Australian aid worker abducted in Afghanistan
Katherine Jane Wilson's worried father makes an emotional plea for her safe return.
Refugees in poor neighbourhoods more likely to develop diabetes, study claims
The quality of the neighbourhood influenced migrants' long-term risk of developing the disease.
England graduates have highest debt, even exceeding US Ivy League average
Students from English universities owe an average of over £40,000, data shows.
Ancient Buddhist sculpture stolen from Pakistan returned after 34 years
It was smuggled into the US by a Japanese antique dealer who has pleaded guilty.
Feminism and internet cause women to ignore family, Malaysian Islamist group says
The Islamist group believes working women are the cause for increase in divorce rates in Malaysia.
Deadly spider bites Australian man on penis
Man, a trader from Sydney, was sitting on a portable toilet when the spider bit him
One in seven people in UK financially unprepared for retirement in 2016
Retirees in London are least likely to be reliant on state pensions.
Dogs do not feel comfortable being hugged, animal psychologist says
Hugging increases stress and anxiety levels in dogs, new study reveals.
Delhi natural history museum blaze destroys rare exhibits
At least 200 firemen battle blaze in six-storey building for over four hours.
Norway to offer refugees a bonus to return home
Refugees who volunteer to leave will be paid £800.
North Carolina anti-LGBT law stirs protest
Three dozen people who opposed the law have been arrested.
Western diet not associated with increase in heart diseases, claims new study
Researchers say that people need to focus more on eating healthy food than avoiding fatty food.
Me And Mrs Jones singer Billy Paul dies at age 81
The Grammy Award winning American soul singer had been diagnosed with cancer.
French motorway crash kills three members of British family
The father, who was behind the wheels, may have fallen asleep, say French police.
Restaurants should give families tap water to fight child obesity say UK councils
To avoid awkwardness and ordering sugary drinks, tap water must be provided.
UKIP leader calls for a bank holiday to celebrate St George's Day
Nigel Farage calls for the UK to hold a national day of celebration about all things English.
Oscar Pistorius 'battered Reeva Steenkamp with a cricket bat' before murdering her claims new book
The book also reveals disturbing pictures from the crime scene.
Shakespeare 400th anniversary: Russia celebrates British literature
If you love British literary works and if you are in Russia – this year is for you.
Star Wars UK fans outraged as The Force Awakens deleted scenes not included in DVD
Furious fans say they have been 'ripped off' and misled by the franchise.