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Watch - worst earthquake in 25 years rocks california

A large earthquake rocked California's northern Bay Area damaging buildings, igniting fires, knocking out power to tens of thousands and sending residents running out of their homes in the darkness.

Wed, Aug 27, 2014

Down under down under: inside the world's only underground town

Friday 18th July was the hottest day of 2014. On that fateful day, temperatures in Kent, UK, soared to more than 32C. In Coober Pedy, Australia, temperatures are almost double that at 51C - in the shade. The solution? They moved the town underground.

Fri, Aug 22, 2014

Spanish property sales up 48pc

Sales of Spanish property have surged 48 per cent compared to the previous year, according to official figures.

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Photo of the week: models painted to blend into landmarks

Normally, the idea of a model posing in front of a famous building is to stand out as much as possible, but one artist has taken the opposite approach: helping humans to blend into the New York backdrop.

Thu, Aug 21, 2014