Ancient Australian rainforest returned to Aboriginal owners
The Eastern Kuku Yalanji are among Aboriginal peoples who have lived in Queensland's Wet Tropics for at least 5,000 years. Now, the rainforest is being put back in their hands.
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Shakira says she was attacked wild boars
The hogs can survive in almost any environment, including cities, where they often feed off garbage.
Ecuador declares prison emergency after 116 killed in riot
Officials said the battle among gang members in a coastal lockup, which included at least 5 beheadings, was the country's worst prison bloodbath ever.
London cop gets life sentence for rape and murder of Sarah Everard
The judge equated Wayne Couzens' misuse of power to terrorism, calling it an attack on the "fundamental underpinning of our democratic way of life."
Scientists discover "horned crocodile-faced hell heron" dinosaur
The "horned crocodile-faced hell heron" was more than 29 feet long, has a head filled with horns and bumps, and hunts like a "terrifying heron."
Artist "takes the money and runs," delivers blank canvases
He was supposed to showcase pay discrepancies between Denmark and Austria, but he did not deliver what he promised.
Ex-president Sarkozy guilty of breaking French campaign finance laws
Months after he was convicted on corruption charges, court finds Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of spending far more on last election campaign than permitted under French law.
Army chaplain who died in Korean prison returns home after 70 years
Kapaun was awarded a Medal of Honor and could become a Catholic Saint.
Beijing Winter Olympics to ban foreign spectators amid COVID concerns
The International Olympics Committee said only spectators from mainland China who adhere to COVID-19 safety measures will be allowed into the games.
Wildlife tour operator survives attack by "jumping crocodile"
Sean Dearly said he was lucky to escape more serious injury or even death when a crocodile lunged from a river and clamped his hand in its jaws.
Sarah Everard falsely arrested by cop who murdered her, prosecutor says
"His movements were consistent with the defendant looking for, or hunting, for a lone young female to kidnap and rape, which is precisely what he did," prosecutor says.
Pacquiao retires from boxing as he runs for president in Philippines
Pacquaio fought his way out of poverty and won world titles in eight different weight divisions after 26 years in the sport.
North Korea claims successful hypersonic missile test
The advanced technology makes missiles much harder to defend against, but South Korea says the North still needs "a considerable time" to perfect the weapons.
Former top diplomat chosen by party to lead Japan as next PM
Ex-Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will have to tackle COVID-19, a battered economy, a declining population and birthrate, and an increasingly assertive China.
Toxic gas warning as lava from Spanish island's volcano hits sea
After 10 days scorching homes and forcing evacuations, the wall of lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano is finally oozing off the shores of La Palma island.
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