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The Chinese silver robot, that has just landed on the far side of the Moon, was named after the mythical Chinese lunar goddess Chang’e.

On the night of January 20-21, the full moon will bring a total lunar eclipse, which will cause Earth’s satellite to take on an eerie red glow in an effect that’s come to be known as the Blood Moon.

The rising number of migrants attempting to cross the Channel in small boats has been declared a “major incident” by the UK home secretary.

The rarest bird in the world – a species of duck called the Madagascar pochard – has been given a new home in time for the new year.

A South African musician played the guitar while doctors were performing a rare brain surgery on him.

In 1995, approximately 200 million adults around the world were considered obese. Today, that number is reported to be closer to 700 million.

Tremor near Catania injures four people, damages buildings and causes partial road closure

It could be easier to detect the signs of ancient life on Mars than it is on Earth, say scientists connected with Nasa’s next rover mission.

Murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Capital Gazette newspaper of Maryland that endured a mass shooting. Three reporters, two from Reuters, persecuted for their reporting. All have been chosen as Time magazine’s Person of the Year.

Theresa May will bring her Brexit deal back to parliament to be voted on before 21 January, Downing Street has said.