Twitter unites in defiant response to Hurricane Ophelia
Former Hurricane Ophelia has finally made its way to Ireland's coast after days of warnings. Here's a round-up of the best social media reaction to the storm.
Dictionary Day quiz: Do you know the meaning of these multifarious words?
National Dictionary Day was created to celebrate American lexicographer Noah Webster who was born on October 16 1758.
5 of the strangest historical items ever put up for auction
Winston Churchill's half-smoked cigar was recently auctioned for £9,000 - but what other unusual items have been up for sale?
Saudi Arabia bans citizens from wearing pyjamas at sporting events
Authorities say spectators should wear clothing more in line with "the nature of Saudi society" - which has divided opinions.
Court case dropped after police fail to find criminal who was already in jail
Judge throws out prosecution case against criminal after ruling there was an unacceptable delay in bringing the case to trial.
Clumsy driver smashes car through front window of his own home
A hapless driver managed to crash his car into the front of his own home in Grays, Essex.
Quiz: Can you answer these Mensa IQ questions?
Mensa has offered to test Donald Trump after he became embroiled in a feud with Rex Tillerson over his intelligence. Do you think you would beat the president at an IQ test?
Japan's amazing hospital food makes NHS meals look embarrassing
A Reddit user has revealed the incredibly high standard of hospital food in Japan. So how does the NHS compare?
Criminal's Facebook 'free donuts' taunt to police officers badly backfires
Internet troll offers to clean public schools and bring officers doughnuts if they successfully receive 1,000 shares on Facebook
Spider-Man balloon prompts lifeboat rescue mission
Lifeboat crews were called to an urgent rescue mission after a member of the public mistook balloon for a downed parachutist.
Inspirational quadriplegic athlete, who almost died in a car crash, runs his 20th marathon
62-year-old runner Alan Robinson attempted his final marathon despite a serious disability caused by a car crash in 1991.
The end of an era: AOL is shutting down iconic instant messaging tool AIM
The tool was used by millions of but fell massively out of favour with the rise of other online communication options.
Wildlife photographer captures incredible battle between anaconda and jaguar
British wildlife photographer Chris Brunskill captured the predators' violent struggle while travelling in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Quiz: How much do teens rely on their smartphones?
Parents have long worried about the effect smartphone usage has on their children. But how much do you really know about young people's habits?
Some pesto brands contain more salt than seawater does
Campaigners have lashed out at pesto sauce brands who they say are not doing enough to reduce the level of salt in their brand.
Theresa May tweets witty response to conference speech debacle
Twitter users applaud Theresa May following an excellent response to her unfortunate conference speech coughing fit.
The only good thing about Theresa May's speech is Twitter's hilarious reaction to it
Many felt sorry for the Prime Minister's plight during her stuttering speech, but others are calling for her to resign.
Waitrose introduces half-size wine bottles to help limit mid-week drinking
Upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose's new half bottles of wines are aimed at people who want to drink less alcohol during the week.
George Foreman proposes epic Las Vegas boxing match with 1990s action hero Steven Seagal
The match-up we've all been waiting for, as the king of the grill squares up against the star of Under Siege and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory.
KFC's notorious 'Double Down' burger is coming to the UK - and here's how unhealthy it is
The bun-less fried chicken sandwich has gained a cult-following around the world
Who is Dan Bilzerian? The 'Instagram King' caught up in the Las Vegas shooting
Controversial social media playboy flees from Mandalay Bay shooting.
