13 October 2010 Last updated at 10:43 ET

Horse is actually a dog, says vetUffington White Horse

One of England's most famous landmarks, the Uffington White Horse, is caught up in an identity battle after it was suggested it could be a dog.

Toilet paper strewn at the Huntingdon Beach home of Robert Rizzo, California'Pay scandal' official's home hit

Toilet paper is strewn round the home of the former manager for the Californian town of Bell, accused of involvement in a pay scandal.

Sir Michael ParkinsonParkinson criticises chat hosts

Veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson criticises celebrities who try their hand at fronting talk shows.

An inflatable tank in RussiaArmy inflation, Russian-style

Ballistic missiles or bouncy castles? Russia uses blow-up weapons to deceive the enemy and save cash.

The SimpsonsBanksy creates new Simpsons intro

The Simpsons opens a new episode in the US with a controversial 'couch gag' designed by UK graffiti artist Banksy.

Record-breaking cup of teaSri Lanka brews record cup of tea

One of the world's leading tea-producing nations, Sri Lanka, becomes the scene for a new world record - the largest cup of tea.

Mouse and keyboardJapan has fewest digital friends

A global study of online behaviour has found that Malaysians have the most friends on social networks, while Japan has the fewest.

Students pose with taped mouths in alternative calendar, 7 Oct 10Calendar girls battle over Putin

Rival calendars featuring female students cause a stir on Russian Prime Minister Putin's birthday.

Anna Chapman at BaikonurRussia spy in surprise appearance

Anna Chapman, one of 10 Russian spies deported from the US in July, makes an unexpected public appearance at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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