Wild snakes have virgin births and more nuggets

Party political police and crime commissioners? £100,000 per year? And probably ‘expenses’ available. And former politicians standing? No wonder apathy ruled. Best comment so far: when will the political class realise that the general public do not wish to pay for another carriage to be added to their gravy train?

Reporter takes cover from rocket attack

Chris Hemsworth is seen bloodied and bruised on the set of superhero sequel. However, fans of the buffed up heartthrob can breathe a sigh of relief – it’s only special effects make-up for the eagerly awaited movie. Disturbing that the Mail feels the need to actually explain the situation.

Dutch jailed over Facebook murder

It seems almost unbelievable that it has taken 2,051 test matches before anyone scored a six off the first ball. Well done to Chris Gayle for being the first.

Dead and injured in Gaza flare-up

The man who predicted Obama’s win

‘Fake’ wine hoard found in China

This greedy squirrel broke into a rodent-proof bird feeder in search of nuts and ended up getting trapped. As soon as it escaped it ran like hell out of the garden