First ever footage shows pointy-nosed blue ratfish in its natural habitat

First ever footage shows pointy-nosed blue ratfish in its natural habitat

Video footage of Hydrolagus cf. trolli, the pointy-nosed blue ratfish, from the north-east Pacific ocean represents a range extension for the species and – for the first ever – the closest living relative of the shark can be seen alive, in its natural habitat. The species was originally described from specimens collected off New Caledonia in 2002. It was named in honour of Alaskan artist Ray Troll because of his fascination and appreciation for this strange group of fish known as chimaeras. Dec 19, 2016
CCTV footage shows man stabbed 10 times in unprovoked attack in Barking

CCTV footage shows man stabbed 10 times in unprovoked attack in Barking

Police have released CCTV footage of the moment a man was stabbed 10 times in an unprovoked attack in east London. The father-of-two spent a week recovering from his injuries in hospital after puncturing his lung as well as suffering injuries to his chest, stomach, bowel and liver. He was stabbed after walking home from a pub on 28 October at around 9:45pm. As he walked down Pelham Avenue, he was approached from behind by the suspect, who suddenly stabbed him multiple times. Dec 19, 2016
Militants torch buses evacuating wounded and elderly in Syria

Militants torch buses evacuating wounded and elderly in Syria

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Syrian state TV two buses evacuating villagers have been torched.The buses were sent to transport people from two villages besieged by rebels into government territory.This evacuation was part of a deal between the Syrian government and rebels allowing people to be transported out of East Aleppo in return.The attacking insurgents are believed to be Islamist fighters of Ahrar al-Sham and al-Nusra Front. Dec 18, 2016
Buses enter Aleppo to ferry people out of besieged Syrian city

Buses enter Aleppo to ferry people out of besieged Syrian city

According to Syrian state television the evacuation of East Aleppo has restarted.A video shows evacuation busses entering Ramousah, the last rebel-held territory in Aleppo.The evacuation of civilians and rebels was secured in a deal between rebels and the Syrian government.In return residents from two villages besieged by rebel forces will also be evacuated. Dec 18, 2016