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Spider stuck inside teenager's ear removed by ear wax doctor
A clip posted by popular Youtube channel, run by ear specialist Nick Chitty, has shown what can safely be assumed as a nightmare scenario to millions of people around the world.The video, which has b…
British football club Aston Villa up for sale: reports
Aston Villa are facing the most important week in their 144-year history as owner Dr Tony Xia fights to keep the club out of the hands of administrators.A huge investment in players' wages plus more …
US designer Kate Spade found dead at 55
Designer Kate Spade, one of the biggest names in American fashion known especially for her sleek handbags, was found dead Tuesday in her New York apartment. She was 55.A police spokeswoman said Spade…
Frenchman bags second million-euro lottery win
A Frenchman has won a million euros twice in the last eighteen months on the same lottery, media reported on Wednesday, a feat mathematicians said carried odds of around 16 trillion to one.Le Parisie…
Trump pushes separate trade deal with Canada: White House
President Donald Trump is "seriously contemplating" making separate trade deals with Canada and Mexico in place of the two-decade-old North American Free Trade Agreement, and has broached the idea wi…
Argentina-Israel friendly called off
Argentina's upcoming friendly with Israel in Jerusalem has been cancelled, the Israeli embassy confirmed on Tuesday, citing unspecified threats against Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.The World Cup …
Trump-Kim summit set for Singapore's Sentosa Island: White House
The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be on Singapore's southern island of Sentosa, the White House said on Tuesday as preparations accelerated for n…
LeBron, Curry, Durant say NBA champ won't go to White House
Cleveland star LeBron James and Golden State's Stephen Curry said Tuesday the NBA Finals champions will not be visiting US President Donald Trump in the White House no matter whether the Cavaliers or…
At least 60 dead after Tunisian migrant ship sinks
The death toll from a ship packed with migrants that sank off Tunisia on Sunday has risen to at least 60, with dozens still missing, the United Nations migration agency said.The overloaded boat went …
Eleven dead, 25 trapped in mine explosion
Eleven people were killed and nine injured Tuesday in an explosion at an iron-ore mine in northeast China's Liaoning province, state media reported.Twenty-five people are trapped in the mine run by C…
Nigeria now sufficiently safe and secure - Buhari
Despite the security challenges being witnessed in parts of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said Nigeria under his watch was now sufficiently safe and secure.He said since the firs…
Suspected jihadists kill Seven in northern Mozambique -Police
Suspected jihadists hacked seven people to death with machetes and torched dozens of homes early Tuesday in northern Mozambique, police said.The region, Cabo Delgado province which is expected to bec…
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape charge in court
Disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein has formally pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges.His appearance in New York Supreme Court on Tuesday came after he was indicted la…
IS kills 45 pro-regime fighters in east Syria assault: monitor
An offensive by the Islamic State jihadist group in eastern Syria has left at least 45 pro-regime fighters dead, a monitoring group said Tuesday.IS fighters launched the operation Sunday against Euph…
Roma fined and banned by UEFA following crowd disturbances against Liverpool
Roma have been fined ?50,000 (?43,657) by UEFA following crowd disturbances in their Champions League semi-final against Liverpool.The Italian club have also banned from selling tickets to their own …
Campaign video for DR Congo president Kabila angers opposition
What appears to be a political campaign video for the Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila is doing the rounds on social media.Using a catchy music and slogan, the video created by …
Tennis: Serena Williams sees doctor, awaits MRI results
Serena Williams announced Tuesday she had received "super exciting" news regarding the chest muscle injury that forced her to withdraw from the French Open.Williams withdrew shortly before her highly…
Gianluigi Buffon banned for Juventus red against Real Madrid
Gianluigi Buffon has been suspended for three games by UEFA in the wake of his red card and behaviour during Juventus' Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.Buffon was sent off in the se…
Mexico slaps tariffs on U.S. steel, agricultural products
Mexico will impose tariffs of 15 percent to 25 percent on U.S. steel products and on some agricultural goods, the Mexican economy ministry said on Tuesday, after pledging to retaliate against U.S. Pr…
Spain's ousted PM Mariano Rajoy to step down as conservative party leader
Spain's former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Tuesday he would stand down as leader of the People's Party (PP) after his party was ousted from government in a no-confidence vote from Socialist …