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A new piece of music believed to be by the Polish composer Frederic Chopin has been discovered. The unknown waltz was unearthed in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The rare manuscript - dated between 1830 and 1835 - was disco...
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As the Paris Olympics are set to open this week, the United States goes in as the favorite to win the most medals. China is unlikely to overtake the U.S. in the overall medal haul, but has a chance to win more gold medals than the Americans. Though ...
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From walks through history to adventures in lost worlds, a new book – with spectacular imagery – showcases more than 50 of the world's best hiking routes. Here are five favourites. 1) The Laugavegur Trail, Iceland Length: 55kmDuratio...
An Illinois man has been indicted for allegedly cheating the U.S. government out of millions of dollars for his pop-up COVID testing company and allegedly lied about test results. Zishan Alvi, 44, was the co-owner of Laboratory Elite, head...
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What do Gene Kelly's Singin' In The Rain and The Notorious B.I.G.'s rap anthem Juicy have in common? No, it's not an infectious joie de vivre, or copious references to recreational drug use. Instead, they are the most-streamed so...
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YouTube is being criticised for failing to tackle a network of cyber-criminals streaming fake Elon Musk videos to scam viewers. The criminals are hijacking YouTube accounts and using the videos to promote bogus cryptocurrency giveaways....
Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine has raised fears among Western countries of Moscow engaging in hostilities against Kyiv. Here are some reasons why Russian President Vladimir Putin feels so strongly about Ukraine....
By 2050, more than 153 million people could have dementia, up from 57 million in 2019, experts are warning. The predicted rise is largely down to ageing and growing populations. But unhealthy lifestyles contribute too, t...
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Chinese technology giant Alibaba will sack a manager accused of rape, according to a memo seen by the BBC. In the letter sent to employees of the firm, chief executive Daniel Zhang said two other bosses who failed to act on the a...
Details claiming to reveal how little income tax US billionaires pay have been leaked to an news website. ProPublica says it has seen the tax returns of some of the world's richest people, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warr...