US zoo ends kiwi petting experience after outcry from New Zealanders
A US zoo has apologized after video showing a kiwi named Paora being handled by humans sparked outrage in New Zealand, where the species is the national bird.
2023-05-24 21:20
Ming Dynasty box that sat in an attic for decades sells for $358,000
A 15th century Chinese box which went unnoticed for decades has sold for £288,000 (about $358,000), smashing its expected price at auction.
2023-05-23 22:17
Kurt Cobain's smashed-up guitar sells for almost $600,000—nearly 10 times the auction estimate
An electric guitar smashed up and signed by the late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain has sold for almost 10 times its estimated value.
2023-05-22 23:47
Former soldier who lost both legs in Afghanistan makes history on Everest
A former soldier who lost both his legs in an explosion in Afghanistan has made history by conquering Everest.
2023-05-22 23:16
Mount Etna eruption grounds flights in Sicily with clouds of ash
Flights from Catania airport in Sicily were grounded on Sunday after volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Etna covered the runways.
2023-05-22 19:19
'Largest underwater scanning project in history' gives never-before-seen view of Titanic
The mysterious 1912 sinking of the luxury passenger liner, the Titanic, has long served as a source of fascination for many.
2023-05-18 05:58
Archaeologists uncover two new Pompeii victims killed by earthquake
Archaeologists working at Pompeii have found two new victims that they say were killed by an earthquake that accompanied the volcanic eruption of 79 AD.
2023-05-17 01:29
'Exhausted' dog rescued after scaling England's highest mountain
A 13-strong rescue team has rescued an "injured and exhausted" dog from England's highest mountain in an operation lasting more than four hours.
2023-05-16 19:45
English island that inspired Agatha Christie is up for sale, along with its luxury Art Deco hotel
A tiny island that inspired legendary crime novelist Agatha Christie has gone up for sale, complete with its own Art Deco hotel and helipad.
2023-05-10 23:52