Endangered species are most at risk in East Asia and the Pacific - here's why
New research breaks down the number of endangered species concentrated in specific countries. Indonesia is the worst hiut, with 188 mammals classified as endangered.
London chef serves schoolgirls cricket crepes and bug burgers
A London chef served schoolgirls some bug burgers and dishes made with crickets to teach them about the nutritional values of insects and food sustainability.
Parents mortified by American high school 'penises' mascot name
The plural of "phoenix," "phoenices" as parents in Farmington, have just learned, sounds a lot like "penises." Problem? Farmington High picked the phoenix as its mascot.
A 12-year-old whose life has been transformed by medical marijuana is suing Jeff Sessions
Alexis Bortell, 12, has joined a lawsuit against the Federal Government. It seeks to get medical marijuana legalised on the federal level.
Therapist weeps in court as drink-drive shame is revealed
A therapist from northern England admitted being guilty to driving her car on a kerb while 3 times above the drink drive limit. She cried in court and pleaded not to be banned from driving.
British surfer has fight with shark - afraid to tell his mother
Charlie Fry was surfing in New South Wales when a shark bit his shoulder. The 25 years old managed to escape by punching the animal in the face before driving off to the hospital.
30 years on, remembering the day the UK aired its first TV ad campaign for condoms
The AIDS epidemic pushed the UK government to produce awareness campaigns on HIV, which led to an increase in condom sales. In 1987, the first TV ads for condoms aired.
Widow meets man who received her dead husband's face in transplant
Andy Sandness was "without a face" since he tried to take his own life in 2006. Lilly Ross agreed to donate her late husband's face to him so he could enjoy his life once again.
The day Walt Disney became a FBI informant
Animated movies legend Walt Disney passed on information to the FBI for more than 20 years in hunt for potential communist sympathisers in Hollywood.
6 hair-raising facts about Bram Stoker on the 170th anniversary of his birth
Bram Stoker, author behind the world's most famous vampire Dracula, was born on 8 November 1847. Here are 6 facts and beliefs about the famed author's life
Donald Trump's schmoozing had French president in hysterics
A former French political advisor recounts the first phone call between Francois Hollande and Trump - and it was a funny affair, at least for the French.
It's been 60 years since the first dog in space, Laika, died just 7 hours into orbit
On 3 November 1957, straight dog Laika became the first dog to ever orbit the Earth aboard Sputnik 2, and the first living being to ever do so.
Loyal dog saves owner's life when firefighters can't reach him
Two hunters became stuck in sinking mud in Kansas. Thankfully their one-year-old labrador Otis was there to help rescue efforts.
Emmanuel Macron responds to young girl's poem with some verse of his own
French President offered a personal reply to a poem a 12-year-old girl wrote about the Eiffel Tower while she was on a family trip in Paris.
Where is the red head emoji?
iOS 11.1 introduced a new batch of diverse emojis, including 5 shades for its vampires, but still no sign of the long-awaited redhead emoji.
Is your pooch a Gryffindog or a Slobberin? Shelter sorts dogs into Hogwarts Houses to boost adoption
Pet Alliance, in Orlando, sorts its dogs according to the Harry Potter houses to boost the chances of mixed-breed dogs being adopted, stopping breed discrimination.
Church of Sweden goes through hell after using gif of Jesus in tweet about tacos
The Church of Sweden decided to post a humorous gif of Jesus to celebrate the Swedish Taco Friday, but the joke was not to the taste of all their followers.
France and Poland in major spat over John Paul II statue
A recent court order to remove the cross about a statue of John Paul II has sparked a diplomatic row between France and Poland.
Weather forecast gets spooky Halloween makeover in hilarious video
The Met Office forecast for 31 October comes with a purple mist, headless presenter and twisted city names.
The Nazis were Hitler's second choice of party, and he didn't take first rejection well
The Nazis were not Hitler's first choice when he decided to join a political party. His spitefulness led to the rise of the Nazis.
You should never serve an Italian pineapple on a pizza - this video shows why
One brave prankster serves pineapple pizza to Neapolitans who've ordered a classic margherita. And must face the consequences.
Meet the London diamond ring maker who made creations for Princess Diana and Liz Taylor
Stephen Barnard has been in the jewellery business for 50 years. He tells IBTimes UK about the challenges of his craft and why engagement rings make him happy.
Rolex fetches world record $17.8 million to become most expensive wristwatch ever auctioned
A Rolex watch that was worn by American actor Paul Newman for 15 years was auctioned for a record breaking $17.8million.
Redditors answer lonely SOS cry for help
BusyIzzy123 posted a message on Reddit intimating how depressed and lonely they felt. The next morning, other users flooded the post with messages of support and drink invites.
'Sugar daddy, sugar mama' dating advert targeting poor students sparks outrage in Paris
RichMeetBeautiful billboard advertising the benefits of going out with a "sugar daddy, sugar mama" sparked backlash in Paris after it was spotted near several universities.
Sister launches Facebook appeal for birthday wishes to 'lonely' autistic brother
James Weir is turning 21. He suffers from autism, which keeps him from making friends. His big sister Lucy is asking people to send him postcards on his special day.
Anne Frank's diary will be read out at Italian football matches to teach fans a lesson about anti-Semitism
After anti-Semitic Anne Frank stickers surfaced in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, the Italian federation of football ordered fans listen to an extract from her diary at games.
'Black is beautiful' VIP toilet paper sparks outrage in Brazil
Brazilian company Santher stirred some racial controversy when they used the civil rights slogan "black is beautiful" to advertise back toilet paper with a white model
The unemployed die sooner than people with decent jobs
A study by the University of Glasgow found that unemployed people had a mortality rate three times bigger than health and business professionals or teachers.
Caroline Cossey: Playboy's first transgender model talks Trump, bigotry and trans Playmates
Inès Rau has become Playboy's first transgender Playmate, but Tula paved the way after being outed by the News of the World.
