Ticket glitch allows thousands to travel by train for free over festive period
Technical issues saw thousands have their ticket fees waived on one of the busiest days of travel.
Brit backpackers blamed for trashing Melbourne in out of control 5000-strong Christmas party
Officials in Melbourne have been left with a hefty clean-up bill after a Christmas party got out of control.
'No Polish allowed': Protest over ban on Eastern Europeans fishing at Oxfordshire lake
A fishery in Oxfordshire has become the subject of legal action after it barred Eastern Europeans from entering.
Armed police raid homes in UK and Germany over near-identical Christmas market bomb plots
Police questioning a number of suspects in relation to planning of possible terror attacks in the UK.
All new EU rules will apply to UK during Brexit transition until December 2020
EU officials have revealed two key pieces of information ahead of the second phase of Brexit negotiations.
North Korea 'preparing to load anthrax and VX onto ICBMs'
A report has revealed that North Korea has begun testing the loading of the anthrax onto intercontinental ballistic missiles.
'Christmas comes early' for the super-rich as US Senate passes historic tax bill
The US Senate has voted in favour of some of the biggest changes to the tax system in more than 30 years.
Turtle gets trapped in 800 kilos of floating cocaine
A sea turtle has been rescued off the US coast after it was found trapped in among several bales of cocaine.
Chinese student falls into coma after being made to stand outside in pyjamas for punishment
A Chinese student has entered a coma after they were forced to stand outside in the cold as part of a punishment.
Amber Rudd pens Brexit letter to 'reassure' nervous EU citizens
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has written an open letter to all EU citizens that are currently living in the UK.
Amtrak train crash that killed three people was going 80mph in a 30mph zone
Investigators from the NTSB found that the train had been travelling along the bend at 80mph, despite it being a 30mph zone.
Saudi Arabia begins hunt for uranium - but deny it wants to build a nuclear bomb
Officials in Saudi Arabia have begun exploring for uranium and thorium local reports have revealed.
'What a joke': Donald Trump to drop climate change from list of US threats
Donald Trump is set to mark a key reversal in policy from the previous Obama administration by denouncing climate change as a possible threat to the US.
US Airforce base RAF Mildenhall shutdown after American personnel opens fire at checkpoint
Police in Suffolk are responding to a "significant incident" at Suffolk RAF Mildenhall, a US airbase.
Bogus nurse who fabricated medical papers and worked at four Swedish hospitals jailed
A man who claimed to be a nurse and was able to treat patients at four separate hospitals in Sweden has been jailed.
'You are an awful person': Donald Trump Jr attacked for Instagram Obama cookie
Donald Trump Jr was called an "awful person" after sharing an image of himself with a cookie which appears to contain an image of Barack Obama.
'Love the bromance': Prince Harry just interviewed Barack Obama - here's when you can watch it
Prince Harry will soon be making his editorial debut, heading up an edition of the BBC's flagship morning radio news programme, Today, starring a very special guest.
Fatal accidents increase despite £800,000 spent on 20mph speed limit cut
It has been revealed that despite a cut in the speed limit, there has been an increase in deaths in one region of the UK.
Paul Ryan urges Americans to have more babies or see their benefits cut
US House Speaker Paul Ryan has urged Americans to produce more babies to prevent a collapse in the welfare system.
Everything The Simpsons has correctly predicted
The revelation that the Simpsons predicted the Disney-20th Century Fox deal 19 years ago went viral online.
EU leaders agree to move onto Brexit trade talks
EU leaders have agreed to move onto post-Brexit trade talks following months of negotiations in Brussels.
Scary compilation video of drunk people falling onto tracks released to warn Christmas party goers
Those getting into the Christmas spirit this winter have been warned by Network Rail to take care while travelling by train, following a spate of drunken incidents.
Killer Legionnaires' disease bacteria found in hospital water outlets
A bacteria that can be deadly to humans if left untreated has been found in almost a dozen water outlets at a hospital in Kent.
Is a White Christmas on the cards? Britain set for polar vortex with temperatures low as -17
UK set for second wintry snap with chances of a white Christmas increasing with the arrival of polar vortex.
Suspended Labour MP accused of homophobic comments advised by GP to not attend Parliament
Labour MP Jared O'Mara has been advised by his GP not to attend Parliament, his spokesperson has revealed.
Donald Trump is a 'douche': Texts reveal FBI officers' 'terror' at potential Clinton loss
Senior FBI officials who had been investigating Trump's presidential campaign sent messages saying Hillary Clinton "just has to win".
Russia is treating Donald Trump's tweets as official US policy
Donald Trump's tweets have divided the public and officials from across the globe, but Russia is taking them seriously.
Frenchman used drugs in chocolate to knock out and sexually assault ride-sharing victims, court hears
Man in France standing trial on eight charges of sexual assault on young women he met through a ride-sharing app.
How Peppa Pig is putting 'unrealistic' pressure on NHS doctors
A doctor has penned an article for the BMJ suggesting that the popular children's cartoon Peppa Pig could be placing extra pressure on GPs.
Austrian gas pipeline blast kills at least one, injures dozens more
It is thought that dozens of people have been injured in the blast, which took place near the capital Vienna.
