Teenager Stabbed to Death in Oxford Street Crowds
West End street sealed off after 18-year-old man stabbed to death, first of two knifings in London.
Breast Implants to be Removed from Recipients at French Government Expense
Defective implants in up to 30,000 French women will be removed after health fears raised.
Christchurch Hit by Wave of Earthquakes; 60 Injured
New Zealand city tremors hurt 60 people, tear up roads and damage buildings.
Madeleine McCann Parents Find New Hope For Missing Daughter
The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have spoken of new hope for their daughter.
Emirates Air Line: Cable Car Across The Thames to be Ready for London Olympics 2012
London's first cable car tower has been completed and the transport link made its debut on the London Underground Tube map.
Breast Implant Fears Spark Cancer Alert for French Women
French health bosses warn women to remove defective breast implants made from industrial silicone.
Mamma Mia! Italian Driver Snared Using Two Phones at Once
Driver, who had no control of the steering wheel, was speaking to his wife when his mother called and he could not hang up on either of them.
Forbes Magazine: The 30 Under 30 Reinventing the World
Mark Zuckerberg, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber are among people under the age of 30 to watch, according to Forbes magazine.
Heroin Found in Pre-War File at UK National Archives
Sachets of Class A drugs found in 1928 file at The National Archives.
London Olympics to Hit UK Tourist Numbers
Visitors to Britain could fall by up to 4 percent in 2012 as tourists try to avoid games hype.
Christmas Travel: Fly on Christmas Day and Bag a Bargain
Travellers looking to book a bargain flight might find one on Christmas Day.
Former Miss Venezuela Eva Ekvall Dies of Breast Cancer
Venezuelan beauty queen dies of breast cancer at the age of 28.
The Wright Stuff is Most Complained About TV Show of 2011 - Ofcom
The Channel 5 show starring Matthew Wright has topped a list of 10 most complained about TV shows.
UK Weather: Met Office Warns of 'Maximum Disruption' Snow and Ice This Weekend
Weather forecasters have warned that Britain faces snow and ice warnings that will persist into next week.
World's Oldest Dog Now a British Terrier Called Pip?
A 24-and-a-half-year-old terrier-whippet cross named Pip, from Brentwood, Essex, is a candidate for the title of the world's oldest dog.
10 of the Best Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts
It is hard enough to try to do the Christmas shopping when you have no idea what to buy and so many people to buy for. This year, why not opt for an eco-friendly or green gift that will have a positive impact on the environment?
Florida Study Links Smoking to Skin Cancer in Women
A new study links smoking with a non-melanoma skin cancer in women.
Baby Seal Discovered Cuddled Up on Couch in New Zealand Home [PHOTOS]
A lost seal pup found its way into a residential home on the north island of New Zealand on Sunday night.
Australian Navy Officer John Alan Jones Jailed for Spanking Female Sailor
A senior officer of the Australian navy was found guilty on Wednesday of spanking a junior female sailor.
World’s Largest Solar Powered Ship Passes India
PlanetSolar’s MS Turanor continues its global journey towards the Persian Gulf after making a stop in Mumbai.
Climate Change Summit: Global Deal Recovered After Marathon Talks in Durban
Following marathon talks, the UN climate change conference agreed on a deal to legally bind the world's largest carbon emitters.
Climate Change Summit: Durban 2011 Conference in Pictures [PHOTOS]
As the U.N. climate change conference draws to a close, take a look at some pictures that sum up the two-week summit in Durban.
Climate Change Summit: Roundup of Durban Climate Talks
As the UN climate change conference in Durban draws to a close, few positive results have been announced, as many environmentalists predicted. Is it too late?
Kate Middleton Powers Winter Hosiery Sales [PHOTOS]
While Kate Middleton is known for her stylish attire, the newest member of the Royal Family is now being singled out for contributing to a spike in hosiery sales as winter bears down in Britain.
'Ned Kelly' Fugitive is Australia’s Most Wanted Man
Malcolm Naden is wanted by police after his 24-year-old cousin Kristy Scholes was found strangled in 2005 in the town of Dubbo in New South Wales.
Bless You! Funniest Videos of Animals Sneezing
From ongoing fits, to one-off accounts that scare and surprise – here’s a selection of some of the funniest videos of animals witnessed sneezing.
Durban: Ban Ki-moon Demands Action on Green Climate Fund
With two days left at the climate change conference, a deal for the Green Climate Fund are hoped to be finalised.
Climate Change Summit: Will Durban Disappoint?
As the climate change conference in Durban nears the end, UK environment experts asses what has been achieved at the current round of talks.
World's Oldest Dog Pusuke Dies: Animals With Amazing Life Spans [PHOTOS]
Puske the world's oldest living dog passed away this week aged 26, at his home in Japan. In tribute to the long-living pooch we remember the old-timers of the Animal Kingdom.
Best Animal Videos of 2011
A range of quirky, heartfelt and funny animal videos emerged in 2011. Here’s a list of the best.