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Archbishop of Boston cardinal Sean O'Malley announces new commission to tackle sex abuse.

Holland prepares for the worst as 100mph winds lash Britain's east coast.

Communities along the North Sea coast from Northumberland down to the Thames Estuary and Kent, could see significant coastal flooding later Thursday and into Friday.

18-month-old baby thrown off 25th floor of Chongqing building dies in hospital after beating.

Krampus from German folk law punishes children during the Yule season .

The Big Flood was the worst natural disaster to befall Britain during the twentieth century.

Areas across eastern England told to prepare as sea levels expected to succeed 1953 floods

Lord Mayor of Westminster to brace wind and cold to turn on 20m Norwegian Christmas tree.

Driver killed in Bathgate, West Lothian after lorry overturned by gale force winds.

Court overrules fear of terror revenge attack on British soldier found guilty of executing Taliban fighter.

Amnesty International reveals images that suggest enlargement of infamous labour camps.

Lower house approves bill that follows 'Nordic Model' to penalise clients rather than sex workers

25kg tumour is one of just handful of cases ever recorded in scientific literature.

All Trains cancelled and road and bridges closed as 100mph winds batter Scotland

Northern Scotland and eastern England expected to see worst of weather over next 24 hours.

Cobalt-60, stolen near Mexican border town of Tijuana, found removed from container, exposing thieves to deadly radiation.

World's first liquefied gas facility reaches landmark in construction at Geoje

John Batholomew targeted autistic boy at Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington.

400,000-year-old fossil of Homo heidelbergensis shows species shared ancestor with Denisovans.

Cleaning company owner Rizwan Butt had £600 in assets but promised billion-dollar deal.

Hazel Thompson spoke to delegates at the Trust Women conference about prostitution in India.

Man with history of mental illness kills flatmate after being lost by care system

The 38.83 carat wreath is studded with over 40 diamonds and rubies.

Latest sighting of Nottinghamshire noblewoman who died in 1615.

Documentary examines how South Africa has changed since Nelson Mandela's release from prison.

Christians attack Peuhl Muslims 100km north of capital Bangui as security situation worsens.

Head of Catholic Church discuses past employment while attending Mass in Rome

Story claiming police were 'very excited' about aerial spotters found to be false.

Cook denies drugs claims of Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo.