US clinics offer free vasectomies in wake of supreme court’s Roe reversal
Planned Parenthood and doctor with mobile clinic dubbed the ‘Nutcracker’ to offer procedures in midwest, citing high demand
Read articleNew Zealand pet shelters are being swamped with axolotls. Are Minecraft and TikTok to blame
Thousands of the smiling amphibians have been handed in, as some owners of the hot new pet are overwhelmed by unexpected arrivals
Read articleAt least 23 children killed in Iran protests in September, rights group says
Nearly two dozen children were killed last month during protests in Iran, according to a new report by a human rights watchdog that accuses the country’s security forces of targeting young people “with absolute impunity.â€
Read articleTikTok profits from livestreams of families begging Published
Displaced families in Syrian camps are begging for donations on TikTok while the company takes up to 70% of the proceeds, a BBC investigation found.
Read articleNew Zealand bird of the year contest bars world’s fattest parrot from running
Two-time winning kÄkÄpÅ absent from annual poll amid concerns the parrot may take the spotlight from less charismatic birds
Read articleIncredible images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 as winners crowned
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, where the images will be exhibited from Friday.
Read articleCouple mistakenly given 10.5m dollars from Crypto.com thought they had won contest -court hears
Money from crypto exchange was allegedly used to buy four houses worth $4m, vehicles, art and furniture, police officer tells court
Read articleBillionaire investor Yuri Milner relinquishes Russian citizenship
Israeli-Russian billionaire Yuri Milner said on Monday he has renounced his Russian citizenship after leaving the country in 2014.
Read articleAmazon suicide kits have led to teen deaths, according to new lawsuit
Lawyers, who are representing parents suing Amazon for selling “suicide kits†to teenagers who died by suicide, say they have reached a “breaking point.â€
Read articleJapan reopens to tourists with shuttered souvenir shops, hotel staff shortage
As Japan throws open its doors to visitors this week after more than two years of pandemic isolation, hopes for a tourism boom face tough headwinds amid shuttered shops and a shortage of hospitality workers.
Read articleFamily dogs kill 2 Tennessee children injure mom who tried to stop mauling, family says
"I can promise you those children were her world, and if there was any inkling of danger, she would have never had those dogs near her kids," Canfield told the outlet. "Those children were everything to them, and they just have a really long journey ahead."
Read articleKanye West Locked Out of Twitter Following Anti-Semitic Tweet
Yesterday, the rapper’s Instagram account was restricted for policy violations
Read articleWith lost luggage on the rise, travelers are getting savvy and starting to track their own with AirT
With lost luggage on the rise, travelers are getting savvy and starting to track their own with AirTags. Lufthansa however, has other ideas.
Read articleBaby denied baptism because parents weren’t married, Mississippi reverend says
A reverend in Mississippi refused to baptize a baby of unmarried parents, according to a letter that was shared by the mother on Facebook.
Read articleTown employee quietly lowered fluoride in water for years
Residents of a small community in Vermont were blindsided last month by news that one official in their water department quietly lowered fluoride levels nearly four years ago, giving rise to worries about their children’s dental health and transparent government — and highlighting the enduring misinformation around water fluoridation.
Read articleWorld’s largest crypto exchange hacked with possible losses of $500m
Binance, the latest crypto company to experience a targeted hack, temporarily suspends transactions and the transfer of funds
Read articleIran protests: Nika Shakarami's mother says her daughter was murdered Published
The mother of a teenage girl who died during protests in Iran has accused authorities of murdering her daughter.
Read articleDwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson finally says he’s not running for president
Many were hoping Dwayne “The Rock†Johnson could be a potential rock for America, but instead, the beloved actor and businessman intends to be a rock for his daughters.
Read articleWarning over cough syrups after 66 children die in the Gambia
WHO says the contaminated medications may have been distributed outside of the West African country, with global exposure ‘possible’
Read articleEaster Island: Sacred statues damaged by fire
A fire has damaged the enigmatic statues on Easter Island, with some of the charring said to be irreparable.
Read article2 percent of the world’s rarest zebras wiped out in Kenya’s relentless drought
A grueling two-year drought in Kenya has wiped out 2% of the world’s rarest zebra species and increased elephant deaths as well, as the climate crisis takes its toll on the east African nation’s wildlife.
Read articleAvalanche in Indian Himalayas kills at least four with dozens missing
Indian air force searches for remainder of group consisting of 34 mountaineering trainees and seven instructors
Read articleIt's unbelievably painful: Melinda French Gates opens up about divorce with Bill Gates
"I had some reasons I just couldn't stay in that marriage anymore," the 58-year-old philanthropist said in an interview. "But the odd thing about Covid is that it gave me the privacy to do what I needed to do."
Read articleNobel prize for quantum physicists who explained particles’ spooky behavior
The trio won for their experiments with what’s known as entanglement – a mind-boggling phenomenon when two particles behave as one and affect each other, even though they can be at a vast distance to one another, on opposite sides of the planet or even the solar system.
Read article‘Ordinary’ Chinese vase valued at €2,000 sells for almost €8m after bidding war
Tianqiuping-style porcelain sells for nearly 4,000 times its estimated value after buyers are convinced it is a rare artefact
Read articleLawyers overwhelmed by requests to help Russians avoid fighting in Ukraine
Lawyers and civil society groups say they have been overwhelmed by demands for support since President Vladimir Putin announced on Sept. 21 that 300,000 people would be mobilised to boost Russia's flagging war effort.
Read articleAustralia vows new plan to stop extinction crisis
Australia plans to halt the loss of any more species and end its status as "the mammal extinction capital of the world", its government says.
Read articleKing Charles will not attend climate summit on Truss advice
King Charles will not attend the climate change conference COP27, which is due to be held in Egypt next month, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
Read articleSacheen Littlefeather, actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s Oscar, dies aged 75
The Native American activist died on Sunday, less than two months after the Academy apologised over her treatment at the 1973 Academy Awards
Read articleLondon Marathon 2022: Race attracts 42,000 participants
A Spiderman, Shrek and a red postbox featuring the King's new cypher were among the fancy dress costumes donned by some of the thousands who took part in the London Marathon this year.
Read articleFashion’s new prince: the creative prodigy’ bringing his Midas-touch to the house of Rochas
Designer Charles de Vilmorin, aged just 24, combines work on his eponymous brand with a new role as creative director of one of France’s oldest fashion houses
Read articleBruce Willis denies selling rights to his face
Bruce Willis's agent has denied reports that the film star has sold the rights to his face.
Read articleFrom intensive care to the F1 grid Alex Albon’s remarkable comeback
Just three weeks after surviving a stay in intensive care, Williams driver Alex Albon will push himself to these limits this weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix – the most difficult race on the calendar.
Read articleIndia abortion - Why Supreme Court ruling is a huge step forward
Just weeks after the US Supreme Court passed a controversial order to ban or severely restrict the ability for pregnant women to get abortions, a similar case made headlines in India.
Read articleTesla's robot waves but can't walk yet, Musk plans to make millions of them
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off on Friday a prototype of its humanoid robot 'Optimus', predicting the electric vehicle maker would be able to produce millions and sell them for under $20,000 - less than a third of the price of a Model Y.
Read articleIranian security forces arrest a woman for eating at restaurant in public without her hijab
Iranian security forces arrested a woman after a photo of her and another woman eating at a Tehran restaurant without their head scarves was widely circulated online, her family said Friday. The photo emerged Wednesday showing the two women having breakfast at a cafe that, like most coffeehouses in Iran, is traditionally patronized by men.
Read articleBreakfast in, shopping out: tourists to the U.S. hit by soaring dollar
"It feels like we're spending Monopoly money," said Ike Armstrong, 26, from California, speaking near London’s Trafalgar Square
Read articleQueen's cause of death given as 'old age' on death certificate
Queen Elizabeth II died of old age, according to extracts from her death certificate.
Read articleGrief protest and power: Why Iranian women are cutting their hair
From the Middle East, Europe and across the United States, women around the globe have shown solidarity with Iranian women’s plight in rallies and demonstrations. Some have also cut or shaved their hair in public or while being filmed.
Read articleExercise with weights linked to lower risk of early death, study says
Older adults could benefit from routine including aerobics and strengthening activities, according to researchers
Read articleWall Street firms fined 1.8bn dollars over staff messages
Some of Wall Street biggest companies have been fined a total of $1.8bn (£1.7bn) by US financial watchdogs after staff discussed deals and trades on their personal devices and apps.
Read articleHugh Jackman to reprise Wolverine role in next Deadpool film
The actor announced on Tuesday that Hugh Jackman will be reprising his role as Wolverine in the next “Deadpool†film, slated for September 6, 2024.
Read articlePutin grants Russian citizenship to U.S. whistleblower Snowden
President Vladimir Putin on Monday granted Russian citizenship to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, nine years after he exposed the scale of secret surveillance operations by the National Security Agency (NSA).
Read articleiPhone in India: Apple makes new handset in India in shift from China
Apple says it has started making its iPhone 14 in India as it diversifies its supply chains away from China.
Read articleCelebrities pose for hours for these art history and film-inspired portraits
Now on view at The Art Gallery of South Australia, the exhibition, "Moving Portraits," features A-Listers in meticulously staged scenes drawn from art history, film and culture — mixed in with portraits of non-famous people and animals — with each video only containing subtle hints of movement over long periods of time.
Read articleBuzz stops: bus shelter roofs turned into gardens for bees and butterflies
Bee bus stops first appeared in the Dutch city of Utrecht. Now the UK is planning for more than 1,000 and there is growing interest across Europe and in Canada and Australia
Read articleCanadian family travel world before children go blind
This Canadian family is travelling the world before their three kids diagnosed with rare genetic disorder go blind.
Read articleThree baby chimps were kidnapped from a sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Their abductors are demanding a ransom
Read articleThousands call for ‘climate reparations and justice’ in global protests
Fridays for Future ‘strikes’ in about 450 places demanded rich countries pay for damage from global heating
Read articleIran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians
The US says it will ease internet curbs on Iran to counter Tehran's clampdown on protests which were sparked by a woman's death in police custody.
Read articleTraffic jams and desperation at the border as Russians flee Putin's partial mobilization
Vladimir Putin's "partial mobilization" of citizens for his war in Ukraine has already set in motion sweeping changes for many Russians, as drafted men bid their families emotional goodbyes, while others attempt to flee, scrambling to make it across land border crossings or buy air tickets out.
Read articleMÄori tribe secures landmark apology and compensation over colonial atrocities
Settlement is the culmination of more than 30 years of fighting for reparations
Read articleSubway murder sparks fury over South Korea’s stalking law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has acknowledged the country's stalking laws are insufficient and has ordered the Justice Ministry to strengthen them.
Read articleJapan to reopen to mass tourism in October
Japan, one of the world's last major holdouts during the pandemic, is dissolving its Covid-19 restrictions and opening the door back up to mass tourism.
Read articleUkraine war: Zelensky calls for just punishment for Russia
Russia must face "just punishment" over its invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the UN General Assembly in New York.
Read articleDont cook chicken in NyQuil FDA warns after TikTok challenge
Cooking chicken in cough medicine NyQuil is not only silly and unappetizing but can also be very unsafe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said, following the "sleepy chicken" TikTok challenge.
Read article200 whales dead 35 remain alive after mass stranding in Australia
Around 200 whales have died and just 35 remain alive following a mass stranding in Australia this week, rescue teams say.
Read articleNew Zealand world-beating jump in wealth down to ‘rise of landed gentry’, says economist
Warning of increasing inequality as global wealth report shows average wealth per adult in NZ jumped US$114,000 in 2020
Read articleUkraine war: West condemns Russian plans for 'sham' Ukraine vote
Western nations have condemned Moscow's plans to hold urgent so-called referendums in parts of Ukraine that are currently under Russian contr
Read articleChinese researchers clone an Arctic wolf in 'landmark' conservation project
Researchers in China have cloned a wild Arctic wolf -- and they're hoping the controversial genetic technology can now be used to help save other species under threat as the world edges toward an extinction crisis.
Read articleBrad Pitt makes surprise debut as a sculptor at Finland art gallery
Actor appeared alongside Australian musician Nick Cave and British sculptor Thomas Houseago to reveal his first ever public art exhibition
Read articleQueen Elizabeth II funeral: Nation pays final farewell
The nation has paid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, with a state funeral and military procession.
Read articleBlake Lively shares pregnancy pics to thwart paparazzi
Blake Lively decided that if anyone was going to share her pregnancy photos it was going to be her.
Read articleUkraine war - Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns conflict
One of Russia's most popular singers, Alla Pugacheva, has called on the Russian authorities to declare her a "foreign agent", in solidarity with her strongly anti-war husband Maxim Galkin.
Read articleLeaders and monarchs gather for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Leaders and monarchs from around the world gathered in London on Monday to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth at a state funeral of inimitable pageantry, marking the passing of a beloved figure who helped unify the nation through her 70-year reign.
Read articleCharles the Entrepreneur - How the new king built a top organic food brand
For years, King Charles was preparing to step into the role of monarch following Queen Elizabeth's history-making reign. In the meantime, he was holding down another job: Owner of a profitable business.
Read articleKing Charles and siblings to hold vigil by late queen's coffin
King Charles will be joined by his siblings to mount a silent vigil at the coffin of his late mother Queen Elizabeth on Friday as thousands of mourners stand in line for miles to pay their last respects to the monarch during her lying-in-state.
Read article45-year-old who retired with 3 million dollars says ‘getting rich’ didn’t make him happier
In 2007, at 30 years old, I achieved a net worth of $1 million. I had saved 50% of my $150,000-per-year salary, invested 90% of every annual bonus, and had a few successful real estate investments.
Read articleMel C reveals she was sexually assaulted before the Spice Girls' first concert
Speaking on novelist Elizabeth Day's podcast, the star said the assault took place during a hotel massage in Turkey.
Read articleUkraine President Zelensky involved in car accident but 'not seriously hurt'
A passenger car collided with the presidential vehicle and his escort in the capital Kyiv, Sergii Nykyforov said in a short statement.
Read articleThousands pass Queen Elizabeth's coffin as she lies in state in London
Mourners from all walks of life filed past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through the night as she lay in state in London's ancient Westminster Hall, paying their final respects to Britain's longest-reigning monarch before her funeral on Monday.
Read articleDisney's new Israeli superhero film hits a raw nerve with Arabs
Sabra, the Israeli superhero, made numerous appearances in Marvel's comics over the years, starring alongside top icons such as the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and the X-Men.
Read articleHundreds of yoga teachers call out lululemon over coal-powered factories
Climate campaigners say pollution from multibillion-dollar clothing company’s production is inconsistent with its ethical branding
Read articleGod does not back war pope says in apparent criticism of Russian patriarch
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that God does not guide religions towards war, an implicit criticism of Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who backs the invasion of Ukraine and has boycotted a conference of faith leaders.
Read articleTwitter shareholders approve 44bn dollars Musk deal
Twitter's shareholders have voted to approve a deal with Elon Musk to buy the company for $44bn (£38bn).
Read articleFirst climate lawsuit against Russian government launched over emissions
Group of activists file supreme court case demanding stronger action on meeting Paris accord goals
Read articleEmmy Awards: Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae is first Asian to win best drama actor
Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae has become the first Asian star to win the Emmy award for best male actor in a drama.
Read articleEmmys 2022: Best fashion from the red carpet
Returning to the Microsoft Theater for the first time since 2019, the Primetime Emmy Awards welcomed some of television's biggest names to the red carpet.
Read articleJapan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy
Japanese officials may further relax border controls for foreign travellers as a way to boost its economy, local reports say.
Read articlePrinceton University is now free for families making under 100000 dollars
The considerable cost of attending one of the top American universities will now be covered for students whose parents earn less than $100,000 per year.
Read articleAvatar 4 Has Begun Production, Says James Cameron
James Cameron announced at the D23 Expo that Avatar 4 had begun production. Cameron joined the Expo virtually from New Zealand to give updates on all the upcoming Avatar sequels.
Read articleQueen was upbeat, shared memories in her final days, says clergyman
Queen Elizabeth was upbeat, recalled childhood memories, and shared her anguish over the war in Ukraine, says a Scottish clergyman who dined with the monarch just days before her death.
Read articleAir pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules
Researchers say they have cracked how air pollution leads to cancer, in a discovery that completely transforms our understanding of how tumours arise.
Read articleKing Charles vows to follow queen's example as he is proclaimed monarch
King Charles pledged on Saturday to follow the example of his late mother as he was officially proclaimed Britain's new monarch in a historic ceremony featuring centuries-old tradition and the pageantry of trumpets sounding amid gold brocade.
Read articleSubstantial victory for Kyiv as Russian front crumbles near Kharkiv
Ukrainian forces were charging through an expanding area of previously Russian-held territory in the east on Friday after bursting through the frontline in a surprise breakthrough that could mark a major turning point in the war.
Read articleBritain faces first day in more than 70 years without its Queen as country mourns
As the day began on Friday and the UK entered its first full day of mourning, church bells rang out in the Queen's honor across the country, gun salutes were fired in royal parks in her memory, and people gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London.
Read articleInstagram fined 405m Euros over children's data privacy
A Meta official told BBC News: "This inquiry focused on old settings that we updated over a year ago and we've since released many new features to help keep teens safe and their information private.
Read articleDream job: the Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing
The 38-year-old Tokyo resident charges 10,000 yen ($71) per booking to accompany clients and simply exist as a companion.
Read articleInstagram Removes Pornhub’s Account
Instagram has suspended Pornhub’s widely followed account on the social platform.
Read articleTN woman poisons daughter’s classmate to death for performing better at exams
Chennai A 13-year-old boy died in Puducherry’s Karaikal on Saturday allegedly due to poisoning, with the police suspecting that his classmate’s mother spiked his soft drink because he outperformed her daughter.
Read articleOhio man who suffered 20,000 bee-stings expected to recover, family says
Austin Bellamy has awoken from a medically induced coma after mistakenly cutting into a bees’ nest while trimming a tree.
Read articleStrictly Come Dancing: New dancers to perform with full cast
Strictly Come Dancing's new professional dancers are set to dazzle viewers with a special performance to kick-off the show later this month.
Read articleThe North Korean defectors who became YouTube stars
YouTube allows "a very different level of control and agency, to be able to just set up a camera in your apartment or wherever you might film, and just speak directly to an audience."
Read articleSerena Williams' US Open – and probably career – ends with Tomljanović defeat
The 23-times major singles champion was eliminated from the tournament she has won six times with a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 defeat to Ajla Tomljanović on Friday night before a rollicking crowd of nearly 24,000 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Read articleIsraeli rules say West Bank visitors must declare love interest
Foreigners must tell the Israeli defence ministry if they fall in love with a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank, according to new rules.
Read articleDouble celebration: Two-headed tortoise Janus turns 25
Janus, a Greek tortoise named after the two-headed Roman god of beginnings and transitions, also has a special party to look forward to this weekend.
Read articleAnother stumbling block for Truth Social: Google bars app download over violent conten
Truth Social, the social media platform backed by former president Donald Trump, aims to provide an "open, free and honest global conversation." But one place would-be users won't be free to access the service is on Google's Play store. The internet giant says it isn't allowing downloads of the app due to violent content.
Read articleEarthquakes shake Liechtenstein parliament during quake insurance debate
In the middle of a debate in Liechtenstein's Landtag on Thursday afternoon, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt -- just as the MPs discussed whether the small European nation needs to mandate insurance in the event of quakes.
Read articleHow green is your Pinterest-perfect plant collection
But just how green is your greenery? It seems logical that more plants should be beneficial for the environment.But recent research has shown that houseplants don't do as much in terms of improving air quality as initially believed. And they do have a toll on the planet, belied by their eco-friendly appearance.
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