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World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Championships have ended in Moscow with a third gold medal for Usain Bolt. The first of three big international sporting events hosted by Russia over the coming years was described by the head of world athletics as a "wonderful celebration".  ..
Nov 25,2013

China: Celebrities to promote virtue

The official in charge of the internet in China has called for celebrities to promote virtue among their followers on social media. The official, Lu Wei, said famous people should inform against any activities that could be harmful.  ..
Nov 25,2013

World's first lab-grown burger

Researchers are unveiling the world's first lab-grown burger in London today. The burger has been grown from stem cells taken from a dead cow. It has cost £215,000 to grow but researchers believe the technology will eventually reduce the cost of meat production and meet growing demand...
Nov 25,2013

Sound of Music auction

A collection of costumes from the classic 1965 film, The Sound of Music, have sold for $1.3m at an auction in California. They included the dress worn by the film's lead character Maria, played by Julie Andrews, when she sang "Do Re Mi."  ..
Nov 25,2013

Book author mystery

It's been revealed that the Harry Potter author, JK Rowling, has secretly written a crime novel under a false male name. "The Cuckoo's Calling" was published in April and is about a war veteran turned private investigator...
Nov 25,2013

Andy Murray wins Wimbledon

Andy Murray has won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's tennis champion by beating world number one, Novak Djokovic. His success could lead the way to making him one of the world's highest earning sportsmen...
Nov 25,2013

Life's essentials

What do you need to survive? The internet, a cup of tea and chocolate rank among the top 20 things that British people could not live without, according to a new survey.  ..
Nov 25,2013

Chimpanzee tantrums

Scientists in the US have found that chimpanzees become upset when they make the wrong decisions. Researchers from Duke University designed decision-making games for chimpanzees and bonobos, where the animals could win edible treats. Those that lost appeared to lose their temper...
Nov 25,2013

Second jewel theft at Cannes

A necklace reportedly worth $2.5m was stolen during the Cannes film festival, in the second such theft to hit this year's event...
Nov 25,2013

Welcome home, gnomes

This year will be the first time in its 100-year history that the Chelsea Flower Show is allowing gnomes to be shown. But why this year? And why was there a ban in the first place?..
Nov 25,2013