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Outraged locals confronted the group, who then lied about having permission to remove the fossil from the bank of a New Zealand river.

Vladimir Putin has overseen annual exercises by Russia's strategic nuclear forces as his invasion of Ukraine falters.

The species has the highest number of facial neurons of any land-dwelling mammal, allowing them to flick their ears and perform intricate manoeuvres with their trunks.

Scientists hope that such “needle-free” vaccines will make vaccination more accessible in countries with fragile health systems.

Elon Musk has posted a video on Twitter showing himself walking into Twitter headquarters- carrying a sink.

Britain briefly celebrated the success of Rishi Sunak, its first prime minister of Asian heritage, but must now face up to its dire economic circumstances.

US man who drove SUV into Wisconsin Christmas parade facing life sentence.

Offenders are seen ramraiding a dairy on Roberts St in Lincoln in August.

Trump has previously said he would wait until after the November 8 midterms to make an announcement, even in the face of his many legal woes.

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Stroke survivor John Fetterman stumbles on his words during the US midterm debate.

Stroke survivor and celebrity doctor clash in US midterm debate

The attack took place on the same day that Iranian security forces opened fire at mourners who gathered in Mahsa Amini’s Kurdish home town, according to a witness.

A woman was beaten and raped inside her home in a violent and shocking crime, US police in Alabama say.

Ksenia Sobchak tricked security agents by booking bogus flights and was on a plane to Lithuania, via Belarus, by the time they had arrived at her Moscow flat.

Vladimir Putin monitored the drills of his strategic nuclear forces which involved multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles.

Australian-born Peter Tatchell has criticised the UK’s foreign secretary for saying gay people attending the FIFA World Cup should show “compromise” in Qatar.

New UK PM Rishi Sunak says the country faces 'a profound economic crisis' and warns of tough times ahead.

In their last post before being detained, Bridget Thackwray spoke about being asked to dress more modestly and asked her husband for a kiss while driving - a public display of affection against local laws.