Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?
Scientists think the newly found behaviour, called kelping, could be a form of play.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nestlé Irish baby milk factory to close as China birth rate drops
500 jobs will be lost due to the closure of the Limerick based factory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya to ban private children's homes over trafficking fears - Florence Bore
All privately owned orphanages and children's homes will be abolished, the social protection minister says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Kuwait hostage says she did not expect to survive captivity
A former member of BA's cabin crew tells her story of being used as a "human shield".
1970-01-01 08:00
Dogs: Thai rescue pup on brink of death finds Welsh home
Rodney was found on the street, hours away from death, but now lives in south Wales.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ecuador election: 'I'm wearing a bulletproof vest 24 hours a day'
Andrea González aims to be vice-president in Ecuador after her party's presidential candidate was shot dead.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election
Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazil: Lula tightens gun control amid surge in ownership
The Brazilian president has rolled back looser gun controls brought in by his far-right predecessor.
1970-01-01 08:00
North Korea: What missiles does it have?
North Korea has continued regular missile tests, including a new solid-fuel ballistic missile.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia loses appeal to keep planned embassy site near Australia parliament
Canberra cancelled Moscow's lease on a plot of land near parliament citing national security risks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn
The World Bank says many years of financial support are needed as London hosts a major conference.
1970-01-01 08:00
Twickenham veteran runs ultra-marathon across Tanzania
Tricia Sinclair hopes to raise £30,000 for a charity which helps rehabilitate veterans through sport.
1970-01-01 08:00