13 May 2014 Last updated at 12:22

'People's governor' was Santa-for-hireSanta hat

A key pro-Russian figure in eastern Ukraine worked as a Santa-for-hire in calmer times.

red wineRed wine health benefits 'overhyped'

Drinking red wine may not be as good for you as hoped, say scientists who have studied the drink's ingredient that is purported to confer good health.

General view of the presidential palace in Asuncion on 25 April, 2014Termites eat away at Paraguay palace

Paraguay's presidential palace is threatened by termites, which have infested much of the historic building's west wing, architects say.

Doctors hold twin girls holding hands shortly after they are deliveredUS twin babies born holding hands

A pair of US twin sisters who have a rare condition which meant they shared an amniotic sac have been born holding hands.

Suika the catCat returns home years after tsunami

A cat that went missing in the 2011 Japanese tsunami is reunited with his owners three years later.

An armed policeman outside the Maracana football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilBrazil: 'Don't scream if robbed'

Brazilian police warn tourists not to scream if robbed, in a pamphlet of security tips for the World Cup.

A view from the reception of the Shangri-La Hotel Some Shard hotel rooms 'not so private'

Guests at a luxury hotel in a central London landmark are being warned to close the blinds at night to avoid being seen from neighbouring rooms.

football logoEl Nino could make World Cup hot going

England's bid for World Cup glory in Brazil this summer could be undone by a much-feared weather phenomenon.

Pre-construction of The People's Tower, The Forum, Norwich'Cardboard church' dominates city skyline

People power helps erect a "magnificent structure" - a cardboard church tower - to mark the start of the Norfolk and Norwich arts festival.

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