Putin launches a new arms race: Action man Vlad's latest photo stunt shows 62-year-old and Russian PM Medvedev pumping iron in the gym (... but this time he keeps his shirt ON)

Vladimir Putin's latest photo shows him and PM Dmitry Medvedev pumping iron

From horse riding to hunting, Vladimir Putin, 62, has long portrayed himself as Russia's action-man president and this morning was no different with the Russian president being pictured working out with prime minister Dmitry Medvedev in his gym in Sochi. Amazingly, Putin managed to resist the urge to rip off his t-shirt, preferring to complete his whole workout without revealing his famous torso. After struggling to keep up with Putin, Medvedev joined the President for a relaxing cup of tea and breakfast at his residence in Bocharov Ruchei.

Driverless cars, sat navs in tests and raising the licence renewal age to 75: Government plots biggest shake up of rules of the road since 1935 

Government plots biggest shake up of rules of the road since 1935 

A series of major reforms are being considered by government bosses as part of a roads revolution being unveiled in October. Officials are planning moves to boost the driving test pass rate - currently below 50 per cent - and introduce evening and weekend slots to make testing more flexible. Ministers also want to increase from 70 to 75 the age at which motorists must declare whether they are fit to drive.

Syrian children rescued from Austrian minivan containing 26 migrants DISAPPEAR from hospital where they were being treated 

The two girls and a boy, aged between one and five years old, were suffering from dehydration when police stopped a minivan containing 26 refugees in Austria on Friday.

X Factor suffers its lowest ratings for a launch show IN TEN YEARS as Simon Cowell's shakeup fails to impress viewers

The series premiere slumped in the ratings, shedding well over one million viewers from the 2014 launch's total.

It's enough to make your skin crawl! Shocked woman finds BUGS in her makeup sponge

Stevie Miller, 20, from Mildenhall, Suffolk, assumed the black dots on her applicator were mould. Instead, she found beetle-like insects inside. Her Facebook video has been viewed over 815,000 times.

Prince Charles lobbied Alex Salmond over a stately home, a castle and his own Highlands food brand, 'Black Spider' memos show 

The extracts from seven letters released by the Scottish Government are once again likely to raise questions about the relationship between ministers and the royal family.

'Ooh, you can do a selfie!' Hilarious moment pensioners try to get grips with a smartphone for the first time is inadvertently captured on film

Pensioners try to get to grips with a smartphone for the first time in video

The 60-second clip, which shows two elderly women and a man from Yorkshire bickering as they attempt to take a photo, has been liked by more than 80,000 people on Facebook and has 28,000 shares. At one point, the man says: 'Ooh, you can do a selfie!' as he presses a button to flip the phone's camera and sees his face on the screen. One of the women replies: 'I don't want a selfie, I want that', referring to what she actually wants to take a photo of while the trio enjoy a walk in what looks to be the grounds of a country house. They then appear to turn the whole phone round so the buttons are facing away from them, only for the woman, named Barbara, to say: 'But I can't see what I'm taking, that's what I'm saying.'

British spy found dead and padlocked in a bag 'had infuriated his MI6 bosses by illegally hacking into secret US data on Bill Clinton'

Gareth Williams (pictured), 31, was discovered in a holdall in the bath at his London home five years ago this month, but the mystery surrounding his death has never been solved.

Enjoy it while it lasts! Notting Hill Carnival revellers ignore downpour warnings for colourful street celebrations - but a fortnight's worth of rain is expected to arrive tomorrow in time for the Bank Holiday

UK weather forecasts rain but Notting Hill Carnival revellers ignore warnings

Britain will be lashed with a fortnight's worth of rain tomorrow with a Bank Holiday washout firmly on the cards, but the rain doesn't look likely to dampen spirits at Notting Hill carnival (pictured). Hundreds of thousands of revellers will celebrate in the streets regardless of the impending downpour, which will see an inch of rainfall in some parts of the South East. Weather warnings have been issued across London, the east, south east and south west of England as forecasters predicted raging thunderstorms.

It's still August but the gritting lorries and snowploughs are ALREADY out on the roads of Britain 

Lincolnshire County Council has been sending its snowplough and gritting lorry drivers out to learn the routes they will have to cover if snow falls later this year.

The golden age of Blackpool: Nostalgic 1950s photos show tourists relaxing on the beach (and there's not a stag do in sight)

1950s photos show Blackpool tourists relaxing on the beach

The photos, which were taken over the August bank holiday weekend of 1954, show holidaymakers relaxing in Blackpool - then one of the most popular and successful British seaside resorts. But within 10 years of the photos being taken, the resort had gone into decline thanks to the advent of cheap air travel and the beginning of package tourism to France and Spain. In recent years, Blackpool has enjoyed a minor renaissance and its star is in the ascendant once more.

Paedophile Rolf Harris has two home-made didgeridoos taken off him by prison bosses 

The disgraced entertainer is said to have made one of the wind instruments during art classes at his former prison - HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire. He has since been moved to Stafford prison.

Triathlete, 34, is feared drowned after he failed to pick up his bike following on from swimming stage of race

The man, named locally as Paul Gallihawk, was taking part in his first triathlon when he entered a lake in Kent for a 750m swim but did not emerge at the shore.

Strobe like a pro: How to recreate the catwalk's hottest beauty trend at home (and get supermodel cheekbones in the process)

How to strobe like a pro at home and get supermodel cheekbones in the process

The technique promises to give you a dewy complexion, make you look younger and highlight your best features. FEMAIL writer Deni Kirkova, 25, was given a masterclass at London's Benefit store. Top makeup artist Laurretta Power said: 'Strobing is easier than contouring. There's less blending, and it works for all ages. It's timeless.'

French investigators are 'still unsure' that piece of plane wing found a month ago came from missing flight MH370 

French investigators have been unable to confirm if the piece of plane wing found on Reunion Island was indeed from the missing flight MH370. The plane disapeared on route to Beijing in March 2014.

Swiss rail firm launches separate trains for Chinese tourists after locals accuse them of crowding corridors and spitting on the floor inside carriages

The director of the railway has rejected claims that the special services are discriminatory, saying Asian tourists can ride on other scheduled trains to scenic Mount Rigi, near Lucerne.

The Great British rip-off: Bake Off's star baker Ian is accused of getting secret coaching from a top chef for his show-winning creme brulee 

Great British Bake Off's Ian is accused of getting secret coaching

Ian Cumming (left), of Great Wibraham, Cambridgeshire, was named star baker on the hit BBC show for the third week after producing a creme brulee described by judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood as 'perfect'. But the victory has sparked controversy this morning amid claims the 42-year-old has been receiving tips from close friend Ian Reinhardt (bottom right), the head of catering at Cambridge University's Trinity College. The father-of-two's dessert was called 'pomegranate two ways' featured pomegranate seeds in the custard with molasses in the base (top right).

Ex-Army head: PM is to blame for rise of ISIS: Damning accusation by Chief of Staff in  explosive new Cameron biography

In a scathing attack on Cameron's record on Libya and Syria, General Sir David Richards said the PM was more interested in his 'Notting Hill liberal agenda' than serious 'statecraft'.

David Cameron's text to Boris Johnson: The next PM will be Ed Miliband if you don't f****** shut up 

Boris Johnson can be a source of irritation to both Cameron and George Osborne, though for different reasons. But when he gets under Cameron's skin, the gloves come off.

European migrants should be banned from Britain unless they have a job lined up, says Theresa May 

The Home Secretary said the principle of free movement within the EU has allowed jobless citizens to move countries in search of work and benefits, putting pressure on public services.

Kennel Club spat sees jealous rival keying a four-letter obscenity on the car of prize-winning dog owner

Michael Craig found the expletive carved into the front of his car after returning from winning the best of breed competition at the Welsh Kennel Club in Builth Wells, Mid Wales.

Chrissie Hynde prompts outrage by saying rape victims 'have to take responsibility' for what happens after singer claims it was her 'fault' biker gang sexually assaulted her aged 21 

Chrissie Hynde slammed after saying rape victims 'have to take responsibility'

The former Pretenders singer made the comments in relation to her own experiences after revealing she was forced to perform sexual acts by a biker gang aged 21. Chrissie said she was 'naïve' and took 'full responsibility' for what happened. However Victim Support has hit back, insisting that women should never blame themselves and shouldn't be deterred from reporting the incident to police.

Watching too much TV can KILL you: Sitting in front of the box for five hours a day increases risk of pulmonary embolism

Researchers from Osaka University in Japan said television viewers should stand up occasionally and drink water to avoid fatal blood clots.

Swarms of stinging jellyfish from the Indian Ocean are invading the beaches of the Eastern Mediterranean via the Suez Canal

Nomad jellyfish (pictured) caused problems earlier this summer, but they are just one of many potentially dangerous species that have invaded the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal.

Dating site that only accepts 'exceptionally attractive' people names the winner of its swimwear competition (...and surprise surprise she's a model)

Dating site that only accepts 'exceptionally attractive' people names the winner of its

Joslyn Stabile, 23, (pictured left) from Boston was crowned the winner after BeautifulPeople.com held a swimwear contest, where members could rate women's beach snaps online. The dating site is famous for its rigorous vetting process to prevent the 'ugly' from joining. Joslyn said: 'I'm thrilled to have won this, especially considering the competition - so many stunning women on this site.' She beat runners up Alie Craig, (top centre) Wai Yan Dion Leung (bottom centre), Sonja Pamminger (right) and Amy Rohn.

Noted neurologist and author Oliver Sacks dies aged 82 after battle with cancer 

London-born Dr Sacks died at his home in New York earlier today after announcing in February that he had been diagnosed with multiple metastases in the liver.

Pictured: Missing mother and her four children caught on CCTV at London airport as they 'headed for Syria' 

Zahera Tariq, 33, her her sons Muhammad, 12, Amaar, 11, Aadid, four and daughter Safiyyah, nine, were seen catching a flight from London City Airport earlier this week.

Is this Britain's toughest woman? Doctor, 32, endures SAS and Navy Seal training including 'surf torture' and timed marches - and manages to BEAT the men

Dr Clare Miller endures SAS and Navy Seal training and BEATS the male competition

Dr Clare Miller, 32, from London was praised by Navy Seal commando Ray Care who trained her for a TV experiment due to be broadcast tonight. It puts participants through trials used by Special Forces from around the world, including the US Navy Seals whose 'surf torture' - a gruelling series of press-ups, push-ups and commando crawls on the seashore - features on tonight's episode. Other regimes to feature on BBC2's Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week include those deployed by the SAS, Russia's Spetsnaz and Israel's Yamam. Pictured: Dr Miller completing Navy Seal with Mr Care and Yaman training with ex-operative Itay Gil. Inset: Dr Miller, a haematologist, pictured off duty.

Voodoo child: African tribe 'raise' effigies of dead children as if they are alive - feeding, bathing and even sending them to school 

African tribe who 'raise' voodoo dolls as if they are alive

The Fon tribe of Benin are believers in voodoo and 'raise' twin children who die in childhood as if they were alive. They believe their spirits occupy the wooden effigies and will bring the family good luck if they are well cared for - and an evil curse if they are not. The rule only applies to multiple births such as those of Mrs Ablossi, left, who lost two pairs of twins and a set of triplets. Most are cared for by their mothers such as Hounyoga, 40, the wife of a local voodoo priest, who gives the effigies of her twins Zinsou and Zinhoue weekly baths in the lake (inset) and takes them to the temple every day. She says the twins, a boy and a girl who were two when they died, ensure the wellbeing of her other children (pictured with her centre). The Fon tribe has one of the highest rates of twin births in the world but thanks to a combination of malaria and poverty (such as for the family, right), many don't survive to adulthood.

Sad face: Mobile phone firms hit customers with charges three times higher than normal for sending messages with emoticons 

Mobile providers have blamed the problem on older handsets which mistakenly recognise emoticons as picture messages - which are often not included in phone deals.

Amazing video shows heart beating OUTSIDE the body as pioneering technology allows life-saving transplant for young father

An amazing clip shows the revolutionary machine that saved Lee Hall's life in action as it can take donor hearts that have stopped and keep a heart pumping right up until the moment of transplant.

Horror at Atlanta stadium as baseball fan plunges 50ft to his death from the top deck and into the players' wives area after 'losing his balance while booing player in rival team

New York Yankees - Atlanta Braves spectator dies after falling from upper deck

The spectator reportedly plunged over a balcony during the seventh inning of the game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees. Witnesses said EMTs were performing CPR on the man after the fall onto the concrete at field level. Announcers for Fox Sports 1 said they saw the man drop near the radio commentary boxes. Some spectators suggested the fan was drunk and booing Alex Rodriguez, who was batting for the Yankees at the time, when he fell. Umpires did not stop the game.

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Lurid affairs with clients and brash fights with stars and royals: Inside the wild life of Hollywood's 'first superagent' who made Streisand, Newman and Nicholson

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A new biography goes inside the life of Hollywood's 'first-superagent' to reveal the crazy, brazen fights and lurid affairs that Sue Mengers (pictured) had with clients and stars. In 'Can I Go Now? The Life of Sue Mengers, Hollywood's First Superagent ,' the biography written by Brian Kellow tells the story of arguably one of the most powerful agents in Tinseltown history. Mengers was the first woman to amass huge power and notoriety for representing A-listers like Jack Nicholson (main picture), Paul Newman (bottom right), Gene Hackman, Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, Ryan O'Neal, Mike Nichols, Barbra Streisand (top right) and more.

Babies born in a recession are more likely to have lower birth weight and worse health, study finds

Arna Vardardottir's report charted the weight of newborns in the aftermath of the sudden collapse of Iceland's economy in 2008 using the country's national birth register.

Strike by Stansted Airport luggage screeners could cause Bank Holiday Monday disruption for travellers

The workers will be off the job at Stansted from 3:45am to 11:59pm on Bank Holiday Monday - one of the busiest travel days of the summer - to support their claim for a three per cent pay rise.

Can I take your order sir? McDonald's to offer table service at all its restaurants as it revamps its menu with pulled pork and hot peri peri chicken wraps

The fast food giant has been trialling the concept in some stores - beginning at a branch in Mottram in Greater Manchester - but it will now be rolled out nationwide in October.

Cristiano Ronaldo spends £20,000 on waxwork of himself to take pride of place in his Spanish mansion 

The Real Madrid player paid for the wax sculpture after making numerous visits to see a similar statue (pictured) of himself in the Spanish capital's Museum of Wax.

No small achievement: Boy who was the size of a £10 note when he was born battles through multiplefour operations to finally take his first steps aged three

Levi Phipps who was the size of a £10 note when born battles through 4 operations

Levi Phipps, three, from Birmingham is half the size of his friends (pictured left with Liam O' Sullivan) because he was born prematurely (pictured with a £10 note inset). Since his birth in October 2011, he has had four operations and recently took his first steps. His mother Katrina Byers, 32, pictured right with Levi, says she is enormously proud of how much the little boy has achieved.

British holidaymakers take legal action against Thomson Holidays after being diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome following dream trip to Dominican Republic

Friends Stephen Robson and Dirk Ord said they had to be hospitalised after they were struck down with gastric illness symptoms while staying at the four-star Dreams Resort and Spa in Punta Cana.

Rugby sevens star Sam Stanley, 23, becomes first English union player to come out as gay

BARNET, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Sam Stanley of Saracens poses for a portrait at the photocall held at Allianz Park on August 6, 2013 in Barnet, England.  (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

England sevens star Sam Stanley has become the first professional rugby union player to come out as gay and has revealed he even contemplated suicide because of the pain and worry.

ISIS release pictures of their new gold coins they say will 'break capitalist enslavement' - but why are they still paying their deranged gunmen in US dollars? 

ISIS release pictures of gold coins they say will 'break capitalist enslavement'

ISIS have released a new hour long video, showing off their latest propaganda tool - their very own coin currency. The video, which includes a dreary and distorted history of world economics, shows the smelting of gold, silver and copper coins. Dramatised by clips from Hollywood war films, the film accuses the US of 'confiscating Americans real wealth through an executive decree' with the introduction of the Gold Reserve Act in 1934. Yet despite their glorification of their new currency, ISIS have no other means to pay their band of jihadis except through the use of US dollars.

Murdered self-styled lord and club owner David West died penniless after losing £100m booze cruise fortune

David West, who was stabbed to death by his son last year, amassed a £100million fortune from 'booze cruises' and nightclubs but he left just £131,000 and his estate was worth 'nil'.

Village elders who sentenced two sisters to be raped face arrest after 100,000 sign petition against them 

A council of men in India ruled the sisters would be raped in Uttar Pradesh (file photo) as punishment after their brother started a relationship with a married woman from a higher social caste.

The fashionista who wants to give everyone a stylish send-off: Editor trades fashion for funerals and has already planned her own... even though she's just 28

Former fashion editor Louise De Winter has become a funeral planner to give a stylish send-off to the deceased. Ms De Winter, 28, from London launches her company in September.

The great train robbery: UK's 10 most exorbitant rail routes... and they're run by just TWO companies 

Both First Great Western and Virgin Trains have been named and shamed, after being exposed for regularly charging fares that cost three-and-a-half times the price per mile of those sold by other firms.

Thanks mum! America's most awkward class photos showcase a range of VERY questionable hairstyles

Thanks mom! America's most awkward class photos showcase a range of VERY questionable

It's back to school time for millions of children across America, and nothing says back to school quite like a class photo. And in honor of the tradition, some students from years past have shared some of their photos from their youth, and they are awkward. Very, very awkward. From very bad perms to horrible frizz and brightly colored shirts and ill-fitting sweaters, these photos have something for everyone.

Flight escorted by FIGHTER JETS after cabin crew put passenger's cat in bathroom and she threatened to 'bring the plane down'

Passengers claimed the woman allegedly punched a Condor Airlines flight attendant in the face and made threats to 'bring the plane down' as the Boeing 767 flew from Las Vegas to Frankfurt.

Chelsea football star John Obi Mikel 'has a secret son and daughter by two different women living in the UK' 

Jon Obi Mikel (pictured with current girlfriend Olga Diyachenko) is reported to have a one year-old daughter and a four-year-old son after short relationships with the two women.

Doctors call for every sporty child to have a heart test: Pupils with undetected heart defects are six times more likely to die without warning during exercise

The research, presented today, found nearly 93 per cent of otherwise healthy young people who died unexpectedly playing sport had underlying heart problems that had never been picked up.

The strange case of the 'ghost plane': Family tells of shock after arriving at the airport for a getaway to Portugal... to be told that their flight didn't exist

The Hall family (pictured) arrived at Birmingham Airport on July 25, for a 10-day getaway to Faro, Portugal - with booking confirmation in hand - only to be told that their flight didn't exist.

Susan Sarandon, 68, 'pretty hurt' after younger ex-boyfriend Jonathan Bricklin, 38, 'starts dating Picasso's granddaughter, 64'

Susan Sarandon hurt as Jonathan Bricklin dates Pablo Picasso's granddaughter Marina

Jonathan Bricklin, 38, has reportedly been spending time with Marina Picasso, 64 (right), following his split with Sarandon, 68 (pictured with Bricklin, left), earlier this year. Ms Picasso - the granddaughter of artist Pablo Picasso (inset) - is also believed to be considering investing in Bricklin's ping-pong lounge business, according to the New York Daily News. Bricklin and Sarandon,who is 31 years his senior, ended their relationship in March but were pictured together this summer and in June the pair attended a gallery opening where she was heard calling him her 'boyfriend'. A source said: 'Susan is pretty hurt by Jonathan. They had been spending time together again; then he left to Paris to hang with Marina.'

Passengers' fury at being delayed for nearly 24 hours after Monarch Airlines plane broke down before flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Birmingham

A mechanical problem meant that the Airbus A321 that was supposed to carry nearly 200 holidaymakers back to the UK was unable to make the journey home from the Red Sea holiday resort.

Adam Ant's father dragged into VIP child abuse probe: Alfred Leslie Goddard was jailed for preying on runaway boys nearly 30 years ago

Detectives investigating shock allegations of three murders and systemic child sex abuse by senior Establishment figures are looking into Alfred Leslie Goddard's (pictured) possible involvement.

Truth about X Factor's thrillers from Manila: Philippines sisters who wowed judges have been on four talent shows - and won THREE 

X Factor 2015's thrillers Fourth Power from the Philippines wowed the judges

The talented Cercado sisters - Almira, 27, Irene, 25, Mylene, 23, and Celina, 19 - have auditioned at a string of global talent shows.The girls from Manila (left and inset) have previously gone under the monikers MICA and The Gollayan Sisters and are immensely popular online, with more than two million views on YouTube. In 2012, they won the top-rated Philippine's X Factor-style TV talent show It's Showtime and made the final eight last year on Korean singing contest Superstar K. Viewers were also treated to the show's new judges - British songstress Rita Ora (right) and Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw - who join veterans Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

Bricklayer or student? Guess which I want my boy to be, asks RACHEL JOHNSON 

Every single child I know is going to university. In fact, quite a few of them are going to do courses at top Russell Group universities that they've never shown interest in, writes RACHEL JOHNSON.

LIZ JONES'S DIARY: Finally, I'm tackling my fears...thanks to Valium and Bear Grylls

It's strange what prompts you to get help. On Monday, I was watching Bear Grylls' Wild Weekend, of all things, in which he took Miranda Hart down a glacier in the Swiss Alps.

Police chiefs: We can't cope with cybercrime: Stunning admission in secret briefing shows toll of criminals exploiting the 'dark web' 

Britain's police say they cannot 'arrest our way out of the threat' as they admit they are struggling to cope with increasing cybercrime and the demands of terrorism and child sex investigations.

Terror suspects run up legal aid bills of hundreds of thousands of pounds to sue the Government... even though NONE of them are now in the UK 

Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed (pictured), Ibrahim Magag and a suspect who can only be referred to as CF all claimed legal aid after fleeing Britain while under counter-terror orders.

We know what your car did this summer! And if you parked it at the airport before flying away, you'll be shocked by what happened next as your car is dumped in the great (unsecured) outdoors 

Cowboy airport parking companies at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester exposed

Thousands of Brits left their cars with airport parking companies this summer, including at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports. Three such firms claim they keep cars in secure compounds staffed and monitored 24/7 by CCTV but these 'parking cowboys' have been caught by a Mail on Sunday investigation leaving vehicles next to strip clubs (bottom) and mud-strewn fields (top right), on crime-ridden streets and industrial estates (top left).

Nazi gold train could contain ornate £250m 'Amber Room' given to Tsar Peter the Great by the King of Prussia - and missing since it was looted during WWII 

The room, crafted out of amber, gold and precious jewels, was stolen from a Russian palace just outside St Petersburg in 1941, and taken to a Nazi-held castle in what was then East Prussia.

Spain accused of 'provocation' after letting Russian submarine refuel 19 miles off the coast of Gibraltar

The crew of the Novorossiysk were allowed shore leave at the Spanish port of Ceuta off the coast of Morocco. The submarine spent three days taking on supplies of fuel and water.

The 19th best toy ever? A cardboard box say industry experts... but Lego is still number one 

It may seem that the youth of today are only interested in video games and iPads, but new research has revealed the traditional toys haven't lost their charm yet, with Lego coming in first place.

Hero soldier who carried Princess Diana's coffin says Ministry of Defence 'tossed him aside' after he lost a leg and left the Army 

Former Welsh Guardsman Phil Bartlett (circled), 41, of Saltburn-by-the-sea, North Yorkshire, told of how his life went into a downward spiral after leaving the Army, leading to him attempting suicide.

Minecraft inventor HATES being a billionaire: Swedish programmer Markus Persson claims he's 'never felt more isolated' since selling company for £1.5bn

Minecraft inventor Markus Persson hates being a billionaire

In a series of a downhearted tweets this morning, the Swede spoke of how he disliked his new-found wealth and felt unchallenged and empty. He wrote: 'The problem with getting everything is you run out of reasons to keep trying, and human interaction becomes impossible due to imbalance.'

After the tragedy, the river of tears: Thousands of locals join friends and relatives of those who died in the Shoreham air disaster in moving tribute one week on

The ceremony was held at 1.20pm, the same time the Hawker Hunter crashed, killing 11 people at Shoreham, exactly a week ago. Young and old held hands as buglers played the Last Post in tribute.

'What big teeth you have!': Monsters invade the classroom at University of Hertfordshire for the UK's only werewolf conference 

The University of Hertfordshire has announced the UK's only werewolf conference. The ground will feature bizarre talks, werewolf theatricals, and a visit to the grave of the county's own wolf boy.

You Stink! Thousands take to the streets in Lebanon as they protest against corruption, police brutality...and piles of rotting rubbish

Thousands of Lebanese protesters continue to gather on the streets of
Beirut with an an unprecedented mobilisation yesterday calling for 'revolution' against the government corruption.

Chimps on rocking chairs and a hippo having a sponge bath: Rare photographs reveal what life used to be like for the animals at the controversial Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen Zoo opened its doors for its first visitors in 1859 and has now released some photographs revealing its early days as an attraction, with chimps using cutlery to eat their meals.

EXCLUSIVE - Harry The Lionheart: Remarkable images of the conservationist Prince in Africa who declares 'I have to go along with the way my life is. But I want to be here'

Prince Harry pictured monitoring a lion's heart in the African bush

Prince Harry is pictured fearlessly monitoring the lion's heart and helping vets to perform tests while it is sedated. He has been working with a team tracking the animals at Palmwag Reserve in Namibia's north-west Kunene region. Harry, 30, revealed he wants to do more in Africa and plans to work with his brother to encourage new conservation initiatives. The Prince opened up about the perils of living in the shadow of bodyguards and joked he was a 'bad uncle' for missing the family photographs with Princess Charlotte. His encounter with the king of the jungle came after he told his companions - two royal protection officers, two vets, a Namibian police officer, a senior tracker-guide, and Simson - that he desperately wanted to see lions up close and personal in the wild.

The force isn't with us... UK parents pay 50% more for Star Wars toys: British families can pay twice as much as Americans for the same product

Leaked figures have revealed that the latest round of must-have Star Wars toys are set to be a Galactic rip-off for UK parents, who are set to pay 50% more than in the US for the same product.

All hail King Mo! Farah dons crown to celebrate World Championship 5,000m gold after winning the race despite running further than all of his opponents so he could quench his thirst

Even making a pit stop for a cup of water was not enough to stop 32-year-old Britain Mo Farah from sprinting away with victory in the 5,000m final at the World Championships in Beijing.

Actor who became both the youngest man and first black man to play Les Miserables' Jean Valjean on Broadway, 21, dies after falling from his mother's fire escape

Kyle Jean-Baptiste who played Les Miserables's Jean Valjean on Broadway dies

Broadway actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste (inset) died on Friday after falling off his mother's fire escape. The recent Baldwin Wallace University graduate was 21 years old. The young actor made history in July when he became the youngest actor as well as the first African-American to play Les Miserables's Jean Valjean (left and right) on Broadway.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's walk to St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, where their two-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte was about to be christened, was intimate, dignified and moving (left). Few of those watching in the summer sunshine would have remarked upon it, but this stroll with a Millson Prince pram symbolised that William had finally broken away from his dysfunctional past, according to Angela Levin. Prince William was troubled by the early loss of his mother Diana (pictured together right) and the intensely difficult period that had preceded her death.

The hotpants hotshot: Formidable derring-do of the Nazi-hunting, gun-toting teen pin-up of the French Resistance 

With the hint of a smile, Simone Segouin stares into the camera with a submachine gun slung over her shoulder. It is a startling image of the young French freedom fighter.

For girls' eyes only: New Bond author confirms ladykiller 007's worst fears - Pussy Galore is a lesbian

The glamorous Pussy Galore from Goldfinger - played by Honor Blackman (pictured) in the classic film - has eyes only for another woman in the new Bond thriller, Trigger Mortis.

A footballer's wife mansion? No, it's a LibDem peer's (and his neighbours are furious)

Lord Marks (pictured with wife Medina) insists he will appeal against South Oxfordshire District Council who rejected his plans saying the build would be 'intrusive' and 'unacceptable'.

Hammerhead shark acting aggressively towards kayakers forces closure of California beach

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Did sending my boy to boarding school lead to his deadly heroin addiction?

Diane Esguerra's son Sacha died of a heroin overdose at the age of 30, pictured together when he was a toddler in 1977 (left). He struggled with drug addiction and blamed his issues on boarding school. Sacha later told his mother that he was abused by his house master at Chelmsford Hall in Eastbourne (inset). He claimed the teacher, who also directed the school plays and had cast Sacha as Bugsy in the musical Bugsy Malone, used to take him out of his dormitory at night, force him to drink alcohol and then abuse him.

You CAN put the glow back into sun-ravaged skin: From taking aspirin to rubbing affected area with red wine... the 10 expert tips to treating sunburn

Sunburn can occur in as little as 20 minutes but can take up to six hours to show up, so it's easy to be burnt without realising. Is it possible to undo at least some of the harm? We asked the experts...

Pictured at Pramworld: Benefits 'baby machine' Cheryl Prudham, 33, goes shopping for a new buggy after admitting she is trying for her THIRTEENTH child

Cheryl Prudham, 33, who receives £45,000-a-year in handouts, took her husband Robert and five of her younger children shopping at Pramworld in Wigan, Greater Manchester, this week.

Artist father transforms wheelchair-bound daughter, 9, into a crime-fighting comic book superhero to inspire disabled children 

Dan White, from Portsmouth, has turned his daughter Emily, who has spina bifida, into a super-strong comic book character who takes on baddies in her flying wheelchair.

Brave woman posts pictures of horror injuries suffered at the hands of her partner to raise awareness about domestic violence 

Brooke Beaton, 27, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, put a face to domestic violence after her boyfriend left her with two black eyes and a bruised shoulder. Photos of her bruises went viral.

My handshake killed Bobby: Mexican busboy who cradled RFK as he lay dying reveals how he blames himself for the assassination and has battled with depression ever since

Mexican busboy Juan Romero who cradled RFK as he lay dying reveals struggle

Juan Romero from San Jose, California, was only 17 at when the Senator was shot dead in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles 47 years ago. The 65 year concrete and asphalt paver has revealed he has battled with the memory of the events for decades, insisting he feels responsible for what happened. The deadly shooting unfolded just after midnight on June 5, 1968 after he had won the California presidential primary and made his victory speech in the ballroom to adoring supporters. The Mexican, who had moved to the United States at the age of 10, wanted to congratulate the man who many believe represented social justice and understood the plight of immigrants. So he reached out his hand as he made his way through the kitchen, but as Kennedy returned the gesture, he fell to the floor. Romero has told himself over the years that his actions led to his death.

   

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