Unique take on dim sum in Hong Kong

A dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong delights customers with disgusting delicacies. Julie Noce reports.

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Donkeys "speak" to kids, horses fly to Olympics

New technology from "Real Donkeys" allows children to hear donkey noises translated to English, while a group of Olympic horses board a charter flight to Rio. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Giant panda turns four at San Diego Zoo

A giant panda at the San Diego Zoo celebrates his fourth birthday with an ice cake and presents. Julie Noce reports.

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Unique take on dim sum in Hong Kong

A dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong delights customers with disgusting delicacies. Julie Noce reports.

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Parachutists show their skills at international tournament

Parachutists from over 30 countries compete in aerial acrobatics and precise landings at the 2016 World Military Parachuting Championships in Russia.

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Indian prisoners practice yoga to relieve stress

A prison in India introduces yoga classes for inmates in a bid to help them cope with depression and stress.

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Chincoteague pony festival underway

Dozens of ponies are up for auction in Chincoteague, Virginia, as part of the 91st Annual Pony Swim. Diane Hodges reports.

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Mexico makes mammoth 'torta sandwich'

Mexico City breaks a record for the longest 'torta' ever prepared in Latin America, with a 216-foot-long sandwich.

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Pokemon GO gamers gather in Spain

The hunt for Pokemon goes to the center of Madrid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Ice Bucket Challenge leads to ALS breakthrough

A new gene linked to ALS is discovered thanks to money raised by the Ice Bucket Challenge. Angela Moore reports.

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Forced out by fire, evacuated animals return home

Exotic animals return home after being displaced by a wildfire in southern California. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Beekeeping is all the buzz in New York City

Honey bee hives are soaring in Manhattan. Angela Moore reports.

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India honors 'Grandma Elephant' in special ceremony

Dakshayani, believed to be the world's oldest elephant at 86, is celebrated at an event in India's southern Kerala state.

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Belgian scientists turn urine into drinking water

A team of scientists in Belgium have developed a solar-powered machine which turns urine into drinking water and fertilizer.

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Pokemon Go catches on in Russia

Among young Russians, Pokemon Go is a virtual hit. Angela Moore reports.

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A new zoo opens in Pyongyang

North Korea celebrates the opening of a new zoo and nature museum. Angela Moore reports.

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Russian balloonist sets world record

Adventurer sets world record for circumnavigating the globe in a hot air balloon. Angela Moore reports.

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A champion is named at the Quidditch World Cup

With broomsticks in hand, witches and wizards battle at the Quidditch World Cup. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pepper, a human-like robot, released in Taiwan

Taiwan becomes one of the first markets outside of Japan to launch Pepper, a human-like robot that is said to be the world's first personal robot that can read emotions.

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'Star Trek Beyond' takes box office out of this world

"Star Trek Beyond" rules the North American box office with $59.6 million on its opening weekend. Gavino Garay reports.

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Pokemon craze grips the world

Pokemon Go players are trying to catch 'em all over the world... with reports of arrests, traffic collisions and gamers playing the virtual reality game at the most inappropriate times and places. Gavino Garay reports.

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Snake on a train, and other grim animal stories

It's not 'Snakes on a Plane', the movie -- but a snake on a train in Australia that tops this week's somewhat grim animal news, including a polar bear kept in captivity in China, and tourists blamed for the drowning of an Alaskan goat. Gavino Garay reports.

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Tourists bake in 99 degree DC heat

Residents and tourists grab fans and cold water as a heat wave hits the U.S. capital. Gavino Garay reports.

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Calls for jousting to be made an Olympic sport

British jousting enthusiasts are calling for the mediaeval "martial art" made Olympic sport. Natural rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Striking a chord with the bones of New York

A guitar maker builds custom instruments beloved by celebrities such as Bob Dylan and Lou Reed out of discarded wood from New York City landmark buildings. Elly Park reports.

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Singapore's Michelin star hawker food

Singaporeans and tourists line up for the world's very first hawker stalls to be awarded a Michelin star. Sophia Soo reports.

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Your chance to buy a rare Alfa 2.9

Sotheby’s could set a new record when it sells at auction a 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B. Angela Moore reports.

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An artist turns lost items into sparkling art

A London artist scours the muddy banks of the River Thames for lost items that can be turned into delightful pieces of art. Angela Moore reports.

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A wheel to electrify your bicycle

A newly developed wheel converts any bicycle into an electric vehicle. Ben Gruber reports.

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See how Santa spends his summer

Santas from around the world meet in Denmark. Angela Moore reports.

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Surfing in the sewers in English city's storm drain

A Victorian storm drain in the northern English city of Sheffield becomes a playground for wakeboarders.

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Summer scorcher: Heatwave bakes Britain

Brits soak up the sun on the hottest day of the year. Angela Moore reports.

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Snake on a train: pet python confiscated by Australian police

Australian police confiscate a diamond python after a man showed it to fellow passengers on a train.

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Playboy model accused of lacking common decency

Playboy's Dani Mathers is banned from her gym after posting a picture of a naked woman from the gym's locker room. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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John Kerry's bumpy encounter with new British prime minister's door

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has a bad photo-call moment when he bumps into the door of 10 Downing Street after waving to the cameras.

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Brazilian sex shop reveals its Olympic line

The 'Sex Athletes' range of Olympic-themed sex toys offers the tools for a gold medal-winning performance. Angela Moore reports.

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England’s annual counting of the swans

The Royal Swan Upping ruffles a few feathers. Angela Moore reports.

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Snails 'slug' it out in championship race

More than 200 snails race against each other in the annual World championships held in Norfolk, UK.

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A steep challenge as runners race up a ski slope

A ski slope in Germany becomes a test of stamina for hundreds of runners. Angela Moore reports.

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Whistling enthusiasts battle it out in Japan

Passionate whistlers compete at an international whistling competition in Japan. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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South Korea goes mad for mud

South Korea's annual mud festival at coastal city Boryeong attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors for muddy fun. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Japanese elevator chair turns into toilet

Caught with a pressing need while stuck in a broken down elevator? A Japanese company has the solution for you: a chair that turns into a toilet.

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Is French President Hollande's hairdo really worth $11,000 a month?

Revelations that French President Francois Hollande's barber costs $11,000 a month sets social media abuzz.

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South Korean soldiers change boots for ballet slippers

South Korean soldiers deployed near the border with the North take ballet lessons as part of their training. Yiming Woo reports.

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$10,000 to keep Hollande's hair tip-top

A report has revealed that French President Francois Hollande's hairdresser is paid over $10,000 a month. Yiming Woo reports.

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Is there any cheating taking place during this exam?

Students in the eastern Indian state of Jharkand appear to be cheating during an exam, but their teacher does not believe that is the case.

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Growing military drones in chemical vats

Growing military drones in chemical vats could be a possibility this century, according to BAE Systems. Ben Gruber reports.

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Armed robber left empty-handed after New Zealand shopkeeper ignores him

The owner of a kebab shop in New Zealand has been hailed for his cool head after CCTV footage showed him continuing to serve a customer while confronted by an armed robber.

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Takeaway owner stops armed robber by ignoring him

A takeaway shop owner in New Zealand stops an allegedly armed robber by ignoring him and continuing to serve another customer. Yiming Woo reports.

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Hippos are the stars of a Siberian circus show

Three 10-year-old hippopotamuses perform tricks in a Siberian circus in Russia.

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This week's animal round up

A rare two-headed snake is found at an Indian zoo, a sloth wanders into a Peruvian town, dogs donate blood in Taiwan, runners are gored in Spain's Running of the Bulls and mountain lion kittens come into the world near LA. Gavino Garay reports.

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Painful times for Spain bull runners

Six runners have been gored on the second day of the San Fermin bull running festival with two suffering serious injuries.

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Cycling - L.A. style

Ride in style on a custom-made lowrider bicycle. Angela Moore reports.

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New Yorkers take gamble on Mega Millions lotto

Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is up to $540 million and New Yorkers are cashing in for their chance to win big. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Baby elephant won’t leave dead mother

A grieving baby elephant refuses to leave the body of its mother who died in a fight with another animal. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Newborn mountain lions discovered near L.A.

Two litters of cute mountain lion kittens found in California. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Paris aquarium successfully breeds blacktip sharks

An aquarium in Paris is the first in France to breed blacktip sharks in captivity. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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The San Fermin festival begins amid protest

A bloody protest marks the start of the Spanish festival known for the running of the bulls. Angela Moore reports.

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Science is protecting endangered penguins

For the first time ever, a penguin is born via artificial insemination. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Can this giant hookah break world records?

An Iraqi shisha factory has made a massive nargileh, which it hopes will break world records for being the biggest of its kind.

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Reeling back in style with Vintage News

A news service in the UK hopes to bring back "romance" of the news industry by creating vintage newsreels of modern events. Elly Park reports.

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Floridians celebrate the Fourth with pie

Contestants square off in Key West, Florida with a Key Lime pie eating contest. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pretty goats, elephants dominate animal news this week

From a goats' beauty pageant in Lithuania to a circus elephant tromping through the streets of Berlin, here are this week's endearing animal stories. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Goats take over Brooklyn

Goats have become the latest craze in trendy Brooklyn as two parks hire out-of-town goats as a pesticide-free way to get rid of invasive plants.

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Russian wife-carrier wins international event

Annual wife-carrying event takes place in Finland and a Russian couple take the crown - and the unusual prize. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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An elephant strolls through the German capital

A 40-year-old Indian elephant named Maya has become a regular sight on the streets of eastern Berlin's Lichtenberg district. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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How many hot dogs can you eat in 10 minutes?

Contenders weigh-in ahead of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New Yorkers get in on the Mega Millions jackpot as it grows to $415 million

New Yorkers feeling lucky buy tickets for the $415 million (USD) Mega Millions jackpot, the 10th largest lottery prize in U.S. history and the third largest in the game's history. Bob Mezan reports.

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Quokka predicts winner of Australian election

A quokka, an Australian marsupial, predicts Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to win the upcoming election. Rough cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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How to spend the night inside the Eiffel Tower

A family of four wins an overnight stay inside Paris’ Eiffel Tower. Angela Moore reports.

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