Monkey causes nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka

An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused general islandwide blackout.

French passenger slapped with Rs58,000 fine for using speakerphone in train station

French passenger slapped with Rs58,000 fine for using speakerphone in train station

Australian politician changes his name to 'Aussie Trump'

Australian politician changes his name to 'Aussie Trump'

More than 100 venomous snakes removed from Sydney back garden

More than 100 venomous snakes removed from Sydney back garden

Woman tricks husband into selling his kidney for Rs1 million

Woman tricks husband into selling his kidney for Rs10 lacs then runs away with lover and cash

Russian mayor loses reelection race to his personal driver's wife

Russian mayor loses reelection race to his personal driver’s wife

WATCH: Bald bride breaks societal barriers at her wedding

WATCH: Bald bride breaks societal barriers at her wedding

Penguins do not have everlasting 'love' as we believe: Study

“Divorce” rate in them much higher than in humans

Turkish man smashes world record with axe throw, hits target from over 183 feet

Turkish man smashes world record with axe throw, hits target from over 183 feet

Mountain granted same legal rights as a human being

The mountain lies in a region of great spiritual significance

Why two people are buried in graves under runway at airport

The couple's graves have been left there for one particular reason

Colombian couple lives in sewer for 22 years

They had been struggling with addiction for decades

This Indian state remained uncolonized by British

This Indian state remained uncolonized by British

Chinese athlete breaks world record with 44 pull-ups in one minute

Chinese athlete breaks world record with 44 pull-ups in one minute

German man sets world record living for 120 days underwater

German man sets world record living for 120 days underwater

Canadian freighter gets trapped in ice on Lake Erie

Canadian freighter gets trapped in ice on Lake Erie

Prices for iPhones 'with TikTok installed' soar up to $50,000

Prices for iPhones ‘with TikTok installed’ soar up to $50,000

Trump claims US 'split the atom', New Zealand says that's not true

Trump claims US 'split the atom', New Zealand says that's not true

Which cup is better for tea? Let's find out

Which cup is better for tea? Let's find out

Cat left on plane ends up taking three flights before reaching its destination

Cat left on plane ends up taking three flights before reaching its destination

Travels from Karachi to Lahore in just 13 minutes on this plane

Travels from Karachi to Lahore in just 13 minutes on this plane

What would happen if you go one hour without blinking

What would if one goes one hour without blinking

Thousands enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures

Thousands enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone-chilling temperatures

Woman 'surprised' after being declared dead

Woman 'surprised' after being declared dead

A rare gold medal from the 1904 Olympics is up for auction

A rare gold medal from the 1904 Olympics is up for auction

Man who lives in island for 30 years dies three years after returning to city

Man who lives in island for 30 years dies three years after returning to city

52 records in 52 weeks: Let's meet the man

52 records in 52 weeks: Let's meet the man

First of Its kind: UK university offers undergraduate winemaking degree

First of Its kind: UK university offers undergraduate winemaking degree

'Dinosaur highway' uncovered in England dating back 166 million years

'Dinosaur highway' uncovered in England dating back 166 million years

World's deadliest rat, which can kill an elephant with one bite

World's deadliest rat, which can kill an elephant with one bite

World's biggest sandal wins big at Guinness Record

World’s biggest sandal wins big at Guinness Record

Australian hiker found alive after surviving for two weeks on berries

Australian hiker found alive after surviving for two weeks on berries and two muesli bars

US wildlife officials rescue deer tangled in rope on ice climbing route

US wildlife officials rescue deer tangled in rope on ice climbing route

When woman tourist in Thailand zoo killed by stressed elephant

When woman tourist in Thailand zoo killed by stressed elephant

In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into river

In freezing temperatures, swimmers in China plunge into river for health and joy

US citizen records surfing on largest wave ever possible

California surfer catches possible world record wave

It's Christmas for elephants as unsold trees are fed to animals at Berlin Zoo

It’s Christmas for elephants as unsold trees are fed to animals at Berlin Zoo

Let's know about the wealthiest woman in history

Let's know about the wealthiest woman in history

Social media comments after bald eagle declared America's national bird

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Christmas Eve

World's best golfer suffer strange injury while cooking Christmas dinner

World's best golfer suffer strange injury while cooking Christmas dinner

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after refusing to change jeans

Chess champion Magnus Carlsen quits tournament after refusing to change jeans

Groom's father rents plane to shower cash over bride's house

Groom's father rents plane to shower cash over bride's house

Life on Mars found 40 years ago, pyramids built by population of 'very large people': CIA

The classified project was conducted at Fort Meade in Maryland

Which are the best dogs in 2024

Which are the best dogs in 2024

Stranded NASA Astronauts send Christmas Greetings from space

Stranded NASA Astronauts send Christmas Greetings from space

Scientists discover 27 never-seen-before species on groundbreaking expedition

The unusual discoveries were found by researchers exploring a region in Peru

Indians on Thailand-bound flight stand, indulge in chit-chat mid-air despite air hostess request

Indians on Thailand-bound flight stand, indulge in chit-chat mid-air despite air hostess request

Heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat

The carnivorous heron was seen at one point vomiting a fish it could not swallow

US Library says man can keep book when he goes to return it 50 years later

US Library says man can keep book when he goes to return it 50 years later

Officials, citizens clueless who is flying drones over US cities

Officials, citizens clueless who is flying drones over US cities

Queen Marie Antionette's 'smart watch' on display in London

The watch, one of the most beautiful, complex and most expensive ever made, was commissioned in 1783

Plants 'scream' when they are cut, dehydrated: study

They produce clicking noises that humans can’t hear without scientific equipment

A New Zealander studied for year to win Spanish Scrabble title - he does not speak Spanish

A New Zealander studied for year to win Spanish Scrabble title - he does not speak Spanish

Rounding out top words of 2024 by Merriam-Webster

Rounding out top words of 2024 by Merriam-Webster

Zebrafish, lizards use sleeping genes to restore hearing power: study

They can regenerate their hearing by reactivating dormant gene regulators

'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's 2024 word of the year

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Albino dogs take the spotlight at Bolivia's Christmas parade

The Christmas-themed costumed dogs took to the main avenues, stopping to sniff at spectators

World's oldest-known wild bird lays egg at 74

Wisdom was first banded as an adult in 1956 and has raised as many as 30 chicks, Plissner said

Which are most mispronounced words of 2024

The list was curated by the language-learning platform ‘Babbel' - a language platform

New York museum unveils 'Apex' - an almost complete Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus walked on four legs and lived in North America around 150 million years ago

Mammoths topped the menu for North American Ice Age people

Mammoths provided meat, energy-rich fat for Clovis people pointing human role in extinction of them

Falling asteroid lights up sky in Russia's remote Yakutia

The asteroid approached but that no damage had been reported after its descent.

Residents displaced by sinkhole fear may not return by Christmas

Residents displaced by sinkhole fear may not return by Christmas

Some interesting pictures of animals captured at right time

Some interesting pictures of animals captured at right time

New species of human with bigger brains, huge heads discovered in China: scientists

Researchers revealed what could have led to the extinction of this species

Groom plays Ludo on phone during wedding ceremony

Groom plays Ludo on phone during wedding ceremony

South Korean train operator's 4-minute toilet break delays 125 trains

Citizens commented differently - some demanded more facilities for operators

Chinese scientists keep monkey alive for 6 months with gene-edited pig's kidney

Chinese scientists keep monkey alive for 6 months with gene-edited pig’s kidney

Taste for art - $6.2m banana finds buyer

The piece represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, cryptocurrency

Fossil footprints in Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted

Footprints made by Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus

Dog falls from third floor but survives miraculously

Dog falls from third-floor but survives miraculously

Singer apologizes to Manchester United's manager for interrupting interview

Ed Sheeran apologizes to Manchester United's manager for interrupting interview

Pictures where background characters gain more popularity

Pictures where background characters gain more popularity

Madhubala set to join kin after 15-year separation at Karachi's Safari Park

Elephant Madhubala remained in solitary confinement at zoo

Desert oasis outside of Dubai draws a new caravan: Family of rodents from Argentina

Desert oasis outside of Dubai draws new inhabitants: Family of rodents from Argentina

10-year-old boy calls 911 for help in math homework

Officer went to the 10-year-old’s house and helped him complete his decimal-based homework

Islamabad couple comes up with unique photoshoot idea

PTI protest: Islamabad couple’s wedding photoshoot in front of containers goes viral

Archaeologists unearth oldest alphabet from ancient tomb

Alphabetic writing found etched on clay cylinders unearthed from tomb in Syria

When the world's tallest woman met the shortest woman

Their meeting took place over afternoon tea in London

Cat wriggles through drainpipe - but with less-than-perfect results

Cat wriggles through drainpipe - but with less-than-perfect results

Indian company rewards 1,000 employees with trip to Spain

The company has been following this practice since 2013

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

Fish-trapping canals helped the early people in the region to diversify their diets

A city in Georgia city will blow up an old hotel to welcome 2025

A city in Georgia city will blow up an old hotel to welcome 2025

Monkeys roaming Karachi streets leave onlookers in awe

Their appearance takes social media by storm, with many making memes on them

Why police ask citizens not to chase this on-the-run bird

Why police ask citizens not to chase this on-the-run bird

How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

How a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

When a missing cat found in another city - 300 miles away from her home

When a missing cat found in another city - 300 miles away from her home

Swedish minister's staff insists on banana-free meetings due to weirdest phobia

Swedish minister's staff insists on banana-free rooms due to weirdest phobia

Argentina soccer club criticised for starting YouTuber in important game

Argentina soccer club criticised for starting YouTuber in important game

'Magic Circle' looking for first female member who disguised as male to enter into society

'Magic Circle' looking for first female member who disguised as male to enter into society

Japanese man marks six years with cartoon bride

Japanese man celebrates six years with cartoon bride

Chicken and duck help out in Romanian middle schools

Around 20 schools in the southern county are pioneering an animal awareness class

Bolivians carry decorated human skulls asking for favours in their festival

Bolivians carry decorated human skulls asking for favours in their festival

Locals warned to lock doors as 40 monkeys escape lab

The lab conducts clinical trials, including on brain disease and treatments

Cricket legend Ian Botham rescued shortly after falling into crocodile-infested water

"My catch of the day was the barra [fish] while I was nearly catch of the day for all the sharks"

Death mask was not designed for King Tut, study reveals

His lavish tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter

Who is winner of US election according to Thai baby hippo Moo Deng

The hippo names Donald Trump as winner this year

Archaeologists find 4,000-year-old Bronze Age town in Saudi Arabia

Discovery sheds light on how ancient societies transitioned from nomadic lifestyle to urban living

Aliens interested in America's nuclear arms, military insider claims

Says America's nuclear missile bases have been alien targets since 1960s

Russia fines Google more than entire world's GDP

2,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 rubles fined to Russia

World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

Cassius, weighing in at more than one ton, had been in declining health since Oct 15

Scientists rebuild the face of 400-year-old Polish 'vampire'

Aged 18-20 when she died, analysis of Zosia's skull suggests she suffered from a health condition

A royal piece of cloth? Archaeologists find Alexander the Great's tunic at tomb

In Tomb II, the archaeologists found a purple and white tunic

Tributes paid as YouTuber dies in cobra attack

He had built a large online fanbase

Scientists finally ready to reveal truth about Columbus's DNA

Through DNA evidence, team were able to narrow down his place of birth to eight areas in Spain

London cheese seller in panic after thieves steal massive cheddar haul

London cheese seller in panic after thieves steal massive cheddar haul

Snake that grows up to 2 metres in length 'living in UK attics and walls'

Snake that grows up to 2 metres in length 'living in UK attics and walls'

Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Let's find out

The buck stops at Colorado's Supreme Court which must decide

First-ever dinosaur fossil unearthed in Hong Kong: Report

The government said the fossils belonged to a large dinosaur

Do you know? Running not effective way to lose weight

For effective weight loss, a combination of diet and exercise is best

Children's play centre apologises over 'body bag' Halloween decorations

Children’s play centre apologises over ‘body bag’ Halloween decorations

New Zealand airport limits hugging time to three minutes at drop-off zone

New Zealand airport limits hugging time to three minutes at drop-off zone

'World's oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

This finding challenges the conventional belief of human civilisation

Tobacco can permanently alter human skeleton, leave imprints for centuries after death

The finding was made by the researchers from the University of Leicester

Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction

Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction

Wild cat native to Africa and Asia captured in Chicago suburb

Wild cat native to Africa and Asia captured in Chicago suburb

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins California contest

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins California contest

After 67 days adrift, Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead

After 67 days adrift, a Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead

Hong Kong zoo investigating after nine monkeys die in two days

Hong Kong zoo investigating after nine monkeys die in two days

World's smallest washing machine unveiled in India

World's smallest washing machine unveiled in India

Annual wife-carrying championship attracts many couples in competition

Annual wife-carrying championship attracts many couples in competition

Couple divorce three minutes after wedding following groom's comment

The couple from Kuwait called it quits when the groom mocked his bride

Smartphones affecting children's speaking skills, warn experts

In this age of the robots, we want pupils to be ready to excel as human beings

BBC apologizes after its weather app predicts unbearable wind and temperature

BBC apologizes after its weather app predicts unbearable wind and temperature

Did New Zealand navy ship really sink because its captain was woman, let's find out

Did New Zealand navy ship really sink because its captain was woman, let's find out

Woman calls police as her house surrounded by 100 racoons who demand food

Woman calls police as her house surrounded by 100 racoons who demand food

Never-seen microbes growing on your toothbrush, showerhead

Microbes are everywhere, and the vast majority of them will not make us sick

68 million-year-old foot bones reveal two new hawk-like species

Interestingly, these hawk-sized birds were capable of lifting small mammals and even baby dinosaurs

Scientists describe venom of black widow spider as 'a cocktail of different toxins'

A new study has successfully cracked the mechanism behind the black widow spider’s deadly poison.

Couple find their lost wedding video after 57 years - thanks to Facebook

Couple find their lost wedding video after 57 years - thanks to Facebook

Long-lost shipwreck packed with gold discovered in the African desert

It was unearthed by diamond miners in a desert on the coast of Namibia

Why are pilots not allowed to have beards?

When a pilot needs to use oxygen mask but facial hair can affect how well mask fits in his face

Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty

Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty

Preston striker gets eight-match ban for biting Blackburn defender

Preston striker gets eight-match ban for biting Blackburn defender

Study says woolly mammoths went extinct because of their blocked nose

Researchers analysed frozen mammoth tissue and found antibodies and allergens in them

Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea. What happens when they burst open?

Two global ocean treaties aimed at increasing transparency around lost shipping containers

Montana man gets 6 months in prison for cloning giant sheep and breeding it

Schubarth cloned Marco Polo sheep which are the largest in the world and weigh 136 kilograms

Rare deep-sea creature seen walking on 13-foot-long legs

It was seen 10,800 feet below the surface of the water

Online voting in 'Alaska's Fat Bear Week' contest starts

Online voting in 'Alaska’s Fat Bear Week' contest starts after attack killed one contestant

Scientists explain Mount Everest's anomalous growth

Scientists explain Mount Everest's anomalous growth

New Zealand reclaims record for largest haka dance

A statement said 6,531 people had performed Ka Mate, the haka, surpassing France's 4,028 set in 2014

Massive dinosaur skull unearthed after 72m years in bone-filled creek

Incredible footage shows the team of palaeontologists excavating the skull

Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months

Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon’ for two months

Cheese dating back 3,600 years found in Chinese tomb

Cheese dating back 3,600 years found in Chinese tomb

Court in Japan acquits prisoner after 48 years upon finding him innocent in 1966 murder

Court in Japan acquits prisoner after 48 years after finding him innocent in 1966 murder

US woman dies after first use of 'suicide pod'

The Last Resort, an assisted dying organisation, presented the Sarco pod in Zurich in July

World's oldest cheese found in ancient Chinese tomb smeared on dairy-loving mummies

Images provide a look at what may be the first ever kefir cheese

Squirrel outsmarted leopard in viral video from Africa

Squirrel outsmarted leopard in viral video from Africa

32,400-year-old woolly rhino mummy unearthed in Russia

Preserved in permafrost, the ancient creature has provided valuable insights into the extinct specie

Birth of mysterious baby in Hyderabad leaves parent sad

Birth of mysterious baby in Hyderabad leaves parent sad

Plane forced to make emergency landing after passenger finds mouse in her meal

The Scandinavian Airlines flight was diverted to Oslo after the rodent was discovered

Is Mount Everest the tallest mountain?

It is indeed the tallest mountain, but only when we consider the height above sea level

Which is oldest seal in the world?

Which is oldest seal in captivity in world

How a lost cat travelled 900-mile journey back home to California alone

A lost cat's mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California

Teacher's quick response saves life of student in Saudi Arabia

Teacher's quick response saves life of student in Saudi Arabia

US citizen accidentally pays neighbour's power bill for years

US citizen accidentally pays neighbour's power bill for years

Thailand's hippo has unique face that launches thousands of memes

Thailand’s hippo has unique face that launches thousands of memes

Indian juice shop workers arrested for mixing urine in drinks

It sparked outrage and disgust among viewers

Scientists discover 'grumpy' fish species in Red Sea

Scientists discover grumpy fish species in Red Sea

Who wins bird of the year award?

Who wins bird of the year award?

Rosie, World's oldest cat, dies at 33

Current holder is Flossie, a 28-year-old cat from Kent

In Denmark, a man suspected of 86 counts of reckless driving

In Denmark, a man suspected of 86 counts of reckless driving

Birth of spectacled bear in Peru brings tear of joy for farming community

Birth of spectacled bear in Peru brings tear of joy for farming community

Last rites of police dog held with full state honours in India

Last rites of police dog held with full state honours in India

When a mega-tsunami caused earth to vibrate for nine days

When a mega-tsunami caused earth to vibrate for nine days

Doctor removes more than 6000 gallstones in a single patient

More than 6000 gallstones removed form patient in India

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

Man found frozen in cave 50 years ago identified

He was found by two hikers on January 16, 1977

Dinosaurs developed thousands of teeth by chewing plants: Study

They developed thousands of teeth because of their voracious appetite for plants

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