No one was seriously injured after brake failure sent a 60,000lb earthmover careening through traffic, officials said.

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

Compared to their European counterparts, US train stations can often feel like dingy basements.

The judge became a social media sensation for his compassion and humour on his hit show Caught in Providence.

United States star Ilona Maher says she hopes to follow in the footsteps of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson by becoming a Hollywood actress, and reveals she may consider a move into wrestling.

Erik and Lyle, who are serving prison sentences for the murders of their parents, are making their case for parole this week.

The bridge, weighing 1,631 tonnes, will form part of the approach to the new Curzon Street station.

US President Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, saying they focus too much on "how bad slavery was".

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