Yana, the baby mammoth, goes under the scalpel

AFP|Published 1 day ago

Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. But the body they were dissecting is a baby mammoth who died around 130 000 years ago.

Nose job boom in Iran where procedure can boost social status

AFP|Published 1 day ago

All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform with Western beauty standards in a country where ...

Identical twin brothers wed identical twin sisters in double nuptials

The Washington Post|Published 1 day ago

Kristen Baker was the maid of honor at her identical twin sister’s wedding. Seconds after the ceremony ended, she stepped out of her bridesmaid dress and into her ...

German police earn their stripes with zebra-loaded van stop

AFP|Published 1 day ago

German police officers found themselves face-to-face with two zebras, six monkeys and several other exotic animals after stopping a van on the Dutch border, the ...

The spy who was sold a lemon

The Washington Post|Published 1 week ago

Spy used pen nibs dipped in lemon to write invisible messages to his counterparts. He relayed his secrets in between lines of regular ink in otherwise unremarkable ...

How a Brazilian chief is staving off Amazon destruction

AFP|Published 1 week ago

Raoni's 1 600-strong community has a two-pronged approach to defending its ancestral homeland: conducting patrols against intruders and teaching Indigenous youth ...

Joy and fury of Ukrainian rock tour

AFP|Published 1 week ago

Although war is still raging, 30-year-old Nadia Kukla is managing a punk-rock band's tour around Ukraine. Her biggest challenge is the daily air raid sirens that ...

The town where Holi and Ramadan are celebrated together

AFP|Published 1 week ago

Discrimination against minorities runs deep in Muslim-majority Pakistan, but those tensions are not to be found in Mithi, an affluent city of rolling sand dunes ...

I was a little hoarse. . . Senator after record breaking speech

AFP|Published 1 week ago

A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history this week, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest ...

Tiny dachshund survives 16 months on remote Kangaroo Island

The Washington Post|Published 1 week ago

A miniature dachshund, aged just one year old and weighing around four kilograms, appears to have pulled off a feat neither her owners nor rescuers thought possible: ...

Rafayel's 'lovers' gather to celebrate

AFP|Published 3 weeks ago

Rafayel's girlfriends went all out to celebrate their lover's birthday, renting malls across China for parties, decorating high-speed trains with his photos, and ...

What happened to the Oval Office ivy?

The Washington Post|Published 3 weeks ago

It was the world's most famous houseplant that has sat on the mantel on the Oval Office since the JFK administration. But what has Trump done with the 'Swedish ivy' ...

US trade wars with China and how they play out in Africa

The Conversation|Published 4 weeks ago

Since taking office, US president Donald Trump has implemented policies that have been notably hostile towards China. They include trade restrictions. Most recently, ...

The 'Doppers': A history of punching above their weight

Dr.Lindie Koorts|Published 4 weeks ago

The Gereformeerde Kerk, whose congregants are commonly called ‘Doppers’, has a long history of punching above its weight. Its most famous members include the Paul ...

The female explorers who braved the wilderness but were left out of history

The Conversation|Published 4 weeks ago

throughout history, female explorers have not only had to face the harsh realities of rugged terrain, but also the ghosting from their male colleagues.

Toe-tapping King Charles reveals favourite songs

AFP|Published 4 weeks ago

The king has joined forces with Apple to launch "The King's Music Room", a radio show in which he shares his favourite songs from around the Commonwealth, and beyond. ...

Wagner mercenaries in campaign of terror in Mali

The Washington Post|Published 4 weeks ago

Mercenaries with Russia’s Wagner Group, fighting alongside Malian soldiers, have assaulted women, massacred civilians and burned villages in Mali - a campaign of ...

These cooking videos are feasts for the eyes. Just don’t eat the food

The Washington Post|Published 4 weeks ago

content creators are crafting recipe videos without actual food. Some TikTokers have built followings by cracking brown Lego eggs, prying open balloon avocados ...

37 years later, his prom date saves his life

The Washington Post|Published 4 weeks ago

Shawn Moyer asked Elena Hershey to be his prom date in 1988. To his delight, she said yes. Then 37 years later, she would be the reason he received a life-saving ...

Military vets rebuild lives carving Viking longboat

AFP|Published 1 month ago

Made from solid oak using authentic Scandinavian plans, a Viking longship built by military veterans battling mental health issues is finally ready after a long ...