US zoo ends kiwi petting experience after outcry from New Zealanders
A US zoo has apologized after video showing a kiwi named Paora being handled by humans sparked outrage in New Zealand, where the species is the national bird.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sword of Indian ruler slain by British sells for more than $17 million at auction
The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, an 18th-century king famous for the commanding role he played in wars in southern India, has sold for £14 million ($17.4 million) at auction in London.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ming Dynasty box that sat in an attic for decades sells for $358,000
A 15th century Chinese box which went unnoticed for decades has sold for £288,000 (about $358,000), smashing its expected price at auction.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kurt Cobain's smashed-up guitar sells for almost $600,000—nearly 10 times the auction estimate
An electric guitar smashed up and signed by the late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain has sold for almost 10 times its estimated value.
1970-01-01 08:00
Former soldier who lost both legs in Afghanistan makes history on Everest
A former soldier who lost both his legs in an explosion in Afghanistan has made history by conquering Everest.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mount Etna eruption grounds flights in Sicily with clouds of ash
Flights from Catania airport in Sicily were grounded on Sunday after volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Etna covered the runways.
1970-01-01 08:00
Photo agency says it has rejected Harry and Meghan's request to turn over car chase images
A US photo agency says it has refused to hand over pictures and video of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex taken in New York on Tuesday night during what the royal couple called a "near catastrophic" car chase by "a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi."
1970-01-01 08:00
Jane Fonda says director asked to sleep with her before filming sex scene
Jane Fonda has revealed that a respected film director once asked to sleep with her "to see what my orgasms were like."
1970-01-01 08:00
Andy Rourke, former bassist with The Smiths, dead at 59
Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced Friday.
1970-01-01 08:00
'A battle we all have to fight': Sting warns against AI songs
British musician Sting has become the latest artist to voice concern over Artificial Intelligence (AI), saying we should be "wary" of the technology and that it will be a "battle we all have to fight."
1970-01-01 08:00
Do men shun household chores? Spain is launching an app to find out
Spain's equality ministry says it will launch an app designed to monitor the sharing of chores between members of a household, as part of a drive to improve gender equality.
1970-01-01 08:00
Qing dynasty jars bought for $25 at thrift store fetch over $74,000
A pair of jars found bought for £20 ($25) at a London thrift store sold at for almost 3,000 times that after they were identified as rare 18th-century ceramics.
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