UK toddler's rare condition makes her eat wood, glass and foam
Eating disorder characterised by the compulsion to eat non-food items
Petitions and protests in Turkey over killing of stray cat
Some 320,000 people signed the online petition demanding a stiffer sentence
English women's league showdown delayed by teams wearing matching socks
Arsenal turned up at Chelsea with the same colour socks
Mexican artist crushes Tesla under giant stone head
The installation of the sculpture was done by stealth
With bites rare, experts want sharks to shed scary reputation
Shark bites are exceedingly rare overall - a fact scientists wish more people to know
Whale of a tail: Scientists track unique humpback 'fingerprint'
Today there are about 84,000 adult specimens in the world
Rats in US police headquarters 'high' from eating seized marijuana
Police there have been pushing for a new headquarters for years
Doctors treat brave boy who survived tiger attack by pulling big cat's tongue
The teenager suffered several injuries to his face, neck, scalp, and right hand
Giant Sequoias, world's largest trees, thriving in UK, report shows
Introduced to Britain as a 19th century status symbol, there are now half a million sequoias now
'Hybrid' US sheep breeder used endangered genetic material, faces jail
Arthur Schubarth, 80, illegally imported parts of the largest species of sheep
Double-swiping the rewards card led to free gas for months and a felony theft charge
Prosecutors say the woman exploited the system for several months
Staff at a Virginia wildlife centre pretend to be red foxes as they care for an orphaned kit
They initially tried to locate the kit’s mother and her den site to reunite them
Belgium Euro 2024 alternate jersey is leaked. Is it a tribute to comic hero Tintin?
The Belgian Football Association is set to unveil the new kit on Thursday at the Hergé Museum
Paganini's violin gets X-ray treatment in quest of sound secrets
The violin was Italian composer and violin virtuoso Niccolo Paganini's favourite
Musical prowess: Cockatiel captivates 3m TikTok followers
Kiki isn't just any bird; it's a viral phenomenon with a knack for melody
Weather beatdown leaves towering Maine landmark surrounded by crime scene tape
The towering wooden sculpture is missing part of its face and arm, as well as a spear
A small earthquake and 'Moodus Noises' are nothing new for a Connecticut town
Moodus is short for “Machimoodus” which means “place of bad noises” in Algonquian dialects
Rare two-faced calf born last month at a Louisiana farm is flourishing despite the odds
Most calves with polycephaly, the condition of having more than one head, are stillborn
Japan couples file suit seeking separate surnames
Married couples must choose husband's or wife's name, and about 95pc take the man's
Australia's Great Barrier Reef in grip of 'mass bleaching event'
The world's largest living structure, the Great Barrier Reef is a 2,300 kilometre expanse of corals
Not just humans: Bees and chimps can also pass on their skills
Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers
Crocs, cyclones and 'magnificent melaleucas': Aussie beach named world's best
The two-kilometre stretch of pristine white sands was ranked number one beach in the world
Ferrari stolen in 1995 from a Formula One driver is recovered by UK police
The car is valued at close to 350,000 pounds or $444,000
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
Increasingly large crowds scale Japan's highest mountain
How jackals' taste for melons helps fruit flourish in Namibian desert
Black-backed jackals in Namibia urinate on sweet melons to prevent others stealing fruits
South Koreans bid farewell to beloved panda Fu Bao before her return to China
Thousands of visitors queued up in the early morning chill to attend panda's farewell
The Philadelphia Phillies are scrapping $1 hot dog nights following unruly fan behaviour
The Phillies don’t necessarily need to slash prices these days to pack in crowds
France doesn't need schools anymore thanks to AI, says Feb 29 only newspaper
Last edition in 2020 saw its sale of 120,000 copies
New species of Amazon anaconda discovered
A video shared online shows the scale of the 20-foot-long (6.1-meter-long) reptiles
Dubai's sky-high aspirations find new outlet as it hosts jet suit race for 'Iron Man' pilots
Racers zipped along a route with the skyscrapers of Dubai Marina looming behind them
From edge of extinction to Australia's croc 'paradise'
"You can't sugarcoat crocs; these are seriously dangerous," says Webb
Indian court orders zoo to change 'blasphemous' names of lions
The two lions were named Sita and Akbar
In this centuries-old English pancake race, 'you just have to go flat out'
The tradition has been repeated not only in Olney but across England and the US
At Florida Man Games, big crowds cheer competitors evading police and jumping fences
Spectators paid $45 for each ticket to watch the events at Francis Field
New Zealand opens first 'kiwi hospital' for injured birds
Department of Conservation says the new kiwi hospital is the first of its kind in New Zealand
Waitress fired for receiving $10,000 tip and splitting it with her coworkers
‘I was willing to share a $10,000 tip, but was reciprocated with hate'
Kuwaiti 'death ship' carrying cattle causes stench in Cape Town
The ship is carrying an estimated 19,000 cattle
Bag of cocaine washes up near mystery shipwreck
The cocaine, valued at $75,000, was found "washed ashore" at the Cove Estate on Tobago
'Cosmic hurricane': Astronomers identify possible brightest object in universe
The record-breaking quasar shines 500 trillion times brighter than the sun
Charlotte, with no male companion, is pregnant in her mountain aquarium
Expert says impossible for her to have mated with one of the five small sharks that share her tank
Dry weather hampers mass Christmas Island crab migration
There are over 100 million red crabs on Christmas Island in Indian Ocean
Cambodia to install hundreds of wildlife cameras in an effort to restore its tiger population
Tigers were declared “functionally extinct” in Cambodia in 2016 by the World Wide Fund for Nature
Woman uses foxes as therapy animals to help domestic abuse survivors
She rescued eight foxes from fur farms
Before dawn at Vatican Museums, the key keeper unlocks history
There are exactly 2,797 keys... Each one has between one and five copies
Assam declares citrus lemon as state fruit
It is well known for its distinct scent and medicinal properties
The lovers who left their heart in Havana cemetery
Baro's adulterous romance scandalized high society, but lives on in luxurious touches of her tomb
Be gone, winter! Young Slovenians reclaim sheepskin monster parade
Dating back to 18th century, the tradition believed to be of pagan origin and practised over 10 days
Polar bears struggling to adapt to longer ice-free Arctic periods
Study finds the longer polar bears spend on land, the higher the risk of starvation
Second critically endangered gorilla born at London Zoo in a month
Western lowland gorillas, which inhabit west and central Africa, are classified as high risk species
Istanbul mosques convert working class faithful to sport
Women's employment rate is less than half that officially recorded for men in Turkey
Migrant boats make music at Milan's La Scala
The multicoloured "violins of the sea" were made by prisoners out of rickety boats
Dating app helps Swedes with disabilities find love
Launched in Sweden last November, the DigiVi app is reserved for those with autism
Mother 'mistakenly' puts month-old baby in oven instead of crib
The infant was pronounced dead on the spot
World first intact chicken egg laid 1,700 years ago discovered
A scan found that the egg discovered in a Roman wishing well still had its inner contents
Mountain stinking: Everest climbers ordered to use waste bags
Climbers will present their full poo bags for checking upon return to the base camp
Andean farmers use age-old technique amid climate change
On the border of Peru and Bolivia, the Waru Waru - meaning ridge - are once again protecting crops
Meet Bigfoot chicken that roam Vietnam dining tables
Dong Tao chicken are believed to bring good fortune and wealth to their owners
Environmentalist surveying Mexico's Maya Train warns of damage to ancient caves
"We are putting at risk bio-cultural heritage for Mexico, and for humanity," said environmentalist
Couple celebrates wedding anniversary near garbage dump to draw attention
They mark their 17th wedding anniversary
Shark bites and deaths up even as species faces crisis: study
There were 69 unprovoked attacks in 2023, up slightly from 63 in 2022
Waiters to race through Paris streets as historic contest returns
First born in 1914, the cafe waiters' race is being held on March 24 for the first time since 2011
UK museum gets 200k pounds grant to tell stories of last Sikh Maharaja
Fascinating and important stories of the wider Duleep Singh family
Mass wedding event: 200 fake marriages unearthed in Indian state
200 couples were paid to act as brides and grooms to receive benefits from the scheme
Mexican community revives customs with ancient fire ritual
The tradition was revived by Purepecha people in 1980s with the help of historians
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring
The first official celebration of Groundhog Day was in 1886
Schoolboy dies after swallowing ten magnets in TikTok stunt
He didn't tell anyone he had swallowed small balls
Furry surprise in theft suspect's pocket: A tiny blue-eyed puppy
Police discovered a blue pit bull on Jan 16
Saudi Arabia to launch 'Dream of the Desert' train
The first trips will begin from North Train Station in Riyadh and end at Al Qurayyat station
Dying thief who stole 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison
The FBI recovered the shoes in 2018 when someone else tried to claim a reward
New Orleans cake thief hits bakery in a very Mardi Gras way
King cakes are among the foods most associated with Carnival in New Orleans
Passengers support man who was arrested for opening plane door, walking on wing: 'He saved our lives'
He then turned himself into the police
World's smallest escape room is a coffin
Participants have 30 minutes to free themselves from a coffin by solving puzzles
World's first nitrogen execution: Man put to death by inhaling gas
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow the execution to proceed
Rare all-white penguin spotted in Antarctica
Papua penguins are characterised by black and white plumage
Scientists achieve world's first IVF pregnancy in rhinos
It could save species from extinction - with just two left in the world
Child dies as parents dip him in Ganges for cancer treatment
The family of the five-year-old had taken the terminally ill child for a dip in Ganges
Scientists spot previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins in Antarctica
Some penguins are moving their colonies as melting ice from climate change threatens breeding ground
Mexico's Benito the giraffe begins 50-hour journey to new safari home
A crane lifted a large box containing the towering Benito onto a truck
Why Wimbledon uses bright yellow tennis balls?
Because black or white tennis balls are not visible on screen
Devotees flock to see 'auspicious' Neelkanth birds ahead of Ram Mandir opening
It is believed Lord Ram conquered Ravana’s Lanka after seeing the bird
Newborn found alive inside shopping bag on freezing night
Authorities said they are extremely concerned about baby's mother
Six-legged spaniel undergoes surgery and adjusts to life on four paws
The extra legs extended from the right hindquarter and appeared to be of no use
Electric nasal massager relives congestion, helps users breathe easier
This strap-on nose massager tweaks beak with electric shocks
Forgotten flashlight sucked into fighter jet engine caused millions in damage
The blunder left jet “beyond local repair” with an estimated $3,933,106 in damage
Israeli company gets green light to make world's first cultivated beef steaks
The move follows approval of lab-grown chicken in the US last year
In frigid Toronto, women dive into an ice-cold lake for energy boost
Cold plunges have become increasingly popular in Canada
Severed hand found in pocket of man held on suspicion of woman's murder
The man suspected of killing a woman and leaving her body in a creek
Pooper scooper crackdown: Dog owners must submit their pets' DNA to vet dept
An attempt to get rid of abandoned poop
Guinness World Records reviews evidence related to 'world's oldest dog' title
Bobi, who died in October last year, was declared the world's oldest dog
Australian woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' competition
Kathleen Murray of Sandford, Tasmania, was named the winner of the contest
Five-foot long, highly venomous snake discovered in child's cloth drawer
The woman was quick to call a snake catcher to her home
Man declared dead comes alive after ambulance hits pothole
The family has hailed the incident as nothing short of miracle
After a wait of 9 years, Texas zoo welcomes first lion birth
The lion cub named Moja is currently under the care of the zoo
Bindi, lipstick and handcuffs: Man arrested for posing as girl at exam
The youth was caught after the invigilators at a school verified his details using biometrics
Scientists assert 'alien mummies' in Peru are really dolls made from Earthly bones
The two small specimens were described as humanoid dolls by experts at a press conference in Lima
Archeologists uncover 'lost valley of cities' built 2,500 years ago in Ecuador
Lost cities in Amazon rainforest was home to 10,000 farmers around 2,000 years ago
Monumental ancient map re-emerges in new Rome museum
The 5-million-euro ($5.5 million) project is part of broader refurbishment of Rome
Blockbuster discovery in Amazon reveals ancient civilisation under forest
Urban society existed in Ecuador long before European colonists came to South America
Over 40pc of tree species are heading for extinction
Study suggests the risk to trees worldwide is underestimated
Dead inmate returned to family with no brain or other organs
Deceased inmate's relatives say that when his body was returned to them, it was a hallow shell
Homeowners shocked to uncover rattlesnake den behind shower
The dream home quickly became a nightmare
A man who claimed to be selling Queen Elizabeth II's walking stick is sentenced for fraud
Dru Marshall claimed he was a senior footman at Windsor Castle
South Korea bans consumption of dog meat in win for animal activism
Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer
'Cold-blooded': 4 charged over alleged plot to smuggle AU$1.2 million in Australian reptiles
Police released 257 reptiles, mostly lizards, New South Wales state Police Force said in a statement
French solo sailors begin quest to circle the world in just 50 days
The first race on super-powerful but relatively fragile trimarans has got underway
Lost 80-year-old letter finally delivered after being found at post office
The letter, from 1943, was addressed to a couple after they lost their daughter to cystic fibrosis
Coal miners in North Dakota unearth a mammoth tusk buried for thousands of years
Coal miners in North Dakota unearth a mammoth tusk buried for thousands of years
US politician goes viral for celebrating Mexican heritage with stolen photos
Flores is accused of stealing photos and posting them on social media
World's largest, deadliest male spider captured in Australia
The deadly Sydney spider, dubbed 'Hercules,' was found on Australia's Central Coast
Meet Wang's garden lizard, a tiny new addition to reptile family
Scientists are still discovering new species including the spiky creature
Rare rainfall seen in Antarctica could be extremely bad news for penguins
Climate Change is invisible culprit
Very rare half-female, half-male bird caught on camera in Columbia
The bird sighted was a Green Honeycreeper with distinct half-green, or female, and male
Meet the artist who paints with 10 brushes at a time
Serge has been perfecting this unique technique for over a decade
Increasingly precarious future of polar bears
Without sea ice, polar bears can’t reach the seals they depend on
Russian plane lands on frozen river by mistake
The Polar Airlines An-24 landed safely on Kolyma River in Yakutia region
'Rarest insect on the planet' the 'Tree Lobster' arrives at California Zoo
Two pairs of the bug were brought to Australian mainland for breeding
Taxi driver returns AUD 8,000 left by passenger
The incident sparked widespread attention and praise
Why Colorado beauty queen's unsolved murder 'is not a lost cause'
Jon Benét Ramsey’s body was found 27 years ago
Man who lived for decades in log cabin gets free modern home
I’m wordless, I am wordless and I can’t help it
Alabama woman with rare double uterus gives birth to two children
Kelsey Hatcher of Dora gave birth to two girls on Wednesday and Thursday
Woman trashes dead mom in angry obituary: 'The world is a much better place without her'
Daughter claims she was 'physically, mentally, emotionally, financially abused' by her late mother
Parisians combine yoga with puppy cuddles for ultimate relaxation
Puppy Yoga founder says the concept strikes a chord in Paris
Vase woman buys for $3.99 at Virginia thrift shop sells for more than $100,000
The piece looked old amongst the clutter of measuring cups, candles and other tchotchkes
Antarctic octopus DNA reveals ice sheet collapse closer than thought
Populations of the eight-limbed sea creatures mated freely around 125,000 years ago
A whiff of tears reduces male aggression, says study
The research was carried out by the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Peru seizes 4,000 live Amazon turtles at airport
Among the reptiles are baby Arrau turtles - the largest river turtle in South America
Winter solstice 2023 is here. Here's why shortest day — and longest night — of year matters
Northern hemisphere will experience just 7 hours and 14 minutes of daylight during winter solstice
DNA sleuths solve mystery of 2,000-year old corpse
Research shows skeleton found in Cambridgeshire is of a man from a nomadic group known as Sarmatians
Rare phenomena make sky glow in Arctic. It's not aurora
These are among the rarest and most stunning atmospheric phenomena
Man declared innocent after almost 50 years in prison for murder
Judge found Simmons was wrongfully convicted of killing in 1974
California neighbourhood wakes up to 100 dead geese in street
Some of the birds landed on the roofs of homes
Radio sets make a comeback in war-torn Gaza
Power cuts have long been a part of everyday life in Gaza
Iceland volcano eruption: Hundreds of thrill-seekers venture to site of bubbling lava
Iceland's black night sky lit up a deep orange colour as molten rock flew into air
Drones help solve forest carbon capture riddle
Drones are part of arsenal used by scientists to understand forests' role in climate change
Thai rice farmer makes art with plantings that depict cats
The work will lure tourists and cat lovers
Biggest solar flare in years temporarily disrupts radio signals on Earth
The sun spit out the huge flare along with a massive radio burst
Firefighters hoist cow out of waste-filled cesspit in England
Firefighters drained the pit and the cow was sedated before being fitted with straps
'Hunks and Hounds' calendar pairs bodybuilders with rescue pups
Photos feature muscled men posing with delightful rescue dogs
Renaissance nudes spark crisis at French school
Education minister said the pupils concerned would be disciplined
Paris's Ritz hotel finds €750,000 ring in vacuum cleaner bag
The ring went missing and its owner suspected hotel staff of theft
Swiss village set to vote to keep cowbells ringing
Complaint was filed over the noise levels from a herd of around 15 cows grazing
Russian manages to fly to US with no passport, no ticket
He ordered multiple meals on flight from Denmark to Los Angeles
Dogs go for the traditional look at Lagos canine festival
Apso took the prize for the best dressed dog for its traditional Igbo attire
China builds world's deepest underground laboratory to study dark matter
Located 2,400 meters under Earth’s surface DURF is world’s deepest underground laboratory
Prison unearthed in ancient Pompeii shows shocking side of slavery
A 'bakery prison' where humans and animals were forced to grind grain for bread
Giant sea monster discovered at Britain's seaside
Terrifying 6ft-long skull of predator discovered after 150million years
Over 75 dogs, cats rescued from Caribbean Island
The animals had been tortured, beaten, poisoned and left for dead
Giant chair from 150-year-old tree is result of 15,000 hours of recycling
It embodies nature's beauty, resilience, strength, and constancy
Clam makes comeback from extinction off shores of Croatia
The clam started dying out as a deadly pathogen spread in 2016
Bakery 'prison' uncovered in Ancient Rome's Pompeii
Discovered area shows the most shocking side of ancient slavery
Overdue book returned to Pennsylvania library after nearly 120 years
The Cruise of the Esmeralda by Harry Collingwood, was returned by personnel from the Hawley Library
Canadian cyclist rides 130 kilometres hands-free
Murray says he now has his sights set on a new world record
Fixing Bologna's leaning tower to take at least 10 years
It will cost 20 million euros and take 10 years at least, mayor says
Nasa found space-grown tomato that went missing for 8 months
The tomato was grown as part of Nasa's project to study how plants grow in microgravity
How wild birds, human hunters form partnership to find honey
Honeyguide birds respond to calls of people in their local community
Owner finds lost dog stuck in 25-foot high tree
The dog's owner had recruited friends to help find the dog
Deer breaks into elementary school, leads police on chase
Officers conducted a foot chase with four-legged trespasser
Giant seamount discovered is twice the height of world's tallest building
The underwater mountain has been discovered in Guatemala
Wellington welcomes first wild-born kiwi chicks in more than a century
The Department of Conservation estimates there are about 26,000 brown kiwis left
In Argentina, land of the gaucho, a home for unloved old horses
South American nation is known for its polo and stallion-riding gauchos
Dog, owner rescued after falling over 175-foot down ravine
The pet had slipped while on a walk with his owner
Penguin parents sleep for a few seconds at a time to guard newborns
These short ‘microsleeps’, totalling around 11 hours a day, enough to keep them going for weeks
Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse
The city council said the situation was ‘highly critical’
Skies in Mongolia mysteriously turn blood-red
This particular shade of red is considered the most uncommon colour of Northern Lights
World's oldest living land animal celebrates 191st birthday
Jonathan is the world's oldest living land animal, as well as the oldest turtle/chelonian in history
'Real estate' for corals: Swiss organisation builds artificial reefs with art, tech
In depths of Lake Geneva, a team of divers began work on underwater castle fit for corals
Woman's decades-old mosaic of yard rocks and decorative art work may have to go
A community organiser is hopeful the council will clarify rules about portable planters
Customer sues Chopt eatery chain over salad that she says contained a piece of manager's finger
She seeks monetary damages for the trouble she had to undergo
Crimean treasures return to Kyiv after years of legal battles
Ukraine hailed the arrival of the jewels in the midst of the Russian full-scale 2022 invasion
Maldives island eliminated mosquitoes — a feat that's hard to repeat
Mosquito traps lure pests with environmentally friendly bait
Authentic: Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster said it saw a "substantial increase" in online searches for the word
World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years
The iceberg, called A23a, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986
A lion and several bears go wild in Kosovo snow
Visitors enjoyed a lion playing before quickly taking shelter indoors where a heater was installed
Clerk's mistake leads to big Michigan Lottery jackpot
The winner said he plans to use his prize money to travel and boost his savings
Human calculator breaks world record for counting letters in sentences
Mohammad Sayaheen, 51, of Irbid, discovered his talent when he was in school
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
They say banning dog meat will decimate their livelihoods
Britain wins World Cup... which one?
Litter-picking World Cup event aims at raising awareness about environmental issues
Comedy Wildlife Photo Award 2023 winners revealed
And the winner for 2023 is kangaroo striking an air guitar pose
'Lost diamonds': Rare Russian books stolen from European libraries
According to investigators, the stolen books were worth around 440,000 euros
Peru archaeologists unearth 1,000-year-old mummies of children in Lima
The mummies' skulls still had hair on them
'Extremely venomous' green mamba loose in the Netherlands
Police in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg said they were alerted by the mamba's owner
Ancient Iraqis may have worshipped Alexander the Great
Archaeologists discover a temple where Greek king was proclaimed 'divine' 2,300 years ago
'Stressed jellyfish' reveal dangers of seabed mining
An experiment to test how seabed mining could affect deep sea life has revealed unexpected impacts
A bird in Al Qudra winning world fame
The photograph came out on top of nearly 80,000 entries from 96 countries
Scientists warn as world smashes through 2-degree warming limit for first time
The Earth’s temperature briefly rose above a crucial threshold
'City of jinn': magical myths haunt ancient Omani oasis
Some superstitious Omanis shun the isolated desert settlement because of stories of "jinn"
Newquay Zoo welcomes pair of rare tamarin monkeys
A pair of rare monkeys has now moved to their new home
Swans changing their behaviour in a warming world: Scientists
Climate change: Fewer wild swans return to UK in winter
Stobnica Castle -- Poland's controversial modern-day medieval castle
The construction of Stobnica Castle began in 2015
Weird weather phenomenon might have helped Ukraine sink Russian warship 55 miles away, scientists reveal
Two Neptune anti-ship missiles hit the ship from a shockingly long distance