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Germany nationalises Bieber monkey
Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.
Ferris wheel world record broken
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favourite.
Surgeons use chain to rebuild jaw
A cancer patient has thanked surgeons for saving her life by rebuilding part of her jaw using a chain similar to those used on bicycles.
Google Glasses prompt privacy fears
It is set to be the next big thing for gadget lovers everywhere - but users of Google Glass, a high-tech pair of spectacles with in-built hands-free video camera and internet access, are being given some basic advice: Take them off when visiting public conveniences.
Bond watch found at car boot sale
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up at a car boot sale following years of mystery about its whereabouts.
£388m lottery winner yet to surface
A small Florida town is excitedly waiting to find out which of its citizens has won an enormous £388.6 million lottery.
Charity's anniversary name change
A charity set up by women to help on the home front during the Second World War has changed its name in a bid to persuade more men to volunteer.
Toddler taken to morgue in body bag
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
Record jackpot in US lottery draw
A single ticket bought in Florida has matched all the numbers to win the highest Powerball lottery jackpot in history at an estimated 590.5 million US dollars (£389 million), officials said.
'Casual' police website wins fans
A Facebook page which uses jokey language and describes criminals as "numpties" and "Billy Burglar" has gained a popular following from the public.
Truck left dangling in bridge crash
A truck was left dangling over the side of a motorway bridge in Melbourne, Australia, after it flipped over and threw the driver about 65ft onto another road below, local media have reported.
Farne Islands puffin census starts
A puffin census is under way on the Farne Islands as National Trust rangers attempt to determine how many breeding pairs of the birds live on the iconic habitat.
'Obtuse' rail announcements slammed
Tourists are being confused by train conductors using obtuse language to tell passengers that they are approaching a station, a Labour MP has said.
Council may fine pigeon-feeders
Feeding a troublesome flock of pigeons roosting in a shopping precinct could see people facing fines or court action, a council has warned.
Aussie minister floored by kangaroo
An Australian politician taking his morning jog in the capital Canberra has come off second best after crossing a kangaroo.
FO staff quizzed on Olympic tickets
Silencing a noisy cockerel and supplying Olympic tickets were among the more unusual requests made to British consular staff abroad last year.
Moderator mistaken for jewel thief
The next Moderator of the Church of Scotland was mistaken for a jewel thief when she went to a ring fitting with a duplicate of a missing Kirk treasure.
Beano fans 'can go back in time'
A 1980s edition of The Beano comic spotted in an episode of Dr Who has been reprinted for its fans, allowing them "to travel back in time".
Tight security for rare orchid
Britain's rarest orchid will go on display under heavy security at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show next week.
Curious dog Lexi freed from wall
Lexi, the eight-month-old cocker spaniel, has been rescued after getting her head stuck in a decorative wall.
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Latest News
Briton in Everest triple peak coup new
Britain's most successful mountaineer has become the first person to scale the three peaks of Mount Everest's Western Cwm in one climb.
Pistorius brother cleared of crash new
The brother of accused murderer and Olympian Oscar Pistorius cried tears of relief as a magistrate acquitted him of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a car accident.
School computer test not compulsory new
Computer-based literacy and numeracy tests used by primary schools in Northern Ireland will no longer be compulsory following a series of technical glitches, it has been revealed.
Latest Sport
Hastings backs Wilko for Lions new
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
Liverpool close in on Manchester City's Kolo Toure new
Liverpool are hoping to sign Kolo Toure when his contract expires this summer.
Johnson backs Di Canio methods new
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is in favour of manager Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach to the job if it brings about an improvement in results.
Latest Showbiz
Brian May hopes Voice dies soon new
Brian May has hit out at The Voice, saying he hopes the show will "die a natural death very soon".
Douglas: I'm 'proud' of Zeta Jones new
Michael Douglas has spoken of his pride in wife Catherine Zeta Jones, as she returns home after a stint in rehab.
BGT's Aliki: I embrace every moment new
Britain's Got Talent contestant Aliki Chrysochou has told how battling a deadly brain disease encouraged her to seize the day and enter the show.
