World News Digest
Like a juror: Madonna turns up for jury service in New York
Pop star Madonna has reported for compulsory jury selection at a New York courthouse—waiting two hours before being told her services were not required.
Polar bear death: Trip leader ‘wrestled’ animal after rifle failed
An inquest into the death of a British 17-year-old boy mauled by a polar bear has heard how the trip leader was bitten on the head as he wrestled the animal.
Typhoon Neoguri hits Okinawa, heads for Japan’s main islands
Typhoon Neoguri, one of the strongest and biggest typhoons to hit during Japan’s summer months, packed sustained winds of 194 kilometres per hour...
'People are afraid': Mystery crocodile found in lake in Crete
A crocodile has been spotted in a man-made lake on the Greek island of Crete. Authorities on the resort island said the 1.8-metre reptile was discovered...
Chinese bus fire suspect identified by police
Chinese police investigating an arson attack that injured dozens of bus passengers say they have identified the man suspected of starting the blaze.
Extra thrills: Riders left hanging after U.S. roller coaster derails
Four people were injured and rescue crews had to work into the evening to free 22 riders who were stranded some 9 metres above the ground on Six Flags...
Defence rests: Pistorius’ legal team closes case in murder trial
Oscar Pistorius’ lawyers wrapped up their case in the murder trial of the Olympic and Paralympic athlete on Tuesday, and the court adjourned for...
'So excited!' Actress Emma Watson named new UN goodwill ambassador
"Harry Potter" star Emma Watson has talked of her excitement of being appointed a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un takes centre stage with a limp
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un limped onto the stage on the anniversary of his grandfather’s death, footage broadcast by state media on Tuesday...
Test to detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms emerge available ‘in two years’
A blood test that identifies patients likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease could be available in two years, according to scientists.
Picture this: Stolen Matisse painting worth around $3m returned to Venezuela
A painting believed to be a 1925 work by French artist Henri Matisse worth around $3 million was returned to Venezuela from the United States on Monday...
Indonesian presidential contender removed from Australian visa blacklist
Australia has removed Indonesian presidential contender Prabowo Subianto from its visa black list in case he wins Wednesday’s election.
Technology helping solve the question “Does my bum look big in this?”
Many of us have experienced the frustration of buying something online. It goes something like this: buy it in our size, receive it and realise it’s...
People most satisfied with their freedoms are…the Cambodians?
Stranger things have happened, but not many of them. In a recent Gallup poll, the top five nations where people feel most satisfied with their freedoms...
Afghanistan’s Abdullah rejects election result as ‘coup’ against people
Afghan presidential contender Abdullah Abdullah’s camp rejected preliminary results of last month’s runoff election on Monday as a “coup”...
Meet the original Big Bird: Scientists uncover fossil of biggest-known flying seabird
This is the original Big Bird - a feathered creature with a wingspan of 7.3 meters, according to a study out Monday.
No Neymar, no problem? Fans expect Brazil to overcome loss of star player in Cup semifinal clash
Brazil have advanced to within touching distance of the World Cup final, but will have to make do without Neymar, their best player—and the one that...
Palestinians say six dead in Gaza air strikes as Israel threatens ground offensive
At least six Palestinians were killed and about 25 wounded in an Israeli attack on Tuesday on a house in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Interior Ministry...
Brazil bandits steal $36 million worth of Samsung phones, computers
Bandits attacked a Samsung Electronics Co Ltd factory near Sao Paulo Sunday and held workers hostage while they robbed truckloads of smartphones, tablets...
Typhoon Neoguri makes landfall in Japan as thousands take shelter
A powerful typhoon has buffeted the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa, paralysing transport and injuring at least 10 people.
Self-serve beer station debuts in Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins say Target Field is the first major league ballpark to serve beer from a vending machine.
Clippers sale hangs in balance as judge delays trial
With the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers hanging in the balance, a trial that was scheduled to began today but was delayed focuses on whether...
Axel Kicillof is the most dangerous politician in Latin America
On Monday, Argentina’s Economy Minister Axel Kicillof will meet with a special master of the court to negotiate his country’s debt with a group...
Iraq parliament delayed for five weeks, general killed near Baghdad
Citing the inability of political camps to reach “understanding and agreement” on nominations for the top three posts in government, the office...
Thousands rally in Kenya against president’s rule, demand troop withdrawal
Thousands of people rallied Monday in Kenya’s capital against President Uhuru Kenyatta’s rule, with some calling for him to step down because...
Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano dies aged 88 after heart attack
Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano, considered one of football’s all-time greats, has died after suffering a heart attack.
At least three dead in magnitude-7.1 earthquake off southern Mexico
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake on the Pacific Coast jolted a wide area of southern Mexico and Central America Monday.
Tour de France ends UK stages in London after 2.5m watch in Yorkshire
German Marcel Kittel has won the third stage of the Tour de France - after thousands of fans watched a final sprint outside Buckingham Palace in London.
Schoolboy, 17, was dragged from tent by polar bear and killed as he tried to escape
A polar bear ripped through a teenager’s tent, dragged him out and killed him as he struggled to free, an inquest has heard.
At least three dead after magnitude-7.1 earthquake in southern Mexico
In addition to the casualties, dozens of homes were believed to have been damaged in an earthquake which rocked Guatemala and southern Mexico on Monday...
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