A Kuwaiti woman was yesterday sentenced to death for intentionally starting a fire which killed 57 women and children at the wedding party of her husband who took another wife in the Muslim state.
Judge Adel al-Sager read out the verdict against Nasra Yussef Mohammed al-Enezi, 23, at the court of first instance.
Death sentences in Kuwait are carried out by hanging, but it would first have to be upheld by the appeals court.
The woman who was not present in the court was found guilty of "premeditated murder and starting a fire with the intent to kill."
Press reports at the time of the blaze said Mr Enezi had wanted to avenge her husband's "bad treatment" of her, but in court she denied any involvement in the incident.
Footballers 'poor role models'
Footballers are poor role models for white working class boys, British teachers said yesterday.
Instead they need to learn that the "ordinary honest working man" is a good role model, and about the importance of "going to work, doing a good job, and looking after your family".
Delegates at the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) annual conference in Manchester yesterday passed a resolution calling for the union to support policies that highlight the "contribution made to society by men who support and care for their families in a positive and responsible manner".
Bleak future
A fortune teller in California has been convicted of rape after convincing two teenage girls he could change their dismal futures if they had sex with him.
Cesar Duran was found guilty of charges that included forcible rape and lewd acts with minors. He faces up to 30 years in prison when he is sentenced next month.
Prosecutor Lana Kim said the man tricked the girls by telling them bad things would happen and he could help by having sex with them.
Strange berry
A new summer berry that looks like a white strawberry but tastes like a pineapple is on sale, a British retailer said.
The pineberry is white and covered in red pips and has the same genetic make-up as the common strawberry but with a flavour and "extraordinary" smell closer to that of the pineapple.
The pineberry originated in South America as a wild variety of strawberry but was threatened with extinction until seven years ago when Dutch farmers began growing it commercially, according to the retailer.
Dog collared
A pit bull dog in Tennessee has been sentenced to obedience training after attacking a local police car.
Mr Winston managed to tear off a section of the front bumper and damage the tyres.
A judge ruled that if he passes obedience and canine good citizen classes, charges against his owner will be dismissed.
Coronation Street advert
Coronation Street will spill over into real life this week when upper crust escort Lewis Archer advertises his services in society magazine The Lady.
Alongside the usual appeals for butlers and nannies, the publication will feature a classified ad for the "discreet male escort".
Fans of the Weatherfield soap will have seen hairdresser Audrey Roberts, played by Sue Nicholls, falling for charming Lewis (Nigel Havers) after hiring his services.
UK's oldest father
A 75-year-old man is believed to have become Britain's oldest father after his wife gave birth to a baby boy.
Gerry Burks, from Louth, Lincolnshire, reportedly attributed his virility to bananas and "the love of a good woman".
His wife Dawn, 41, gave birth to Ryan earlier this month. The couple also have a six-year-old son called Daniel.
Hollywood, Essex
It's nowhere near California and is a stranger to megastardom but Basildon is hoping to inject a touch of Hollywood magic.
The Essex town's council has decided to erect a giant white name sign in the style of Tinseltown.
But lacking Hollywood's hills, the new "Basildon" sign will welcome visitors from the side of the A127 which links London and Southend.
Bad shepherds
Around 70 sheep died when a pair of dogs sent them fleeing into the path of a train in Germany.
The animals broke out of their pen in a panic, running towards a railway line and the oncoming train. The driver hit the brakes but could not avoid the sheep.
Police said the dogs - a husky and a mongrel - had already attacked sheep in January. Their owners face damages claims.
Sweet spending
The UK police force for the railways spent more than £9,000 on sweets over three years, the government said.
The British Transport Police spent a total of £9,630 plus VAT on bags of promotional sweets between 2006/07 and 2008/09.
Junior transport minister Chris Mole said the sweets were used by the BTP at "community engagement and rail safety events".