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Thousands of Tibetan monks and nuns threatened with forced eviction by China

In China's Sichuan province, Buddhist monks and nuns are being told to leave due to "overcrowding".

Did Nessie help win the war? German U-boat 'sunk by sea monster' discovered off Scottish coast

According to maritime legend the vessel was abandoned after being attacked by sea creature.

Majority of 'child' refugees found to be adults as MP condemned over call for dental checks

Tory MP criticised for remarks over arrival of Jungle camp refugees.

Right-wing group Reclaim Australia under intelligence lens

Officials had charged a member of the right-wing group in August for allegedly collecting documents to plan for terrorist acts.

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Islamic State militants accused of using human shields in Mosul as coalition forces advance

Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to be among the thousands of hard-line extremists trapped in the city.

US extradites China-born businessman Zhenli Ye Gon to Mexico

Zhenli is facing charges of conspiracy, drug-related crimes and possession of illegal weapons.

Heathrow expansion: CEO, John Holland-Kaye dismisses threat from the British Airways boss

Theresa May delays Heathrow third runway decision

The British prime minister said this delay would give time for further debate on the topic.

$450m worth of bonds from US seized by Mexican airport agents

The parcel was marked 'business correspondence' and was meant to be delivered to a Mexican company.

13 Nigerian soldiers wounded, several missing as Boko Haram militants attack army base in Borno

The attack came amid speculation that many abducted Chibok girls are unwilling to leave their captors.

Hot dogs are stacked up before the start of Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of New York

Malaysia: Food outlets ordered to rename hotdogs or face having halal certification refused

Dogs are considered unclean in Islam and hence the word dog cannot be used in halal certification.

Syria conflict: UK-born wife of Syrian President al-Assad says she turned down offers of asylum

British-Syrian national Asma Assad criticises 'selective' Western media in rare TV interview.

Airbnb offers free stay at Count Dracula's castle on Halloween but no garlic and crucifixes please

The winner will be served blood-enriching dinner and will sleep in luxurious velvet-trimmed coffins.

FBI rescues 9 child sex trafficking victims in Colorado and Wyoming in national operation

Eleven pimps and 32 customers were also arrested in the three-day operation.

Taliban and Afghanistan government rekindle secret talks in Qatar, say reports

It is the first known meeting of the Taliban and the Afghan government since July 2015.

Pentonville Prison: 1 inmate dead and 2 others injured after stabbing at London prison

Prison death: HMP Pentonville is one of the largest and most notorious detention centres in the UK.

Ikea to recall about 1.7 million chests and dressers in China amid concerns it could be dangerous to children

Ikea in Shanghai suggests elderly people's secret dating group stop using its cafe

The store said the situation was having an adverse affect on its customers.

Iran arrests 11 linked to underground 'modelling and decadence' network, say reports

Authorities say they closed three underground studios used by models for online photographs.

Mosul offensive could see jihadists returning to Europe, warns EU security chief

Julian King says EU must secure border against returning Isis fighters.

Migrant crisis: body of dead stowaway found crushed beneath magazines in lorry in Kent

Border police in Calais and Dover both failed to notice migrant later found dead in lorry – reports.

Newcastle: Murder investigation launched after woman attacked and stabbed by 'up to 11' men

Northumbria Police make 3 arrests but appeal for witnesses after Jodie Wilkinson death.

Detained US businessman and his father sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran

A US businessman, his 80-year old father and four others were sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage.

Woman 'bludgeoned husband with wooden plaque of Jesus Christ for not becoming a Mormon'

Police say Laura Fraley attacked her spouse because she believed she was 'the devil'.

'Hostage situation' fears after fatal shooting in German town of Dueren

One man dead and woman seriously injured following shooting in German town.

UK admits no estimate on Mediterranean migration and refugee numbers for 2017

Immigration minister says government is 'closely monitoring global migration developments'.

Mozambique: Peace talks resume after Human Rights Watch condemns 'politically-motivated killings'

Rights group claims authorities are 'failing to investigate and prosecute' grave crimes.

Eurotunnel and Eurostar services closed for two hours due to fault in tunnel

Tunnel eventually reopened at 18:40 after two-hour delay.

Haitians lost their their homes and crops to Hurricane Matthew – now they face cholera

Haiti is facing a public health crisis as cholera gallops through rural communities lacking clean water, food and shelter.

Gal Gadot on why Wonder Woman is a positive role model amid UN row

The fact that the DC Comics character will be made a UN ambassador this Friday has been met with some criticism.

Beautiful photos of Sukkot celebrations throughout the years

Sukkot has both historical and agricultural origins and will be observed from 16- 23 October 2016.

Minnesota man breaks world record after paddling giant pumpkin 26 miles down river

Friendly rivalry turned into serious business for Rick Swenson who embarked on a 13 hour journey down a river in a squash.

The first group of children refugees from Calais camp reunite with families in the UK

The Home Office has transferred a first group of unaccompanied children to be reunited with their families.

Wilayat al-Jazirah released the new photo set

Islamic State releases shocking images of Caliphate Cubs executing 'US spies' in Mosul

The images show two children – who appear no older than 13 – standing over prisoners with handguns.

Even baby orangutans have a first day at school

Orphaned orangutans at the IAR centre in West Borneo learn important skills at 'baby school'.

'UK's youngest murder couple' guilty of stabbing mother and daughter to death in Spalding

Teenage girl found guilty of 'Bonnie and Cylde' double murder with her then 14-year-old boyfriend.

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