F-16 pilot forced to refuel in mid-air every 15 minutes due to avoid crash landing in Isis territory
The F-16 suffered from a fuel malfunction, requiring it to refuel in mid-air every 15 minutes.
Somalia plane explosion: Al-Shabab claim responsibility for flawed mid-air bombing
Militant group have increased activity in Somalia with a number of attacks on civilians and AU troops
Revolutionary new 'universal world time' theory would abolish time zones
A universal time zone would improve communication, travel and trade across borders, according to scientists
150,000 penguins perish after massive iceberg leaves colony landlocked in Antarctica
A population of 160,000 Adelie penguins has dwindled to just 10,000 in Cape Denison on Commonwealth Bay
Isolated prison could become a British Alcatraz for Isis terrorists held in UK
Separation is seen necessary to prevent convicted terrorists radicalising other inmates.
Saudi Arabia says Bashar al-Assad's removal 'crucial' in battle against Isis in Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said the removal of the Syrian president was Riyadh's 'objective'.
Bill Murray 'hurled fans phones off roof of restaurant' after they took his picture
The Ghostbusters actor reportedly went ballistic at a celebrity hangout after accusing fans of taking pictures.
Women write better code than men, but only if gender is hidden says new study
Researchers analysed the software-building website Github for 'pull changes' made by women and men.
Spain: Civil servant fined after failing to turn up for work for 6 years
Dubbed 'el funcionario fantasma' - the phantom official, he was rumbled when he qualified for a 'long service award.'
India: Woman cuts off brother-in-law's penis and takes it to police station after he allegedly raped her
The 32-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh apparently used a sickle to chop off the man's genitals.
Equalities minister Nicky Morgan to name and shame companies with largest gender pay gap
Morgan says the gender pay tables will name and shame employers as of 2018
Star Wars prosecuted over Harrison Ford leg break accident on Millennium Falcon
The Hollywood superstar was struck by a hydraulic metal door on the Millennium Falcon in June 2014
Refugee crisis: Nato sends three warships to Aegean Sea in crackdown on people smugglers
The operation is about stopping 'human trafficking and criminal networks'.
Judge arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide after son dies in car
Circuit Judge Wade Naramore's 18-month-old son died after being left in the car for five hours.
War on Isis: Poland to join fight against Daesh in exchange for more Nato troops
The Polish are concerned about Russian expansion in Eastern Europe after the Ukraine crisis.
New data reveals 15% of online daters have sent money to strangers
New survey reveals extend of online fraud with external links and demands for cash commonplace.
Twitter share price plummets after user numbers stall in fourth quarter
Shares sink by more than 11% in after-hours trading.
Syria: Russia moots March ceasefire as Bashar al-Assad's grip on Aleppo strengthens
500 people have been killed in Aleppo this month.
Refugee crisis: Children 'very likely' sexually abused at asylum seeker centres in Norway
Norwegian authorities are investigating several cases of paedophiles targeting refugee camps
Taiwan earthquake: Three arrests after tin cans used in construction of fallen Weiguan Jinlong tower
According to the latest figures, 39 are said to have died after the 17-storey 'Golden Dragon' building fell.
Junior doctors' strike: Industrial action to go ahead as last-minute talks fail
Junior doctors will provide emergency-only care from 8am on 10 February in the 24-hour walkout.
North Korea has 'restarted plutonium reactor' which could be used for nuclear weapons
Enriching uranium at the Yongbyon facility could be a precursor to developing nuclear weapons, US says.
Burkina Faso attacks: Australian hospital founder kidnapped by al-Qaeda fighters freed after 23 days
Jocelyn and Ken Elliott were abducted on the same day as the Ouagadougou attacks.
Spain: 7 arrested on suspicion of supplying arms and cash to Isis under orders from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Spanish Police say a jihadi cell ran a bogus humanitarian aid operation whilst sending supplies to Syria and Iraq.
Hawaii's 'most wanted' criminal killed in drive-thru shootout with police
Ronald Barawis Jr was travelling with a shotgun, rifle, two semi-automatic guns and a bullet-proof vest.
Syria conflict: UAE will join anti-Isis ground operation despite Bashar al-Assad warning
The Syrian government had warned on Saturday that any foreign troops setting foot in the country will be sent home 'in coffins'.
Pakistan: Police arrest 6 after arranged marriage of boy, 7, and girl, 6, in Punjab province
Both children's fathers, the cleric performing the ceremony and 3 witnesses were charged.
1957 Ferrari sold for £24.7m becomes most expensive racing car sold at auction
The car was bought by an unnamed US bidder at the Artcurial auction in Paris on 5 February.
Tennessee boy, 11, guilty of killing neighbour, 8, after she refused to bring him her puppies
MaKayla Dyer died after she was shot in the chest outside her home in Jefferson County, Tennessee
Syria Conflict: Bashar al-Assad's foreign minister warns Saudi troops will 'return in coffins'
Walid al-Moallem's rhetoric attempts to deter Saudi Arabia, the west and Turkey from deploying ground troops.
