Bravery award for landmine-detecting rat

An African giant pouched rat named Magawa has been awarded a prestigious gold medal for his work detecting landmines.

Apology for black barrister mistaken as defendant

The acting head of the UK's court service has apologised after a black barrister was mistaken for a defendant three times in one day.

Taxi driver becomes viral hero of Belarusian protests

A taxi driver in Belarus has become an unlikely hero of the protests against veteran leader Alexander Lukashenko after helping a man escape from riot ...

UK music venue renamed after anti-racism protests

A UK arts and entertainment venue named after a 17th century slave trader whose statue was toppled during anti-racism protests has been renamed, its owner ...

John Lennon detention sheet and glasses up for auction

John Lennon's school detention sheet documenting his "complete idleness", as well as his famous round Windsor glasses, are among a number of items related to ...

Dogs trained to detect Covid-19 in people

Scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia are training dogs to detect Covid-19.

Why close restaurants when home outbreaks are so high?

A leading public health expert has said that while it is understandable that people are questioning why restaurants and pubs that serve food might be ...

New records, from soccer skills to chewing gum chains

Mexico holds symbolic raffle for presidential jet

Mexican authorities have held a symbolic raffle for a luxury presidential jet that President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador calls an "insult" to the people and ...

Malaysian man finds monkey selfies on recovered phone

A Malaysian man has said he discovered video and selfies seemingly taken by a monkey after recovering his missing phone.

Thai farmers get their ducks in a row to tackle pests

Some farmers in Thailand use ducks to 'clean' their rice paddies of pests after the crop has been harvested, in a process which benefits both ...

PM says he's felt like Australia could split over Covid

A torrid row over Australia's state border closures has pushed the country's prime minister to tears, sparked bitter recriminations among rival regional leaders and even ...

Stray puts the cat among the sprinters in Turkey

A stray cat crossed the track just as a group of sprinters were reaching the finish line during a 100m race in Istanbul on Saturday.

Slovenian who cut off hand for insurance claim jailed

A Slovenian court has sentenced a 22-year-old woman to two years in prison after finding her guilty of cutting off her hand to claim insurance.

Decades after Watergate, Woodward still rattles cages

Nearly 50 years after Watergate, Bob Woodward is still breaking front page news and rattling US presidents.

Battle under way to tackle California wildfires

Authorities up and down the west coast of the United States are battling to control a series of rapidly spreading wildfires due to unprecedented heatwaves ...

Explained: What is in Britain's new post-Brexit bill?

Britain has published draft legislation on how it wants to manage trade within its borders after Brexit, a bill which caused a new row with ...

Water warning as climate risks intensify: UN report

Record temperatures are accelerating the rise of sea levels, melting glaciers and snow coverage and threatening the water supplies for billions, according to a major ...

Spanish police arrest virus-infected surfer

Spanish police have said they arrested a woman who went surfing when she should have been in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19.

Thai zoo celebrates hippopotamus's 55th birthday

Visitors and staff at Thailand's Khao Kheow open zoo gathered today to celebrate its senior hippopotamus resident Mae Mali's 55th birthday, with a special cake ...

Boy dangling from fifth floor window rescued in China

Firefighters in east China's Shandong Province on Saturday rescued a boy who accidentally trapped himself in a fifth-floor window railing, dangling by his head over ...

Mice on the menu as Malawi faces shortages due to Covid

A popular snack when food is bountiful, mice have become a vital source of protein in Malawi since the coronavirus outbreak aggravated food shortages and ...