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Putin says Western leaders would look 'disgusting' topless after they mock his shirtless pictures

Vladimir Putin says Western leaders would look "disgusting" if they were to undress "above or below the waist".
A giant step for hamkind: Hamster survives daring trip into the stratosphere on a flying balloon

It's one giant step for hamkind.
Joe Lycett investigated by police after 'offended' audience member complains about joke at comedy show

Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed he has been investigated by police - after a person who watched one of his tour shows complained over what they deemed to be an offensive joke.
'Absolutely bizarre' spirals of blue light spotted in sky above New Zealand

The appearance of an extraordinary spiral of blue light in the sky above New Zealand has prompted amazement among stargazers - and theories ranging from aliens to black holes.
Watch out, Larry: There's a new cat in Westminster - and he's named after a Labour prime minister

Larry, the Downing Street cat, has made a name for himself after prowling the corridors of power.
Ukraine: Hampshire wheelie bin found 1,200 miles away in conflict-torn country

A Hampshire wheelie bin has been discovered 1,200 miles away in conflict-torn Ukraine.
Binley Mega Chippy: A (bizarre) timeline of events that took this Coventry chip shop to internet stardom

This is the story of Binley Mega Chippy.

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