The man says he thought about Mick Fanning's famous escape during his own ordeal in Australia.

Several Tories also urge Theresa May to drop exit date plan as MPs begin marathon Brexit scrutiny.

About 12,000 homes collapsed in the quake, the BBC learns, leaving thousands out in the cold.

Ten sperm whales beach themselves in Aceh province, with rescuers unable to save four of the mammals.

The soldier, who made the dramatic crossing at the heavily guarded DMZ, is in a critical condition.

England captain Joe Root says he is ready to be targeted by Australia as his side prepare for their final Ashes warm-up match.

Daisy Goodwin, creator of ITV's Victoria, says a government official put his hand on her breast.

Parents are warned about the dangers of net-connected toys, by the Which? consumer group.

Diamond lovers are in for a treat with this flawless stone up for auction in Geneva.

England forward Sam Burgess recovers from a knee injury to face Papua New Guinea in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is out injured for six months and is likely to miss all of the 2018 Six Nations.

Wikileaks published masses of leaked information on Hillary Clinton during the 2016 US election.

The schizophrenia tablets have an embedded sensor that tells doctors whether the patient has taken them.

Grand champion Harumafuji is sorry for 'causing trouble' after allegation involving fellow wrestler.

Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley is named in England's 26-player squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Togo international Francis Kone hopes the Fifa Fair Play Award he won last month can send a message to those who engage in racial abuse.

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's says Venezuela failed to make $200m in payments on its bonds.

Norway is accused of violating the Paris climate change agreement by issuing oil exploration licences.

Sweden's players celebrate reaching the World Cup finals in Russia by storming the pitchside studio of a Swedish broadcaster.

Social media users react to Italy's failure to qualify for next year's World Cup tournament in Russia.

The much-publicised incident in 1972 helped spur nation-first laws decriminalising homosexuality.