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A video recorded by one of the protesters present at the spot shows the alien light hovering over the Brazilian sky, as if trying to get a close look of the event.

Roland Alli pleads not guilty to assaulting woman blinded in an attack by ex-boyfriend Shane Jenkin.

Glendon Crawford and Eric Feight arrested for plot to kill ‘Israel's enemies while they slept’.

Authorities at Bishops Burton College respond to teenager's allegations by excluding her, court hears.

More than 120 people have died in India as the country is hit by floods and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains.

Attempts to set up a social network of like-minded people in her new home has yet to promise a happy ending for expat Cath Everett.

Stewart Hannah sentenced to 12 months in prison after judge dismisses his evidence as "pathetic"

Obafemi Awolowo University student reportedly gave birth in Moremi Hostel toilet and attempted to flush baby but was caught by hall cleaners.

President apologises for calling George Osborne ‘Jeffrey’ three times during G8 summit

Unknown number of children and adults injured following car crash at Rhws Primary School.

Chief inspector of schools Sir Michael Wilshaw outlines plan to send crack teachers into country's 'most remote and challenging places'.

Faizul Hasan Kadari's act echoes that of the iconic cultural and architectural landmark's creator, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

Tennis star slammed for suggesting Steubenville rape victim put herself at risk.

NHS regulator reviews decision to protect Furness General Hospital manager's identity.

One person a year killed by rampaging cows, National Farmers Union warns ramblers and dog-walkers.

Fashion designers guilty of hiding more than £850m from tax authorites

Thousands evacuated as heavy rains hit southwest France and sweep through one of holiest pilgrimage sites in Catholic faith.

Supermoon 2013 heralds weekend of natural disasters, predict soothsayers.

1,200-year-old city buried deep in jungles of Cambodia and linked to Unesco-listed Angkor Wat site uncovered by archaeologists.

13-year-old killed girl he was babysitting by practising wrestling moves on her, say New Orleans police.

Increased demand in emerging economies for tuna, salmon and shrimps lead to record price on UN index.

Tory MP for Ribble Valley arrested after answering bail for separate rape and indecent assault allegations.

Tennis star condemned for suggesting Ohio rape victim was lucky and contributed to her own ordeal.

Anti-abortion Texas Congressman argues that sonograms show 15-week foetuses 'feel pleasure.'

Handbooks give detailed advice on what to do in an 'active shooter situation'.

Attack on Masjid-e-Noor mosque condemned in latest anti-Muslim attack following soldier's murder.

Orji-Ama Uro died after altercation following alleged robbery in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

Catching up on lost sleep at the weekend helps lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, say Los Angeles scientists.

Hertswood Academy students believed to have died in suicide pact identified.