Great white sharks have returned to Cape Town’s beaches after four years, prompting the deployment of a team of professional shark spotters to ensure safety for both sharks and people.
Plane gets stuck under a bridge in India, local truck drivers help free it.
Venice implements new rules to combat mass tourism, including a ban on loudspeakers and large tourist groups.
Liverpool Street station surpasses Waterloo as the busiest station in Britain, thanks to the opening of the Elizabeth line and changing travel patterns.
Woman charged with stealing delivery van carrying 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts; incident raises questions about motives behind such a theft.
Indonesia’s president calls on military to assist farmers in planting rice amid severe drought and threat to food security.
The Tren Maya project in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is causing controversy due to its environmental impact and high cost.
Bull on train tracks disrupts New Jersey Transit, raises concerns about slaughterhouse security.
Rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan comes to emergency stop, leaving riders dangling mid-air.
Archbishop of Canterbury forgets words during rehearsal for King’s Coronation, King Charles finds it amusing.
Skier narrowly avoids collision with bear on Lake Tahoe slopes, reminding us to respect wildlife.
AI image recognition apps like HappyWhale, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist are not only helping users identify and learn about wildlife, but also contributing to conservation efforts by tracking populations and raising awareness about declining species.
Netflix has released viewer data on 99% of its catalogue for the first time, revealing that users around the world spent 812 million hours watching the political thriller The Night Agent, making it the most viewed show in the first half of this year.
Motorists on the Staten Island Expressway in New York came together to save a runaway chihuahua, highlighting the power of community and compassion.
Carlos Vasquez, a blind professional gamer, uses his hearing to compete in Mortal Kombat tournaments, showcasing the potential for accessibility in gaming.
The world is approaching ‘peak’ fossil fuels, with global demand expected to decline, but the transition to clean energy needs to happen faster to address the urgency of the climate crisis.
A remarkably well-preserved pliosaur skull, one of the most complete ever found, provides new insights into this ancient predator’s behavior and anatomy.
Starting your fitness journey in December or late autumn can be more effective and less intimidating than waiting until January, as the slower pace of the season and less crowded gyms can provide a more comfortable environment to build healthy habits and confidence.
McDonald’s new retro-themed drinks brand, CosMc’s, has been a hit with customers, attracting long queues and tapping into the market for trendy beverages.
Divers in the Turks and Caicos Islands are using antibiotics to save sick corals from the deadliest coral sickness ever recorded, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD).
Cambridge tech firm develops smart trap to detect bedbugs and alert hotels and travel companies.
The rise in demand for electricity from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency is driving the exploration of neuromorphic computers, which imitate the brain’s structure and function, offering potential gains in energy efficiency and performance.
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is introducing two new tiers of premium subscriptions, one with ads and one ad-free, as part of his efforts to combat bots and fake accounts.
Recruitment scams have seen a significant increase in the past year, with the amount of money stolen rising to nearly £1 million, according to City of London Police.
AI therapist bots, like the popular Psychologist bot, are providing comfort and support to millions of users who find the text format of communication less daunting and more accessible than traditional therapy.
Helicopter footage captures giant cracks in Iceland’s surface, indicating increased volcanic instability and potential eruption.
The departure of the beloved giant pandas from the US marks the end of a cherished era.
Groundbreaking neuroscience discovery: Fly’s brain mapping offers insights into thought mechanisms and human brain function.
The race to exploit the Moon’s resources raises questions about ownership and the need for international cooperation.
Iceland is experiencing increased volcanic activity that could last for decades or even centuries, posing challenges for scientists and potentially impacting the country’s infrastructure.
Car crash in Canada leads to hour-long fireworks show after a lorry carrying fireworks ignites.
Chinese electric car maker BYD is emerging as a strong competitor to Tesla, with its shares jumping after it announced expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared to last year.
Satellite imagery reveals four new emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica, crucial for conservation efforts.
The Yankees’ beard ban ends, reflecting a cultural shift towards inclusivity and modern player identity.
New research reveals that the true colors of Neptune and Uranus are actually similar shades of greenish blue, contrary to previous understanding.
