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President Jacob Zuma announced the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela

David Cameron and Barack Obama join thousands around the world in an outpouring of grief at the passing of Nelson Mandela

South African President Jacob Zuma confirms Nelson Mandela has passed away aged 95.

A man in Nottinghamshire has died after being struck by a falling tree.

Jeanne Ouellette took firm action when Jeremy Bradley filmed her semi-naked in changing room.

Transport services hit by bad weather battering Britain.

Anti-Semitic author and former Louisiana Republican was living near northern town of Belluno.

Cath Everett impressed by Johannesburg's amazing electrical storms, spaced-out bungalows and vibrant custom of Sunday sociability.

Falling tree kills man in Redford as east England prepares itself for tidal surge and flooding.

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.