhD thesis on infectious diseases after spending seven months in Sierra Leone responding to a deadly outbreak of the virus in 2014.
Stressing that the issue is about "justice" and not race, Jay-Z said that the real message behind the demonstration was being misrepresented.
Valencia starlet Ferran Torres was watched by Barcelona scout Pep Serer on Saturday with Real Madrid also linked with a move for the youngster.
Kepa, 23, made his debut for Spain against Costa Rica on Saturday (11 November) and is only concentrating on performing well for club and country.
Sergi Santos claims the industry is booming as Christmas approaches and he even has a theory about why his Samantha dolls are so popular at this time of year.
Darmian remains a regular for Italy and Juventus, Napoli and Roma are reported to be interested in bringing him back to Serie A.
Armed police stormed a shopping centre in Birmingham on Sunday night (12 November) as part of a training exercise against a potential terrorist attack.
Former X Factor judge Cheryl is still a fierce critic when it comes to music, says the One Direction star.
Barrister and author Jamie Susskind received an overwhelming response to a series of tweets in which he chronicled his weekend NHS treatment.
Sensitive financial documents from consultancy giant KPMG were found to be accessible with credentials not linked to the firm, the BBC has discovered.
The body of young Irish woman Eimear Noonan, reported missing from her home in Annonay, France, has been found after what appeared to be a freak drowning accident.
The development could pave the way for new cancer drugs and personalised treatments for the second deadliest form of the disease.
Authorities in Australia have angered animal rights groups by offering money to kill wild animals on rural properties.
Spanish national team boss Julen Lopetegui has confirmed that Real Madrid star Isco will be fully fit to face Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Aaron Ramsey is fit for Arsenal's clash with Tottenham on Saturday despite the midfielder withdrawing from the Wales squad ahead of Panama friendly.
Greggs, the UK's biggest bakery chain, has launched an advent calendar for the first time. It will be filled with tokens to be redeemed in-store throughout the festive period.
FBI transcript reveals details of a mafia initiation ceremony conducted by mobster Damiano Zummo of New York's Bonanno crime family.
West Midlands Police patrol vehicle has its windows smashed while officers attend Erdington ceremony.
Two Americans died after their boat flipped in alligator-infested waters.They were among a group of four men driving in an airboat along St. Johns River in Cocoa, Florida.