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The ethics of exhibiting human remains: what museums must confront

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The Mütter Museum in Philadelphia has unveiled the identity of Joseph Williams, once known only by his initials, whose giant colon was long displayed anonymously. ...

Caught red-pawed: Bear drops in for a sundae surprise

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A sweet-toothed bear caused a mild stir in South Lake Tahoe after wandering into an ice cream shop. The curious visitor, apparently drawn to the scent of strawberry, ...

'Unhappy Meal': McDonald's Japan sorry for Pokemon debacle

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A McDonald’s Japan campaign giving away limited-edition Pokémon cards with Happy Meals has spiralled into chaos, with long queues, bulk buying, and food waste prompting ...

The art of restraint redefined in Tokyo’s rope studios

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Rope meets rhythm and restraint in Tokyo’s thriving shibari scene.

Dutch twins help recreate the face of Belgium's ancient hunter-gatherer

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Named by public vote, Mos'anne is the face of a Mesolithic woman brought to life by science and art. Using genetic data and careful sculpture, researchers and artists ...

Lesotho's jockeys saddle up for mountain horse racing

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Swathed in vibrant woollen blankets against the biting winter chill, jockeys - some no more than boys - thundered down a dusty track carved between the undulating ...

Wallabies call up former All Black prop Ross for third Lions Test

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Australia's Wallabies call up Aidan Ross for the decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions, as they seek to avoid a series whitewash following two ...

Taiwan’s musical garbage trucks keep streets clean and residents connected

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Discover how Taiwan's innovative garbage trucks, playing classical music, not only keep streets clean but also foster community connections among residents.

Monks in R212 million sex-extortion scandal

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A woman’s year-long scheme to seduce and blackmail Thai monks has exposed a $12 million scandal, fueling public outrage over corruption and hypocrisy in Buddhism’s ...

Glass bottles hold more microplastics than plastic ones, French study finds

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New research from France's food safety agency reveals that drinks in glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than those in plastic bottles. This surprising ...

Czech police nab fake dentist with dozens of patients

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In a shocking case, a family in the Czech Republic has been charged after running an illegal dental clinic, treating dozens of patients without the necessary qualifications. ...

'No bra, no exam' Outrage erupts over alleged breast checks at Nigerian university

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A viral video showing female staff at Nigeria's Olabisi Onabanjo University physically inspecting women for bras before they could take an exam has sparked outrage ...

Musk's AI chatbot under fire for posts praising Hitler

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Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok came under fire Wednesday for anti-Semitic comments, praising Adolf Hitler and insulting Islam in separate ...

The Soweto geologist uncovering the Earth's secrets

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Inspired by the movie "Dante's Peak", where Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate a long-dormant volcano, Tebogo Makhubela become ...

Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil

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Wary of its dependence on oil and already burned by the market's volatility, Angola is embarking on a drive to lure back foreign tourists by easing access for travellers ...

The 24/7 war room taking on global cybercriminals

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The numbers that the payments giant grapples with are enormous. Every year, $15 trillion flows through Visa's networks, representing roughly 15 percent of the world's ...

Houses made from rice: an eco-friendly revolution

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It may look like an ordinary building site but Akmatbek Uraimov's new house in Kyrgyzstan is being built with blocks of rice. The eco-friendly alternative to conventional ...

Chasing rain in the desert: the journey of UAE's weatherman

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Muhammed Sajjad, an Indian expatriate in the UAE, embarks on a quest to find rain in the desert, using technology and community spirit to bring together those longing ...

South Africa's coal dependency at risk: billions in revenue and jobs on the line

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As global demand for carbon-free imports rises, South Africa's coal-dependent economy faces a critical juncture.

Amapiano is the dance sensation uniting the world

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South Africa's amapiano sound is uniting dancers from around the globe, as they embrace this vibrant genre that blends jazz, house, and cultural expression.

Brazil's reborn dolls spark a passionate debate about motherhood and identity

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In Brazil, Gabi Matos finds comfort in her collection of reborn dolls, but not everyone understands her passion.

Snakes on a plane? Try 44 in a suitcase

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An Indian national was arrested at Mumbai airport after customs officers found 44 venomous Indonesian pit vipers and other exotic creatures hidden in checked-in ...

Cloudy with a chance of penguin poo

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Scientists at a remote Antarctic base measure the atmospheric impact of penguin colonies.

France pushes to ban hijab for girls under 15 in public

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French President Emmanuel Macron's party aims to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, sparking a heated debate on secularism, religious ...

South Africans laugh off Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims

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As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington, South Africans are responding to the US leader’s "white genocide" claims - not with outrage, ...