Australia spider named after Attenborough
A tiny spider discovered recently in Australia is named after British television naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
US farmer drives tractor over police cars
A man in the US state of Vermont who had been facing a minor drugs charge is now in more serious trouble after driving a tractor over seven police cars.
Niger rower finishes last but wins hearts
Niger rower Hamadou Djibo Issaka wows the crowd despite finishing dead last in the men's singles sculls. BBC Sport
Missing man returns 23 years on
A Bangladeshi man missing for 23 years and given up for dead by his family is welcomed home after being freed from a Pakistani jail.
Boris left hanging on zip wire
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is left dangling on a zip wire for several minutes when it stops working at an Olympic live screen event.
NZ medallists rewarded with 'black gold'
New Zealand's Olympic medallists are being rewarded with jars of Marmite, a rare commodity since an earthquake last year wrecked the supply chain.
Japan ukulele players set record
Ukulele players in Japan set a new Guinness World Record for the largest ensemble of strummers.
Chile miners launch product range
Thirty-three Chilean miners who were rescued in 2010 after being trapped underground are launching a range of souvenirs.
Egypt Olympians get 'fake' gear
Members of the Egyptian Olympic team have been given fake Nike gear, a synchronised swimmer alleges, leaving officials shocked and embarrassed.
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