National Donut Day: The surprising history behind the US tradition
Rather than being invented by Big Donut, the 2 June celebration traces its roots to World War One.
2023-06-02 23:25
The untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor
Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.
2023-06-01 08:23
Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning
Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.
2023-06-01 03:25
Newport: Photographer blends love of Africa with Welsh communities
Glenn Edwards was a steelworker before finding a love for photography in his mid 20s by chance.
2023-05-30 02:18
US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years
Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.
2023-05-29 23:28
El Salvador gangs: Derelict gang houses given to locals
As part of a new social housing plan families are moving back in to former gang neighbourhoods.
2023-05-29 07:58
The Indian woman who writes exams for others who can't
Pushpa has written more than 1,000 exams for people with physical and learning disabilities.
2023-05-28 10:48
Extinction Rebellion protest in Netherlands ends with 1,500 arrested
Officers used water cannon to try to disperse the crowds at the Extinction Rebellion protest
2023-05-28 05:21
Native American sues school for barring sacred eagle feather at graduation
Native American Lena Black says she was not allowed to wear her sacred eagle plume at graduation.
2023-05-27 05:20
Hikikomori: Why S Korea is paying young recluses to leave home
Money only "touches the surface" of a deeper problem, former recluses and youth workers say.
2023-05-27 05:16
Navy finds 'perfect storm' of problems in elite Seals course
A Navy report found trainees in the elite unit were at risk of injuries or death in a gruelling course.
2023-05-27 01:22
Olivier Vandecasteele: Belgian aid worker freed in exchange for Iranian diplomat
Olivier Vandecasteele and Assadollah Assadi are flying home under a deal brokered by Oman.
2023-05-26 20:27