Removing items in ears and noses 'costs NHS £3m a year'

Children are behind the vast majority of cases presented at hospitals in England, research finds.

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The fire that's been burning for 400 years

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India risks a high stakes fight with its central bank

Tensions between the Indian government and its central bank have spilled out into the open, raising fears that the country's fast-growing economy could be blown off course.

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Warren Buffett's bets haven't paid off in 2018 -- but he's still beating the market

Take heart, investors. This rocky stock market has put a dent in everyone's returns -- even those of investing guru Warren Buffett.

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Facebook is at a crossroads. Did Mark Zuckerberg bet right?

Facebook's growth is stalling. It's spending billions of dollars and dedicating most of its resources to fix the problem, but Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook won't right the ship for quite some time.

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WeWork to limit free beer all-day perk to four glasses

WeWork is starting to curb the beer consumption of some of its New York City members.

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Massive 5,655-carat emerald unearthed in Zambia

The world's largest producer of green stones has unearthed a 5,655-carat emerald crystal at its mines in Zambia.

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Disgusting Food Museum opens in Sweden

When it comes to food, one person's "yuck" is another person's "yum."

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Morocco's tallest skyscraper

Work on what will be Morocco's tallest skyscraper will start on Thursday in the capital of Rabat.

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Medical cannabis products available on prescription

The treatments can only be prescribed by specialist doctors and will not be available through GPs.

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'Don't be taken in by anti-vaccine myths on social media'

Parents should ignore the myths and get their children vaccinated, the chief medical officer says.

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Epilepsy: Calls for 'critical' funding to save lives

Hundreds of people with epilepsy are dying every year because "critical" checks are not taking place, campaigners warn.

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Reality Check: How healthy is your commute?

As the World Health Organization holds its first conference on global air pollution and health, Reality Check investigates commuting options.

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Khashoggi's body was dismembered, Turkish chief prosecutor says

The body of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was dismembered after he was strangled as soon as he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the chief prosecutor's office in Istanbul said Wednesday.

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The unintended consequences of Jamal Khashoggi's killing

Has the Trump administration had a sudden attack of humanitarianism? Perhaps it was struck by warnings of nationwide famine in Yemen? Or did it move to call for a ceasefire in southern Arabia out of a sudden concern for its tattered citizens?

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Khashoggi fiancée: Trump should 'not pave the way for a cover-up'

Hatice Cengiz, the fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi, has called upon US President Donald Trump to "help reveal the truth" about the Saudi journalist's killing.

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Opinion: Only Donald Trump can end the Jamal Khashoggi standoff

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Spinal implant helps three paralysed men walk again

The electrical device can also help damaged nerves regrow, offering hope of independent movement.

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Parkinson's disease 'starts in the gut'

The brain disease may actually start in the depths of the digestive system, US scientists say.

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Spinal implant helps paralysed patients walk again

Scientists develop an implant that can enable paralysed patients to walk again temporarily.

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This will be 'the best stadium in the world'

Ranked second in value behind Manchester United with a worth of over $4 billion, Real Madrid says its stadium renovation plan will help make it the "best club of the 21st Century."

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French babies born with missing limbs prompt inquiry

New cases of babies born without arms or hands prompts France to open a national inquiry.

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Pharma company charged over baby feed 'contamination'

ITH Pharma is a manufacturer of nutrition given to babies in neonatal intensive care units.

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Over 40% of NBA battling mental health, says star Kevin Love

Kevin Love didn't need to open up about the panic attack that made him run off the court during a game last season.

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World's tallest statue opens

The 597-foot-tall sculpture of Sardar Patel is the latest product of a nationwide wave of statue-building.

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Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi has death penalty conviction overturned

Pakistan's Supreme Court has acquitted a Christian woman who has been on death row for almost eight years on blasphemy charges.

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Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorders

Indonesian investigators searching for the flight recorders of crashed Lion Air flight 610 have heard transponder "pings" that could lead them to the devices, and answer questions as to why the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 went down, killing 189 people.

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Accident leaves big hole in Russia's only aircraft carrier

A hole was gouged in the deck of Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, Tuesday when a crane fell on it while the vessel was undergoing repairs in the northern city of Murmansk, according to Russian state media.

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Denmark accuses Iran of political 'assassination plot' on its soil

Danish authorities have accused the Iranian agents of attempting to carry out a plot to assassinate an Iranian-Arab opposition figure on Danish soil.

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How this 'proved' Bible is real

A rare, 3,000-year-old sculpture is expected to fetch at least $10 million when it goes under the hammer at Christie's New York tomorrow.

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The price of a bigger penis

Penis fillers are gaining in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say. Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

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$1.5M fragrance is 'a piece of art'

The world's most expensive fragrance is heading to the United States. But anyone hoping to smell the $1.5 million luxury scent will need an invitation to an exclusive private art tour.

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Clampdown on violence against NHS staff

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff.

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Being too fat or too thin 'can cost four years of life'

Study reveals people who are both over and underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI.

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The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

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Former nurse admits killing 100 patients

A German former nurse on Tuesday admitted murdering 100 patients, making him one of the country's deadliest post-war serial killers.

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Venice overwhelmed by floodwaters

Much of the Italian lagoon city of Venice was engulfed with water after high tides and strong winds caused the most severe flooding for at least a decade.

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Chinese scientists 'exploiting Western unis'

A growing number of Chinese military scientists are using their research collaborations with Western universities to take their host country's expertise back home to improve China's own technology, a new Australian report claimed Tuesday.

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Turkish Airlines Open Prepares Set to Tee Off

Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen looks forward to the sixth event of the European Tour's Rolex Series

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Poet Patrick Jones on artistic ways to tackle mental health

Poet Patrick Jones says there are creative ways to offer help those with mental health issues.

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Charles Lawson: Corrie star gets emotional about mini-stroke

Charles Lawson, who plays Jim McDonald, suffered the TIA on stage during a theatre tour.

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Home from home in Glasgow's £21m hospice

A £21m palliative care hospice designed to be a 'home from home' opens in the city.

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Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?

Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients.

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Would you ditch booze for burpees?

Young people are drinking less, while the fitness industry is booming. Are people ditching the gin for the gym?

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Sally Hodkin murder: Patient 'called her nurse 10 times'

Nicola Edgington rang 10 times and left a message saying she was "not very well", an inquest hears.

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NHS funding: Is the boost worth £84bn or £20bn?

Both figures refer to the same thing, but they are based on different calculations.

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Swim England removes article which advised women how to look slimmer in pool

Swim England apologises and removes an article from its website which suggested how women could look slimmer in the pool.

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Amnesty bins yield thousands of drugs in north west

The majority of drugs dumped have been prescription and over the counter medications.

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Behind the scenes of 'Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown'

What Morgan Fallon, director, cinematographer and producer of "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown," misses most about working with Tony is the pressure.

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No answers as to cause of jet crash that killed 189

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This is the 'last generation' that can save nature, WWF says

Global wildlife populations have fallen by 60% in just over four decades, as accelerating pollution, deforestation, climate change and other manmade factors have created a "mindblowing" crisis, the World Wildlife Fund has warned in a damning new report.

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An entire town in New Zealand is for sale

Some people buy houses. Some people buy apartments.

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China suffers a setback in the private space race

China's private space industry has suffered a setback after a leading startup failed in its first attempt to put a satellite in orbit.

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Beach bar has incredible moving roof

Who knew a roof could become an Internet sensation?

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What Japanese princess wore to her wedding

Before Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, stepped out in a silk Givenchy wedding dress to marry Prince Harry, the public spent months guessing who would have the honor of designing the royal gown.

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7 reasons to visit Japan's coolest city

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Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters

Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.

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Unpublished medical research 'a threat to public health'

Medical decisions are being made without the results of key clinical trials, according to a group of MPs.

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Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers

A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again.

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Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'

A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens.

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Meghan on tour: Tips for travelling when you're pregnant

Advice from two mums as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex completes her first overseas tour with the duke.

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Healing a broken city after 'horrific time for everybody'

No words can soothe heartbreak, which is why Leicester has fallen silent. It is a city stunned, a city grieving.

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Ku Klux Klan robes in Northern Ireland spark hate crime probe

Eight individuals dressed in Ku Klux Klan uniforms posed for photographs outside an Islamic center in Northern Ireland on Sunday evening, sparking condemnation from politicians and Muslim leaders.

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Leicester City pilot hailed as a hero for steering stricken helicopter away from stadium

It was a heartbreakingly happy Facebook post.

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Constitutional crisis turns violent in Sri Lanka

One person has been killed in Sri Lanka after the bodyguards of a deposed government minister opened fire on a crowd of protestors amid a worsening constitutional crisis.

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Julen Lopetegui sacked by Real Madrid

Real Madrid has sacked coach Julen Lopetegui after just two months in charge with the side ninth in La Liga following a humiliating defeat to Barcelona.

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US restricts Chinese chipmaker from buying American parts

The United States is restricting exports to a state-backed Chinese company that makes semiconductors, the latest escalation in Washington's trade fight with Beijing.

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Malaria: Sniffer dogs to help in fight to eradicate disease

The animals recognise tell-tale aromas using clothes from people infected with the disease.

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Apple investigates report that Chinese students were forced to make its watches

Apple is investigating allegations that one of its suppliers illegally used high school students to assemble its watches at a factory in China.

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China takes another big step to open its financial markets

A foreign bank has been given access to a key piece of China's financial system for the first time.

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F1 pioneer Hamilton is 'not done yet'

As Lewis Hamilton secured his fifth Formula One world title at Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix to become just the third driver in history to reach the landmark, the world of motorsport started to ponder just how great the Briton is and can be.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel to step down as party leader

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will give up leadership of her center-right Christian Democrat Union (CDU) party after 18 years in the post, German media has reported.

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Cars and traffic lights are about to start talking to each other

Cars and traffic signals are set to start talking to each other, leaving the driver — if there even is one — out.

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IBM is buying Red Hat in a $34 billion deal that could reshape cloud computing

In a massive deal that could reshape cloud computing, IBM is acquiring open software company Red Hat for $34 billion.

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Helicopter crash: Leicester mourns 'a great human being'

On a bitterly cold Sunday outside the King Power Stadium, Bernie Webster tried in vain to hold back the tears.

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More students seek mental health support, analysis shows

The National Union of Students says university fees and a competitive job market are behind the rise.

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Coming to China: A factory where robots will build robots

Coming soon to China: A factory where robots will build robots.

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Indonesia Lion Air 737 crashes after leaving Jakarta

A Lion Air flight with 189 people on board has crashed during a short flight from the Indonesian capital Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang, according to Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (SAR).

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Defectors say former church pastor is a 'cult leader'

Standing in front of her parish in a bright yellow jacket, Shin Ok-joo holds back tears. Her voice takes on a tone of both anger and sadness.

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Women over 34 are being refused IVF treatment

Around 80% of areas in England are not offering IVF to women up until the age of 42, as recommended.

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Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Leicester City owner and retail magnate, dies at 60

The Thai billionaire owner of Leicester City died in a helicopter accident, the English Premier League club has confirmed. He was 60 years old.

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