Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits April high, prompts alarm
The land area cleared of trees in Brazil's Amazon rainforest last month was the biggest since the authorities started to keep a track of the same in 2015.
British YouTuber denies reports of getting arrested at Russian space center
British YouTube travel vlogger Benjamin Rich, famous for exploring some of the dangerous parts of the world, was arrested at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, according to Russian authorities.
Taliban forces women to cover their faces in latest attack on freedom
The Afghan Taliban in its latest decree has yet again attacked women and their freedom to choose what they wish to wear in public places.
Two men stabbed to death, suspect claimed they 'had button to an atomic bomb'
A man accused of a double murder claimed that he committed the crime because the victims had a button for an atomic bomb.
Las Vegas bans grass lawns as a response to water shortage
Almost all metropolitan cities across the world have begun to feel the impacts of climate change, and authorities are now resorting to strict measures to undo years of damage.
Covid-19: Women more likely to gain weight than men during lockdowns
A study conducted by the researchers in UK has found that women and young adults were more likely to gain weight during the first Covid-19 induced lockdown.
Alibaba loses billions of dollars due to man named Ma's arrest
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba lost billions of dollars after the authorities detained a person who shares his surname with the company's founder Jack Ma.
Taliban stop issuing driving licence to women in Afghanistan
The Taliban in its latest diktat have reportedly stopped issuing driving licenses to women in Kabul and other provinces of Afghanistan.
Alabama prison guard sold home before disappearing with inmate
The Alabama prison officer and the inmate who disappeared last week were in a "romantic relationship," and the officer willingly participated in the murder suspect's escape, according to the prison authorities.
Man shoots son with airgun, stabs and smothers him to death to 'get back at his ex'
A man who shot his two-year-old son with an air gun before stabbing and smothering him with a pillow has been jailed for life.
Vietnam opens 'world's longest' glass-bottomed bridge
Vietnam has now opened up a new tourist attraction for people who love heights and the thrill of feeling on top of the world. The country has opened a glass-bottomed bridge suspended at 490 feet above a dense forest.
13-year-old girl reports rape, ends up getting raped again by police officer
A 13-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped by four men, was raped again when she went to file a complaint with the police in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Barrel containing human remains surfaces as water level drops in Lake Mead
A barrel containing human remains was discovered in Nevada's Lake Mead on Sunday amid a historical drought being witnessed by the region.
Student debt affects cardiovascular health in early middle age: study
People who do not repay student loan or take on new ones between young adulthood and early middle age are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular illnesses, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Australian man finally jailed for 'homophobic murder' of an American in 1988
A 51-year-old Australian man has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for the 1988 homophobic murder of an American. The victim was 27 years old at the time of the incident.
Woman drowns 2-year-old son to protect him from family 'possessed by demons'
A woman from South Wales drowned her two-year-old son in the bath because she thought that her family had been possessed by demons and that she had to protect her son from them.
British couple now earning £10,000 a month on OnlyFans after quitting regular jobs
A British couple, who had quit their jobs during Covid-19 induced lockdown, have claimed that they make £10,000 per month through their OnlyFans account.
Indian woman goes viral for offering job to 'match' from matrimonial website
An Indian woman's conversation with her father has gone viral on social media with many lauding the woman for what she did with a potential match that she found on a matrimonial website.
Amazon agree to reimburse US employees who travel for abortions, other treatments
Amazon Inc. will now be reimbursing its US staff if they have to travel for non-life-threatening medical treatments, including abortions. The company in a message to its employees said that it will be pay up to $4,000 (£3,201) for such travel expenses annually.
Wisconsin man kills parents, dismembers bodies before burning heads in fireplace
A 23-year-old Wisconsin man, Chandler Halderson, had dismembered his parents' bodies before scattering some of the parts in a river and putting the remaining ones in the family fireplace.
Brother and sister with four children from incest still fighting to make relationship legal
A man from Germany who had served a jail sentence for having an incestuous relationship with his sister continues to call for the abolishment of laws that ban such relationships in the country. Both of them want incest relationships to be made legal.
Heroin-coated yarn worth £46m seized from Indian port
Indian authorities seized nearly 90 kg of heroin worth $58m (£46m) from Pipavav port in the western state of Gujarat last week. It had been kept in bags containing heroin-soaked yarn bales.
Nine arrested in China over building collapse, with casualties still unkown
As many as nine people have been arrested following the collapse of a building in the Chinese city of Changsha where several people are still trapped.
India grapples with intense heatwave, mercury crosses 45 degree mark
Several parts of India have been grappling with an intense heatwave as the country experiences one of the hottest summers this year. According to experts, the temperatures are expected to only increase during the next few days.
Artist claims he is in a sexual relationship with the Mona Lisa
Domingo Zapata who is famous for his multiple depictions of the Mona Lisa has claimed that he shares a "romantic and sexual relationship," with the famous painting.
Body of woman suffering from Locked-in Syndrome found covered in insects
A woman suffering from locked-in syndrome was found dead at her parents' house sitting in an upright position, covered with insects and fused to the living room couch.
Headless penguins wash ashore on Australian beaches
Scores of headless penguin bodies washed up on beaches surrounding Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula in the month of April, leaving scientists and researchers shocked.
Tory MP allegedly caught watching 'porn' while sitting in House of Commons
A probe has been launched by the UK government's chief whip into the reports that a Tory MP watched porn on his mobile in the House of Commons chamber.
Scientists discover giant sea creature remains in Swiss Alps
Scientists have discovered the remains of a giant sea creature in the Swiss Alps. The remains of an ichthyosaur which used to have huge teeth were found at an altitude of more than 9,000 feet in Switzerland.
Female suicide bomber kills four people including three Chinese nationals in Pakistan
A female suicide bomber has been accused of carrying out the attack in Pakistan that killed four people, including three Chinese nationals, on Tuesday.