![King of the Big Stomach: Chinese eatery in trouble over dumpling-eating race](/i/c/2c8ea57c-c40d-d5da-7d42-3d4acfc8db59.webp)
King of the Big Stomach: Chinese eatery in trouble over dumpling-eating race
The contest flouts laws against food waste and "misleads" people into over-ordering, authorities say.
2023-07-11 13:48
![Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance](/i/c/9cd3feb9-e10c-ef2d-eb0b-b631881fff53.webp)
Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance
Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.
2023-07-08 12:51
![Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100](/i/c/e7a2de39-9a05-f253-a75a-49815329f2b6.webp)
Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
2023-07-02 06:24
![Iceland Ireland owner placed into examinership](/i/c/d34ba4ca-1985-b5cb-018d-10a80545b55d.webp)
Iceland Ireland owner placed into examinership
Last week the firm was ordered to withdraw all imported frozen food of animal origin.
2023-06-21 02:48
![She was denied an abortion in Texas - then she almost died](/i/c/f76e8e6a-22a9-fddc-c2a2-bd7f0af63be0.webp)
She was denied an abortion in Texas - then she almost died
Over a dozen women are suing Texas after being denied abortions they say were medically necessary.
2023-06-19 04:55
![Iceland Ireland told to recall UK products 'of animal origin'](/i/c/77e68070-f12f-5998-753f-a0b25f9d513d.webp)
Iceland Ireland told to recall UK products 'of animal origin'
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has directed the withdrawal of frozen foods of an animal nature.
2023-06-16 05:20
![Myanmar Rohingya: What future for the refugee baby lucky to survive?](/i/c/d1b9718f-2843-0e5a-f36f-91024ba3d229.webp)
Myanmar Rohingya: What future for the refugee baby lucky to survive?
In the world's largest refugee camp, with no access to education, Rohingya children face a bleak future.
2023-05-16 05:53
![Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47](/i/c/9afd4835-01cf-e64c-cf4d-1b5b5daf1aa9.webp)
Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47
Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog.
2023-05-11 08:23