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A mother threw her newborn baby in an airport bin because she did not want to miss her connecting flight, authorities have said. Cleaners found the infant crying and wrapped in a plastic bag in a...

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Archaeologists have discovered 81 'extremely' rare' coffins at a site in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk. The tree trunk coffins were found at a previously unknown early Christian...

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The Northern Lights have been the subject of many myths over the years but could the latest be true? According to many recent reports, 'nature's most spectacular light show' may...

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A diver in the Barents Sea had a close call when a humpback whale rammed into a bait ball of fish just feet away on 13 November. Despite the shock of coming within touching distance of the...

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This cow turned into a triathlete after escaping or falling off a live exports ship, swimming through the water, and running through town before finally being captured, according to an...

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With visits to Santa's grotto, evenings filled with spellbinding festive ballet and fun days out to meet cute reindeer, the run-up to Christmas is as exciting as the big day itself - and...

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The Isle of Skye in Scotland has been voted as the most desirable place to live in Britain. With its rugged landscapes and pretty harbour town of Portree, Skye topped a survey of nearly 24,000...

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A British holidaymaker was unlawfully killed after being chased into the sea by a bouncer, a coroner ruled today. Danny Kelly, 23, was pelted with rocks by bouncer Nikola Miscevic as he swam for...

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A major air catastrophe over central London was averted "by pure luck" after a drone almost hit a passenger plane. The Airbus A320, with up to 165 passengers aboard, was making a final...

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Shocking footage has been released of a man driving a stolen bus through red lights on the wrong side of the road in Shropshire. Police in pursuit of the bus captured the incident on their...

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A half-naked man came to the rescue of a dog that had fallen through a hole on an icy lake in Russia. The dog can be seen struggling to get out of its icy prison and would surely have drowned or...

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What happens when a huge polar bear meets a rather small dog? While things could have easily turned ugly when these two met, they hit it off. See also: 'World's saddest polar...

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A rare 'blonde' penguin has been spotted in the Falkland Islands. The female Gentoo penguin has a condition called leucism meaning it appears with pale skin – affecting one in...

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Everything on a plane is constructed and designed for a reason. See also: Why don't plane seats align with windows? See also: Is this the future of economy class plane seats? That...

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How far are you willing to go for a good cup of tea? This man went over and above the odds to get his! Simon Berry plunged 70ft through the air, attached to a bungee cord, to dunk a biscuit in...

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We're edging ever closer to finding out which UK fish and chip shops are truly top notch. The National Fish and Chip Awards have revealed the three finalists for the National Federation of...

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A "vivacious" young woman died after falling ill on a flight home days after getting engaged on a dream holiday. Majella Donoghue, 30, became suddenly and seriously unwell on the flight...

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A mum claims she had a 'holiday from hell' where amorous guests left 'sperm' floating in the hotel pool and dirty underwear hanging in trees. Chelsea Stark says visitors also...

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Many parts of Britain woke up to a wintry scene on Friday morning - with snow, ice and sleet causing travel chaos in some areas. See also: Tourists dodge collapsing cliffs and falling trees in...

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Extraordinary new aerial photos show a contemporary uncontacted tribal community estimated to be home to 100 people in the Amazon. The village is in the Yanomami indigenous territory in the...

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