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Great Santa run returns to Vegas

United Kingdom

UK police officer singlehandedly stops van falling off bridge

The PC held on to the van's tyre for around 15 minutes to stop the vehicle plunging onto the motorway below

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Your week in 60 seconds

We look back at some of the biggest stories from around the world over the past seven days

USA

Watch: Policeman shoots fellow officer in struggle with suspect

The gaffe saw a US police officer shoot his colleague with a stun gun as they were trying to arrest a suspect.

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Siberian city erects Minecraft-style Lenin monument

The momument has angered Russia's communists

USA

Homeless man returns found $10K cheque - and gets big surprise

Now that's good karma

World News

'Eye shaving': a traditional practice in China

Would you shave your eyes? This traditional Chinese practice is not for the squeamish.

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Talk about bad timing! Bus thwarts TV channel's attempt to film Georgia Dome demolition

It was a case of wrong place, wrong time for one American TV producer who set up his camera to film the demolition of the Georgia Dome.

Germany

Dude where’s your car! Man forgets where he parked car, finds it 20 years later

This is why you should never forget where you parked your car.

USA

Watch: Woman climbs drive-thru to steal food and Happy Meal toys

The 'hamburglar' was finally arrested on Thursday morning.

Philippines

Watch: Donald Trump has an awkward handshake moment in Manila

The US President was taking part in the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines

Canada

Naked individuals charged with kidnap in Canada had drunk 'trippy tea'

A relative said they were "salt of the earth" people and put the shocking turn of events down to them unknowingly drinking "trippy tea" bought in India.

Sweden

Watch: Gang robs shipping items at high-speed

A joint operation between Swedish Police and a shipping company caught a group of thieves red-handed.

United Kingdom

Leonardo da Vinci's $100 million rediscovered painting

It's currently on display at Christie's in London before its sale next month in New York.

USA

School apologizes for Trump tombstone

A fake Trump tombstone at an elementary school has outraged some parents

France

Watch: French president's dog relieves himself during meeting with ministers

French President Emmanuel Macron's dog, Nemo, still has some training to do.

Malawi

Vampire scare prompts UN to pull staff out of southern Malawi

Lynch mobs accusing people of vampirism had been searching for individuals and blocking roads

USA

Will water replace fire in human cremations?

New ‘water cremation’ technique gains ground in US

France

Suspected thief hides in suitcase 'to steal from travellers in Paris'

He used a lace to undo the suitcase’s zip from the inside.

United Kingdom

Man who accidentally swallowed live fish thanks paramedics that saved him

"I have never attended a more bizarre incident and don’t think I ever will," said one of the paramedics.