See You Later Alligator: Zoo Man's Lucky Escape
An American zoologist has been attacked by a 10ft-long alligator as he tried to capture it from beside a highway.
Apache Drops Training Missile Near Texas Town
A US Army Apache helicopter accidentally dropped an inactive missile over central Texas, forcing dozens of homes to be evacuated.
New Banksy Graffiti Appears On London Street
Banksy has apparently created a new piece of artwork in a London street - as builders in Australia destroyed his iconic parachuting rat.
Chinese Farmer Fights Smog With Fan Power
A Chinese farmer worried about his country's pollution problem has come up with a bizarre four-wheeled solution.
Meet The Oldest Yoga Teacher In The World
She might be 93-years-old and have a hip replacement but that has not stopped Tao Porchon-Lynch from striking the perfect pose.
Mass Bird Deaths: Mystery Linked To El Nino
The deaths of thousands of birds found off the coasts of Chile and its northern neighbour Peru recently could be connected to El Nino, the warming of the Pacific Ocean's surface temperature.
Probe: Was Death Plot Hidden In Crossword?
The author of a newspaper crossword has been questioned by Venezuelan intelligence agents after claims the brainteaser may have contained a hidden message to kill the president's elder's brother.
Snow Fall: Driver Survives 200ft Truck Plunge
A lorry driver in Norway has had a lucky escape after he survived a 200ft drop down a snow-covered cliff.
Toddler Rescued After Falling Into Deep Well
A two-year-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 12m-deep dry well that was only 30cm wide in China.
Mattel Makes Bald Barbie After Viral Campaign
"Bald Barbie" is to be made by toymaker Mattel after an online campaign went viral and attracted more than 150,000 Facebook "likes".
Scott's Farewell Letter Fetches £163,250 At Auction
A moving farewell letter written by polar explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott in the last few days of his life has been sold at auction for £163,250.
Look Out, Tom Daley! Penguins Get Diving Board
British Olympic diver Tom Daley's feathers may be ruffled after seeing these images of penguins putting their new diving board to the test at the London Zoo.
