Pakistan: Seven Feared Dead in Coalmine Explosion
Buildup of deadly gases in poorly ventilated workings leads to underground blast.
County Limerick: Seamus Sherlock Barricades Family in Farm for Christmas Following Repossession Order
Farmer’s home has been under threat of repossession since August, when the blockade was first put up.
US Adviser Killed by Afghan Policewoman in Kabul [VIDEO]
Deputy police chief says investigation under way but identity of victim remains unknown.
Michael Bloomberg and Michael Moore Join Outrage over NRA's Sandy Hook Response
Gun lobby's demand for armed officers in every school lambasted around the world.
Former Taunton Vicar David Roberts Jailed for Sexually Abusing Teenage Boy
12-year sentence for ex-vicar who groomed 13-year-old in the 1980s by allowing him to smoke.
National Rifle Association on Sandy Hook Slaughter: Put Armed Officers in Every School
Powerful gun lobby claims weapon-free schools tell killers they are best place to inflict 'maximum mayhem'.
Neon Roberts to Get Brain Tumour Radiotherapy in Second Ruling against Mother
Mr Justice Bodey rules after doctors say that without treatment seven-year-old boy would die.
It's not the End of the World: Mayan Doomsday Delayed [PHOTOS]
People in France, Guatemala, Mexico, Serbia and Wiltshire all held celebrations to mark a new era - but no Apocalypse yet.
Drunk McDonalds Customer Racially Abuses and Spits at West Bromwich Manager
Police are appealing for information following incident at Holyhead Road drive-thru.
Voyeuristic Female Peacocks Listen to Males Having Sex [VIDEO]
Male peacocks sing to their partners before sex in 'hoot-dash display' - and nearby females like to listen in.
Essex: Vincent Harty and Lisa Turner Jailed for Torture Murder of Drinking Buddy Roy Sly
Life sentences for pair who disfigured 53-year-old victim so badly police could not tell if he was a man or a woman.
Christmas Eve Spending to Reach £1.3bn as Shoppers Buy Last-Minute Gifts
More than 17 million Britons leave Christmas shopping to the last minute.
Eddie Kidd: Actress Wife Samantha Charged With Beating Disabled Former James Bond Stuntman
44-year-old has been charged with six offences relating to domestic abuse against husband by Sussex Police.
Did Tycoon Robert Curtis Fear Loan Sharks When he Fell Under London Tube Train?
Robert Curtis, who was once a millionaire property tycoon that dated model Caprice, died after falling under a train at Kingsbury station.
Somalia Boat Capsize: 55 Feared Dead in Gulf of Aden
UN says 23 bodies recovered and all missing are presumed dead.
Facebook Helps Strengthen Boys' Friendships
Social networking helps boys to form stronger bonds with their friendship groups.
Harry Potter and the Extra Chapters: Find Out Why Aunt Marge is Mean
JK Rowling unlocks extended chapters for fans to read online at Pottermore.
Sandy Hook Massacre: Mental Health Key to Preventing Further Tragedies
Threat assessments that look at suicide and murder risk most effective way to stop repeat of school massacre.
Mayan Doomsday: Last Chance to Survive Apocalypse - in Stalin's Nuclear Bunker
Bunker 42 deep underground in Moscow to host end-of-the-world party for £600 a head.
Schizophrenia Linked to Poverty and Inequality, Say Researchers
People from poorer urban areas are at a greater risk of schizophrenia.
Parachute Failure: Skydiver Mark van den Boogaard Dead in Netherlands Field for Nine Days
Dutch skydiver found by rabbit hunters by chance earlier this week.
The Worst Job in PR? Ryanair Looking for New Head of Communications as Airline Gets Voted Worst in Europe
Michael O’Leary is looking for someone to replace 'battered and abused' Stephen McNamara.
Depressed $4.3m Trader Asif Mohamedali Sues Credit Suisse for Unfair Dismissal
Trader fired in 2009 repeats court claim that job drove him to depression and verge of suicide.
Sohna and Mohna: The Twins Who Share a Body
Channel 4 documentary looks at nine-year-old brothers who are dicephalic parapagus twins.
Montreal Golden Eagle Child-Snatch Film a Fake [VIDEO]
Bird conservation organisation lambasts YouTube Golden Eagle Snatches Kid video as stupid garbage.
Mayan 2012 Prophecy: How To Tell Your Children the World is Going to End
The US government has issued guidelines on how to tell children about the forthcoming apocalypse.
I’m Adam Lanza’s Mother: Viral Blog Post Backlash as Sarah Kendzior Exposes Liza Long
Liza Long wrote a blog post entitled I'm Adam Lanza's Mother in which she talks about the difficulties of having a mentally ill son with violent tendencies.
50 Shades Baby Boom: Christian Grey-Themed Clothing for Kids [SLIDESHOW]
Babygros read: “9 Months Ago My Mommy Read 50 Shades of Grey” and “My mommy aims to please”.
Pollard Report: BBC Deputy Director of News Stephen Mitchell Quits [VIDEO]
Mitchell says although critical report on Newsnight Jimmy Savile scandal vindicates him, it is time to leave.
Pollard Report on Newsnight Crisis: BBC's George Entwistle Warned of 'Darker Side’ of Jimmy Savile [VIDEO]
BBC suffered from complete inability to deal with fallout from Savile sex abuse scandal.
