Man arrested for dangling three-week-old baby by his feet
Irish police have arrested a man who was seen dangling a three-week-old baby upside down by his feet as a woman begs him to stop. The incident came to light after a video of the act went viral on social media over Easter weekend.
Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth after six months in space
A group of Chinese astronauts returned safely to Earth last week after spending six months on board Tiangong space station. The crew had taken off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert in October last year.
South Africa floods: Petrol tanker washes ashore on Durban beach
A petrol tanker washed ashore on a beach in front of the Durban Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal province on Tuesday morning after unprecedented floods hit parts of South Africa's south-eastern coast.
Woman who typed up Schindler's List during Holocaust passes away at 107
Mimi Reinhard, the woman who typed up the list that saved 1200 jews from death, has passed away at the age of 107 at her home in Israel. She was one of the Jews saved by German businessman Oskar Schindler from Nazi horrors World War II.
Self-styled priest arrested for publicly threatening Muslim women with rape
An Indian man who was seen in a viral video publicly threatening to kidnap and rape Muslim women has been arrested by the police in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Teenager stabbed to death in broad daylight in London
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at a park in southeast London on Wednesday. The boy was found with stab wounds by police officers who had rushed to the crime scene on receiving reports of a fight in progress.
Russian artist arrested for replacing grocery price tags to spread information on Ukraine invasion
A Russian artist faces up to 10 years in jail for protesting against the country's invasion of Ukraine. A local court has put her behind bars for spreading "fake news."
Japanese Princess Mako working as unpaid volunteer at US museum
Japan's Princess Mako who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro, is now reportedly working at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York as a volunteer.
54 crocodiles and pythons burnt alive in Gold Coast garage fire
At least 54 reptiles, including crocodiles and pythons, perished in a fire that broke at the garage of a house they were being kept in by a reptile handler in Queensland, Australia.
Tropical storm Megi hits Philippines, kills at least 53 people
At least 53 people have died so far in landslides and floods in the Philippines after Tropical Storm Megi hit the country on Sunday. The death toll is only expected to increase in various flood-related incidents.
Four drunk wedding guests stab groom's friend, bride's brother in India
A wedding in the Indian state of Maharashtra ended in a bloody brawl after four drunk guests allegedly stabbed the groom's friend and the bride's brother last week.
Indonesian parliament passes landmark bill aimed at tackling sexual violence
Indonesia's parliament has finally managed to pass the bill against sexual violence that had been in discussion for six years.
Anti-vax sentiment may stem from 'adverse childhood experiences,' says study
A study published in the journal PNAS Nexus and conducted by scientists in New Zealand, found that people who opposed vaccines had a difficult childhood. It added that these experiences instilled a distrust for authority in them.
Covid-19: US orders non-emergency staff to leave Shanghai consulate
The US State Department has asked non-emergency US government workers to leave the consulate in Shanghai as the city continues to see a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Bezos responds to Musk's tweet on converting Twitter HQ into homeless shelter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's suggestion of turning Twitter's headquarters into a homeless shelter received response from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well.
Ukrainian mother writes contact details on toddler's back as they escape war zone
A Ukrainian mother fleeing war was left with no option but to scribble her family's contact details on her two-year-old daughter Vera's back.
Teen stabbed to death in front of parents at Sydney's Royal Easter Show
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in front of his parents at Sydney's Royal Easter Show on Monday. The incident happened after a brawl broke out at the crowded carnival ride area. A 16-year-old boy has also sustained injuries in the attack.
Neighbours rescue pregnant woman, two children from burning house
A pregnant woman and her two little children were rescued just in time after their house in Preston, Lancashire caught fire on Friday. The family was rescued by their neighbours who dashed through the flames to save the family.
Sri Lanka running out of medicine, doctors warn of death toll surpassing Covid
Sri Lanka is running out of almost all basic amenities such as food and fuel due to the current economic crisis. The doctors in the country have said that they are now running out of medicines too.
Woman who killed 3-month-old daughter spared jail term
An Australian woman found guilty of killing her three-month-old daughter has been spared a jail sentence after a court found out that she was suffering from postpartum depression when the incident occurred.
500-tonne steel bridge gets stolen in India
A group of thieves posed as government officials to dismantle and steal parts of a 60-feet-long abandoned iron bridge in an Indian village near Bihar's Sasaram.
Makeup artist recognises woman shot by Russian troops just by her manicure.
A 53-year-old woman identified as Iryna Filkina was allegedly killed by Russian soldiers when she was on her way to her house in Bucha on March 5.
US firm fined $8m after 150 eagles die at its wind farms
A US-based wind energy firm has been slapped with $8m fine after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states over the last 10 years.
Russian soldiers admit killing civilians in intercepted calls
Germany's foreign intelligence service has intercepted radio communications between Russian soldiers wherein they could allegedly be heard talking about killing civilians in Ukraine.
New York mother pleads guilty to setting house on fire to kill 2-year-old daughter
A 33-year-old woman from Syracuse, New York has admitted to setting her house on fire in a bid to kill her 2-year-old daughter in March last year.
Delhi mayor's Navratri 'meat ban' attracts criticism from opposition parties
A recent order by the civic officials in India's capital New Delhi, ordering the closing down of meat shops in the city during the Hindu festival of Navratri, has sparked outrage in the country.
British embassy security guard accused of spying for Russia
A UK national who used to work as a guard at the British embassy in Berlin has been accused of spying for Russia. He has been charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act.
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri jumps into Karnataka's hijab row
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in a rare video appearance has praised Muskan Khan, the student who had become the face of defiance against the hijab ban in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Study finds dangerous microplastics deep in lungs of living people for the first time
A study by researchers from the UK has found microplastics for the first time deep in the lungs of living people. The tiny particles were found in 11 of the 13 samples tested for their presence.
Man masturbates in front of horrified female passenger on Southwest flight
A man has been arrested for allegedly masturbating while sitting next to a woman on board a Southwest Airlines flight from Seattle to Phoenix on Saturday.
