Nigeria Boko Haram: Militant group pledges allegiance to Islamic State in audio message
A message was posted on Boko Haram's Twitter account and appeared to be by the group's leader, Abubakar Shekau.
US: Man lured teenage girl to her death using fake Facebook profile
Kyle Dube planned to abduct Nichole Cable and stage her rescue so he would like a hero, but he later confessed to strangling her to death.
Bobbi Kristina Brown: Nick Gordon appears on Dr Phil in TV intervention after 'suicide tweets'
Dr. Phil McGraw speaks to Gordon and his mother about his struggle to cope with the death of Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina's current condition.
Ottawa Shooting: Michael Zehaf-Bibeau filmed video message before Parliament shooting
The Muslim convert said he launched the attack 'in retailation' after PM Stephen Harper said he was sending troops to Iraq.
Monaco: Police find body of missing British boxer
Michael Graydon's body was discovered by passers-by in a ravine near the official residence of Prince Albert.
Netanyahu Speech: Likud Party falls behind election rival in polls after PM's controversial speech
According to a poll, the Likud party is two seats behind its main rival the Zionist Union, with just over a week to go before the crucial vote.
Bruce Jenner Sex Change: Reality star announces gender reassignment plans to family on reality show
Bruce Jenner breaks the news that he is transitioning into a woman, in a forthcoming episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
Harrison Ford hailed a 'real-life hero' for saving lives of local residents as plane crashed
The actor steered his plane away from a congested residential area, ensuring noone on the ground was injured.
Harrison Ford injured in plane crash
The 72-year-old Hollywood star is believed to have been piloting the vintage two-seater aircraft when it was downed.
Kate Middleton: Duchess of Cambridge to visit sets of Downton Abbey
The BBC period drama is popular among the Middletons, while Kate and William are avid viewers.
Mark Zuckerberg reveals his rule for hiring potential employees
The Facebook billionaire said he has one simple test that helps him employ the right people.
Becky Watts murder: Murdered teenager's family determined to 'reclaim Rebecca's dignity'
Rebecca's uncle Sam Galsworthy said the family will lay her to rest with 'the utmost respect and love.'
Bobbi Kristina Brown: Nick Gordon sends 'suicide tweets'
Gordon sent the worrying tweets on the eve of his girlfriend's birthday, as Bobbi Kristina's family gather at her bedside.
Bobbi Kristina Brown: Bobby Brown slams false reports of reality show documenting daughter's fight for life
Lawyers for Bobby Brown said there is 'no Brown family reality show in production,' and accused TMZ of irresponsible reporting.
UK: Prime Minister David Cameron meets women who exposed Rotherham abuse
David Cameron spoke with survivors and whistleblowers, who played a vital role in exposing the scale of child sex trafficking in Rotherham.
Prince William: Royal visit to Chinese elephant sanctuary soured by reality of elephants exploited for tourism
Prince William was raising awareness of the trade in endangered species, but was unaware the elephants are trained to entertain tourists.
Prince William: Duke of Cambridge arrives in Beijing for first royal visit to China in three decades
Prince William's trip is aimed at fostering relations between UK and China to promote trade between the two countries.
US: 14-year-old girl shot dead after Facebook feud
Teenager Kierra'onna Rice was killed during a brawl that was planned after an online row.
Rebecca Watts: Police dig up garden as search for missing teenager intensifies
The garden of a house in Southmead has been dug up as police continue to question two people in connection with Rebecca's disappearance.
Leonard Nimoy: William Shatner defends decision to miss Spock's funeral as Trekkies dub him 'Captain Jerk'
Shatner said he felt obligated to fulfil his commitment to a charitable cause and attend the charitiable fundraiser.
Prince William: Duke of Cambridge dresses as a Japanese Samurai during Far East tour
Prince William met children at a play area in Koriyama, Fukushima and visited the set of Japan's longest running historical drama, Taiga.
Isis: Missing London schoolgirls spotted in Istanbul on CCTV video
Shamima Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and 15-year-old Amira Abase are believed to have been travelling to Syria to join Islamic State.
Madonna opens up about live Brits 'horror show' tumble
The singer revealed she hurt her head when she was yanked off the stage at the Brits in front of an audience of millions.
Leonard Nimoy: William Shatner unable to attend 'Spock's' funeral
Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in Star Trek, said he 'feels awful' that he wont be able to be at his friend's funeral due to an engagement for a charity.
UK: Bodies of a man and 4-year-old girl found in Notting Hill flat
A woman has been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and a child in a West London flat.
UK: 15-year-old boy stabbed to death while riding his bike
Alan Cartwright died from a single stab wound after three attackers stole his friend's bikes.
Leonard Nimoy: President Obama pays tribute to Spock star
Nimoy's former co-stars William Shatner and George Takei also paid emotional tributes to their friend.
Leonard Nimoy and the Jewish origins of Spock and the Vulcan salute
Few people know that the Vulcan salute originates from a Jewish blessing.
Russia: Former deputy PM Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow
The 55-year-old politician was shot four times by an unidentified attacker near the Kremlin.
Leonard Nimoy: 10 facts you didn't know about Mr. Spock
10 obscure facts about Mr. Spock, that every die-hard Trekkie should know.