Dinosaur footprints uncovered on beach on England's Isle of Wight
For any fans of Jurassic Park, now could be the chance to tread the same path as the prehistoric giants before us, after a set of well-preserved dinosaur footprints were unearthed on a beach off the south coast of England.
2023-10-25 22:58
Women in Iceland, including the prime minister, to strike over gender inequality
Women across Iceland -- including the prime minister -- will go on strike Tuesday as part of a campaign pushing for greater gender equality in the country.
2023-10-24 00:45
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly dumps partner over lewd remarks
Italy's "family-first" prime minister Giorgia Meloni has broken up with her TV journalist boyfriend after lewd comments in which he grabbed his genital area as he propositioned a co-host to a "threesome or foursome," led to the suspension of his television show.
2023-10-21 09:45
Michael Caine announces retirement, confirming 'The Great Escaper' will be his last film
Michael Caine, the British film star whose career has spanned eight decades and featured movies from "The Italian Job" to "The Dark Knight," has confirmed his retirement from acting.
2023-10-14 22:26
A painting valued at $15,000 turned out to be by Rembrandt. It could now sell for $18 million
A painting valued at $15,000 just two years ago is now expected to fetch up to $18 million at auction after being identified as the work of the Dutch master Rembrandt.
2023-10-06 20:48
Ancient humans would eat their dead - and not because they had to, study suggests
Cannibalism was a routine funerary practice in Europe about 15,000 years ago, with people eating their dead not out of necessity but rather as part of their culture, according to a new study.
2023-10-05 22:27
A climate researcher risks losing university post for refusing to fly home
Climate researcher Dr. Gianluca Grimalda says that he risks losing his post at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany for refusing to use a plane as a means of transport back from Papua New Guinea.
2023-10-05 00:27
Indian police raid news site critical of Modi's government, fueling fears for press freedom
Police in New Delhi have raided the homes of prominent journalists linked to a left-leaning news organization known for its scrutiny of the Indian government, in a move media groups characterized as the latest attack on press freedom.
2023-10-04 11:51
Idris Elba says he's a 'workaholic' and is in therapy to tackle 'unhealthy habits'
British actor Idris Elba has said that he's an "absolute workaholic" and is in therapy to tackle "unhealthy habits."
2023-10-03 19:57
Adults shouting at children can be as harmful as sexual or physical abuse, study finds
Adults—including parents, teachers and coaches—houting at, denigrating or verbally threatening children can be as damaging to their development as sexual or physical abuse, a new study finds.
2023-10-03 04:52
Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac icon, now has her own mini-me Barbie
The likeness of Stevie Nicks, former member of rock band Fleetwood Mac, has been immortalized in a new Barbie doll -- and the singer-songwriter is made up.
2023-10-03 00:23
Michael Gambon, Dumbledore actor in 'Harry Potter,' dies age 82
Actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the "Harry Potter" movies, has died at 82 following a "bout of pneumonia," a statement issued on behalf of his family said on Thursday, PA Media news agency reported.
2023-09-28 20:23