Baby elephant rescued from drain in Sri Lanka

An elephant calf is discovered and pulled out of an uncovered drain near Sri Lanka's Hambantota port.

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Flying man soars over China's Great Wall

"Human Arrow" Jeb Corliss rips through a target over China's Great Wall dressed in a wingsuit. Gavino Garay reports.

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Copenhagen opens new cycle path

The Danish capital has unveiled a 13km long cycle path around Copenhagen's inner harbour. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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A gorilla is shot dead, but a bear is spared when patrons enter zoo exhibits

When patrons enter zoo exhibits, an endangered gorilla is shot, but a bear at another zoo is spared, as we look at the week's animal news. Diane Hodges reports.

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Giant Scottish caterpillar web draws tourists

Thousands of caterpillars attract attention in the Scottish city of Sterling after making a giant 32-foot-long (10-meter) web on a bush. Sharon Reich reports.

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Pepper the hospitality robot at your service

The future in 5-star treatment? Pepper, a humanoid robot that can read emotions, makes her debut at the Innorobo robotics expo in Paris, as her makers get ready to release 1,000 units into the European market. Gavino Garay reports.

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Giant Scottish caterpillar web draws tourists

Thousands of caterpillars attract attention in the Scottish city of Sterling after making a giant 32-foot-long (10-meter) web on a bush. Sharon Reich reports.

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Dr. Heimlich saves choking woman with his own maneuver

Dr. Henry Heimlich, the 96-year-old Cincinnati surgeon credited with inventing the lifesaving technique named for him, used it for the first time this week to save a fellow senior center resident who was choking on a hamburger. Rough Cut – subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Gaggle of baby geese take the high road in the U.S.

A group of goslings caused a major traffic jam in San Francisco before being herded to safety by the highway patrol.

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Indian man claims 20 world records, eyes more

An elderly Indian man obsessed with setting world records has removed all his teeth so he can fit 500 straws in his mouth.

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Sales for Trump, Clinton masks neck and neck at China factory

Excitement over the U.S. presidential race has hit China, where a factory producing masks of the candidates is betting on a victory for Republican Donald Trump.

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Chinese factory churns out Clinton, Trump masks

There's no masking this Chinese factory's enthusiasm for American politics, as Julie Noce reports.

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Italy road collapses, sending cars plunging

A row of parked cars are thrown into a ditch after part of a road collapses in the Italian city of Florence.

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Indian man lives for breaking records

A man in India changes his name and dental record for the love of his craft. Julie Noce reports.

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Baby elephant at Dallas Zoo

Dallas Zoo welcomes the birth of a new African elephant weighing in at 175-pounds and cute as can be. Rough Cut – subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Academy 'plebes' scale greasy obelisk

Hundreds of shirtless U.S. Naval Academy freshman, or 'plebes', climb on top of one another to try to replace a dixie-cup hat with one worn by upperclassmen atop the Herndon Monument -- greased in 200 pounds of lard. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Czech castle unveils 'hidden' wines from 1890s

Wine experts enjoy a rare taste of fine wines from 125 years ago that were secretly stashed away in a Czech castle in 1945. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Mickey Mouse and friends to sell at auction

Rare and wonderful: A treasure trove of Walt Disney memorabilia to be sold. Angela Moore reports.

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New Yorkers meet therapy reading dogs, friendly tortoise

In this week's animal news, a pet tortoise goes on a stroll through Central Park and non-judgemental dogs encourage young children to keep reading. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Ice cream to cure your hangover?

A South Korean convenience store has launched a hangover-fighting ice cream specifically aimed at easing the after-effects of alcohol consumption.

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South Korea launches hangover cure ice cream

A South Korean convenience store launches a hangover-fighting ice cream marketed specifically to combat the after-effects of alcohol consumption. Holly Rubenstein reports.

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Henry the tortoise takes a Central Park walk

"He's that person at the party that mingles and talks to everyone. He's the mixer," says Amanda Green, owner of Henry the 17-pound tortoise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tim Burton inspires a quirky bar in New York City

Have a thirst for the unconventional? A New York City bar offers a taste of the eccentric filmmaker Tim Burton. Angela Moore reports.

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Protesters band together in Brazil

Opponents of Brazil’s new interim government organize a musical protest. Angela Moore reports.

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Chileans kick off world-record attempt for longest soccer match

Thousands of Chileans, including professional and amateur soccer players, aim to break the new Guinness World Record for the longest soccer game.

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Are these Sweden's clumsiest robbers?

A witness gets up close and films the entirety of a jewelry store robbery in a Stockholm shopping mall.

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Therapy dogs help New York immigrant kids clear reading hurdles

A reading program aimed at improving the literacy skills of immigrant children uses therapy dogs as furry, non judgmental listeners. Elly Park reports.

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Record snow hits Maine in May

Parts of northern Maine woke up Monday morning to five inches of snow in mid-May. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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‘Symphonic Mob’ takes over a shopping mall

The German Symphony Orchestra and more than 950 amateur musicians perform together inside the Berlin Mall.

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Remnants of Ancient Rome found off coast of Israel

Divers find ancient Roman cargo from 1,600-year old shipwreck in Israel. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Elephants, ponies and wayward ostrich in week's animal stories

From an escaped ostrich dashing down the roads of China's Foshan city to drought-affected elephants and giraffes up for sale in Zimbabwe -- the week's top animal stories from around the globe. Vanessa Johnston reporters.

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Chinese policeman sets new planking world record

Abdominal muscles are on display in Beijing, where a Chinese policeman and a retired U.S. marine are going head-to-head in a planking competition. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Fired for not wearing high heels

A UK petition to make it illegal for companies to require women to wear high heels at work has received over 100,000 signatures.

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Preview of a State Dinner

The White House prepares for a state dinner honoring five Nordic countries. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Acrobatic cat walks on a power line

A cat trapped on top of a lamp post in Algeria walks on a power line as rescuers attempt to save it.

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Animals struggle to survive at Indonesia's 'Zoo of Death'

Activists are calling for a management overhaul as animals continue to die at Indonesia's "Zoo of Death".

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Indonesian 'zoo of death' loses another animal

Another animal dies at the 'zoo of death' in Indonesia as activists continue their call for an overhaul. Julie Noce reports.

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Environmentalist marries tree

Peruvian actor and environmental activist Ricardo Torres gets married to a tree as part of an ecological awareness campaign.

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Thai students caught high-tech cheating on exams

A university in Bangkok says it has blacklisted a group of students after discovering they were using smartwatches and cameras concealed in glasses to cheat during entrance exams.

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Man gives golden gift to Somnath Temple

A devotee offers around 200 kilograms of gold to the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat state.

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Vagina figurines are 'pop art', according to Japanese court

The Tokyo District Court finds that Japanese artist Megumi Igarashi's vagina figurines are 'pop art', not obscenity.

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Cameron to Queen: U.K about to greet some "fantastically corrupt" countries

British Prime Minister David Cameron describes some countries taking part in an upcoming anti-corruption summit as "fantastically corrupt" in remarks to the Queen. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Drones take off in team relay race

A FPV (first-person view) drone relay race soars in U.K.

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Taiwanese performers show off tricks using traditional toy

A group of men in Taiwan help to keep the tradition of 'spinning tops' alive, performing impressive tricks in front of children and adults alike. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Large pink pear-shaped diamond to sell at auction

The "Unique Pink" 15.38 carat diamond is the one of the rarest in the world and may fetch up to $38 million (USD) at Sotheby's auction in Geneva.

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Vagina figurines ruled ‘pop art’

A Japanese court says models of an artist’s vagina are art, not obscenity. Angela Moore reports.

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African animals for sale, pigeons make art

Drought pushes Zimbabwe authorities to sell wildlife. In New York City, pigeons dazzle the skies with an artistic light show. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Circus elephants living large in Florida

The final 11 Ringling Bros. circus elephants have arrived at a conservation center in Florida to retire, ending 145 years at the center of the "Greatest Show on Earth". Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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LED-lit pigeons illuminate NY skies in art exhibit

An artist sends 2,000 pigeons tagged with LED lights into the darkening skies of New York to pay homage to the birds. Elly Park reports.

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Massive 1,1089 carat diamond unveiled

Sotheby's unveils a 1,109 carat, tennis ball-sized rough diamond that is estimated to be worth more than $70 million.

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Baby lemurs debut at Philadelphia Zoo

Video shows four baby lemurs jumping and playing in their public debut at the Philadelphia Zoo.

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Filipinos 'vote' through their taste buds ahead of national elections

Grocery stores and cafes in the Philippines are conducting mock up polls by asking customers to choose their sodas and sandwiches based on their favorite presidential candidate.

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World’s largest green diamond up for auction

The Aurora Green diamond, a Himalayan crocodile Birkin handbag and a leather jacket designed by Jean Paul Gaultier are for sale at Christie's in Hong Kong.

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California chef brings cannabis to fine dining

California chef Chris Sayegh, known as the Herbal Chef, uses his background in haute cuisine to bring cannabis to the dinner table. John Russell reports.

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Customers vote for president in Manila's Gulp polls

Convenience stores and local cafes in Manila are drumming up interest in the presidential election with unique, if unofficial, early results. Julie Noce reports.

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App ensures tree grown from ashes stays alive

The concept of life after death is being given new meaning with a hi-tech invention which allows you to closely monitor the growth of a tree planted using the ashes of a loved one. Edward Baran reports.

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Crash, bang, wallop! Car jumping championship takes place

Motor enthusiasts have an unusual use for cars at annual West Sussex show. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Popular rock venue closes in Beijing

Rock fans in Beijing attend the final show at live music institution, the Mao Live House, before it's shuttered. Julie Noce reports.

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Mexico's annual donkey festival

Donkeys are kings for a day at a special May Day festival in Otumba, Mexico.

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Foam swords drawn in mass play fight in Tokyo park

Hundreds of people in Tokyo battle it out in mass sword fight which has reportedly taken the nation by storm.

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Lawnmower racing season kicks off

Forget Formula One - this is lawnmower racing and the season's just started in England. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Mexicans celebrate donkeys' hard work at annual festival

Thousands of Mexicans gather to celebrate donkeys in an annual May festival, dressing the animals up in colorful costumes including an outfit to resemble U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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Samurai's of all ages fight it out in Tokyo

Samurai's of all ages battle it out in a game of soft sword tag in Tokyo. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Obama embraces retirement in spoof video

U.S. President Barack Obama tries to get a driver's license and turns to former Speaker of the House John Boehner for advice about retirement, in a video spoof at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Slackliner walks between towers in Jerusalem

American slackliner Heather Larsen makes history as she walks a narrow web line stretched between Jerusalem's ancient towers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Basquiat, Twombly to lead New York spring art auctions

Auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's preview their spring art sales in New York showcasing works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko and Cy Twombly. Elly Park reports.

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Retiring circus animals top this week's animal wrap

Elephants and lions hang up their circus costumes, as activists also call on SeaWorld to free its orcas -- the week's top animal stories from around the globe. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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