Rare plant’s intense stench attracts visitors in San Francisco
People have lined up to get a whiff of the corpse flower – a plant that only blooms once every seven to 10 years.
‘Thousands’ of starfish wash up on beach in Kent
“Thousands” of starfish have washed up on a beach in Kent, with the local council warning residents “to keep dogs and children away from them”.
Student Data Breach
Unsecured Database Exposes Students and Parents’ PII: Alarming Risks Unveiled In a disconcerting revelation, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently brought to light a significant data breach, reporting his findings. The…
Runaway train ‘travels 40 miles without a driver’
An investigation has been launched in India after a driverless goods train travelled more than 43 miles (70km) at high speeds before coming to a stop, reports have said.
‘World’s oldest dog’ stripped of Guinness title after controversy
Bobi, who was crowned the world’s oldest dog, has had his title stripped from him following controversy around his real age.
Highland Games trophy missing for 90 years returns home to Scotland
A Highland Games trophy missing for almost 90 years has returned home to Scotland.
‘We are in hell’: Foul stench sweeping across city blamed on cattle ship
A foul stench engulfing the South African city of Cape Town is coming from a ship carrying cattle that is docked in the port, officials have said.
Lost village unveiled after tree-felling operation
The ruins of a lost village, dating back to the 17th or 18th century, have been unveiled following a special forestry operation on the Isle of Skye.
US man sues after apparent $340m lottery win turns out to be a ‘mistake’
A US man who thought he’d won $340m (£270m) on a lottery is suing the organisers and a website which published his numbers, it has said, by mistake.
Tooth fairy gifts children $100 bills and designer jewellery
Some children receive $100 bills and designer jewellery under their pillows as the tooth fairy has become more generous worldwide.
