USA: Frustrated with dog owners who refuse to clean up after their pets, an increasing number of apartments in Seattle are opting to use DNA testing to identify the culprits.

British authorities have moved to quell fears that an apocalypse could strike on December 21 following internet speculation sparked by the end of the Ancient Mayan calendar on that date.

Firefighters in Britain were called into action after a man set his flat alight by microwaving his socks and pants.