Up to one million species face extinction due to human influence, according to a draft UN report that catalogues our treatment of natural resources
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Not in a galaxy far, far away… here’s China’s Gobi desert
Gobi Desert, the vast desert region between the north of China and the south of Mongolia is one of the biggest deserts in the world.
Thailand marijuana festival has visitors on a high
As Thailand became the first in Southeast Asia to legalise marijuana for medical use last year, many Thais are drawn to a northeastern town for its debut weed festival.
Turf houses, Iceland’s architectural jewels
Iceland’s turf buildings are perfect examples of a local architectural tradition dating back to the ninth century.
Kakapo: The rare world’s-fattest parrot has record breeding season
New Zealand scientists say the world’s fattest parrot, the critically endangered kakapo, has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season.
29 German tourists die in bus crash in Portugal
The Portuguese island of Madeira began three days of mourning after 29 German tourists died after their bus spun off the road.
Suicide blast rips through Pakistani fruit market, killing 20
At least 20 people were killed and 48 wounded by a powerful suicide blast targeting the Shia Hazara in a crowded market in Pakistan’s Quetta city.
Eye’ll bee damned: Taiwanese woman finds insects in eye
Four “sweat bees” that had been living in a Taiwanese woman’s eye were removed by a doctor who described his surprise.
British police arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
British police have arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at Ecuador’s embassy in London after his asylum was withdrawn.
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Snapchat launches multi-player gaming platform
Messaging app Snapchat, which is widely popular among younger users but has struggled to turn a profit since its creation in 2011, unveils a new multi-player gaming platform. Video provided by AFP