Several butterfly species at risk of extinction in Britain
A report by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has warned that 24 species of butterflies found in Britain may soon disappear.
Fake doctor gets life in prison for patient deaths in Germany
A German court has sentenced a woman to life in prison for posing as a doctor and causing the death of three patients as a result of treatment errors.
Chinese school teacher brutally thrashes student for dozing off in class
A disturbing video of a school teacher brutally hitting a ninth-grade student after the latter dozed off in classroom has gone viral on social media.
Airbnb decides to close down its domestic business in China
China's zero-Covid policy and the subsequent lockdowns have made survival difficult for foreign companies.
Tesla to develop self-driving cars without need for human drivers by 2023: Elon Musk
Tesla chief Elon Musk has now claimed that the company will have self-driving cars without any need for human drivers by the next year, according to reports.
Putin survived assassination attempt two months ago, claims Ukraine military official
A top Ukrainian official has claimed that Russian president Vladimir Putin had managed to survive an assassination attempt two months ago.
Ukraine: 200 rotting corpses found in basement in Mariupol
As many as 200 rotting corpses were found in the basement of an apartment building in Mariupol.
Male Afghan TV presenters cover faces on-air in solidarity with female colleagues
Male journalists in Afghanistan came out in support of their female colleagues who have been asked by the Taliban to cover their faces on-air.
Russian dog switches sides to serve Ukrainian troops
A three-year-old military dog abandoned by Russian soldiers in Ukraine is now assisting Ukrainian soldiers in sniffing out unexploded mines.
7-year-old boy dragged away and killed by crocodile in front of his sisters
A 7-year-old boy was dragged into a river and eaten alive by a giant crocodile in front of his sisters in Telega Air in Brunei. The boy was playing by the riverbank near his house when the incident occurred.
Starbucks becomes latest firm to leave Russia over Ukraine war
The latest company that has decided to pull out of Russia due to its war in Ukraine is the famous coffee chain Starbucks. It has now joined the list of firms that have stopped offering their services in the country.
Ex-Tory MP sentenced to 18 months in jail for sexually assaulting teenage boy in 2008
Imran Ahmad Khan, a former Tory MP for Wakefield, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008.
Two Pak-origin Spanish sisters tortured and shot for refusing to take husbands to Spain
Two Pakistani-origin Spanish sisters were allegedly murdered by their in-laws after they refused to help their husbands move to Spain.
Man leaves long-time partner for Ukrainian refugee just ten days after taking her in
Tony Garnett, 29, left his long-time partner and the mother of his two children for his Ukrainian refugee girlfriend who he had met just ten days before they decided to elope.
Senior Tory MP accused of using 'date-rape drug' on four men
A senior Conservative MP has been accused of spiking the drinks of four men, including two MPs, with date-rape drugs.
Indian teacher arrested for carrying beef in lunch box
A Muslim school teacher in the Indian state of Assam was arrested for allegedly carrying beef to school in her lunch box.
Protesters hit Cannes red carpet to condemn femicide, smoke bombs used to attract attention
Days after protesters stormed the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet against rapes in Ukraine, another set of protesters took center-stage to hold a demonstration against femicide in France.
India: 11 dead and over 600,000 affected in Assam floods
The floods have been wreaking havoc in the Indian state of Assam with at least eleven people having lost their lives in various flood-related incidents so far.
Taliban require female Afghan TV presenters to cover their faces on air
It seems that the Taliban will only rest after ensuring that all Afghan women have been stripped off their rights and dignity. In their latest diktat, they have asked female TV presenters to cover their faces while on air.
KFC worker saves kidnapped woman after she slipped him a note
A KFC worker in Tennessee went beyond the call of his duty to help save a woman after she slipped a note in his hands at the food joint asking for help, on Sunday.
Pakistan-born British billionaire buys warplanes for Ukraine
Pakistan-born British billionaire Mohammad Zahoor, who is married to a famous Ukrainian singer, has reportedly brought two warplanes to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
US-based doctor becomes 'first' Qatari to publicly come out as gay
Life in Qatar was not easy for 35-year-old Nas Mohamed who had to constantly hide who he really was. He did not have the luxury to openly declare if he loved someone.
Kim Jong Un slams government officials for 'immature' response to Covid outbreak
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has accused officials of "slackness and immaturity," in dealing with the country's first officially confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.
Pollution killed 2.3 million people in India in 2019: Study
A study published in The Lancet has revealed that pollution caused more than 2.3 million premature deaths in India in 2019, the highest number reported from any country.
Russian soldier pleads guilty in Ukraine war crimes trial
The first Russian soldier on trial for war crimes committed after the Russian invasion of Ukraine has pleaded guilty and now faces a possible a life imprisonment in Kyiv.
Woman delivers baby on a plane with the help of airline crew
A crew member of a Frontier Airlines plane Diana Giraldo went beyond the call of her duty after a passenger went into labor mid-flight.
Indian court releases Rajiv Gandhi killer from prison after 31 years
India's Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, who spent 31 years in jail in connection with the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
11-year-old girl dies after being hit by stray bullet in New York
A 11-yeard old girl named, Kyhara Tay, was killed after a stray bullet hit her while she was on her way home from school in the Bronx, New York on Monday.
German prosecutors seek 5-year sentence for 101-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard
A 101-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard may have to spend at least five years in jail for his complicity in war crimes during the Holocaust.
China Eastern plane crash likely intentional: Reports
A China Eastern Airlines aircraft that crashed in the southern Guangxi province of China in March this year was reportedly made to crash intentionally, according to US media reports