Fijian scorpion hitchhikes to New Zealand
A scorpion believed to have originated from Fiji has been found in a bathroom in Auckland, prompting an investigation by New Zealand biosecurity officials.New Zealand's M
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Stephen Curry signs landmark 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear Li-Ning
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a major 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, bringing an end to a lengthy free agency pro
70-foot Messi statue taken down
A 70-foot statue of football star Lionel Messi has been taken down in Kolkata, India after it was found to be unsafe.The statue was erected in December during Messi's "GO
More than 400 arrested as PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent
More than 400 people have been arrested after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Champions League final win against Arsenal turned violent across France
3 male narco-terrorists killed in strike by US forces in eastern Pacific Ocean
Three suspected drug traffickers were killed after a boat was struck by US forces in the eastern Pacific during an operation on Friday.New video released by US Southern C
Mice infestation devastates crops and homes in Australia
A mouse plague is spreading across large parts of Australia, with rodents invading homes and devastating grain fields, leaving farmers facing heavy financial and emotiona
Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store
Police responding to reports of a shotgun blast at a convenience store sounds like the opening scene of many American crime films, but when officers in Nebraska attended
India's 'unsafe' 70ft Messi statue to be moved
A 70 feet statue of Lionel Messi in India is set to be taken down after it was spotted "swaying in the wind".The giant monument in Kolkata, West Bengal, was erected in De
Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" ​for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared ‌from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-min
Male cops cross-dress as dancers to catch suspect in Thailand
A group of mostly male police officers has gone viral after going undercover as a female dance troupe to catch a notorious drug dealer in Thailand.The cross-dressing cops
Australia’s biggest cocaine bust exposes alleged police rift
Australians are paying some of the world’s highest prices for cocaine, making the country a lucrative target for violent international drug cartels. That is one of
Two wounded in shooting near White House after suspect opens fire on Secret Service
Two people have been wounded following a shooting near the White House today after a suspect allegedly opened fire at US Secret Service agents, according to law enforceme
At least 90 killed in China coal mine gas explosion, dozens trapped
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has reportedly killed at least 90 people.Official news agency, Xinhua says the accident at Ch
Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised retaliation after accusing Ukraine of carrying out a deadly attack on a student dormitory in an occupied part of eastern Ukr
Afghan families forced to sell children as hunger crisis deepens
Families in Afghanistan are being forced to sell their young daughters as hunger, poverty and unemployment continue to worsen across the country.In Ghor Province, one of
Ronda Rousey submits Gina Carano in 17 seconds
Rowdy Ronda Rousey has just tapped out Gina Carano via armbar in 17 seconds.This makes it her ninth win via submission in the MMA.As soon as the bell rang for the match t
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano set for historic MMA showdown
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will finally meet inside the cage for a historic mixed martial arts fight this afternoon.Rousey (12-2) and Carano (7-1) are legends of women'
Cocaine hidden in fruit pulp found by Australian Federal Police
Australian border authorities have seized 14 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a two-tonne fruit pulp consignment at Melbourne Airport.  Australian Border Force
Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, better known as Thalapathy Vijay, has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following the victory of his Tamilaga
Shakira returns with new anthem 'Dai Dai' for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer and music producer Shakira has teased her new track 'Dai Dai' on Instagram from Brazil’s Maracana Stadium, revealing that the
Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Ted Turner, the media mogul who invented the concept of a 24-hour news channel when he launched CNN in 1980, has died aged 87.The news was announced by Turner Enterprises