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At 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 countryâ€™s security forces of targeting young people â€œwith absolute impunity.â€

New Zealand bird of the year contest bars worldâ€™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

Billionaire 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.

Family 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."

Town 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 childrenâ€™s dental health and transparent government â€” and highlighting the enduring misinformation around water fluoridation.

Iran 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.

Dwayne â€˜The Rockâ€™ Johnson finally says heâ€™s not running for president

Many were hoping Dwayne â€œThe Rockâ€ Johnson could be a potential rock for America, but instead, the beloved actor and businessman intends to be a rock for his daughters.

Easter 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.

Avalanche 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

It'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."

â€˜Ordinaryâ€™ Chinese vase valued at â‚¬2,000 sells for almost â‚¬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

Iranian 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.

Queen'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.

Grief 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 womenâ€™s plight in rallies and demonstrations. Some have also cut or shaved their hair in public or while being filmed.

Three baby chimps were kidnapped from a sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Their abductors are demanding a ransom

Iran 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.

Traffic 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.

Subway murder sparks fury over South Koreaâ€™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.

200 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.

Ukraine 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

Chinese 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.

Blake 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.

Leaders 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.

King 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.

Ukraine 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.

Thousands 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.

God 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.

Queen 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.

King 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.

Dream 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.

TN woman poisons daughterâ€™s classmate to death for performing better at exams

Chennai A 13-year-old boy died in Puducherryâ€™s Karaikal on Saturday allegedly due to poisoning, with the police suspecting that his classmateâ€™s mother spiked his soft drink because he outperformed her daughter.

Double 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.

Another 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.

Earthquakes 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.

Children return to Ukrainian school trashed by occupying Russian forces

Ceremony held at School No 2 in Borodianka, north of Kyiv, but classes will be conducted online

Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast-famous case guilty of murder

An Australian man who became the subject of a popular crime podcast has been found guilty of his wife's cold case murder.

Lion kills man who climbed into enclosure at zoo in Ghana

Police investigating how man got into restricted area at Accra zoo

Dolphin calf being nursed back to health after almost drowning in Thailand

Dozens of vets and volunteers are caring for Irrawaddy dolphin calf that was too weak to swim after suffering lung infection

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle: Passengers stuck for hours inside tunnel

Dozens of people were left stranded for hours inside the Channel Tunnel after a train from Calais to Folkestone appeared to have broken down.

Porsches and Bentleys fill Helsinki airport as Russian tourists head to Europe

Discontent grows over Finlandâ€™s visa policy as country becomes key transit route for Russian travellers

James Webb: Space telescope reveals incredible Jupiter views

The world's largest and most powerful space telescope has revealed unprecedented views of Jupiter.

PFAS: Possible breakthrough to destroy harmful forever chemicals

Chemists have identified how to destroy "forever chemicals" in a low-cost way for the first time, new research says.

Salman Rushdie: Author on ventilator and unable to speak, agent says

Salman Rushdie's agent has said "the news is not good" after the author was stabbed at an event in New York state

Germany and Poland search for cause of mass fish die-off in river Ode

Polish and German authorities are working "flat-out" to establish the cause behind a mass fish die-off in the river Oder, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke said on Friday, warning of an environmental catastrophe.

Anne Heche's son mourns mother: 'We have lost a bright light'

Anne Heche's son paid tribute to his mother Friday saying the family had lost "a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend."

Seoul vows to move families from 'Parasite'-style basement homes after flooding deaths

Seoul has vowed to move some of the city's poorest families out of underground and semi-subterranean homes after 13 people were killed in flooding caused by record-breaking rainfall this week, sparking public horror and calls for government accountability.

San Francisco metro system hires bird of prey to scare pigeons away

Metro system riders in California's San Francisco Bay Area may have noticed a new station guard in recent months.

Beluga whale that was in France's Seine River has died, local authority says

A beluga whale which was lifted out of Frances Seine River earlier on Wednesday has died despite the mission to save it, according to local authorities.

British store cupboard classics get a makeover - as ice cream

Londoners basking under Britain's hottest ever summer are getting the chance to find out, and sample a range of other flavours more readily associated with savoury winter dishes - including porridge oats and HP sauce.

Fiona's a big sister. New baby hippo born at Cincinnati Zoo

"Bibi gave birth around 10 p.m. and all seems to be going well for Mom and baby so far," the zoo said. "They will remain off habitat for about 2 weeks to bond."

First Ukraine grain ship since start of war leaves Odesa

A ship carrying grain left the Ukrainian port of Odesa for foreign markets on Monday under a safe passage agreement, a Ukrainian minister said, the first departure since the Russian invasion blocked shipping through the Black Sea five months ago.

At 170 carats this may be the largest pink diamond found in 300 years

Named the "Lulo Rose," the diamond was found at the Lulo alluvial diamond mine in the Lunda Norte region of Angola in Africa, the company said in a statement on Wednesday, with its partners, state-run diamond miner Endiama and Rosas & Petalas, a private Angolan company.

Pope arrives in Canada on tour of 'penance' for indigenous abuse

Pope Francis landed in Canada on Sunday to kick off a week-long trip that will center around his apology on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church for the abuse that indigenous children endured at mostlychurch-run residential schools.

Ukraine war has made my son want to be a soldier - Zelenska

Speaking about the impact of the five-month-long war with Russia on her son, she said: "Before the war, my son used to go to the folk dance ensemble. He played piano. He learned English."

Mysterious pink glow in sky over Australian town revealed to be from local cannabis facility

â€˜Bizarreâ€™ pink lights seen in the sky above Victorian town of Mildura were not an alien invasion after all

New Zealand launches new investor migrant visa

The New Zealand government said on Wednesday that it had created a new investor migrant visa to attract experienced, high-value investors to invest in domestic businesses.

Malaysia seizes 18 million dollars worth of elephant tusks tiger bones and more

Malaysian authorities have seized a massive haul of trafficked animal parts, including elephant tusks, rhino horns, pangolin scales and tiger bones worth around 80 million ringgit ($17.9 million).

Hundreds of teachers boycott Science Museum show over Adani sponsorship

More than 400 sign open letter expressing opposition to tie-in with green energy subsidiary of coalminer

Ivana Trump dead: Former President Trumpâ€™s ex-wife found at bottom of staircase in NYC home

Ivana Trump, the Czech American businesswoman and ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died Thursday in Manhattan. She was 73.

Arrest made in rape of Ohio girl that led to Indiana abortion drawing international attention

A Columbus man has been charged with impregnating a 10-year-old Ohio girl, whose travel to Indiana to seek an abortion led to international attention following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade and activation of Ohio's abortion law.

Humans need to value nature as well as profits to survive, UN report finds

Focus on market has led to climate crises, with spiritual, cultural and emotional benefits of nature ignored

Abortion bans force U.S. students to rethink college plans

"What if I go to a college in a state where abortion is banned and I get raped and then I donâ€™t have the option to have an abortion?"

China crushes mass protest by bank depositors demanding their life savings back

Chinese authorities on Sunday violently dispersed a peaceful protest by hundreds of depositors, who sought in vain to demand their life savings back from banks that have run into a deepening cash crisis.

Johnny Depp writes song about defamation trial against Amber Heard

Actor writes two songs for album with British guitarist Beck that â€˜ignited our youthful spirit and creativityâ€™

Shinzo Abe killing: Security was flawed Japan police say

Japanese police have admitted there were flaws in the security for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead in the southern city of Nara on Friday.

Pregnant Texas woman driving in HOV lane told police her unborn child counted as a passenger

Brandy Bottone of Plano says she received a citation for driving alone in the two-or-more occupant lane after arguing her fetus should be considered a person.

Elon Musk reportedly had twins with a Neuralink executive

Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and world's richest man, welcomed twins last year with an executive at one of his other companies, Neuralink, Business Insider reported on Wednesday.

Russia Threatens To Take Back Alaska From US Over War Sanctions

A top Kremlin official has warned the United States against seizing or freezing Russian assets abroad amid the war, adding that it should remember that Russia could reclaim the state of Alaska.

WORLD Mold, Bugs in Burgers at Russia's McDonald's Substitute Spark Outrage

Some customers of Russia's rebranded McDonald's are not loving it according to images by social media users of orders that have contained some unexpected ingredients.

EXCLUSIVE Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon

Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that.

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.

Australia honey bees put in lockdown due to deadly varroa parasite

Millions of Australian bees are in "lockdown" and thousands will be destroyed after a deadly parasite was detected in the country.

Subway restaurant worker killed after dispute over mayo, police say

An employee at a Subway restaurant in Atlanta was shot and killed Sunday after a customer got upset about a condiment on his sandwich, Atlanta Police said.

8-year-old Florida boy accidentally shoots and kills baby

An 8-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed a 1-year-old girl and injured a 2-year-old girl at a Florida motel on Sunday, authorities said.

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

US actor Ben Stiller has described the scenes in war-torn Ukraine as "distressing", "shocking" and on a bigger scale than any movie.

Mekong villagers land heaviest ever freshwater fish

Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught what researchers say is the world's biggest freshwater fish ever recorded, a stingray that weighed in at 300kg (661 lb) and took around a dozen men to haul to shore.

Britney Spears ex Jason Alexander charged with stalking her at weddin

A man once married to singer Britney Spears - for 55 hours - has been charged with felony stalking after showing up unannounced during her wedding to Sam Asghari.

Two Ships Found Near Spanish Galleon Full of Gold Worth 17 Billion dollars

Two previously unknown shipwrecks have been found near a famous Spanish galleon laden with an estimated $17 billion in gold that was sunk by the British in 1708.

Little cheer for Russian beer lovers as sanctions bite

"Sorry, that was the last bottle of Czech beer we had," said a waiter at a central Moscow restaurant, a month after Russia sent troops into Ukraine and the West imposed sweeping sanctions.

South Korea US launch eight missiles in response to North Korea

South Korea and the United States responded to North Korea's launch of eight missiles Sunday by firing eight more missiles into waters off the east coast of the Korean peninsula Monday morning.

Like McDonaldâ€™s with no burgers - Singapore faces chicken shortage as Malaysia bans export

Move to ease inflation threatens city-stateâ€™s de-facto national dish of poached chicken and rice

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is losing 60 to 100 soldiers a day

A rare glimpse of Ukraine's losses during Russia's invasion

Germans get 9 euros a-month travel in response to energy price rises

For the next three months, Germans will be able to travel the country for just â‚¬9 (Â£7.50; $9.50) a month in a drive to tackle the soaring cost of living.

Victoriaâ€™s Secret pays sacked Thai workers 8.3m dollars in â€˜wage theftâ€™ settlement

The sacked garment workers had fought for fair compensation since the factory closed in March 2021

Uvalde shooting: Texas shooting response was wrong, says official

Police made the "wrong decision" by failing to storm a primary school classroom in Uvalde, Texas, as a gunman killed 19 children inside, the top safety official has said.

Texas school shooting: Husband of killed teacher dies of grief

The husband of one of the teachers slain in Tuesday's mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has reportedly died of a heart attack.

Russian Official Demands Putin End War Gets Escorted Out of Meeting

A Russian official who demanded that President Vladimir Putin end the war against Ukraine was branded a traitor, escorted out of a high-level meeting and denied the right to vote, according to local media reports.

Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

In the days since Tuesday's attack, Mrs Garcia and Ms Mireles' bravery has been praised - they were seen trying to shelter their students from the bullets.

Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school

Frustrated onlookers urged police officers to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunmanâ€™s rampage killed 19 children and two teachers, witnesses said Wednesday

UK baby milk maker to fly formula to US to help ease shortages

Lake District-based Kendamil steps in after largest producer in US had nationwide recall

India the world's largest producer of sugar is restricting exports

India has decided to restrict the sale of sugar on international markets, just days after it banned wheat exports

Starbucks will exit Russia after 15 years closing 130 licensed cafes

After 15 years operating in Russia, Starbucks will exit the market, joining companies like McDonaldâ€™s, Exxon Mobil and British American Tobacco in withdrawing from the country completely.

Cost of living: Rise in food export curbs sparks concern

Malaysian shoppers have seen chicken prices surge in recent months, while some retailers have put limits on how much of the meat customers can buy.

Ukrainian boy and his family leave cellar after 87 days for safety abroad

Tymofiyâ€™s village near Kharkiv is ruined, but thanks to a Guardian-reading benefactor he is heading to Switzerland

World has just ten weeks worth of wheat left after Ukraine war

Food supplies are being rocked by Russia's invasion of the 'breadbasket of Europe'

Russian soldier pleads guilty in first war crimes trial of Ukraine conflict

The ICC is sending a team of 42 investigators, forensics experts and support staff to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine has also set up a team to preserve evidence to enable future prosecutions.

Crocodiles Man wrestles free from freshwater crocodile at remote Queensland waterfall

Man â€˜lucky to have escaped with his lifeâ€™ after reptile latched on to his arm while swimming in the gorge at Adelâ€™s Grove

Queen Elizabeth will not open UK Parliament this year Buckingham Palace says

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday due to mobility problems, Buckingham Palace said in a Monday statement.

Denmark becomes the first country to halt its Covid vaccination program

Denmark has become the first country to halt its Covid vaccination program, saying it is doing so because the virus is now under control.

Mysterious Zamestim artwork in St Petersburg signals Russia's anti-West defiance

A bizarre art installation made up of one word: "ZAMESTIM" ("We will replace").

Rush to get emergency contraception into Ukraine as reports of rape rise

Charities describe logistical problems delivering morning-after pills and medical abortion drugs, and stress time is of the essence

Ukrainian children delight in painting Easter eggs

Children in Kyiv, including evacuees from other parts of the country, decorated traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs on Friday - but this year they have taken on a more patriotic tone.

Johnny Depp's defamation case against Amber Heard continues Monday.

Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are in a contentious defamation trial in a Virginia court, with proceedings set to resume on Monday.

Russian Patriarch prays for quick end to Ukraine conflict but avoids criticising it

The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, whose backing for Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine has dismayed many fellow Christians, said on Saturday he hoped it would end quickly but again did not condemn it.

Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez announce death of baby boy

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez have announced the death of their baby boy, saying it is the "greatest pain that any parents can feel".

Woman Pepper-Sprayed Man Taking Photos of His Own Children in Arlington: Police

Police are looking for a woman who pepper-sprayed a man who was taking photos of his own children in Arlington, Virginia, authorities said.

Russian warship: Moskva sinks in Black Sea

A Russian warship that was damaged by an explosion on Wednesday has sunk, Russia's defence ministry has said.

Oreo-maker Nestle Pepsi face pressure from European employees over Russia

Nestle (NESN.S) and PepsiCo (PEP.O) face staff defections in Ukraine and pushback from workers in eastern Europe angered by the companies' decisions to maintain some business in Russia, according to internal corporate communications reviewed by Reuters and interviews with six workers.

Wealthiest Americans pay just 3.4percent of income in taxes, investigation reveals

Executives and founders of private equity companies, of which there are 43 on the list, can get taxed at a lower rate through a loophole that allows them to report fees from managing clientsâ€™ money as an investment income, which is taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income.

Pope citing civilian massacres condemns abominable actions in Ukraine

Pope Francis said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine was marked by "the forces of evil" because it was leaving in its wake abominations such as the massacre of civilians.

Disney heir comes out publicly as transgender, condemns anti-LGBTQ bills

Charlee Disney, a high school science teacher, regrets not having done more to advocate against Floridaâ€™s bill limiting LGBTQ classroom discussion.

Some in Shanghai leave home for 1st time in two weeks as COVID curbs ease

Some residents of Shanghai stepped out of their homes for the first time in more than two weeks on Tuesday, as the city took tentative steps towards easing a COVID-19 lockdown amid mounting worries over the economic impact of the strict curbs.

Turkish drones have become a symbol of the Ukrainian resistance

"Those shiny tanks are being set ablaze -- Bayraktar -- that's the new craze," go the lyrics of a popular Ukrainian song dedicated to a drone that has become one of many symbols of the nation's resistance.

Will Smith Banned from Attending Oscars Ceremony and Academy Events for 10 Years

The Board of Governors accepted Smith's resignation and banned him from attending any Academy events for 10 years starting April 8.

Russian crab craze in S.Korea stirs ethical debate over Ukraine crisis

Plunging prices for Russian crab have South Koreans flocking to seafood markets and restaurants but some consumers are questioning whether to boycott the imports on concerns the purchases indirectly support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia bans Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern from entering country

Russia has released a 'blacklist' of New Zealand figures, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MPs, banning them from entering the country.

Smuggled sketches offer glimpses into harsh Myanmar prison

In one drawing, dozens of men sit crammed into a single room, hunched with their knees together, every inch of space occupied. In another, they lie back to back on the floor, their faces straining with discomfort.

The hunt for superyachts of sanctioned Russian oligarchs

A superyacht linked to Roman Abramovich has had to leave a port in Turkey, as Western powers ramp up pressure on Russian oligarchs.

Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta Employees Lovingly Refer to Him as The Eye of Sauron

Speaking in the second person, he said, "You have this unending amount of energy to go work on something, and if you point that at any given team, you will just burn them"

Lottery: Woman won 10M dollars after accidentally pushing wrong button on vending machine in Tarzana

It was a small accident that turned out to be worth millions.

Ukrainian zoo considers euthanizing big animals like lions and tigers

After Russian shelling destroys enclosures,A zoo in Kharviv, Ukraine says it may have to to euthanize some animals. Feldman Ecopark is trying to relocate animals, but if that option fails, some animals, like lions and tigers, will have to be put to sleep.

New Zealand introduces new sanctions, tariffs on Russian imports

The New Zealand government said on Wednesday it was introducing a 35% tariff on all imports from Russia and would extend existing export prohibitions to industrial products closely connected to strategic Russian industries.

Chris Rock's brother Kenny says the slap 'eats' at him

Chris Rock's brother would like to see Will Smith stripped of his new best actor Oscar.

Chris Rock's brother Kenny says the slap eats at him

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kenny Rock discussed his feelings about his brother being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars.

Buses rescue 2000 Mariupol refugees but Russia blocking aid says Ukraine

Kyiv says no aid or evacuation convoys can reach besieged city itself, where up to 170,000 still trapped

Pink Floyd a fugitive flamingo on the run for 17 years from a Kansas zoo has been spotted on tour

On a stormy Independence Day in Wichita, Kansas, in 2005, flamingo No. 492 went rogue. The bird was spotted around 600 miles away Monday in Texas-- nearly 17 years later -- by fishing guide and angler David Foreman, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife department

Cheng Lei: Australian journalist on trial in China for spy charge

A Beijing court is holding a closed-door trial for Australian journalist and former TV anchor Cheng Lei, in a high-profile diplomatic case.

Ukraine isn't naive Zelenskiy says after Russian pledge to scale down attack on Kyiv

Ukraine reacted with skepticism to Russia's promise in negotiations to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city as some Western countries expected Moscow to intensify its offensive in other parts of the country.

Pope meets Canada Indigenous groups seeking apology for abuse of children

Apology sought after over 1,300 unmarked graves discovered since last May at church-run schools attended by Indigenous children

War in Ukraine could lead to food riots in poor countries warns WTO boss

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says impact of conflict on food prices and hunger could be substantial

Russia seizes Audemars Piguet watches in apparent retaliation for Swiss sanctions

Millions of dollars worth of the timepieces were taken by agents from the FSB, according to a Swiss paper

Mackenzie Scott has given 3.8 billion dollars to 465 organisations since June

Scott has thus far given away over $12 billion of her personal wealth in four rounds, according to Forbes.

Ukrainian refugees could face months of separation from pets under UK rules

Difficulties in obtaining blood tests and paperwork when fleeing war mean some animals could spend four months in quarantine

Keanu Reeves Films Pulled from Chinese Streaming Platforms Over His Support for Tibet

The "Matrix" star's filmography has been scrubbed from Chinese streaming platforms after Reeves attended a pro-Tibet benefit concert.

Ukraine Has Launched Counteroffensives Reportedly Surrounding 10000 Russian Troops

That success was fleeting. The Kremlin had planned on a swift capture of Kyiv and the immediate collapse of the Ukrainian government, all within two or three days. When that didnâ€™t happen, the flaws in the Russian armyâ€™s planning became apparent.

Russian state media declares war on Arnie after video message against Ukraine invasion

The Hollywood action star and former Governor of California shared the passionate, nine-minute video on Thursday in which he urged Russian citizens and military members to hear â€œthe truthâ€.

Zelenskiy suggests Israel as good place to hold talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Israel was undertaking many efforts to arrange top-level peace talks between his country and Russia and suggested they might take place in Jerusalem.

Ukraine war: The lonely funeral of a young soldier in Ukraine

There was no family around Dmytro Kotenko when they put him in the ground. His parents did not hear the gunshots that rang out over his grave. They did not hear the sound of the ribbon tied to the wooden cross above him as it fluttered in the wind.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan a boon for women

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is the country's first female president and Africa's only female leader. As she marks one year in office, women in the region judge her performance.

Nostalgic racism is racism Disney criticised for Texas students performance

Walt Disney World apologises after Texas high school drill team chants â€˜Scalp â€™em, Indians, scalp â€™emâ€™ during performance

Pope visits Ukrainian children war refugees in Rome hospital

Pope Francis on Saturday made a surprise visit to young Ukrainian war refugees being treated in a paediatric hospital in Rome.

War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs

Many who find themselves on the opposite side of that split to the Russian state have had their lives turned upside down by the war in Ukraine. Some have lost their jobs, others have resigned in protest. Family ties have become strained, often along generational lines.

A Chinese vlogger shared videos of war-torn Ukraine. He's been labeled a national traitor

Wang Jixian didn't set out to become the Chinese voice of resistance in Ukraine. The 36-year-old resident of Odesa, a key target in Russia's invasion of the country, simply wanted to show his parents he was fine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow to propose 10-year ban on foreign companies that don't return by May 1

Russian State Duma Deputy Yevgeny Fedorov has proposed a 10-year ban on the work of foreign companies that will not return to the country`s market until May 1.

Ukraine: Arnold Schwarzenegger's anti-war video trends on Russian social media

A video address by Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Russian people was trending on Russian Twitter on Friday and has sparked reaction.

Oregon man wins 8.9 million dollars from forgotten lottery ticket he bought on Christmas

Nearly three months after buying a Megabucks lottery ticket and quickly forgetting about it, an Oregon man is a multimillionaire.

Young brothers found in Amazon after nearly four weeks

Two young indigenous boys rescued after almost four weeks lost in Brazil's Amazon rainforest have been found and taken to hospital.

Olga Smirnova: Ballerina leaves Russia for Netherlands after denouncing war

A leading Bolshoi prima ballerina, who recently denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is leaving the country to join Dutch National Ballet.

A Russian oligarch's superyacht is stuck in Norway because no one will sell it fuel

A Russian-owned superyacht can't leave a dock in Norway â€” not because of sanctions, but because no one in the port will sell it fuel. The Ragnar is owned by Russian oligarch Vladimir Strzhalkovsky, a former KGB agent who has long been linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine joins European power grid ending its dependence on Russia

Engineers have linked Ukraine to an electricity grid spanning much of continental Europe, allowing the country to decouple its power system from hostile Russia, officials said Wednesday.

Ukraine war: Fox News cameraman and Ukrainian journalist killed in attack near Kyiv

Pierre Zakrzewski had been travelling in a vehicle near Kyiv with correspondent Benjamin Hall, who was injured, and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshinova, who was also killed.

North Korea suspected missile fails after launch says South Korea

North Korea recently conducted its ninth weapons test of 2022 but the latest appears to have misfired

Ukraine war: Infection and hunger as hundreds hide in Mariupol cellar

Hundreds of people are crammed into the basement of a large public building in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, but are running out of food, with many also in need of urgent medical help.

Russian TV journalist who protested Ukraine war on-air turns up in court

A Russian state television journalist who protested the invasion of Ukraine during a live news broadcast was found guilty Tuesday of organizing an "unauthorized public event."

We need bread: fears in Middle East as Ukraine war hits wheat imports

Aid agencies warn of â€˜ripple effectâ€™ as soaring wheat prices hit countries already facing inflation, food insecurity and conflict

Mariupol hospital attack: Pregnant woman hurt in bombing gives birth

A pregnant woman photographed escaping from the wreckage of a hospital bombed by Russia has given birth to a daughter, reports say.

The Entire Platoon of the Russian Occupiers Surrendered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

A whole reconnaissance platoon of the 74th Motorized Rifle Brigade surrendered near Chernihiv.

Colombia becomes latest Latin American country to partially decriminalize abortion

Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to partially decriminalize abortion on Monday, marking a major victory for the nation's feminist movements and reflecting a wider shift in views toward the procedure across the region.

Reef ball burials: the new trend for becoming â€˜coralâ€™ when you die

Do underwater cremation memorials help people regenerate marine habitats in death or are they a â€˜greenwashingâ€™ gimmick?

Princess Latifa: Dubai rulerâ€™s daughter is well - says UN human rights chief

Michelle Bachelet reveals she met Latifa in Paris a year after videos aired of the princess claiming she was being held hostage

Maryland couple plead guilty in nuclear secrets plot

A US Navy engineer's wife has pleaded guilty to helping her husband try to sell secrets about nuclear-powered submarines to a foreign country.

White father and son charged for chasing and shooting at Black FedEx driver

Two White men are facing criminal charges after a Black FedEx Express driver alleged that he was chased and shot at while delivering packages in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Man tased by OC deputies after calling 911 to complain about them gets 500,000 dollars

'It's another case where the cops didn't know the law. They feel it's a crime to not ID yourself to a cop,' said an attorney for David Andrews

Hudson mayor suggests ice fishing could lead to prostitution in ice shanties

Hudson Mayor Craig Shubert, whose baseless claims that school board members were peddling child pornography led to a rebuke from the Summit County prosecutor, is now garnering attention for suggesting ice fishing in the city could lead to prostitution.

Man breaks into home takes bath eats shrimp leaves 200 dollars for damages

A New Mexico man who allegedly broke into a home, took a bath, ate some shrimp and drank a beer before being confronted by the homeowner has been arrested.

Itâ€™s shocking, itâ€™s disbelief: Ohio family files lawsuit after DNA Christmas gift reveals mixup

Jessica Harvey Galloway has always embraced her fatherâ€™s Italian heritage and in planning a trip to Europe with her husband in 2020, she put a plan in motion to find distant relatives in Italy.

Rotterdam bridge taken apart to let through Jeff Bezos pleasure yacht

Rotterdam will partly dismantle its iconic Koningshaven Bridge, better known as "De Hef" among locals, so that a new pleasure yacht for Jeff Bezos can pass through it, Rijnmond reports.

Christopher Key urine drinking Alabama anti-vaxxer - says he doesnâ€™t need driverâ€™s license

An Alabama anti-vaxxer who recently suggested urine as a COVID cure now says that he doesnâ€™t need a driverâ€™s license to operate his car as itâ€™s his â€œwagon, with wagon wheels.â€

She found a 3 million dollars lottery prize in her spam folder

The lucky winner had purchased a Mega Millions ticket on the Michigan Lottery website for the December 31, 2021, drawing. She matched five numbers to win $1 million, plus had the Megaplier to multiply her prize by three.

Cruise ship heads to Bahamas after U.S. issues arrest warrant

A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Miami sailed to the Bahamas instead after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.

Medieval warhorses no bigger than modern-day ponies, study finds

Contrary to mythical depictions of the iconic steeds as towering beasts, most in England were less than 14.2 hands high

Sidney Poitier Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star dies at 94

"There's a time before their arrival, and there's a time after their arrival. And after their arrival, nothing's ever going to be the same again. As far as the movies are concerned, there was pre-Poitier, and there was Hollywood post-Poitier."- Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino

700 sheep and goats were arranged in the shape of a syringe to encourage vaccinations

Tasty bits of bread did the trick for about 700 sheep and goats to join Germany's drive to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Thousands message late Chinese COVID whistleblower doctor 2 years on

Thousands of people left messages on the social media account of the late Chinese COVID-19 whistleblower Li Wenliang on the anniversary of the day he learned of possible pneumonia-causing virus cases in Wuhan and shared the information with fellow doctors.

Theft of 58-foot-long bridge doesnâ€™t go over well with Akron police

Police are trying to fill in the gaps to that mystery after a 58-foot-brige was reported stolen from a field behind Harwick Standard Corp. on South Seiberling Street in East Akron.

Starbucks workers at two Boston cafes file for union election after win in Buffalo NY

Starbucks baristas at two Boston cafes filed for union elections on Monday, becoming the coffee giantâ€™s third U.S. market this year to organize.

Woman 48 lives â€” and dates â€” as her 22-year-old daughter at university

For two years, Laura Oglesby paraded herself as a university student, with a job at the city library and boyfriends who believed she was 22

Finland PM says sorry for staying out clubbing after Covid exposure

Finlandâ€™s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has apologised for going clubbing after coming into contact with a COVID-19 positive patient.

Chinese couple reunited with abducted son after 14-year search that inspired a hit movie

A couple in southern China were reunited with their missing teenage son in an emotional ceremony on Monday, ending their 14-year-search which inspired a hit movie.

Boss says sorry for blundered Zoom firing of 900 staff

The boss of a US mortgage company, who fired hundreds of his staff in a Zoom meeting has said he is "deeply sorry" for the way the lay-offs were handled.

Earth is getting a black box to record events that lead to the downfall of civilization

The monolith will sit on an empty plain in Tasmania, Australia -- but there's still work to do yet.

Maryland homeowners burned down their home while attempting to rid the house of snakes

What started as an attempt to get rid of pesky creatures ended with an entire house going up in flames.

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely

CNN is suspending prime time anchor Chris Cuomo "indefinitely, pending further evaluation," after new documents revealed the cozy and improper nature of his relationship with aides to his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Covid: South African president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

South Africa's president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron.

Swiss vote to approve COVID restrictions as infections rise

Swiss voters have given clear backing to legislation that introduced special COVID-19 certificates under which only people who have been vaccinated, recovered or tested negative can attend public events and gatherings

Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal - legal papers say

Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say

Ed Sheeran Tests Positive for COVID-19 Will Continue Performing From Home

Popular British musician Ed Sheeran has tested positive for COVID-19, but will continue performing from home.

Alec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records

The gun that actor Alec Baldwin fired on set, killing a woman, was handed to him by an assistant director who told him it was safe, court records show.

Brian Laundrie: Remains of Gabby Petito's fiancÃ© found - FBI

Human remains found in a Florida park on Wednesday have been confirmed to belong to the missing fiancÃ© of a murdered blogger, the FBI says.

Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic

Dame Sandra Mason, 72, is set to be sworn in on 30 November, which will mark the country's 55th anniversary of independence from Britain.

Thief broadcasts his face to thousands after snatching journalistâ€™s phone during live report

In widely shared footage of the incident, the man can be seen snatching the reporterâ€™s phone during a live broadcast in Egypt

Colin Powell first Black US secretary of state dies of Covid-19 complications amid cancer battle

Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. He was 84.

Winners of Prince William's 1 million pounds Earthshot environmental prize announced

The inaugural winners of Prince William's Earthshot Prize include the country of Costa Rica, an Indian organization that creates fuel from agricultural waste and a coral farming group in the Bahamas.

Canon sued for disabling scanner when printers run out of ink

Canon USA is being sued for not allowing owners of certain printers to use the scanner or faxing functions if they run out of ink.

Danish man suspected of killing five in bow-and-arrow attack in Norway

A 37-year-old Danish citizen is suspected of killing five people with a bow-and-arrow and other weapons in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg in a rare incident of mass killing in Norway, police said on Thursday.

Gabby Petito: US blogger was strangled to death - coroner

A 22-year-old "van life" blogger who went missing on a road trip with her fiancÃ© was strangled to death, a Wyoming coroner has ruled.

Dementia Sufferer Defies Diagnosis to Conduct Symphony Orchestra at Age 81: It was magical

A dementia suffering pianist whose spontaneous composition went viral last year has fulfilled a lifelong dream of conducting a symphony orchestraâ€”which played his own songs.

Abdul Qadeer Khan: Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb dies

The man regarded as the "father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb", Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, has died aged 85 after being hospitalised with Covid-19.

Journalists who took on Putin and Duterte win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, who braved the wrath of the leaders of the Philippines and Russia to expose corruption and misrule, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in an endorsement of free speech under fire worldwide.

Ndakasi beloved mountain gorilla whose photobomb went viral, dies aged 14

Ndakasi, a mountain gorilla whose image went viral when she photobombed her caretaker's selfie, has died at the age of 14.

Prison guards but not mother get counselling after baby dies in cell

Report from the ombudsman found that the guards who failed to help were offered bereavement support but not the grieving teenager

Autopsy confirms remains found in Wyoming are Gabby Petito's, FBI says

Autopsy results have confirmed that the remains found Sunday in the Bridger-Teton National Forest are those of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old woman who disappeared while on a trip exploring national parks with her fiancÃ©, Brian Laundrie, according to the FBI in Denver.

Utah woman loses hair dignity confidence in phone scam convincing her to shave head

Randolph, a model from Layton, Utah, is the victim of a scam. But the scam artist wasn't after her money so much as her dignity â€” and her hair.

Aukus: UK, US and Australia launch pact to counter China

The UK, US and Australia have announced a historic security pact in the Asia-Pacific, in what's seen as an effort to counter China.

Hotel bellboy left fortune by wealthy guest never has to work again thanks to life-changing gift

Not in his wildest dreams did he think he would get a call to say he had been left the huge sum

Female Afghan robotics team members arrive in Mexico

Five women from Afghanistan's renowned robotics team arrived in Mexico on Tuesday, following the country's takeover by the Taliban.

Woman gives birth on US evacuation plane

A woman evacuated from Afghanistan amid the continuing chaos in the country has given birth on an evacuation flight.

Snake slithers out of spice shelves at Sydney supermarket

A grocery run turned into a snake rescue for an Australian woman when she was greeted by a python poking out from a supermarket shelf.

A day after taking over Kabul Taliban enjoy at amusement park

In a viral video, Taliban fighters were seen enjoying in an amusement park a day after taking over Kabul. Watch videos.

Manâ€™s handwriting was so bad Eastbourne bank staff didnt know he was trying to rob them

A man who tried to rob a bank in Eastbourne with a hand-written note has been jailed, according to police.

Cape Town Cops Arrested for Kidnapping Innocent Stranger to Replace Escapee

Two South African police officers from Maitland, in Cape Town, were arrested on kidnapping charges, after they grabbed an innocent stranger off the street to replace a prisoner who had escaped under their guard!

People are just walking out in the middle of shifts: What it's like to work in a restaurant right n

Going out to eat might feel a little different these days. Maybe you're waiting longer for a table, even though the restaurant doesn't appear full. Or maybe your service is slower, and your server seems anxious.

Ever Given the ship that blocked the Suez canal to be released after settlement agreed

The Suez Canal Authority has held the Ever Given and its crew in a lake between two stretches of the waterway since it was dislodged on 29 March

14 years after a sexual assault in Tampa : Case solved

A man has been charged with rape because he entered his own DNA into a genealogy database

FDA adds warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer Moderna COVID shots

The U.S. drug regulator on Friday added a warning to the literature that accompanies Pfizer Inc (PFE.N)/BioNTech (22UAy.DE) and Moderna (MRNA.O) COVID vaccine shots to indicate the rare risk of heart inflammation after its use.

Billionaire Mackenzie Scott gives away 2bn Euros more

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated another $2.7bn (Â£1.9bn) to a range of charities.

Anti vaxxers are weaponizing Yelp to punish bars that require vaccine proof

Negative spam reviews are destroying bars and restaurants as they attempt to re-open safely.

Man skips wedding of his niece for Vegas and wins 367K journey in tourney

A Mandan man skipped his nieceâ€™s wedding for a Las Vegas poker tournament and came home $367,800 richer.

Cape Cod diver left with a whale of a tale after a humpback spat him out

A Cape Cod lobster diver is safe Friday, following a fluke encounter with a humpback whale that nearly made him the leviathan's lunch.

Hundreds caught thanks to spy phones in gangsters back pockets

A global sting in which organised crime gangs were sold encrypted phones that law enforcement officials could monitor has led to more than 800 arrests in 17 countries, officials said on Tuesday.

Amazon billionaire founder Jeff Bezos to fly to space next month

Amazon's billionaire founder Jeff Bezos said on Monday he and his brother Mark will fly on the first crewed space flight from his rocket company Blue Origin next month.

Greece Mykonos says it is ready to party like before Covid

In Greece's best-known party island, white houses, blue shutters and scarlet bougainvillea all glimmer in the sun.

Singapore to Start Vaccinating 12 to18 Year-Olds as PM Outlines Reopening Plans

Singapore is opening up its COVID-19 vaccination programme to adolescents from Tuesday to help contain the latest outbreak that has infected some students, and will step up testing and tracing.

WHO says Covid origin investigation is being poisoned by politics

A top World Health Organization official said Friday that investigations into the origins of Covid-19 are being â€œpoisoned by politics.â€

1M dollars Ohio vaccine lottery winner was on her way to buy a used car when she found out she won

Abbey Bugenske said she doesnâ€™t know how she plans to spend the money, but some will go toward the car. The rest will likely be donated and invested, she said.

Paris museum gets ready to welcome visitors after COVID shutdown

At the Musee d'Orsay in Paris on Monday, workers were hanging a priceless Renoir painting in preparation for the museum's re-opening after six months with no visitors because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Removed from royal display : Meghan and Harry waxworks join Madame Tussauds party zone

Madame Tussauds in London has revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's waxworks are -- like their real-life counterparts -- beginning a new chapter among the Hollywood elite.

Animals to be formally recognised as sentient beings in UK law

Set of government measures will include halting most live animal exports and a ban on hunting trophy imports

Hundreds party in Spain as coronavirus curfew ends in most of the country

Hundreds of people were seen partying in several cities across Spain in the early hours of Sunday, as the country ended its 11 p.m. curfew, which was lifted in 13 of the country's 17 regions at midnight.

Scientists have taught bees to smell the coronavirus. They can identify a case within seconds.

Scientists in the Netherlands have trained bees to identify COVID-19 through their sense of smell, according to a press release from Wageningen University.

Trump's Facebook ban upheld by Oversight Board

The board said that Facebook was "justified in suspending Mr. Trumpâ€™s accounts," but that the company should reassess its decision to ban him "indefinitely."

Pope promises Lebanon visit calls for end to political deadlock

Pope Francis promised Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri on Thursday that he would visit the country but only after political forces put aside differences for the good of the people.

Madrid to host charity bullfight for matadors left jobless by COVID 19

Crowds will return to Madridâ€™s Las Ventas bullring for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic next month for a charity bullfight to raise money for matadors left jobless by COVID-19, officials said on Saturday.

White House meeting with Japan and South Korea to focus on North Korea policy

National security adviser Jake Sullivan's meeting with top officials from Japan and South Korea on Friday will focus primarily on North Korea and maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, according to a senior administration official.

Myanmar protesters launch garbage strike as death toll tops 500

Rubbish piled up on the streets of Myanmarâ€™s main city on Tuesday after activists launched a â€œgarbage strikeâ€ to oppose military rule as the toll of pro-democracy protesters killed by the security forces since a Feb. 1 coup rose to more than 500.

Prosecutors accuse Derek Chauvin of killing George Floyd as trial starts

Jerry Blackwell told jury that ex-officer used excessive and unreasonable force â€˜without regard for Floydâ€™s lifeâ€™

Summers could last for half the year by 2100

Heatwaves and wildfires will be more likely and winter will be squeezed to just 31 days

WHO meets to discuss AstraZeneca vaccine

The World Health Organization's vaccine safety experts were due to meet Tuesday to discuss the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, as the list of countries temporarily halting its rollout over blood clot concerns continued to grow.

Syrian youth still paying high price for decade of war: Red Cross

Young Syrians have suffered heavy personal losses in a decade of war and still have to face rebuilding their shattered homeland, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday.

This Year India could be back as the world's fasting growing economy

After plunging into recession for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, India's economy should come roaring back to life in 2021.

Pope Francis meets powerful Shia cleric in Iraq

Pope Francis is holding a symbolic meeting with one of the most powerful figures in Shia Islam on the second day of his landmark trip to Iraq.

Food Prices Are Increasing Faster Than Inflation and Incomes

As the Covid-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on economic growth, concerns about hunger and malnutrition are rising around the world.

Man died after police kneel on his neck for almost 5 minutes

A 30-year-old Northern California man undergoing a mental health episode died days after police officers kneeled on the back of his neck for nearly five minutes to subdue him, lawyers for his family said.

Global Covid 19 cases declined 17 percent worldwide last week: WHO says

The number of new Covid-19 cases reported across the globe has declined for a fourth week in a row, according to data from the World Health Organization, offering a glimmer of hope that the world is turning a corner in its efforts to contain the pandemic.

Myanmar coup: Police use water cannon as thousands strike

Police in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw have used water cannon on workers conducting a nationwide strike against a military coup.

Myanmar coup: Teachers join growing protests against military

A civil disobedience movement in Myanmar is gaining momentum with teachers and students protesting against Monday's military coup.

Amsterdam to move sex workers out of city centre in tourism reset

Brothel windows in red light district to be closed and â€˜erotic centreâ€™ set up elsewhere instead

Covid: WHO probe team in China exits Wuhan quarantine

A World Health Organization (WHO) team has come out of quarantine and will start on-the-ground investigations into the origins of the coronavirus in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Dinosaur fossils could belong to the largest ever creature in the world

Experts have uncovered the remains of a gigantic dinosaur in Argentina, and believe it could be one of the largest creatures to have ever walked the Earth.

Nine out of 10 in poor nations to miss out on inoculation as west buys up Covid vaccines

Billions unlikely to get jabs as rich countries secure 53% of most promising vaccines

China is doubling down in the global push for a coronavirus vaccine

The global push to develop a coronavirus vaccine is gathering pace, but much to the likely frustration of US President Donald Trump, caution exercised by American drug makers and regulators has put China out in front ... for now.

Trump latest punt on White supremacy shows a debate rebound will be tough

President Donald Trump's failure yet again to unequivocally condemn White supremacy Wednesday -- to clear up a chilling moment from his debate clash with Democratic nominee Joe Biden -- shows how he may find it impossible to reboot for their next crucial contest.

Portland mayor bans cops from using tear gas during protests

The mayor of Portland has ordered police in Oregon's largest city to stop using tear gas for crowd control during often violent protests that have racked the city for months

Beirut rescuers search site for possible survivor 30 days after explosion

Rescue teams in Beirut are digging deeper into rubble Friday where signs of life were detected 30 days after a massive explosion destroyed much of the city's downtown coastal area.

Sleep Experts Make the Case Against Daylight Saving Time

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine called for the abolishment of seasonal time changes last week

Putin has offered to send military assistance to support Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko

Vladimir Putin has offered to send military assistance to support Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko as up to 200,000 protestors gather to demand his removal

Brazil's Bolsonaro calls surging Amazon fires a LIE

Brazilâ€™s President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday angrily denied the existence of fires in the Amazon rainforest, calling it a â€œlie,â€ despite data produced by his own government showing that thousands of fires are surging across the region.

Hong Kong postpones legislative elections over coronavirus fears

Hong Kong will postpone legislative elections due to be held in September because of the coronavirus outbreak, the city's leader said Friday.

A man using a prosthetic mask stole more than USD 100000 at casinos - prosecutors say

Authorities say John Colletti disguised himself as an elderly man when he allegedly stole from people visiting casinos in Michigan and Kansas.

Japan floods kill at least 18 people after record-breaking rainfall

Rescue workers in Japan are beginning a desperate search for survivors after dozens were left dead or missing following widespread flash flooding triggered by record rainfall on the southern island of Kyushu.

Coronavirus test used by White House has questionable accuracy

President Donald Trump said part of the reason he doesn't regularly wear a mask is "everyone's tested" before they see him. But multiple studies have raised questions about the accuracy of a coronavirus test the White House has used, and the Food and Drug Administration has received dozens of reports of potential problems with that test.

Coronavirus: Czechs hold 'farewell party' for pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned this week that the pandemic was not even close to being over, but in the Czech Republic, a party has been held to give the coronavirus a "symbolic farewell".

Tampa man quarantined alone with hundreds of parrots - but says it was not by choice

Majid Esmaeili of Zaksee bird sanctuary has been "trapped" for three months due to a property dispute.

Most Competitive Economies Ranking Puts Canada Ahead Of U.S. For 1st Time

Relatively small, dynamic countries now dominate the list of the most competitive economies.

Scotland votes to end export of tear gas, rubber bullets, and riot gear to the United States

The Scottish Parliament voted in favor of immediately halting the export of rubber bullets, tear gas, and riot gear to the United States on Thursday.

Roman mosaic floor found under Italian vineyard

A Roman mosaic floor has been discovered under a vineyard in northern Italy after decades of searching.Surveyors in the commune of Negrar di Valpolicella north of Verona published images of the well-preserved tiles buried under metres of earth.

Belgians urged to eat frites twice a week to deplete coronavirus potato mountain

Belgian potato farmers are facing a surplus of 750,000 tonnes of potatoes this year.Belgians are being asked to eat an extra portion of frites each week during the coronavirus pandemic in a bid to help Belgian potato producers, who risk destroying surplus stock due a slump in demand caused by restaurant closures.

Tom Hanks Blood Will be Used To Develop COVID 19 Vaccine

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's blood will be used by medical researchers who are developing a vaccine for coronavirus after they won their battle with the illness.

UK government removes China from its official coronavirus death toll comparison

UK government removes China from its official coronavirus death toll comparison amid global outrage at Beijingâ€™s â€˜cover-upâ€™ and disbelief that the country has only had 4,636 deaths

Coronavirus: Outcry after Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment

US President Donald Trump has been lambasted by the medical community after suggesting research into whether coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body.