7 minutes ago Horrifying rise of somnophilia: Britain's 'Monster of Avignon' drug rape cases

In recent months, the world has been shocked by a number of high-profile cases around drug rape - notably the infamous 'Monster of Avignon' - but the crime is more common than many may think.

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8 minutes ago Storm Bert claims first two victims as man is killed by falling tree and another in car crash: Airports close, flood alerts issued and 16

Thousands of homes are without power, roads are flooded and flights have been cancelled - but the worst of Storm Bert is still to come, according to UK power chiefs.

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44 minutes ago Scientists reveal mysterious Mars find could show that aliens BATHED in hot springs on the planet 4.5 billion years ago

Scientists believe a mysterious black rock found on Mars could suggest aliens bathed in hot springs on the planet billions of years ago. 

Science

44 minutes ago Marks & Spencer shoppers flock to buy 'cosy' £35 jumper that's 'so soft and warm'

The Cloud-Yarn Fairisle Roll Neck Jumper is already 'selling fast' on Marks and Spencer's website - but customers can currently still get it in all sizes

Economics

64 minutes ago McDonald's fans slam restaurant over Grinch Happy Meals and beg for major change as they threaten 'boycott'

McDonald's has launched a new festive happy meal in the UK and Ireland - and it's created some unhappiness among fans abroad.

Events

65 minutes ago Firefighters dig up housing estate to rescue boy, two, who was trapped in pipe too narrow for adults to enter in Germany

German firefighters had to dig up part of a housing estate to rescue a toddler who became trapped in a narrow underground pipe for three hours

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67 minutes ago Storm Bert claims first victim as man dies when car spins off road: Airports close amid travel chaos and floods as 16

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 34-year-old man died in Shipley, West Yorkshire when his car smashed into a wall in icy conditions as Storm Bert swept in.

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74 minutes ago Aussie adult content creator Annie Knight celebrates with male pal in Melbourne after hitting her target of sleeping with 600 men in a year

Annie Knight has reasons to celebrate. 

Events

74 minutes ago Our neighbour's homes were built 2.4m TOO HIGH: Locals claim newbuild houses next door tower over them after blunder by developer

For decades those living in the area enjoyed unspoilt views of the Staffordshire countryside with fields as far as the eye could see. But now they are penned in by a Persimmon homes development.

Society

77 minutes ago Inside the drastic cosmetic surgery procedures Ozempic users are getting to counter extreme weight loss

Plastic surgeons are taking drastic measures to make people who have lost huge amounts of weight after taking Ozempic and other weight loss drugs look good again. 

Politics