A Canadian national has been arrested in Colombia after trying to board a flight to Toronto with a phony pregnant belly stuffed with cocaine, police say. The tourist caught the attention of a policewoman at Bogota’s International Airport who allegedly asked her how far along she was. She reacted aggressively, which aroused the suspicion of officials who went on to search her. This year, nearly 150 people were caught with […]

After Tropical Storm Kong-Rey slammed the nation with rain and wind, rocks are seen sliding down a hill. But as a massive boulder is about to crush the car, it falls in the opposite direction, sparing the passengers. This Taiwanese driver is lucky to be alive after a gigantic boulder tumbled across a road during a devastating landslide. Incredible dashcam footage shows the enormous rock — which weighed hundreds of […]

Asaram had sexually assaulted her for more than an hour inside a room in his Jodhpur ashram as her parents sat outside chanting prayers for the “ritual” her daughter was supposed to be undergoing. Venting her anger at Asaram Bapu, the 16-year-old girl, who has accused the self- styled godman of sexual assault, alleged that he is “a criminal in the garb of a guru”. “ It was a big […]

Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with banks to finance the building of an oil refinery in Nigeria. The refinery would be the largest in Africa, turning Nigeria into a petroleum exporter, he told the BBC. Nigeria is Africa’s biggest oil producer but lacks refining capacity and has to import most of its fuel. The West African state is often hit by fuel shortages, and […]

German President Joachim Gauck has become the first senior dignitary from his country to visit Oradour-sur-Glane in France, where 642 people were killed by Nazi troops in June 1944. The ruins of the village are preserved just as they were after the massacre. President Gauck said that he had accepted a French invitation to visit the site with “gratitude and humility”. More than 200 children were among the victims of […]

Investigation showed fake ‘predator’ approaching children in the park while their mothers – who had agreed to take part – were distracted Seven out of nine agreed to go with him thanks to his friendly manner Parents are urged to remind children that all strangers could pose a threat Most parents go to great lengths to ensure that their children exercise caution when approached by strangers. But a new investigation […]

Digital technology has dramatically changed the way we work, making it easier to connect with clients and partners and share information on an unprecedented scale. But some companies now complain that as a result, their younger employees lack the essential skill of being able to pick up the phone and talk. Employees of the so-called millennial generation prefer to email, text or use social media to communicate – fine for […]

Israel has carried out a joint missile test with the US in the Mediterranean, amid heightened tension over possible Western military strikes on Syria. The test came as the US Congress prepared for its first public hearing on a possible military response to alleged chemical weapons use by Syria. Earlier, the UN confirmed that more than two million Syrians were now refugees from the 30-month conflict. More Syrians were now […]

Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad has become the first person to swim from Cuba to the US without a shark cage. After about 53 hours’ non-stop swimming, the 64-year-old American reached Key West, Florida, escorted by boats and her team of 35 people. Ms Nyad, who left a Havana yacht club early on Saturday, had vowed this would be her last attempt to cross the 110-mile (177km) wide Florida Straits. Her […]

Ann O’Sullivan had a large part of her jaw, her left eye and some of her teeth removed after a large tumour was found spreading across her face Surgeons then used 3D technology to rebuild the left side of her face They electronically scanned the other side of her face to build a 3D profile They replicated the healthy side using bone from her leg to rebuild her jaw She […]