World News Digest
Australia researchers create ‘world first’ 3D-printed jet engines
Australian researchers revealed on Thursday they have created two jet engines using 3D printing in what is described as a world-first that has attracted...
BBC names IS terrorist ‘Jihadi John’ as a Londoner called Mohammed
The masked Islamic State militant known as “Jihadi John”, who has been pictured in the videos of the beheadings of Western hostages, was named...
Too much material, girl: Trapped cape sends Madonna crashing
Madonna took a tumble down some stairs after a costume malfunction during her first performance at the Brit Awards in 20 years last night. Viewers were...
Into darkness: Scientists baffled by supermassive black hole
Scientists say they have discovered a black hole so big that it challenges the theory about how they grow.
Media identify IS terrorist ‘Jihadi John’ as a Briton named Mohammed
The masked Islamic State militant known as “Jihadi John” and pictured in the videos of the beheadings of Western hostages, as been identified...
Death on a huge scale: Millions of fish found in Rio 2016 sailing venue
Thousands of dead fish have been found floating in the sailing venue for next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The carcasses of twaite shad -...
BBC names IS terrorist ‘Jihadi John’ as a Londoner called Mohammed
The masked Islamic State militant known as “Jihadi John”, who has been pictured in the videos of the beheadings of Western hostages, was named...
Material Girl takes a tumble down steps after snagging her cape
Madonna took a tumble down some stairs last night during her first performance at the Brit Awards in 20 years. Viewers were shocked when the singer fell...
Scientists baffled by massive black hole
Scientists say they have discovered a black hole so big that it challenges the theory about how they grow.
Too much material, girl: Trapped cape sends Madonna crashing
Madonna took a tumble down some stairs after a costume malfunction during her first performance at the Brit Awards in 20 years last night. Viewers were...
Hungarian village for rent for $740, comes with deputy mayor’s post
If “king for a day” sounds too majestic, a small Hungarian village will let you become deputy mayor for a few days.
Ukraine truce takes hold but U.S. says Russia ‘destabilsing’ the country
A UN-backed ceasefire showed signs of finally taking hold in Ukraine, even as the United States accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilising...
Cliff Richard sex assault inquiry ‘significally expanded’, say police
A UK police investigation into Sir Cliff Richard has “increased significantly in size” with the singer facing a number of allegations.
Qantas roars back into black after aggressive cost-cutting
Australian carrier Qantas on Thursday roared back into the black after an aggressive shake-up to stem mounting losses, posting its best interim result...
Indonesia’s Widodo ‘considering position’ on death row Australians
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday offered a glimmer of hope for two men facing imminent execution in Indonesia after phoning President Joko...
Abducted Syrian Christians moved to militant stronghold
Islamic State militants have moved a large group of Christians they abducted to one of their strongholds as fighting raged on Wednesday between the extremists...
UN says ex-Yemen president Saleh stole billions as country battles collapse
Yemen’s ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh is believed to have amassed between $32 billion and $60 billion through corruption during his 33 years in...
Austrian law rules imams must be able to speak German
Austria’s parliament has passed a bill amending historical laws on Muslim organisations which will ban foreign sources of financing and require imams...
Scientists discover black hole so big it contradicts growth theory
With a mass 12 billion times that of our Sun, the black hole formed about 900 million years after the Big Bang that created the Universe 13.7 billion years...
Sinkhole shock: Frightening moment for couple as they step off bus
Officials in South Korea are vowing to take a close look at public infrastructure after a frightening video, which shows a young couple stepping from a...
Polish court puts off Polanski extradition decision another rmonth
A Polish court on Wednesday delayed a decision on whether to extradite Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski to the United States where he faces sentencing...
After mystery, Al-Jazeera journalists arrested for flying drone in Paris
Unidentified drones have been spotted in the skies above Paris for a second night as authorities seek to determine whether the aircraft pose a security...
European clubs won’t be compensated for Qatar’s 2022 winter World Cup
There will be no compensation for European clubs over the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, FIFA has confirmed.
Avalanches triggered by heavy snow kill at least 124 in Afghanistan
Avalanches triggered by heavy snow have killed more than 124 people in mountainous areas of Afghanistan and the death toll is expected to rise, officials...
Book used by Henry VIII to annul marriage and break with Rome found in library
A book that helped Henry VIII build his case against the pope and annul his first marriage has been found in a library at an English country home.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stages mock ‘War Games’ attack on U.S. carrier
Iran has staged a series of military drills, including a simulated attack on a U.S.
Extradition hearing: Roman Polanski’s fate to be determined by Polish court
The 81-year-old filmmaker attended a closed door hearing Wednesday in a Polish court set to rule on his extradition to the United States where he faces...
No Qatar 2022 World Cup compensation for European clubs
There will be no compensation for European clubs over the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, FIFA has confirmed.
British spies wear Lennon and McCartney-style wigs to testify at U.S. terror trial
Spies working for Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency donned wigs and makeup to testify against a Pakistani Al-Qaeda suspect on trial in New York for...
U.S. Embassy buzzed as mysterious drones reappear in Paris sky
Unidentified drones have been spotted in the skies above Paris for a second night as authorities seek to determine whether the aircraft pose a security...
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