Naked Donald Trump statue up for auction

Satirical statue of presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be sold at auction with the work expected to fetch between $10,000 and $20,000 at upcoming Julien's Auctions sale in Los Angeles. John Russell reports.

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French 'Spiderman' climbs a skyscraper harness-free

54-year-old daredevil Alain Robert scales a skyscraper in La Defense business district to raise awareness for the release of Jacqueline Savage, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering her violent husband.

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Thousands take part in Spanish tomato fight

More than 20,000 people descend on the Spanish town of Bunol for the annual 'Tomatina' food fight, now in its 71st year.

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Barcelona youth soccer team consoles Japanese opponents

Kids on a soccer team from Barcelona show upstanding sportsmanship after beating their Japanese opponents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wake up and smell your alarm clock

An olfactory alarm clock that uses air diffusion to wake you up gradually has been launched at Berlin's IFA consumer technology show. Jim Drury reports.

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Mini sculptures made out of lead

A Taiwanese artist creates miniature sculptures as small as 0.5 millimeters using various types of pencil lead.

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World Gravy Wrestling Championship makes a splash

The World Gravy Wrestling Championship is the main course at a pub in England. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Striking up the bands in Red Square

Military bands from all over the world take center stage in Moscow's Red Square for an annual festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Miniature art created from pencil lead

Taiwanese artist Lee Chien-chu creates ornate, miniature sculptures as small as 0.5 millimetres in diameter from ordinary pencil lead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Hindu devotees color streets of Paris in celebration of Ganesh

Hindu devotees parade through the streets of Paris in celebration of the elephant god Ganesh. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Bunny tails at Hong Kong cafe, zoo animals get check-ups

This week's animal news includes the London Zoo weighing and measuring over 18,000 of their critters and a cafe in Hong Kong gets hopping with the addition of rabbits. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Thousands of Japanese samba through Tokyo

Some half-million Japanese turn out to see thousands of dancers at the 35th annual Samba Carnival in Tokyo. Diane Hodges reports.

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Catering to canines on National Dog Day

A New York City restaurant showcases its 'dog menu' in honor of U.S. National Dog Day. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

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Hong Kong's first rabbit cafe

Hong Kong's first rabbit cafe offers customers the opportunity to play with bunnies while having a bite to eat, but vets warn that this could stress the fluffy animals.

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Holy gadgets! Batman suit soars to world record

A Batman cosplay suit adorned with 23 functioning gadgets including smoke bombs and a grapnel gun, earns its creator a Guinness World Record Gamer's Edition prize. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Human pyramids formed to celebrate Hindu deity

In an act of defiance, dozens challenge a court order limiting the height of human pyramids. Angela Moore reports.

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American guitarist uses music as healing force in Kabul

An American musician is helping Afghan girls deal with the hardships of life in Kabul by teaching them guitar. Julie Noce reports.

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Two to tango in Argentina

Dancers compete in "stage" category at the World Tango Championship. Angela Moore reports.

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London Zoo's animals have annual weigh in

Over 18,000 animals at London Zoo have been weighed and measured as part of an annual survey of the attraction's inhabitants. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Penguin made Brigadier by Norwegian army

King penguin Sir Nils Olav at Edinburgh Zoo is given yet another honor by the Norwegian Army on Monday, adding to his already impressive clutch of military titles.

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Disabled teen in Kabul sketches with her mouth

A disabled teenager in Kabul finds hope in creating pencil sketches with her mouth. Julie Noce reports.

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Crocs on the loose in an Australian school

Closed circuit television footage shows vandals releasing crocodiles inside a school in Australia's Northern Territory. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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May I have this dance?

The World Tango Festival and Championship begins in Buenos Aires. Angela Moore reports.

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Japanese monks participate in 'handsome' contest

Japanese monks take part in a 'most handsome monk' contest during a funeral exposition in Tokyo on Monday.

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Baby animals celebrated with cake and friendship

Panda cub Bei Bei delights fans during his first birthday celebration at Washington's National Zoo, while zookeepers around the world care for newly born animals. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger launches Hong Kong sports fest

Film star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opens his sports festival in Hong Kong, to encourage local residents to catch the fitness bug. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger launches Hong Kong sports fest

Film star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opens his sports festival in Hong Kong, to encourage local residents to catch the fitness bug. Ashraf Fahim reports.

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Excited cameraman narrates LA car chase

News cameraman Stu Mundel describes the scene when a car chase through the eastern suburbs of Los Angeles ends in a violent crash. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bao Bao the panda takes up painting

Three year old Bao Bao the panda 'learns to paint' with help of her trainer at the National Zoo in Washington by maneuvering a rod dipped in paint onto a canvas outside her cage. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump in the nude

Naked Donald Trump statues popped up in cities across the U.S. It's part of artists' collective titled, "The Emperor Has No Balls." Linda So reports.

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Bao Bao the panda takes up painting

Three year old Bao Bao the panda 'learns to paint' with help of her trainer at the National Zoo in Washington by maneuvering a rod dipped in paint onto a canvas outside her cage. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Rio’s youth say no to ocean pollution

An organization teaches young people in Rio to keep the ocean clean and teams up with Adidas to create a running shoe made of recycled ocean plastic. Roselle Chen reports.

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J.K. Rowling releases new 'Harry Potter' ebooks

J.K. Rowling returns to the world of "Harry Potter" with new ebooks. Roselle Chen reports.

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Baby monkey introduced at Sydney zoo

Taronga Zoo in Sydney shows off their new baby François' Langur monkey. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Bolivian Catholics break rocks to try luck

Believers of the Virgin of Urkupina break rocks to ask for favors during a colorful religious procession in La Paz, Bolivia. Elly Park reports.

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Lion cub prepares for debut in Lima

A lion cub born in captivity in Lima is healthy and strong, zoo officials say, as prepare to make her debut. Julie Noce reports.

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Dig begins for mysterious Nazi 'Gold Train'

Treasure hunters in western Poland have finally started a long-awaited dig for a Nazi-era train that legend says is buried inside a tunnel and carries looted gems. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Wakeboarder zips through flooded Russian street

A Russian wakeboarder shows off his skills on the city streets after heavy rains cause flooding in Moscow.

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Speedgolf championships tee off in the UK

The British Open Championships took place in the south of England, measuring running speeds as well as golfing ability. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Pokemon 'goes' to Myanmar

Gamers in Myanmar catch Pokemon fever even though the game has not been officially launched in their country. Diane Hodges reports.

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Elephant with downturned tusks spotted in Malaysia

Malaysia finds rare elephant with tusks growing downward. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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German village crowns man "wine queen"

A German village who couldn't find a woman willing to promote its wine industry crowned a man as "Wine Queen" instead. Diane Hodges reports.

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World's longest cigar rolled in Cuba

A legendary Cuban cigar maker breaks his own record for rolling the world's longest cigar at 90 meters in length, to help mark the 90th birthday of Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Greenland shark: long in the tooth

Research finds that the Greenland shark can live for around 400 years. Bob Mezan reports.

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In South Korea, insects with meals no longer a rare delicacy

More South Koreans are becoming comfortable with the idea of eating insects, as restaurants take liquids from the likes of worms and crickets and mix them into regular dishes.

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Chilli-powder condoms, firecrackers boost Tanzania elephant protection

Condoms filled with chilli powder and firecrackers are helping scare elephants away from human settlements in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park. Matthew Stock reports.

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Climber caught after Trump Tower drama

A man scaling the side of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan with large suction cups is dramatically pulled in by rescue crews after the hours-long ordeal. Gavino Garay reports.

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18 quintillion planets are ready to be explored

'No Man's Sky' lets gamers chart a unique path through an endless universe. Angela Moore reports.

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Pants on fire: alleged arsonist gets burned

Surveillance video shows a man lighting himself on fire while allegedly attempting to burn down a building in Kentucky. The video is being distributed by Madisonville police with the hope of identifying the suspect. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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‘Flying Bum’ edges out of hangar before debut flight

The world's longest aircraft left the hangar in central England for the first time ahead of its debut flight that could mark a new age for airships. Ben Gruber reports.

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Stinky cheese ice cream a top flavor for Czechs

Ice cream made out of a traditional pungent cheese is gaining in popularity in a small Czech town, as locals and tourists flock to try the unusual taste.

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Cupping therapy makes the rounds at the Olympics

The dark purple spots on Michael Phelps' shoulders shed light on cupping therapy. Angela Moore reports.

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Mysterious amulet messages discovered in Serbia

Archaeologists in Serbia are trying to decipher messages hidden in amulets found in ancient tombs near a coal mine.

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Panda twins born in southwestern China

Male and female panda twins have been born in China, seen crawling both are said to be doing well. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Brazilian women compete for Miss Bumbum

Brazilian women vying to be named Miss Bumbum show off their assets. Angela Moore reports.

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Pokemon GO master won't give up on game

The first person to 'catch 'em all' in smash hit game Pokemon GO says he won't stop playing the game and is hoping its makers will release new features. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Some like it hot!

Chilli Fiesta adds spice to English countryside. Angela Moore reports.

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Conchita Wurst leads EuroPride in Amsterdam

“Love is love” – Pride parade calls for the protection of LGBT rights. Angela Moore reports.

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Mowing for gold in annual British race

A 12-hour endurance Lawn Mower Race takes place in the English village of Five Oaks, one of the key events in the lawn mower racing calendar.

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Baby giant panda born at Vienna zoo

A naturally conceived giant panda cub has been born in a zoo in Vienna - it's currently so small that zookeepers have been unable to determine its gender. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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A peek at the Pikachu parade

Chubby yellow cartoon characters are on the march in Japan. Angela Moore reports.

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A week full of animal rescues

A Sicilian kitten is given CPR, a baby bobcat makes its home at the Oregon Zoo, SeaWorld releases 15 green sea turtles, and white lion cubs are born in Tbilisi, Georgia .... in this week's top animal stories. Gavino Garay reports.

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Lawn mower racing in England

May the best lawn mower win! Fashion model and television personality Jodie Kidd kicks off the annual 12-hour lawn mower marathon in West Sussex, England. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pokemon Go race draws hundreds in Hong Kong

Over 600 people race against the clock in Hong Kong to catch the hard-to-find characters, in what 'Pokegame' organizers say is the world's first-ever Pokemon Go competition of its kind. Gavino Garay reports.

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Rio's informal foods - a key part of the 'Carioca' life

If the most popular foods of Rio de Janeiro have one thing in common, it is their informality -- unpretentious, meat-centric food that locals eat in crowded bars or busy street corners after a day at the beach. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Bosnia's 'Indiana Jones' sets up spiritual site in park

A Bosnian amateur digger opens an archaeological and nature park for visitors seeking a spiritual experience, but authorities are not supporting the site.

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Cat comes back, with mouth-to-mouth

A one-month old kitten, about to drown after falling in the water in a Sicilian harbor, is rescued and resuscitated by Italian coast guard. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Makers of Pixar-inspired robot dream big

The makers of palm-sized robot Cozmo, which is said to have a cheeky personality, are expecting the toy to become a firm favorite when it goes on sale in October.

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Thousands of rubber ducks dive into Chicago River

Some 50,000 rubber ducks are dumped into the Chicago River for the annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby. Multimedia Display (no reporter narration).

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Panda cub keeps his cool

The Smithsonian National Zoo's panda cub Bei Bei wriggles with delight as keepers cool him off with a hose while cleaning his pen in Washington, D.C. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Artist turns cow dung into eco-friendly fashion

A Dutch artist is making a fashion statement by utilizing chemistry to convert cow manure into eco-friendly couture. Ben Gruber reports.

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Women breastfeed for World Breastfeeding Week

Hundreds of Colombian women mark World Breastfeeding Week by nourishing their infants in a Bogota park, calling for an end to its censorship and social stigma. Roselle Chen reports.

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Artists bring migrant camp to London streets

Good Chance Theatre curates an exhibition on the streets of Central London that symbolizes a refugee camp in Calais. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Olympic judokas spar with favela kids

France's Olympic judo delegation spar with kids from Rio de Janeiro's sprawling Rocinha favela. Roselle Chen reports.

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Bolivians honour Mother Earth with celebration

Bolivians honour Mother Earth in an annual celebration known as Day of the Pachamama. Bob Mezan reports.

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Trump ejects crying baby from rally

"Actually, I was only kidding, you can get the baby out of here," Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said after the crying infant interrupted the presidential candidate during a rally in Ashburn, Virginia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Olympic pin trading, "largest spectator sport"

People gripped by pin trading ahead of the 2016 Games with journalists and volunteers making swaps outside the Olympic Park. Bob Mezan reports.

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Rhino runs amok on Indian national highway

A rhinoceros sends people running after escaping from flood-hit Kaziranga National Park.

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Indian couple dangle above gorge to exchange wedding vows

A bride and groom in India, both keen hikers, get married while suspended high up in the air.

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Virgin Galactic that much closer to passenger lift-off

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic has been granted an FAA operating license to give the world's first paying space tourists an out-of-this-world experience once final tests are completed, the Federal Aviation Administration says. Gavino Garay reports.

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Olympic host city Rio recreated as colorful Lego model

Toymaker Lego has created a large model of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, to celebrate the host city of the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Ancient mass grave in Greece a mystery

Archaeologists discover a mass grave in an ancient Greek cemetery, where the skeletons' wrists are clamped by iron shackles.

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Shackled remains at ancient Greek site tell tale of intrigue

Greek archaeologists have uncovered one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Athens, filled with a mass grave of shackled skeletons believed to be victims of an execution. Mana Rabiee reports.

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Competitors drink, run in Beer Mile World Classic

International competitors take part in the Beer Mile World Classic, which is described as the world's premier drinking race. Bob Mezan reports.

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Glider aerobat Toth wins again

Hungarian pilot Ferenc Toth defends his World Glider Aerobatic Championships, giving him a third gold medal. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Skydiver jumps from plane without a parachute

A daredevil skydiver successfully jumps from a plane without a parachute and lands in a large net in the California desert. Julie Noce reports.

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