Tag: World
Berry, berry big: Massive Australian blueberry shatters world record
Now that's it's officially the world's biggest blueberry, the growers aren't too sure what to do with it. Put it in a smoothie? Keep it? Cast it in resin?
Vladimir Putin on brink of 6 more years in power as Russia’s election begins
Russia began three days of voting on Friday in an presidential election that is set to extend the rule of Vladimir Putin by six more years.
McDonald’s tech outage disrupting operations worldwide
McDonald's said on Friday a technology outage had disrupted operations at many of its outlets worldwide, but ruled out the possibility of a cybersecurity incident.
Pope Francis says he will not retire despite health issues in new memoir
Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so in a new memoir.
Canada reducing Haiti embassy staff amid ‘volatile situation’
Only 'essential personnel' will remain at Canada’s embassy in Haiti as Ottawa says it is temporarily reducing the size of its mission in the Caribbean nation.
Welsh hiker stumbles upon mystery silver monolith: ‘It looked like a UFO’
Craig Muir said he was hiking when he came across the steel-like structure standing in a muddy patch at the hill's peak.
Most countries bouncing back from COVID-19, but poorest are not: UN
Many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate, the UN says.
Who is Rose Hanbury and how does she tie into the Kate Middleton drama?
Rose Hanbury has been linked to the Prince and Princess of Wales for years, but an old rumour is getting fresh air as Kensington Palace continues to fumble.
Former top aide to Alexei Navalny attacked with hammer, blames ‘Putin’s henchmen’
Leonid Volkov, the former chief of staff for late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was reportedly beaten with a hammer and had tear gas sprayed in his eyes.
Deadly bird flu strain spreads in South America. What’s the risk to humans?
The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread more aggressively than in wild birds and marine mammals since arriving in South America in 2022, scientists warn.
Tapeworm eggs found in man’s brain. Undercooked bacon may be to blame
A man from the U.S. was in for a startling surprise after he was hospitalized for his worsening migraines, only to be told parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain caused them.
Worms found in Chornobyl may be immune to nuclear radiation, study suggests
These little worms are remarkably resistant to radiation, and could one day help researchers understand how to protect against carcinogens.
Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras in rental properties
Airbnb said the decision to ban indoor security cameras comes as part of an initiative to 'prioritize the privacy of our community.'
Andrew Tate, brother detained in Romania over ‘sexual aggression’ allegations
Andrew and Tristan Tate can be extradited to the U.K. on an arrest warrant, but only after a separate Romanian trial involving sex trafficking charges is completed.
Ariel Henry to step down as Haitian PM amid ongoing gang violence
Haiti's unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, will step down once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed, he said on Monday.