Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers
US chat show host John Oliver's campaign in support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fat Bear Week 2023 Is Coming to Katmai National Park
Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve is kicking off its Fat Bear Week tournament—and the competition looks as fierce, and chonky, as ever.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sadiq Khan flies to New York for global climate summit
The Mayor of London is expected to speak at the United Nations climate ambition summit on Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abba's Agnetha Fältskog returns with solo song: 'I didn't know if I could do this'
In a rare interview, she discusses new music and the "strange" experience of watching her 3D avatar.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand birds: Takahe facing extinction find new home in sanctuary
A takahe pair were released near Wellington in a victory for efforts to save some of the world's rarest birds.
1970-01-01 08:00
Miss Universe organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims
Contestants file a police complaint alleging unexpected body checks for scars and cellulite
1970-01-01 08:00
White House launches AI-based contest to secure government systems from hacks
By Zeba Siddiqui SAN FRANCISCO The White House on Wednesday said it had launched a multimillion-dollar cyber contest
1970-01-01 08:00
KyivPride: Thousands to march in Ukraine Pride in Liverpool
The city is continuing the relationship built by hosting Eurovision.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death revealed
The only child of music icon Elvis Presley died after being rushed to a hospital on 12 January.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chinese authorities swoop on restaurant that challenged customers to eat 108 dumplings
A restaurant in China that challenged its customers to eat more than 100 dumplings in return for a free meal has fallen foul of authorities, who are investigating whether it has violated the country's anti-food waste law.
1970-01-01 08:00
Coney Island weather: When will Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest resume? [UPDATED]
It's July 4th. That means Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest time. Currently in a delay, when will it resume?The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was slated to start some time ago on the Fourth of July, but unfortunately, weather in the New York City area and specifically the Coney Is...
1970-01-01 08:00