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The species has a fearsome reputation as one of the few British breeds capable of inflicting a painful bite to humans — but is there really anything to be afraid of? What is the false widow spider?...

But what do we know about the social media giant’s new top PR man? We take a closer look at his life. Who is Nick Clegg and how old is he? Former politician and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg was born in...

The Islamic cleric, 51, from Ilford, East London, was jailed for inviting support for Islamic State in 2016 and had been a lead figure in the now-banned al-Muhajiroun group. He was seen this morning...

Hilary Priest, head teacher of The Grove School in Totnes, Devon, said the new measure cuts the caretaker's workload and teaches respect. Each of the school's 10 classrooms has a vacuum cleaner...

Lisa Davis's leg was left covered in agonising, oozing ulcers after she was bitten on her calf during a seaside holiday in Wales in 2011. The 28-year-old first thought the pain and redness was down...

The Jihadis were finally kicked out of their capital Raqqa last year, after losing most of their territory in Syria and Iraq year, including the prized possession of Mosul. But now Vladimir Putin has...

Lawyer Laura Nirider has worked tirelessly for her client Brendan Dassey – here's what you need to know. Who is Laura Nirider? Laura Nirider is a lawyer and the co-director of the Center on...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday opened the door a tiny crack to debating his Republican opponent, Marc Molinaro — but only after providing a raft of excuses why he hasn’t committed to a face-off for...

ISIS is said to have 700 people from a camp in Syria and has vowed to execute 10 every day. The men – alleged to have been passing information to the US-backed Syrian Democratic Force – are first...

Presley Stockton, four, died last month after drowning in a hotel swimming pool while away with his family in Tenerife. A service for the youngster was held today in Hindley, Wigan, and mourners were...

Nigeria has seen an unusual spike in Lassa fever this year, with more than 140 people dying from the virus which is spread by the urine or faeces of disease-carrying rats, say experts. Lassa fever is...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to launch legal action against the government of Ecuador, accusing it of violating his "fundamental rights and freedoms". The move comes several months after...

Jilted lover, 57, who ‘was on bail for attacking his ex-girlfriend bludgeoned her teenage son to death as he slept before killing himself a day before his court appearance’ Robert Goodwin...

Asian sex gang of 20 men whose trial led to Tommy Robinson’s arrest are jailed for more than 220 years for raping vulnerable white girls as young as ELEVEN in seven-year reign of terror Huddersfield...

Respected headmaster, 44, who had sexual relationships with his ‘infatuated female pupils’ 20 years ago is jailed for six years Michael Herrity, 44, engaged in sexual relationship with pupils...

Police warn a black panther is on the loose in rural Scotland and tell dog walkers to be on alert and to stay away from the animal A black panther is on the loose in the Scottish countryside near two...