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World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands
Gigantic multicoloured organism is visible from space and has grown for between 300 and 500 years. The world’s largest known coral, visible from space, has been discovered in the waters of the ...World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago -
Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail
A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption has been released on bailWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Man known as 'best smuggler' jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada is jailed for running "a sophisticated enterprise" organising small boat crossings.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
World's largest crocodile in captivity dies
The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Belarus arrests well-known analyst as crackdown on opposition continues
Police in Belarus have arrested a well-known political analyst who is the husband of an imprisoned journalist in the country’s relentless crackdown on opposition to authoritarian President ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
Suspect arrested after well-known priest shot dead following Mass
Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Hundreds of Jews murdered at a little known Nazi labor camp are remembered
The son of a Holocaust survivor has fulfilled a yearslong personal mission with the unveiling of memorials to hundreds of Jews murdered by German forces during World War IIWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog
A 161 million-year-old fossil, linked to a line of extinct frog-like amphibians, is the oldest tadpole ever found.Science - The New York Times - October 30 -
Rohit Bal, one of India's best-known fashion designers, dies at 63
Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, has died after a prolonged illnessWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'
An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has begun its third week.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog, Known for Crashing Football Broadcasts, Dies
Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, was diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma in March.Sports - The New York Times - November 7 -
Party Whose Leader Is Known for Antisemitism to Join Lithuanian Government
A new coalition includes a party led by a politician notorious for antisemitic remarks, another blow to the longstanding refusal by Europe’s mainstream parties to join with those seen as extremist.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Tony Todd, known for his role in 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69
He's known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman."Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Tony Todd, Prolific Actor Best Known for ‘Candyman,’ Dies at 69
Mr. Todd’s decades-long career spanned across mediums and genres, but he was largely associated with a scary figure summoned in front of a mirror.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach
An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expertWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
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Wreck of lost US second world warship known as ‘the dancing mouse’ found
Australian navy discovered USS Edsall late last year near Christmas Island, 80 years after its 1942 sinking by Japan. The wreck of the long-lost US warship USS Edsall, sent to the bottom of the sea ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach
An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expertEntertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Blackstone plans to list some of its largest investments
Sluggish asset sales hit third-quarter profits at world’s biggest private capital groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Costco Has a Magazine and It’s Thriving
Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 20 -
Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades
The ex-general, who was accused of rights abuse during his time in the military, was sworn in on Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Abuser in 'UK's largest catfishing case' jailed for life
A 12-year-old girl in the US took her own life as she was being abused by a man from Northern Ireland.Top stories - BBC News - October 25
