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Amazing pictures: Elephant flips HIPPO over in the air as she protects calf
They say a mother will do anything for her child – even if it means putting herself in harm's way. This fully-grown hippo was flipped several feet into the air as she stood her ground against...
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Man makes history by swimming length of the British Isles
A man made history on Monday 11 November by becoming the first person to swim the entire length of the British Isles. Despite training for only three months, Sean Conway, 32, has completed his attempt...
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Video: How to get on the tube - the Venezuelan way
Anyone who has to battle their way to work on the London Underground during rush hour will relate to this video. Believed to have been taken somewhere in the Valles del Tuy region of Venezuela, the...
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Stray dog becomes first to climb Mount Everest
A homeless dog rescued from a dump is thought to be the first dog in the world to climb Mount Everest. (photo: Caters) Rupee made history after scaling the world's tallest mountain with his owner...
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World's best Christmas markets 2013
'Tis the season to be jolly - and nothing says jolly more than a visit to a Christmas market. The concept of this rather magical experience started in Germany as early as the Middle Ages, when traders...
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Katie Holmes tweets pics of Robben Island visit on Cape Town trip
Katie Holmes is currently in Cape Town, South Africa, filming her new movie The Giver with Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Swift. But it's not all work and no play as Katie has been keeping her new...
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Take Three: Beautifully refurbished London hotels
Looking for a hotel in London? The capital is steeped in history, and many historic buildings have taken on a new life as a hotel - making them fascinating places to stay. Rosewood London The Rosewood...
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Rachel Hunter spotted taking selfies on the deck of her New Zealand holiday home
Rachel Hunter was spotted posing up a storm for a 'selfie' on the deck of her New Zealand holiday home this week. The former model - and wife of Rod Stewart - is back for a second season as a judge on...
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British Airways plane to New York diverts to Ireland after 'smoke on board'
A British Airways plane from London to New York made a U-turn over the Atlantic and diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland after the crew reported smoke on board. Flight 173 was over two hours into its...
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'Tutenkhamun's sister' stolen from Egypt museum
Egypt has issued an international alert for the return of a 'priceless' 3,000-year-old statue of Tutenkhamun's sister that was stolen from an antiquities museum. The carved limestone figurine, called...
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Win! A luxury trip to Paris
Enter our free competition to win a chic weekend break to Paris with Hotel WO - Wilson Opera and Eurostar. We're giving one lucky winner the chance to experience the French capital on a luxury trip,...
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Zoo visitors witness two lions maul lioness to death
Horrified visitors at Dallas Zoo looked on as two male lions attacked and killed a lioness in their enclosure this weekend. The incident occurred at the Savannah Exhibit area of the park. Two male...
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Video: Spectacular scene as Mount Etna eruption lights up Sicily sky
Mount Etna erupted on Saturday night sending plumes of ash and molten lava thousands of feet into the night sky above Sicily. Footage of the eruption was captured from Acireale, near Catania, and shows...
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Win! An iPad mini
Enter our free competition to win a brand new iPad mini 16GB WiFi, plus a case to protect your tablet during your holidays, courtesy of Viking Direct. One lucky winner will get their hands on this...
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Win! An iPad mini
Enter our free competition to win a brand new iPad mini 16GB WiFi, plus a case to protect your tablet during your holidays, courtesy of Viking. One lucky winner will get their hands on this fabulous...
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The world's weirdest holiday activities
If you feel that your moustache needs perking up you should head to Turkey. If the urge to chase down tornadoes takes you then you should probably try hunting them in the United States. And if you've...
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Cheap ski holidays: Best value resorts for winter 2013/14
So, we know ski holidays don't come cheap and we won't try to fool you into thinking it's easy to go skiing on a shoestring, but if you love nothing better than hitting the open slopes there are a few...
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Win! A Caribbean cruise holiday
Enter our free competition to win a cruise holiday for two around the Caribbean with P&O Cruises and CruiseDeals. Departing on 7 December from London Gatwick, you and a friend will fly to Barbados...
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Tiny antelope playing 'mum' to even tinier baby brother
A tiny Kirk's dik-dik antelope that was hand-reared by keepers after being rejected by her mum has stepped in to help her much smaller sibling at Chester Zoo. Eight-month-old little Aluna is playing...
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Passenger in hospital after train crashes into barrier at Chester Station
A train travelling from London Euston overran the platform and crashed into a barrier when it arrived at Chester Station. A British Transport Police spokesman said a 64-year-old passenger was taken to...
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