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Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

From a rather realistic cuddly toy to Donald Trump at his most tactful... Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world. - Hello possum - Shoppers browsing in an airport gift shop in Australia came across a wild possum snuggled up among the cuddly toys in an adorable case of

'War has aged us': Lebanon's kids aren't alright

'War has aged us': Lebanon's kids aren't alright

Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16. "War has aged us... We have lived through what no one else has," the

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday. The move will dramatically widen access to treatments that have long been considered a luxury, especially

New BTS album drops ahead of comeback mega-gig

New BTS album drops ahead of comeback mega-gig

K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in Seoul that will go ahead despite leader RM being advised to rest his injured ankle. The Saturday gig, expected to draw around 260,000 people, will be BTS's

Somaliland centre saves cheetahs from trafficking to Gulf palaces

Somaliland centre saves cheetahs from trafficking to Gulf palaces

The 127 cheetahs living in a Somaliland sanctuary were all torn away from their mothers to be kept as pets in the Gulf, survivors of a trade that threatens the very survival of the species. The long, slender, spotted felines yawn, stretch, and purr loudly as the staff approach the

James ties NBA record for most regular-season games in latest milestone

James ties NBA record for most regular-season games in latest milestone

LeBron James tied the NBA record for most regular-season games played in style with a triple-double in the Lakers' win at Miami on Thursday. James took to the court for his 1,611th regular-season game, equaling Hall of Famer Robert Parish's record that had

Montana industries sue to block ballot initiative on corporate spending in elections

Heavy-hitters in Montana’s industry organizations have sued to block a ballot initiative campaign seeking to ban corporate spending in state elections. The petition filed with the Montana Supreme Court this week claims the proposal violates constitutional free speech rights on which the 2010 landmark case called Citizens United