Obama aides allegedly left nasty note
President Donald Trump's spokeswoman claimed Tuesday that Barack Obama staffers left behind catty notes in White House offices for the incoming administration, telling them "you will fail."
Polish bears face grizzly wake-up during noisy New Year party
Let sleeping bears lie? Not in Poland this New Year's Eve, where a row is brewing over the decision to relocate an annual televised event with fireworks and partying to the slopes of the country's main ski resort.
Chemistry professors busted for cooking meth in 'Breaking Bad' style
In a case of reality imitating art, two chemistry professors in the US state of Arkansas have been arrested for cooking up methamphetamine in a university lab - in an uncanny echo of the hit series Breaking Bad.
Ship to shore: Qatar signs up floating hotels for World Cup
Soccer fans prone to seasickness may need to consider alternatives, but supporters with sea legs will be able to stay on one of two giant cruise liners during the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
US cows swim miles to safety after storm sweeps them in the sea
Three cows swept into the ocean when Hurricane Dorian struck the US east coast in September were found living on a string of sandy islands miles away from their home, US media reported Thursday.
Boris goes head-to-head with Buckethead and Binface in UK vote
When Britain goes to the polls on December 12, all eyes will be on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to see if he can secure a parliamentary majority to help push through his Brexit deal.
Crawl little one, crawl
Visitors watch baby turtles head for the sea during the inauguration of Ruta de la Tortuga Marina on Saturday at El Tunco beach in La Libertad El Salvador. Photo: VCG
Sexting-scandal MP quits election as wife stands against him
A former British government minister who resigned after sending lewd messages to two women has withdrawn from next month's election after his estranged wife was chosen to replace him.
Hair to blame for pigeon toe loss
Next time you visit your hairdresser spare a thought for the pigeons.
'Bin Laden' elephant renamed
An elephant that killed five Indian villagers, earning it the moniker of the late Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been renamed after the Hindu god Krishna and will be trained to patrol parks, officials said Tuesday.
Canadian teacher successfully declares canoe trip as a moving expense
A Canadian teacher - pushed to test the limits of tax laws after losing a court fight - has successfully claimed a canoe trip as a moving expense, public broadcaster CBC said Tuesday.
Croatian footballer in trouble with animal rights group for killing chicken on pitch
A Croatian animal rights group said Wednesday it would file charges against a local footballer who kicked a chicken to death during a semi-professional match over the weekend.
SpaceX company sends up 60 mini-satellites with plans to launch thousands more
The private SpaceX company on Monday launched a second set of mini-satellites as it builds a huge constellation of the small orbiting devices aimed at greatly expanding internet access around the globe.
Russian goat who made unlikely friends with tiger dies
A Russian goat named Timur whose unusual friendship with a tiger won him nationwide fame, has died, director of the safari park where the pair lived, said Friday.
French woman told not French enough for Quebec residency
A French woman seeking permanent residency in Quebec, Canada was turned down on grounds that her French was not good enough.
Flames and fireworks as Myanmar's dangerous fire balloon festival opens
The gigantic hot air balloon folded into itself and fell in a ball of flames, scattering onlookers below at the beginning of Myanmar's stunning yet treacherous fire balloon festival.
Russian had gold in her shoe
Russian customs officers have detained a woman at the Chinese border with nearly two kilograms of gold in her shoes after she appeared to be walking strangely, authorities said on Tuesday.
Australia win the inaugural 'Ashes' of jousting against England
Australia and England took their storied sports rivalry to another level, and another century, this weekend as the two nations faced off in a jousting tournament, won by the Australian side Sunday.