7,000-year-old settlement discovered in Jerusalem indicates advanced livelihood of prehistoric humans
The finds are suggestive of a well-advanced settlement in Jerusalem in prehistoric times.
Italy becomes first nation to sign Unesco's United for Heritage initiative
Programme seeks to protect heritage threatened by recent global crises, notably in Iraq and Syria.
Stuffed lions, leopards seized from home in France
Prosecutors have fined the son of the deceased man believed to have hunted the animals in Africa in the 1980s.
Oscars 2016: Statuettes to be cast in bronze and gold like first Academy Awards
New York-based Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry has got the new contract for making the Oscar statuettes
Letter sent by balloon from Paris during 1870 Franco-Prussian War is found in Australia
The 145-year-old letter from a man to his mother has been found in the country's National Archives.
Byzantine era Greek pithos weighing 300kg discovered in Black Sea
The pithos weighs 300kg and is 1.5m long. It is believed to date back to the fourth century Byzantine Empire.
Lost composition of Mozart found at Prague museum to be peformed for the first time
The musical was jointly composed by Mozart and his rival Antonio Salieri.
Baftas 2016: Kate Winslet dedicates her award to young women
Kate Winslet has won the best actress in a supporting role award at the 69th British Academy Film Awards.
Rome: Man's naked dip in fountain on Valentine's Day eve draws ire
Video posted online shows the man coming out of Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi naked.
Ancient Egypt: Artefacts belonging to first woman pharaoh Hatshepsut found
The artefacts belonged to Queen Hatshepsut, the first ever woman pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt.
Aliso Canyon gas leak temporarily controlled
Southern California Gas Company announces it has temporarily controlled the gas leak.
Adventure travel firm bans elephant rides to stop animal abuse
Tour firm Explore has said that it has removed elephant rides from all of its trip itineraries.
8,500-year-old graves with man buried in upright position found in Germany
Remains of four children and a man buried in a strange upright position have been discovered in Germany.
Indian soldier rescued alive from Siachen Glacier avalanche dies
The sole survivor of an avalanche that struck northern Siachen Glacier in India has died.
Spanish Queen Letizia examines renovations at 18th century Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid has been made more disabled-friendly with the installation of ramps.
Nasa's new space tourism posters offer futuristic travel to Mars, Jupiter and Titan
Nasa posters promote travel to Mars, Jupiter and Venus and moons Titan and Europa.
Siachen glacier avalanche: Experts speculate how soldier survived for six days burried under snow
The only survivor of the Siachen glacier avalanche in India, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, is critical.
9,200-year-old fermented fish bones discovered in Sweden show early signs of settlement
As many as 30,000 fermented fish bones were recovered from the site.
Gwyneth Paltrow opens up about traumatic experience with stalker for 17 years
Paltrow broke down during the trial and spoke of receiving letters discussing her death from the stalker.
Kate Middleton calls for prioritising emotional well-being of children
Duchess of Cambridge delivers message at launch of Children's Mental Health Week.
Indian soldier pulled out alive six days after getting buried in Himalayan avalanche
Following massive rescue operation, the Indian Army has rescued one soldier alive from Siachen Glacier.
Bhutan's royal couple dubbed William and Kate of Himalayas announce birth of crown prince
The first child of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema is born.
Egypt nabs three men for illegally selling stones from Pyramids of Giza
The trio wanted to sell two stones from the 4,500-year-old pyramids for £22.
Chinese New Year 2016: More people prefer vacation over celebration
More Chinese are drifting away from celebrating Chinese New Year at home with family.
160MW capacity solar power plant unveiled in Morocco
The Noor 1 concentrated solar power plant is one of the largest of its kind.
Female genital mutilation: Mental health services to be developed for victims in UK
Healthcare staff will be trained to understand how to treat FGM's mental health implications on women.
2,000-year-old Roman roads discovered in northern England countryside
These roads were built after Rome invaded Britain in 43AD.
Africa's dwindling lion population: Wildlife expert reveals why big cats are slowly dying in Kenya's Maasai Mara
Exclusive: Lion population in Kenya's national reserve has diminished by a third in the last two decades.
3,500-year-old seal depicting Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III found in Israel
The white-coloured seal is carved in the shape of a scarab, represents Thutmose III seated on a throne.
Kate Middleton to launch new hashtag to raise awareness of children's mental health issues
Middleton will help with the hashtag aimed at spreading awareness about mental health issues in children in the UK.
