Gang of 'relic looters' caught at Judean Desert's Cave of Skulls
A gang of looters has been apprehended by Israeli authorities stealing ancient relics near the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Europe's space agency robot to probe for signs of life on Mars
A space mission to Mars is hoping to find the existence of life forms on the red planet.
New 'Pac-Man' cholesterol drug gives blood a spring clean to reduce risk of heart disease
Scientists have discovered a drug that dramatically enhances the effect of statins and returns adult cholesterol to the levels of a baby.
British Embassy Shuts Down in Cairo
The British Embassy in Cairo has suspended all public services for security reasons, it said in a statement.
Bill Cosby Rape Allegations: US police to search Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion
The LAPD will conduct an investigation at the Playboy Mansion where Judy Huth has alleged Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her when she was 15.
World's oldest two-faced cat dies of cancer aged 15
The world's oldest Janus feline, a cat with two faces, two mouths, two noses and three blue eyes called Frank and Louie, has died.
Greek fury as British Museum loans 'looted' Parthenon Marbles to Russia
Greece's prime minister accused the UK of an 'affront to the Greek people' after the British Museum loans an Elgin Marbles to Russia.
Scotland: Boy's heart removed in horrific 'ritual killing'
Five-year-old boy was found with his heart ripped out in a suspected ritual killing.
Monkeys Trained To Drive Wheelchairs Using Brain Signals in Return For Food Rewards
A brain-computer interface has used the brain activity of monkeys to navigate wheelchairs, if they receive a grape.
Pop Star Justin Bieber Dumped Christmas Gift Puppy
Pop star Justin Bieber has abandoned his Christmas present, a pet puppy called Karma with trainer in February but failed to collect her.
Jack The Ripper Handcuffs Go On Sale in Global Bidding War
Handcuffs, whistle and truncheon connected to the notorious Jack the Ripper serial murder case are expected to reach a record price.
Ferguson Protests: 16 Arrests in Missouri and Unrest in Other US States
Demonstrations marred by violence are continuing around the US, despite Brown family's plea for peace.
Venezuela: 35 Prisoners Die in Mass Drugs Overdose
100 inmates raided the prison infirmary and drank a lethal cocktail of pure alcohol mixed with drugs.
Black Friday Deals Live Blog - The Best UK Specials on Smartphones, Tablets, Apple and more
Live coverage of all the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on tech, video games, Apple, smartphones, tablets and more.
Shoes Belonging to Jewish Prisoners Stolen From Majdanek Nazi Concentration Camp Museum
Police have launched an investigation into the theft from the Majdanek camp in east Poland after shoes were taken from a museum display.
Ferguson Shooting: Body of Black Male Found Shot Dead and Set on Fire
The body of a black male has been found in a car parked in the complex where Michael Brown was shot dead.
Horsham Monk Commits Suicide in Church as he was 'Possessed By Demons'
An ex-monk hanged himself in a Catholic church after believing he was the victim of demonic possession
University of East London Bans Muslim Preacher for Calling Homosexuality a 'Filthy' Disease
Preacher Imran ibn Mansur, also known as Dawah Man was barred from appearing at the University of East London over his views on homsexuality, calling being gay a 'disease'.
Ferguson Shooting: Grand Jury Decides on Whether to Indict Police Officer
The St Louis County prosecutor's office will inform Michael Brown's family of the decision they have made later on Monday.
Jihadi John May Have 'Body Double' in Isis Beheading Videos
The Islamic State militant known as 'Jihadi John' thought to have carried out the beheadings of five Western hostages, could have a body 'decoy' say terrorist experts.
Israel: Policeman Charged with Manslaughter of Palestinian Youth
An Israeli border police officer has been charged with the fatal shooting of a Palestinian protestor, deliberately switching blank bullets for a live round that killed the teenager.
Russian Tourist Fined £16,000 for Vandalising The Colosseum of Rome
A tourist caused "significant damage" by carving a big letter K on the Colosseum, one of the world's most popular visitor attractions.
MPs in Westminster Paedophile Ring Were 'Untouchables' Claims Former Special Branch Officer
Two former Scotland Yard detectives have backed up claims that paedophile MPs in Westminster murdered boys at sex orgies in London.
Austin Police's First Openly Transgender Officer Speaks Out at Day of Remembrance
The Austin police department has its first openly transgender serving officer, Greg Abbink who joined the force a decade ago as a woman.
Winnie the Pooh Faces Ban from Polish Playgrounds Due to His 'Dubious Sexuality'
Beloved children's cartoon character Winnie the Pooh was branded as an unsuitable role model by Polish politicians.
Paedophile John Ferrier Receives Life Sentence For Manchester Toilet Rape
A paedophile who dragged an 11-year-old boy into a toilet cubicle in the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester has been jailed for life.
Jerusalem Synagogue Attack: Israeli Police Officer Zidan Saif Dies of Wounds
Druze officer Zidan Saif who was seriously injured in the attack on a synagogue in Jerusalem has succumbed to his wounds.
Artist Vincent Van Gogh 'Did Not Shoot Himself' but was Killed by a Teenage Boy
Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh did not commit suicide but was shot by a teenager obsessed with guns, claims forensic expert.
Hong Kong: Pro-Democracy Protestors Break Into City's Legislature
BREAKING: Protestors used stones and barricades to try to enter the main Hong Kong Government building.
Homeless Children in US Reaches All-Time High of 2.5 Million
The number of homeless children in the United States has increased in recent years, amounting to one child in every 30, according to a new report.