Airi Kakimoto died after spending about 15 years confined to a tiny unheated shed.

Model Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend complete a marathon journey that made headlines around the world.

World number one Rafael Nadal withdraws from the Brisbane International but says he still intends to play at the Australian Open.

Tyler Haire was locked up at 16 and ordered to undergo a mental exam. You won't believe what didn't happen next.

Most-wanted Thomas Barnouin was captured with some fellow French IS fighters.

Officials were about to certify Democrat Doug Jones as the winner when a lawsuit was filed.

Harumafuji had already admitted an assault on a junior wrestler that has rocked the sport.

Critics say it is an attempt to reduce the scrutiny of corruption probes against the prime minister.

Swansea City appoint former Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal as their new permanent boss.

Listen to the best moments from Test Match Special as Alastair Cook makes the highest score by a visiting batsman at the MCG to give England firm control of the Boxing Day Test.

Miguel Etchecolatz was sentenced for crimes against humanity committed under military rule.

Teenage Hibernian striker Oli Shaw sees his "goal" incorrectly disallowed as the Edinburgh derby finishes level.

The IFA is hoping to persuade Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill to sign a new six-year contract.

Police officers have been hailed for their bravery following a car crash in Milwaukee.

Traffic cop Ranjeet Singh uses moonwalking and dance moves to manage traffic in Indore, India.

A giant straw goat built every year in Gavle has defied the usual vandals.

The Scottish Professional Football League has no plans to introduce goal-line technology, saying that the cost is prohibitive.

Unofficial results suggest that ex-football star George Weah is ahead of his rival Joseph Boakai.

The U2 frontman says there needs to be more outlets for 'young male anger' in music.

A UN official says the incidents on Tuesday showed "complete disregard for human life".

The United States had suspended processing papers in Turkey, amid a row over a consulate employee.