Cambridge University gained 'significant benefits' from slave trade: Study
The latest research by the University of Cambridge has found that the institution received "significant benefits" from the transatlantic slave trade.
UK records 17% rise in Covid-19 cases in just seven days
Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations in the UK have reported a 17% increase in the past seven days.
Thief steals car with 2-year-old and a cat still inside
In a bizarre incident reported from Durham, UK, a thief drove away in a stolen car with a 2-year-old girl still strapped in the back seat.
Aunt accused of throwing 3-year-old boy into lake, 'didn't call for help once'
A US woman, Victoria Moreno, has been accused of pushing her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan because he was "acting up."
More than 1,300 anti-war protesters arrested by police in Russia
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia to hold demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
UFOs are hovering all over Ukrainian skies, claims government report
Now Ukrainian astronomers have claimed that they spotted swarms of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in the skies above Kyiv.
Woman identifies rapist from YouTube video 13 years after the crime took place
A woman got her rapist arrested when she managed to identify the man, Khandaker Mohammed Rahman, from a YouTube video 13 years after the incident happened.
Man stabs wife after 'dreaming' she was having an affair
A man in Brazil has been accused of stabbing his wife multiple times allegedly after he saw a dream that she was having an affair with someone.
Inside the luxurious lifestyle of Queen's beloved corgis
The Queen's love for dogs, particularly corgis, was well known. She had adopted more than 30 in her life.
Adventurer Ross Edgley attempts longest non-stop swim in Scotland's Loch Ness
Ross Edgley, a 36-year-old extreme adventurer from Lincolnshire, UK, is all set to attempt the world's longest non-stop swim in Loch Ness.
Man travels to Dubai just to buy iPhone before its India launch
An Indian man travelled all the way to Dubai from the Indian state of Kerala just so he could buy the latest Apple phone hours before its launch in India.
Protests erupt in Iran after woman dies in police custody after breaking hijab law
Thousands of men and women have taken to the streets in Iran after a woman who was arrested for breaking hijab laws died in police custody last week.
Stuff of nightmares: Rare deep-sea shark with bulging eyes found in Australia
An Australian fisherman happened to discover a rare shark that looked more scary than beautiful.
Year 2020 stunted social development of young adults: study
A new study has claimed that 2020 has been so traumatic for the younger population that it has stunted their social development.
Axe-wielding man smashes tables and glasses at McDonald's in New York
A man who went on to threaten people and destroy property with an axe inside a McDonald's in New York over the weekend has now been released without bail.
Pregnant woman 'crushed to death' by loan recovery agents for £1,300 in India
A 27-year-old pregnant woman was crushed to death allegedly by the recovery agent of a finance company in the Indian state of Jharkhand on Thursday.
Tory MP calls for national 'Elizabeth Day' bank holiday
A senior Tory MP has called for a bank holiday to be named "Elizabeth Day" as a sign of respect for the Queen.
Seventeen cats killed in Los Angeles strip mall fire
Seventeen cats were killed after a massive fire broke out at a strip mall in Palms, Los Angeles and engulfed a boarding hotel for pets on Saturday.
Two women sexually assaulted in queue to see queen's coffin.
A 19-year-old man has been accused of sexually assaulting two women while they were in the queue to attend the Queen's lying-in-state on Wednesday.
Gaza farmer finds rare Byzantine-era floor mosaic while digging earth
A Palestinian farmer accidentally discovered a Byzantine-era floor mosaic while he was digging to plant an olive tree on his land in Gaza.
'Don't touch foreigners to avoid monkeypox' Chinese official's warning sparks debate
A senior Chinese official on Saturday warned people to avoid physical contact with foreigners so as to prevent getting the monkeypox infection.
MP seduced tourists, wined and dined them at Parliament, claims ex-minister
A book by former Tory cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell has made controversial claims about an unnamed MP.
UFO-shaped art installation on Norwegian lake leaves people stunned
A UFO-like structure on a Norwegian lake has left the locals stunned and amazed.
Police informant gets raped after being left unmonitored while undercover
A woman was raped while conducting an undercover operation for the police in Alexandria, Louisiana last year.
Indian man's nose, ear chopped off for getting his daughter remarried
A 55-year-old man's nose and ear were cut off allegedly by his daughter's estranged husband and his family in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
More than 450 children killed due to devastating floods in Pakistan
At least 458 children have died as a result of the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, accounting for nearly one-third of the total fatalities recorded so far.
Ukrainian forces discover Russian 'torture chamber' in recently liberated town
Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of carrying out "blatant genocide" in the recently liberated Balakliya town in the Kharkiv oblast
Japan's oldest man who fought in WWII dies at 112
Mikizo Ueda, who was the oldest living man in Japan, passed away at the age of 112 in the city of Nara last week.
Hong Kong billionaire promises to give $1.27m to dancer injured during Mirror concert
Hong Kong businessman Richard Li has decided to pay HK$10m (around £1m) to the dancer who received severe injuries during a Mirror concert in July.
Twitter user who correctly predicted Queen's death warns King Charles
An anonymous Twitter user who correctly predicted the date of Queen Elizabeth II's death also made predictions about the date of King Charles's death.
