Birds in France trained to pick up cigarette butts in exchange for food
The crows soon learned to associate rubbish with food rewards
Brazilian dog is not only master in playing footvolley, he teaches game
Brazilian dog is not only master in playing footvolley, he teaches game
Celebrity-inspired creatures join Australian fauna among 750 new species
Taxonomy research reveals that 70pc of Australia’s native species remain unnamed
Why golden eagle attacks toddler and 3 others in Norway
Experts suspect a behavioural disorder, the bird was killed after the attack on the toddler
In search of fame, young boy loses his life in India
Social media craze leaves young boy dead in India
Rare coin set to be sold at half a million dollars
Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades
US citizen kills 81 animals in three-hour shooting spree
US citizen kills 81 animals in three-hour shooting spree
Christmas in October: Venezuela's Maduro issues strange decree
Maduro decrees Christmas will start in October as Venezuela cracks down on dissent
Soccer player injured after 'pretty powerful sneeze'
Victor's injury is among the weird incidents in football
One European, who survived between 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, is ancestor of all blue-eyed people: Study
Blue eyes are possessed by only 8 to 10 per cent of the population
Dinosaurs developed thousands of teeth by chewing plants: Study
They developed thousands of teeth because of their voracious appetite for plants
US Swimmer will try again to cross Lake Michigan after first success in 1998
US Swimmer will try again to cross Lake Michigan
India's 'thief schools' teach children how to pick pockets at wealthy weddings
Fee-paying India ‘thief schools’ teach children how to pick pockets at wealthy weddings
Monkeys give secret names to each other just like humans
This behaviour gives them surprising advantage for surviving in wild
Workers who built Egypt's pyramid complex were poisoned. Here's why
The labourers were most probably exposed to high amounts of copper
Wife leads efforts for husband's second marriage in India
Wife leads efforts for husband's second marriage in India
US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage mid-performance
US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage mid-performance
Rare Bronze Age jar smashed by five-year-old boy in museum in Israel
Rare Bronze Age jar smashed by five-year-old boy in museum in Israel
State fairs in US get creative with fake cows
With real cows out due to bird flu, Michigan unveils milkshake and buttercup for milking demos
Rare orange lobster returned to ocean after ending up in New York supermarket
Rare orange lobster returned to ocean after ending up in New York supermarket
Which country will award 7,000 dollars to women after marrying in rural areas?
Which country will award 7,000 dollars to women after marrying in rural areas?
Engineer builds lavish house on just 2-foot wide land
Engineer builds lavish house on just 2-foot wide land
Driver issued challan for driving car without helmet
The incident occurred in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of India’s Uttar Pradesh
Thief arrested after sitting down with book in Italy
Thief was distracted after picking up a book about Homer's Iliad on a bedside table
Marine creatures with toxic spines spotted on US beaches
Their sting delivers neurotoxins, inflicting significant pain on their prey
At 102 years, Britain's oldest skydiver says it is 'mission accomplished' after birthday jump
At 102 years, Britain's oldest skydiver says it is 'mission accomplished' after birthday jump
Ace architect breaks world record with 54-level house of cards in 8 hours
Ace architect breaks world record with 54-level house of cards in 8 hours
US citizen jailed for nine years for faking his death to avoid paying child support
Carlton Shier, the US attorney for Kentucky, said Kipf accessed Hawaii's death registry system
Pythons may help in curing heart diseases, hints study
Pythons may eventually prove helpful in curing heart diseases
Scientists think they have found source of most promising 'alien' signal ever seen
‘Wow’ signal appears to have been caused by unique astrophysical event, researchers say
Flights cancelled in Japan after scissors go missing
There were bottlenecks and queues as passengers were forced to retake security checks
Postcard dating back 121 years gets delivered in mail in UK
Postcard dating back 121 years gets delivered in the mail in UK
Switzerland seeks ideas to safely retrieve WWI-era bombs dumped in lakes
People are motivated to come up with solutions to remove old munitions from deep waters
Which is the driest city in world and what are factors behind it?
Located in Atacama Desert, the city receives the minimum rainfall due to a variety of causes
World's oldest person dies in Spain at 117
She had turned 117 on March 4, according to Guinness World Records
15-year-old created soap which can help in treating skin cancer
15-year-old created soap which can help in treating skin cancer
British citizen sets world record by jumping from one of highest mountains
British citizen sets world record by jumping from one of highest mountains
Brain-computer helps man suffering from muscle degeneration disease speak again
'He cried with joy, we all did'
Robotaxis frustrate sleepless residents with constant honking
Robotaxis frustrate sleepless residents with constant honking
Nigerian man sets world record by earing fast food in 150 restaurants
Nigerian man sets world record by earing fast food in 150 restaurants
Panda twins are born in Hong Kong to Ying Ying to world's oldest mom
Panda twins are born in Hong Kong to Ying Ying to world’s oldest mom
Asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs originated beyond Jupiter
Life on Earth would probably have developed vastly differently without this cosmic coincidence
89-year-old hiker missing for 10 days was found alive miraculously
Hiker missing for 10 days in California mountains survived by drinking gallon of water
Scientists want to know why rarely seen deep sea fish is seen in California
Scientists want to know why rarely seen deep sea fish is seen in California
Turkey's main opposition party applies to cancel stray dogs law
Turkey's main opposition party applies to cancel stray dogs law
New Zealand food bank distributes candy made from lethal amount of addictive drug
New Zealand food bank distributes candy made from lethal amount of addictive drug
Old students adopt strange way to remember their school memories
Old students adopt strange way to remember their past
WWI soldier identified after two decades of anonymity
A forensics team was finally able to verify the identity of a soldier
Paris Olympics: Youngest Australian gold medalist to receive 'duck' as gift
She said she loves ducks so parents has fulfilled her wish by giving her one
Cats go through emotional turmoil after fellow pet passes away
This study challenges the stereotype that cats are emotionless
Search for alligator started when residents saw it swimming offshore
It is unclear how the gator ended up in the freshwater lake, but officials suspect it as pet
Balochistan govt makes it mandatory to write expiry date on eggs
The decision taken keeping in view deteriorating health conditions
Dog chewing on a lithium-ion battery, spark house fire in Oklahoma
Pets escaped the flames uninjured.
A 19th-century shipwreck is filled with Champagne bottles and Sweden won't allow anyone a sip
Cargo on the way to the royal table in Stockholm or the Russian tsar’s residence in St. Petersburg
Whale interrupts surfing in stunning fashion in Paris Olympics
It’s not uncommon for wild animals such as birds, seals and even sharks to appear while surfing
Tiny arm bone unlocks mystery of Indonesia's extinct 'Hobbit' people
These fragments, dating to about 700,000 years ago,
Named after founder's pet, Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume
Named after founder's pet, Dolce & Gabbana launches dog perfume
Iowa man harvests massive 8.33-pound eggplant, breaks world record
Iowa man harvests massive 8.33-pound eggplant, breaks world record
Pot filled with gold coins buried by soldier 2,400 years ago discovered
Archaeologists uncovered rare hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient city of Notion in Turkiye
Chicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in US
Chicken parade prompts changes to proposed restrictions in US
A look at inside the pin-trading market at Paris Olympics
A look at inside the pin-trading market at Paris Olympics
Ancient Egypt's 'screaming' mummy woman may have died in agony
Unable to determine how the woman died
1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store
1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store
Size of dog brains has shrunk because of domestication: Study
They have been kept in simpler environments
Girl missing for three months found behaving like snake in cave
The family of the girl was also stunned to see her in such a state
Sharks found near Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Sharks found near Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
These animals first emerged on Earth 1.5 billion years ago
Scientists stumbled upon the mould-like unicellular organism
To compete in Paris Olympics, hockey player decides to have part of his finger amputated
During training session two weeks ago, Australian Matt Dawson was struck by a hockey
Six-acre island with private beach and 15 ghosts is up for sale
Six-acre island with private beach and 15 ghosts is up for sale
Students taken to hospital after eating 'super spicy' crisps
The incident occurred in Japan, the company apologized for any inconvenience
Paris races to control its rat population ahead of Olympics
The abundant rat population is no joke for Paris residents but could be embarrassing for visitors
'Dark Oxygen' in depths of Pacific Ocean prompts new theories on life's origins
Scientists have discovered oxygen being produced not by living organisms but by metallic lumps
Motorcycle-riding Sultan crowned as Malaysia's 17th king in lavish ceremony
Motorcycle-riding Sultan crowned as Malaysia's 17th king in lavish ceremony
King Charles III bestows royal title on rare golden goat breed
No kidding! King Charles III bestows royal title on rare golden goat breed
Scientists now have an antidote to killer cobra venom
Every year, thousands of people are killed by cobras
These female frogs eat up males if they don't like their singing
A scientist claims to have witnessed a large female frog trying to eat an adult male counterpart
Company undertaking its first expedition to the Titanic ship's wreckage
To provide a comprehensive analysis of the current condition of the wreckage site
Study reveals reason of northern Europe population collapse
Different strains of the plague-causing bacterium are responsible for the collapse
Alaska man, police save baby moose trapped in lake as his mom watches
Alaska man and police save baby moose trapped in lake as his mom watches
Rainforest animal rescued from dusty highway rest stop in Washington state
The animal called kinkajou rescued from dusty highway rest stop in Washington state
In Peru, remains of wealthy pre-Inca people unearthed at ancient capital
The remains of 11 individuals, around 800 years old, were found with necklaces, earrings, bracelets
Ants carry out surgeries, amputate injured legs of fellow nest mates
These ants are able to assess which part of the body needs amputation
Study finds exam hall affects candidates' performance
Height of ceiling of exam centre also decides how a candidate will perform in exam
Archeologists find ruins of 4,000 year-old temple in Peru
The ruins were discovered in the sandy desert district of Zana
Why Paris's residents are threatening to make River Seine dirty after clean up activity
Why Paris's residents are threatening to make River Seine dirty after clean up activity
Six-legged dog abandoned outside B&M settles into new life
Six-legged dog abandoned outside B&M settles into new life
Who wins top dog honors at Famous power-eating contest
Bertoletti, Sudo win top dog honors at Nathan’s power-eating contest, absent longtime champ
Bulgarian archaeologists find marble god in ancient Roman sewer
Archaeologists say that the people of the Heraclea Sintica likely attempted to preserve the statue
Strange election campaigns test Tokyo residents' patience
With suggestive poses, election campaign tests Tokyo residents' patience
How can some animals have babies without a mate
Yes, some animals can have babies without a mate. Here’s how
Canadian couple witnesses mysterious light over river
Canadian couple sees light pulsating over river
World's oldest cave painting in Indonesia shows a pig and people
it the oldest-known evidence of storytelling in art, created 51,200 years back
In Belgian farmland, 'Saving Bambi' one dawn mission at a time
Operating across Belgium and Luxembourg, the group rescued 834 fawns last year
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
Genome study deepens mystery of what doomed Earth's last mammoths
Human hunting also does not appear to have been the real culprit
Amazingly-preserved wolf with its teeth intact after 44,000 years pulled out of Siberian permafrost
It's been undergoing the autopsy
Man proposes to girlfriend after losing cage fight, gets rejected in front of 20,000 people
Even if he had won, there was no guarantee that the girl would say yes
Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there remains a mystery
It remains unknown how it got to its location or who might be responsible, say police
Innovative throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords
Self-powered throat patch uses machine learning to translate muscle movements into a speech
Fish the size of a human fingernail is as loud as a jet engine
A translucent fish which is only 12mm in size, can produce sounds exceeding 140 dB
Woman sues company for paying her to do nothing for 20 years
Blames the company for moral harassment and discrimination at workplace
'Meaty rice'? South Korean professor aims to change global protein
Meaty rice could become an eco-friendly, ethical way for people to get their protein
Dutch football: A street in The Hague turns orange for Euro 2024
A dedicated team of up to 10 volunteers has been decorating the area for two months
23 sets of twins graduate from a Massachusetts middle school
Twins account for around 3pc of live births in the US
Fossils of 'sea phantom' flying reptile unearthed in Australia
It was perceived that Australia had very few fossils from the age of dinosaurs
The high-tech art lab hidden underneath Paris
C2RMF includes its own particle accelerator called AGLAE
China elder care sector plugs smart gadgets to fill workforce gaps
Hundreds of retirees were among visitors to a crowded industry fair in Shanghai this week
Underwater gardeners plant eelgrass to save 'dead' Danish fjord
Denmark generally has a strong track record on environment issues
Polish 'Spider-Man' held in Buenos Aires
Banot was intercepted after climbing 25 floors of the Globant building
Room with a view: the German teen living on trains
Setting off in August 2022, he has travelled a staggering 650,000 kilometres (400,000 miles)
Dogged by strays, Kosovo capital pays people to adopt them
The city will pay households 50 euros a month for every stray dog they adopt
Rare elephant twins born in dramatic birth in Thailand
Only about 8,000-11,000 Asian elephants remain in the wild, according to WWF
Elephants call each other by name, study finds
Elephants are the first non-human animals known to use names that do not involve imitation
Scientists discover 'white gold' mine at the bottom of a giant lake
This could make the US completely self-sufficient in lithium
Boston cliff diving: They're on the edge of glory, and the edge of art museum
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series wraps up in Sydney, Australia, in November
Rare 7-foot fish washed ashore on Oregon northern coast garners worldwide attention
Hoodwinker sunfish is believed to only live in temperate waters in southern hemisphere
100-year-old WWII vet to marry in French town after D-Day commemorations
Harold Terens will marry his 96-year-old fiancee Saturday in the French town
Tokyo City Hall is developing a dating app to encourage marriage and childbirth
Marriage is on the decline in Japan as the country’s birth rate fell to all-time low
Colombian underwater 'art gallery' serves as coral home
25 figures form a sort of artificial reef in blue waters around Isla Fuerte
She's the world's most expensive cow, and part of Brazil's plan to put beef on everyone's plate
Worth $4 million, Viatina-19 FIV Mara Movéis is the most expensive cow sold at auction
35-year-old man breaks hardest bone in human body while coughing
Ye’s bone density was found to be similar to that of an 80-year-old man
Japanese company officially launches taste-enhancing smart spoon
Excessive salt use is a well-documented problem in Japan
The Rats of New York: City mayor ticketed again for rodents at his property
It is Eric Adams’ fifth rodent violation since he assumed his office in January 2022
The world's smallest prison has only two tiny cells
Out of two tiny cells, one measures 6 by 6 feet and the other 6 by 8 feet
People lick supermarket eggs in hopes of getting food infection, receiving compensation
Supermarket chain says it will pay 1m rubles to each person in case of food poisoning
Evidence of cancer treatment found in 4,000-year-old skull
This is a new perspective in understanding of medicine history
In Pompeii, archaeologists find children's sketches of gladiators
The sketches of gladiator stick figures were discovered during excavations in recent months
John Wick lookalike goes viral in Thailand
Real-life John Wick is a German man currently visiting his wife’s home country
China's pyramid-shaped mountains spark conspiracy theories
People speculate Anlong Pyramids are ancient tombs built by an old civilisation
Plan launched to control marauding monkeys in Thailand
There are thought to be around 2,500 simians running around the town
Man disappeared 27 years ago found in neighbour's cellar
Omar bin Omran, now in his early 40s, was found okay
Mobile bridge allows workers to pave roads without halting traffic
Bridge allows traffic to pass over the sections of road during repairs
Flower or power? Campaigners fear lithium mine could kill rare plant
Reserves of lithium are vital for rechargeable electric car batteries
New device helps paraplegics regain partial control of arms and hands
The device delivers electrical current through electrodes placed on the skin of paralysed patients
For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago
It becomes an economic hotspot as the ice melts
Teen, kidnapped 26 years ago, found in cellar 100 metres from his home
A video of his rescue goes viral on social media
Bathroom cleanup clip falsely said to be UK asylum seeker hotel
A Facebook post using the clip overlayed it with text saying “UK ASYLUM SEEKER HOTEL CLEANUP”
Miniature poodle Sage fetches top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Sage triumphed over more than 2,500 dogs competing in the two-day event
'Sowing peace'? Colombia program for war criminals stokes debate
Torres participates in an alternative penalty program
Scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to UK, rules judge
Smyth faces four counts of fraud in UK and four of theft in Northern Ireland
Peru's dancing undertakers take sting out of death
"We have to remember him with joy, as he was, with what he loved most: music," said granddaughter
44-foot whale carcass on bow of cruise ship baffles NY officials
A necropsy identified the deceased marine mammal as a mature female whale
Men or bears? Women's safety debate pops on social media
The random hypothetical question has gone viral in the recent weeks on social media
What a feet: Viral Dutch artist paints 10 pictures at once
Rajacenna has attracted many famous admirers such as pop star Justin Bieber
3-year-old girl complaining of monsters in her room was hearing 60,000 bees in the walls
A beekeeper was called to have them and their hive removed
Man disguises himself as blonde woman to avoid arrest, fails
Joshua Kolotka was arrested in the Florida Heartland by police officers
US restorationist solves 60-million-year-old dinosaur fossil 'puzzles'
For US restorationist Lauren McClain, the process is like putting together a giant 3D puzzle
Bag with small snakes in passenger's pants
Security found the snakes at the Miami airport during checking
Emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, goes missing
Wally has been trapped and released into wild after pranksters leave outside a home
Girl who called boyfriend 100 times daily diagnosed with 'love brain' disorder
The girl tracked her friend’s every move daily
People are getting scammed into buying seeds of non-existent cat-face flowers
Cat-face flowers have been generated through artificial intelligence
Russian man gets prosecuted for dyeing his hair yellow and blue
Yellow and blue colours depict the Ukrainian flag
Man killed in California shootout was not Moose Wala's killer Goldy Brar: US police
The man killed in incident has been identified as 37-year-old Xavier Galdney
Utah cat with fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in Amazon box
The advice is: microchip your pets and double-check the boxes before returning them
Luxurious 2,200-year-old tomb discovered in China
Findings provide picture of political, economic, and cultural conditions
Crocodile hunting wanes but legends live on in DR Congo
Libinza tribe is known for its extraordinary fishing and hunting superstitions
'Feel like a beautiful bird': hundreds do yoga on Thai airport runway
Participants were offered coconuts, iced teas and water to incorporate into their routines
Argentine scientists find speedy 90-million-year-old herbivore dinosaur
Named Chakisaurus nekul,was a fast runner and had its tail curved unusually downward
Chicago 'rat hole' removed after being damaged
In January, someone had filled in the rat hole with some material resembling white plaster
British Army horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
During the wild spectacle shared on social media, they hit vehicles as well as several near misses
Barking mad? Milei's attachment to 'dead' dog raises sanity worries
The president himself referred in an interview with CNN this month to his five dogs
'Largest raptor footprints ever' discovered in China
A team has identified five raptor footprints from 90 million years ago
Scientists build battery that can charge in seconds
This battery can be used in electric cars, smartphones and other gadgets
Forget the fan! Body air-conditioner gadget keeps you cool in summer
SONY has come up with a little gadget
In Brazil, hopes to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate
Some 475 million vertebrate animals die on road every year
Norway women bring seaweed to culinary heights in Europe
With the help of six others, they hand-pick 11 tonnes of seaweed a year
A roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated coffee blend
The Nordic nation of 5.6m consumes the most coffee in the world at 12kg per capita annually
In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change
Ecuador, a relatively small but extremely biodiverse country, hosts about 4,000 butterfly species
This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a tonne
The largest living snake today is Asia’s reticulated python at 33 feet (10 meters)
Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale
Patients in the programme receive two visits each week of 15 to 20 minutes each
Gigantic marine reptile's fossils found by British girl and father
Marine reptiles ruled world's oceans when dinosaurs dominated the land
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service
A passenger alerted security to a 40-centimetre (nearly 16-inch) serpent lurking on a train
Mountain goat stuck under a Kansas City bridge survives rocky rescue
May be reunited with the owners who suspect he was stolen from their farm two months ago.
Queen bumblebees surprise scientists by surviving underwater
The survival of these pollinators that are crucial to ecosystems is "encouraging"
Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil
"Am I seeing Clark Kent?" asked a star-struck comic book fan in a clip
Waste not want not: Peruvian drive to feed more with less
Isabel Santos prepares a salad with carrot peels and pea shells at a community kitchen in Lima
Marine worm with giant eyes 20 times size of its head leaves scientists perplexed
Researchers are also unsure of the exact functions of the large eyes
Country bans dance music that is either too fast or too slow
It’s basically another weird way of preventing Western influences
67th birthday of Fatou, world's oldest gorilla, celebrated
Keepers serve up a treat of fruit and vegetables
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Abad apply to the Guinness World Records
Good-as-gold Iranian hands back recovered treasure to owner
The 52-year-old found the bag last month while searching through rubbish bins
Jellyfish invade Venezuelan waters, worrying fishermen
"It is like there are flowers in the sea. This has never happened before," said Elvis Morillo
Some of Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions have already come true
People still follow her prophesies despite her being dead for 27 years
Tokyo's public toilets are a unique tourist attraction for visitors
The shuttle began in March with visitors flocking to Japan at a record pace
The 19 Mexico presidential palace cats declared 'living fixed assets', state responsible for their expenses
It’s unclear when they first appeared or how they even got into the building
Malaysian state converts Ramazan food waste into fertiliser
She receives 30 kilograms of the fertiliser every month and slightly more during Ramazan
'Our version of Formula 1': Cambodian villagers race oxcarts
Despite scorching sun, hundreds of people flock to see 46 pairs of oxen in the competition
