Fatal accidents increase despite £800,000 spent on 20mph speed limit cut
It has been revealed that despite a cut in the speed limit, there has been an increase in deaths in one region of the UK.
12 hazards of Christmas: Holiday season accidents and how to avoid them
The festive season also happens to be a time with the most mishaps. Check out these tips to keep in mind for a safe and happy celebration.
Scary compilation video of drunk people falling onto tracks released to warn Christmas party goers
Those getting into the Christmas spirit this winter have been warned by Network Rail to take care while travelling by train, following a spate of drunken incidents.
Why has a 13th severed human foot mysteriously washed ashore near Vancouver?
13 feet have washed up on Canadian beaches since 2007 reveals the Coroners Service of British Columbia - and no one knows why the they keep appearing.
How artificial intelligence will impact real lives in healthcare in 2018
Elad Walach, CEO, Aidoc, looks at five ways AI will impact healthcare in the coming year.
The best snow photos: Misery for commuters, but joy for children and dogs
Heavy snow led to travel disruptions, traffic accidents and school closures – as well as snowman building, sledging and a flurry of pretty pictures
UK weather warning: Drivers beware of hazardous roads as snow turns to ice
Met Office issues warnings of ice across UK as drivers told to take care while travelling on roads in sub-zero temperatures.
Driver accidentally hits 9-year-old, then kills her and sells her organs
Police, who found the girl's body in a bush, were shocked to discover that many of her organs had been removed.
Killer driver jailed for three years despite using legal hands-free phone kit
Samantha Ayres, 34, was driving on the wrong side of the road when she hit motorcyclist David Kirk, 26, near Lincoln. She had been chatting hands-free for 27 minutes.
Do not get close to the car in front of you at signals say researchers
Tailgating at traffic stops will not help you get through quicker and it increases chances of collisions, finds study.
Nature's healing powers: How exotic Australian plants may help revive nuclear contaminated land
Australian scientists say that some native plant species could be used to "make contaminated regions safe again".
Photos of devastation after huge explosion in Ningbo traced to site of toilet septic tank
At least two died in the explosion, which brought down buildings, shattered windows and punched holes in the walls of properties nearly a mile away.
Hunter shoots and kills 43-year-old woman after mistaking her for a deer
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the man was hunting after sunset when doing so is illegal.
Poll: Should cyclists be forced to wear helmets when riding?
A recent report suggests that cyclists could be forced to wear helmets in the near future - are these potential new measures fair?
Indian minister's 'sin causes cancer' comment sparks outrage
Indian minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sparks outrage with comment that cancer is divine justice caused by sins.
Bengaluru and potholes – the Indian tech capital's bumpy road-trip
Tens of thousands of potholes are being fixed in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru as part of the government's ambitious initiative.
Four people dead after helicopter and plane crash near Waddeson Manor in Buckinghamshire
A helicopter and an aeroplane have crashed mid-air over Buckinghamshire in the UK. Four people are confirmed dead folliowing the crash, which happened over Waddesdon.
Two dead after boat capsizes in Florida alligator-infested waters
Two Americans died after their boat flipped in alligator-infested waters.They were among a group of four men driving in an airboat along St. Johns River in Cocoa, Florida.
'Really saddening': Zuckerberg says extent of opioid crisis was biggest surprise of US tour
The Facebook CEO travelled to dozens of states across America as part of his ambitious 2017 resolution to meet and talk to people in every US state.
Cornered deer used antlers to attack and kill French hunter
An elderly French man who "lived to hunt" was struck and killed by a deer after he attempted to corner the animal.
Elon Musk sets his sights on car insurance industry as InsureMyTesla comes to US
The insurance package offered by Tesla will take into account the car's built-in safety features like the Autopilot.
Eighth toddler crushed to death by recalled IKEA dresser
A lawyer for the family in California told media they planned to sue the furniture giant, less than a year after a similar payout by the company.
Pollution is deadlier than war, disaster, hunger and costs the global economy $4.6trn
Study finds cost from pollution-related death, sickness and welfare around the planet is massive.
Ocean: A blockchain protocol to power decentralised data marketplaces for artificial intelligence
Trent McConaghy asserts the need for a global data commons – data that ought to be out in the open, free for anyone to use.
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg had 'no relationship' during Mercedes F1 spell
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's relationship completely broke down towards the end of their spell at Mercedes, according to Niki Lauda.
Robot revolution: Which sector will be the first to go 100% robot?
Dr Antonio Espingarderio is a member of the IEEE Robotics and Automation society, and gives his view on the situation here.
Woman fighting for life after taking hallucinogenics and repeatedly falling into festival campfire
A 21-year-old French female tourist is battling for her life after stumbling into a campfire while reportedly high on hallucinogenic drugs at an Australian music festival.
Seven body organs you can live without
Not all of the organs in your body are essential. Some people can live quite happily without their spleen, colon or even stomach.
Thieving dad steps over dying toddler son to flee police after high-speed crash
After allegedly stealing from Walmart, Christopher Kuhn jumped a red light and hit another vehicle, causing his son to fly out the car. Police say he left the boy for dead.
Will your job be automated? Most Americans say no!
Most Americans believe their jobs are safe from the spread of automation and robotics, at least during their lifetimes, and only a handful say automation has cost them a job or loss of income.