Scientists invent world's first 100% biodegradable sanitary pad
They're made from algae and tea bags – and will be on sale in the US within a year
Russian official claims secret LGBT concentration camp in Chechnya is a 'storeroom'
Dmitry Alushkin denied gay men are being detained and tortured in the Russian region.
Hallmark sells transgender transitioning cards: 'You're becoming who you've always been'
A Twitter user spotted the card at her local store.
Eurovision and LGBT rights: 'Homophobia in Ukraine runs deep'
Anti-LGBT discrimination is rife in the country hosting this year's contest.
Heading to Eurovision? Here is a map of the LGBT-friendly places in Kiev
The NGO KyivPride has put together the guide ahead of the weekend's festivities.
Male snake caught on camera lovingly embracing female snake's corpse
The two reptiles were found in the middle of a road.
Unicycles, milkmaids and Genghis Khan disco: When Eurovision got really weird
Who remembers Lordi?
Donald Trump has still not made a statement on gay men being tortured in Chechnya
The White House has not confirmed if it is aware of the anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.
Young gay man called 'faggot' and outed by Russian mental health helpline
The helpline's director revealed the man's identity on social media.
Gay men are being evacuated out of Chechnya
The Russian LGBT Network has helped around 40 people flee the Russian region.
Don't turn that frown upside down – smiling makes you look older
A study shows it's better to wear a poker face if you want to look younger.
Journalist arrested for asking US health secretary Tom Price about domestic abuse
He questioned whether domestic violence would be classed as a pre-existing condition under Trumpcare.
Underwater camera captures 13 great white sharks swimming near California coast
The sharks were spotted 50ft from Long Beach.
The story of Kim Jong-il's propaganda artist – and how he escaped death to mock North Korea
Artist Song Byeok on his former life working for the North Korean government – before his escape.
Distressing video reveals kind of call domestic violence counsellors get every day
Abuse isn't just physical - but emotional, mental and financial.
The animal rescuer who 'saved' a shark secretly hunts big game with a bow and arrow
The Australian posted pictures of his alleged kills to a secret Facebook account.
Watch 10-year-old boy read out emotional letter asking stepdad to adopt him
Brandon Williamson popped the question on his 10th birthday.
Greenpeace abseils down Eiffel Tower to hang huge 'resist' banner amid French election
Activists reminded French voters of the country's motto.
Bear caught on camera sneaking into private pool to go skinny dipping
The intruder was spotted casually wandering into the backyard.
There is a police sign in London urging people not to give money to beggars
The sign was spotted outside Waterloo station.
Watch the incredible footage of a rare Amur tiger being released into the wild
A rehabilitation centre released the big cat into the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Russia.
It's been 20 years since the UK won Eurovision - watch our winning entry
Katrina and the Waves came out on top with Love Shine a Light.
Northern Ireland bakery refuses to make pro-gay marriage cake - again
The Christian owners were at the centre of the previous 'gay cake' row.
Chechnya police order parents to kill their gay children or 'we'll do it for you'
Gay men and children face persecution as part of an anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.
A cull won't stop sharks attacking humans – so what can?
Calls to cull sharks have increased since a teenager was killed in an attack in April.
Drinking beer is more effective at pain relief than painkillers, say scientists
Scientists have revealed the news we all wanted to hear.
Armando Iannucci warns young people - vote or your government will abuse you
The Thick of It creator has urged young people to register to vote in the general election.
Just how bad are energy drinks for your health?
As sales of energy drinks grow, so are energy drink-associated visits to hospital.
Disabled man forced to crawl out of store after employee confiscates wheelchair
Shane Zahn posted a video of himself leaving the shop on his knees.
What is a mugwump? The history behind Boris Johnson's weird Corbyn insult
The word has American origins.