Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Why a Czech zoo is dehorning its white rhinos

Dvur Kralove Zoo in the Czech Republic, has taken the decision to remove the horns from its white rhinos for their safety.

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Risky operation removes parasitic twin from baby

Baby Dominique is recovering in the US after an operation to separate her from her parasitic twin.

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French minister Bruno Le Roux quits in summer jobs row

Bruno Le Roux gave parliamentary work to his daughters when they were teenagers.

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Stolen Van Goghs back on display after years in criminal underworld

The paintings were stolen in Amsterdam in 2002 but were found in an Italian mafia house last year.

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The woman taking on ticket website Viagogo

Claire Turnham tried to buy Ed Sheeran tickets - and ended up leading a campaign against Viagogo.

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Ten records you might actually want to buy on Record Store Day

Among the hundreds of Record Store Day releases, here are 10 you might actually want.

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George Clooney visit thrilled 87-year-old Pat Adams

The Hollywood A-lister turned up unexpectedly at a care home in Berkshire with flowers and a card.

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Leicester City fan who collapsed in Champions League match meets lifesaver

The first thing Jim Blockley asked was "what was the score" after collapsing during Leicester's Champions League match against Sevilla.

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Martin McGuinness: Sinn Féin leader's body carried home

The body of IRA leader turned Sinn Féin politician is carried home after his death at the age of 66.

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