WEIRD WORLD

A Navy spokesperson has condemned the actions of a pilot who drew male genitalia using jet contrails above a Washington town.

A man accidentally shot himself and his wife as they discussed the church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas with members of their own church in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Gary the Goat gained widespread internet fame for his antics with his comedian buddy Jim Dezarnaulds, aka Jimbo Baboozi.

New survey reveals some of the most unusual places Brits take a peek at their office emails.

Dr John Warner suffered the heart attack during the American Heart Association's flagship conference, where he had spoken about the impact of heart disease on his own family.

A London chef served schoolgirls some bug burgers and dishes made with crickets to teach them about the nutritional values of insects and food sustainability.

Tsukuba Express in Japan apologised after a train departed its station roughly 20 seconds early on 14 November, causing "severe inconvenience" to commuters.

"Someone licked their hand at some point and tasted that flavour," said Matthew Barrett who made the discovery along with his colleagues.

A peacock at Calgary Zoo in Canada died after being eaten by a lion. It flew away when zookeepers were transferring the peacocks to their cold-weather enclosure.

Bemused internet users have pointed out the unusual assortment of ingredients that Swedes use as pizza toppings.

British bakery powerhouse Greggs has apologised for replacing the Son of God with a bargain pork pastry in a Christmas promotional image.

Industry study reveals the things you should never do in a work email.

A Florida man faces eviction from his condo over his emotional support squirrel, which he has named Brutis.

Alyssa Scott died after suffering a gunshot wound while on a youth hunting trip in Alabama. Jefferson County authorities said it was thought to have been an accident.

Suyash Dixit, from India, travelled to the unclaimed area of Bir Tawil and planted seeds and his newly-made flag.He has christened the area the Kingdom of Dixit.

The King of Donair in Nova Scotia is live-streaming its elephant leg - and it's not the only unusual webcam online

Ellie Miguel posted a photo on Twitter showing the emotional scene which took place when her grandfather's dog was smuggled into hospital before he died of cancer.

A staff member at a Pret A Manger branch in London was spotted wearing a badge which said "I am new, kiss me" causing fury on Twitter.

Buster was in rescue care with the Scottish SCPA for two years and needed a tail amputation after repeated injuries from wagging it too hard. He has now been happily rehomed.

Australians voted to name the last vessel in Sydney's ferry fleet Boaty McBoatface - but the name was changed slightly to avoid a "double up" in monikers.

The 'infotainment' museum in Indonesia has come under fire for a waxwork of Adolf Hitler striking a heroic pose.

An investigation has been launched by railway authorities to find out how the engine started to move on its own.

A man was pictured in Hartlepool throwing a greyhound into the sea, in what was reportedly the second incident in just one week.

A fully operational toilet made from 24 designer handbags has gone on sale in Los Angeles with a $100,000 price tag.

Members of the Khon Rak Ling Hua Jai Kraeng (Thai for Good-hearted monkey lovers) community along with a veterinarian took the monkey to Doctor Raiwin Pet Hospital.

Engine caught fire upon landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Twitter users shared dramatic footage from the scene.

Vietnam has seen widespread damage ahead of a global conference after Typhoon Damrey made landfall over the weekend.

Tourists and residents at an Austrian ski resort pleasantly surprised by mystery phallic carving.

The US president met with the Japanese comedian/musician at a formal dinner hosted by the Asian country's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.