FGM suspects in court for UK's first genital mutilation trial
Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena is accused of carrying out female genital mutilation on a woman soon after the birth of her first child at London's Whittington Hospital.
Brain circuit that controls fear identified by scientists
Researchers have found that fear is stored within a distinct region of the brain, offering hope for millions suffering from anxiety disorders.
Black market abortion drugs trade increases as US clinics close at record rate
Sales of Misoprostol are rising as desperate women seek ways to terminate pregnancies.
Future passenger aircraft will fly in formation 'like flocks of birds' at hypersonic speeds
Future air traffic controllers may prioritise flights based on VIP passenger status
Pope Francis: Massive crowd of six million in Philippines flock to papal mass
As many as six million catholic devotees attended Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on Sunday, a record for any pope in history.
Niger: Christian churches set alight by protestors angry over Charlie Hebdo's cartoon depiction of Prophet Muhammed
At least seven Christian churches were set on fire in a second day of demonstrations.
UK weather: Arctic blasts bring snowstorms and sub-zero temperatures
A big freeze is heading towards Britain which could 'kill one person every seven minutes' according to a charity.
Austria: Kissing lesbian couple thrown out of café after being told they 'belonged in a brothel'
Over 2,000 people surrounded a Vienna coffee house to protest at a lesbian couple being ejected for kissing.
Anti-Semitism drives 15,000 Jews to make enquiries about leaving France for Israel
Jews seeking to emigrate to Israel from France could reach a record 15,000, according to a Jewish agency.
Sierra Leone: Ebola crisis continues as 300 babies are buried a week
Fears grow as unsafe burials of Ebola victims believed responsible for up to 70% of new infections.
Obama's absence In Paris compared To Hitler by US congressman
Anger grows over Barack Obama's no-show at the Paris unity march, as a US congressman compares US president to Nazi dictator.
China spacecraft enters orbit for possible mining mission
The service module of China's unmanned test lunar orbiter successfully entered an eight-hour orbit around the moon, state media reported.
Paris terror attacks: Up to 6 terror suspects 'still at large'
As many as six members of a terrorist cell involved in the Paris attacks could still be at large, say French Police.
Charlie Hebdo investigator Helric Fredou kills himself hours after massacre
French police commissioner Helric Fredou has reportedly committed suicide just hours after the relatives of a victim murdered at the satirical magazine's offices.
Hitchcock's film of Nazi concentration camp Belsen aired for first time in 70 years
A documentary about the liberation of Belsen directed by Alfred Hitchcock is to be broadcast on British TV.
Paris terror attacks: Paris Unity Rally live blog
Live report of events at the Paris Unity Rally
Anita Ekberg, star of Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, dies aged 83
Swedish actress Anita Ekberg, who starred in Federico Fellini's 1960 film La Dolce Vita, died on Sunday near Rome, at the age of 83.
Police hunt woman blackmailer who has online sex with men then demands money
Woman who encourages men to have sex online then demands £3000, hunted by police.
Nigeria: Suicide bombing by 10-year-old girl kills 16
At least 16 were killed in lunchtime attack on a marketplace.
Canada: Hecklers disrupt Bill Cosby show chanting 'We believe the women'
Protestors invaded Bill Cosby's final performance in Canada repeatedly shouting and heckling, while the comedian called for the audience 'not to react'.
Russia bars transsexuals and transvestites from driving
People judged to have 'sexual disorders' are banned from driving under the latest road safety regulations.
Electric shock treatment offers hope to people paralysed by spinal injuries
A pioneering treatment that uses electrical shocks to stimulate damaged spinal chords could help paralysed patients move again.
Wiltshire driver killed in motorway crash after collision with wild boar
A 47-year-old man from Wootton Basset has died after his car hit a wild pig on the M4.
Abandoned dog dumped at Scottish railway station with all his belongings
A Shar-Pei crossbreed called Kai was left tied to railings with a suitcase holding food, a dog bowl, a pillow and his toys.
Kidulthood actor Adam Deacon arrested
An arrrest warrant for Adam Deacon, star of Kidulthood was issued after he failed to answer a charge of harassing another actor via social media.
Miss BumBum runner-up Andressa Urach nearly died when her flesh rotted after plastic surgery
Andressa Urach, a Brazilian model and runner-up to controversial beauty contest Mss BumBum almost lost her life when plastic surgery to plump her rear went wrong.
Ched Evans: Oldham Athletic sponsors will be 'out of the door' if convicted rapist is signed
Oldham Athletic have not ruled out signing Ched Evans despite mounting pressure from fans, sponsors and police.
Rotating night shift work linked to heart disease, cancer and obesity
Women who work night shifts are at a greater danger of dying from heart disease than those who work day shifts.
Celebrity Big Brother 2015: Housemates line-up revealed?
This year's celebrity reality show promises big names and a 'twisted fairytale' theme when it kicks off on Wednesday 7 January 9pm on Channel 5.
Discovery of Bowhead whale genes offer hope of extending human life
Scientists mapping the genome for the world's longest-living mammal, the bowhead whale say it could be used to prolong the life of human beings.
