Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75

On December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the hope of creating a better world after the horrors …

Telescope captures intricate details of exploded star

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image that shows the remnants of an exploded star, Cassiopeia A (Cas A).

Time of the sign: Hollywood landmark hits 100

For the first time in decades, the Hollywood sign - at least a little bit of it - was illuminated yesterday to celebrate its 100th …

Escaped kangaroo rescued after punching Toronto officer

A kangaroo that escaped its handlers during transport to a new home was captured on Monday east of Toronto after a weekend in the wild, …

Wellington welcomes first wild-born kiwi in a century

Conservationists in New Zealand are celebrating after discovering that kiwi chicks had been born in the wilds around Wellington for the first time in more …

'Rizz' charms Oxford wordsmiths to win word of 2023

"Rizz" - a colloquial term defined as "style, charm, or attractiveness" - has been crowned word of the year for 2023, Oxford University Press has …

Penguins snatch 11 hours of sleep through micronaps

A new study has found that chinstrap penguins can nap thousands of times every day adding up to their sleep requirement of more than 11 …

Harmful behaviour in teens 'linked to social media use'

Frequent use of social media could be linked to harmful behaviours in children and young people, such as drinking, taking drugs, smoking and gambling, a …

After 50 years, US to return to Moon on 25 January

More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, the United States will try once again to land a craft on the Moon on 25 …

Bashful golden mole detected in S Africa after 87 years

Toyota ad rapped as 'irresponsible' to the environment

Britain's advertising watchdog has said it had banned an advert for a Toyota 4x4 vehicle because it promoted "irresponsible behaviour" towards the environment.

Load of rubbish: litter-hunters vie for world title

Tokyo's well-kept streets may not be the most obvious place to do it, but competitive litter-hunters sifted through the Japanese capital in their first world …

'Banksy' reveals first name in unearthed 2003 interview

A rare nugget of information about the famously enigmatic street artist 'Banksy' has emerged when he gave his first name as "Robbie" in an unearthed …

Bottle of whisky sells for record €2.5m at auction

A bottle of The Macallan 1926, described by Sotheby's auction house as the "most valuable whisky in the world", went under the hammer for a …

Flying taxis braced for takeoff at Dubai Airshow

Flying taxis have been a sci-fi fixture for decades, but one operator said they are finally close to reality, first in the United States and …

Dogs in kimonos get blessing for children in Japan

A trend of blessing dogs and cats in Japan during a traditional coming-of-age festival for children is catching on amongst pet owners, as the nation …

'Hallucinate' is Cambridge Dictionary's Word of 2023

Cambridge Dictionary has revealed its word of the year for 2023 is 'hallucinate', as the term got a new additional definition relating to artificial intelligence …

'Weird puking bird' tops NZ's avian beauty contest

A "weird puking bird" with a bizarre mating dance has won New Zealand's annual avian beauty contest, triumphing after British comedian John Oliver launched an …

1962 Ferrari auctioned for $51.7m in New York

A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sports car sold for $51.7 million in New York yesterday, making it the second most expensive car ever sold at …

Nepal bans TikTok, saying it disturbs 'social harmony'

Nepal has said it would ban China's TikTok, adding that "social harmony and goodwill" were being disturbed by "misuse" of the popular video app and …