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Woman killed by bear was ‘beautiful free spirit’
A Kansas woman killed by a grizzly bear on a trail near Yellowstone National Park last Saturday was a "beautiful free spirit", her mother says.
The body of Amie Adamson, 48, was found by park officials in a wooded area near the town of…
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How whale mothers keep their calves out of fights
Mums will do anything to support their children - and when it comes to orcas, it even extends to fending off bullies.
Female killer whales are known to be protective creatures, and spend much of their time helping their offspring.…
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Cambodia election ‘more of coronation
Undeterred by the pouring rain, a long convoy of motorbikes carrying cheering, flag-waving supporters of Cambodia's ruling party revved their engines in preparation for their triumphant final rally in downtown Phnom Penh.
People…
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Russian strikes hit Odesa cathedral
At least one person has been killed and 19 injured in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, officials have said.
The Transfiguration Cathedral in the Unesco world heritage-listed historic centre was also badly…
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Singer divorces ghost after a year
A singer who married what she claims was the ghost of a Victorian soldier has said they are divorced less than a year later.
The songwriter and performer, who goes only by the name Brocarde, said she first met "devilishly handsome"…
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The mysterious items washing up on beaches
The mysterious object washed ashore on a beach in Western Australia, about 250km (155 miles) north of Perth. Local authorities are still investigating what the item could be, but police have warned people to keep a safe distance. There was…
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JFK Nephew rebuked over COVID conspiracy theory
Robert F Kennedy Jr is running for US president as a Democrat, but the unusual backing he is receiving from right-wingers and his history of amplifying conspiracy theories has raised suspicions about his motivations.
Over the weekend, Mr…
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Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns
Thousands of residents of La Palma in the Canary Islands have been urged to leave their homes as emergency workers try to bring a wildfire under control.
The blaze began early on Saturday and has already consumed 4,500 hectares (11,100…
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Nine bodies recovered from flooded South Korea tunnel
Rescuers working to reach cars trapped in a flooded tunnel near the South Korean city of Cheongiu have recovered nine bodies.
Flood water caused by days of torrential rain poured into the underpass so quickly that passengers and drivers…
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Three killed in Mandera Al Shabaab attacks
Three people have been killed and property destroyed in Al Shabaab attacks in Mandera County.
The militants are said to have split into groups targeting at least four areas.
They first attacked Iresuki, damaging the only communication…
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