WEIRD WORLD

Prison authorities said the detention was justified as the animals were posing a threat to children and plants kept outside the prison complex for beautification.

Mohammed Maqsood is believed to suffer from mental health problems and did not inform his family or friends of his bizarre eating habits.

Pampered pooches can also expect to unwrap bottles of dog-friendly wine and even cologne on 25 December.

Xiong Gaowu uses an old Chinese technique to scrape off the dirt and dust trapped between the skin and the eyeball.

While Oxford Circus was locked down amid fears of shots fired, Olly Murs was trapped in Selfridges and tweeting away.

Gina Licata, who has 15,000 Instagram followers, has been sharing her weight-loss journey using gym selfies. A recent study said online communities help people lose weight.

Feline named in tribute to the late great Biggie Smalls survived barrage of bullets from unknown assailant.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy sufferer Harry Butler was given the night of his life by strip club Secrets in Hammersmith after he put 'visit a strip club' on his bucket list.

Students from the Faculty of Automotive and Machinery Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology invented a machine which gives out warm kebabs.

Black Friday is best known for offering all sorts of electrical deals on products like TVs and tablets. Now, a charity in Lincolnshire is offering houses at a huge 35% discount.

A cattle trucked overturned on Interstate 84 in Riverdale, Utah . It is unclear how many cows died in the crash, but about 25 were thrown from the overpass.

"I thought he was just going to walk past me and keep going. Then I heard him smelling me from behind," Dan Hartley said.

Milcamps waffle factory in the south Brussels region was destroyed by fire on 23 November, but thankfully no-one was injured. People mocked the incident for being a Belgian cliche.

Queensland Ambulance Service shared a story of paramedics taking a detour on their way to a local palliative unit in Hervey Bay so their dying patient could see the beach again.

The crew at the International Space Station plan to enjoy pouches of turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry-apple dessert to celebrate the national holiday.

British Medical Journal reported on how a patient lost partial sight in one eye caused by a powerful orgasm.

Deputy Nevins, also known as the "bear whisperer", followed the animals in his cruiser and asked chuckling, "What are you guys doing?" Then added, "Fleeing felons."

The seven-second video features Nitro, the newest member of the Gulf Shores Police Department's K9 Unit, doing push-ups with two police officers.

Science communicator Sally Le Page asked several companies whether they used the practice and got back some surprising replies.

Tiffany Johnson and her husband JJ were snorkelling off Nassau in the Bahamas when the terrifying shark attack took place. She told a church congregation about what happened.

The Santa Winter Games 2017 have been cancelled due to multiple construction projects in Gällivare, Swedish Lapland, which made the gathering of Father Christmases difficult.

Two men and their dog were stranded from Friday until Tuesday afternoon by tidal waters flooding their car in an area infested by crocodiles in Australia's Western Territory.

BJP politician Suraj Pal Amu's statements follow the latest controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical film Padmavati, which has sparked nationwide protests and outrage.

After an anonymous tip-off, 46 rabbits were found in a one-room apartment. Six had to be killed as they were in such a bad condition, while it is hoped the others can be rehomed.

Three African elephants were loose on Interstate 24 on 20 November after their transport caught fire. Just two months ago a tiger was shot and killed in the same state.

Marines from a local airbase sent in a pair of attack helicopters in a mission to pick up a missing mobile phone.

Pearl the white crocodile was spotted entertaining a crocodile tour in Adelaide River. It is rare for a white crocodile to live so long as they are easily seen by predators.

Brighton Hunt Saboteurs and East Sussex & Romney Marsh Hunt Club clashed violently at a planned hunt on Saturday (18 November). One huntswoman was filmed whipping a protester.

Shyma Ahmad was arrested for 'inciting debauchery' through her suggestive music video titled "3andy Zoroof".