Stephen Hawking: ‘Artificial Intelligence Could Spell The End Of The Human Race’

Professor Stephen Hawking is getting an upgrade to the technology that allows him to communicate. But the legendary physicist is fully aware of the implications of improving his own AI software. 

Three-Year-Old Girl's Selfless Donation Goes Viral

.Three-Year-Old Girl's Selfless Donation Goes Viral 

Swedish government on brink of collapse

Prime minister says resignation or snap election possible after far-right party vows to strike down government's budget.

Saudi woman 'arrested' for driving

Activists say Loujain Hathloul, who tried to defy ban and drive home from neighbouring UAE, was blocked at border.

New Islamic law in Indonesia

A group of friends take photos on Ule beach. Ule was severely damaged by the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004. University students pray after a swimming class on Ule beach in Banda Aceh.

300 Militants Killed in Yobe Attack

 More than 100 Boko Haram members may have been killed in Damaturu, following Monday’s deadly attack on the Yobe State capital.

Search For Missing Mother And Baby In Bristol

Charlotte Bevan has not been seen since leaving Bristol Maternity Hospital last night with her four-day-old girl, Zarnee Teanna.

Charlotte Bevan, 30, has gone missing with her baby daughter

Ahead of the Ballon d'Or shortlist being whittled down to three nominees on Monday, the two-time winner called on the Barcelona forward to move to the next level

 
 Brazil legend Ronaldo has told Neymar that the time has come for him to step up and take on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the title of best player in the world.

Cocaine Worth £40m Hidden Among Bananas

The 300kg stash of the Class A drug is found on a shipment of fruit from Colombia which made it as far as Portsmouth.

Some of the drug packets found on the vessel

Rescuers Struggle To Drag Man From Icy Waters

Desperate attempts by rescuers to reach a man clinging to a chunk of ice in an Iowa river are caught on camera.

Iowa River Rescue

What is Al-Shabaab, and what does it want?

The attack is harrowing: Al-Shabaab militants raid a quarry in Kenya, separating non-Muslim workers from their Muslim counterparts and executing them.

Vigils For Student Beaten After Helping Teens

CCTV shows the violent attack on Tugce Albayrak, who was attacked after defending two girls who were being harassed.

CCTV Of Fatal Restaurant Attack

Father And Daughter Reunited On IS Front Line

A farmer and his 19-year-old daughter did not realise they were fighting Islamic State on different sides of the same town.

 Dad And Daughter Reunited In Kobani

Student's 'Double Life' Among Spanish Elite

The 20-year-old dubbed Little Nicolas allegedly conned his way into various official events - and even shook hands with the King.

Mr Gomez pictured with Madrid mayor Ana Botella

Soyinka condemns Jonathan’s ‘Impunity’, Likens President To ‘Nebuchadnezzar’

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has lambasted President Goodluck Jonathan for allowing what he called a reign of impunity, the latest being police siege on the National Assembly.

Mr. Soyinka said the latest action of Suleiman Abba, the Inspector General of Police, against members of the House of Representatives was an “unambiguous” declaration of war against the people.  
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Balotelli Apologises Over 'Anti-Semitic' Pic

The controversial striker says sorry after his 'anti-racism' picture is itself accused of promoting racial stereotypes.

Balotelli's post sparked claims of racism and anti-Semitism

Baby found buried on Sydney beach was a girl, police say

(CNN) -- A day at the beach took a terrifying turn for two young boys who found a baby's decomposing body buried in a shallow grave.

Harry Reveals Secret To Beat Stigma Of HIV

The Prince discloses one of his best-kept secrets as part of a campaign to reduce the "shame and stigma" linked to HIV.

 Prince Reveals His Secret

Couple Accused Of Keeping Boy Behind Fake Wall

The child's father and stepmother were denied bail as they appeared in court to answer charges including cruelty to children.

Boy Found Alive Behind False Wall

And the world's 'most excellent' airline is...

Lufthansa Lufthansa, at number eight, offers limitless internet on 90% of its long-haul flights.