- Wednesday, 29 October 2025
BBC
World's most expensive feather sold at auction
A single feather of the now extinct New Zealand huia bird has set a world record after being sold for NZD$46,521.50 ($28,417, £22,409) at an auction. The feather, initially expected to fetch up to $3,000, broke the previous record which was for a feather of the same species by 450%.
One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence
One person has been killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence. The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 15:45 local (08:45 GMT).
Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C
Northern India, including the capital Delhi, is reeling under a fierce heatwave with temperatures soaring above 45C over the weekend. On Sunday, Najafgarh district in Delhi recorded a temperature of 47.8C, the highest in the country this season.
Slovak PM seriously hurt but 'stable' after shooting
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot several times on Wednesday, according to doctors. The hospital director said he was currently in an intensive care unit after five hours of surgery.
Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri announces retirement from sport
Indian football icon and captain of the national team, Sunil Chhetri, has announced his decision to retire from international football on 6 June. In a video posted on X, he said that India's World Cup qualification match against Kuwait would be his last game.
Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
The domestic market alone is worth a staggering $10bn, making it the world's largest consumer of spices. But now, concerns are emerging regarding the safety of these renowned spices. Last month, Singapore and Hong Kong halted sales of some spices produced by Indian companies MDH and Everest over suspected elevated levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing pesticide.
Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37
At least 37 people were killed after flash floods and cold lava flowing from a volcano hit the western Indonesian island of Sumatra. Hours of heavy rain on Saturday swept torrents of ash and rocks down Mount Marapi, the most active volcano in Sumatra.
Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes
At least 116 people have died across the state and, with many towns still cut off by the flood waters, hopes of finding the more than 140 people who are still missing are dwindling.
T20 World Cup schedule, fixtures, times & venues
The ninth edition of the Men's T20 World Cup takes place between 2-29 June in the United States and the West Indies. Here's the full schedule
Men's T20 World Cup squads including England, India & Australia
All sides had to provide the International Cricket Council (ICC) with a provisional 15-man squad for the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup by 10 May.
At least 60 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding
At least 60 people have died and more than 100 have been injured after flash flooding in northern Afghanistan, according to Taliban officials.
Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year
Fiji's long-serving former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing a police investigation into corruption. Bainimarama, 70, is one of the most high-profile politicians in the Pacific Islands, having led Fiji for more than 15 years until he was voted out in 2022.
Fight to save African penguin goes to law
Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all. Scientists say that the species is declining by around 8% every year. As the ocean swells around the rocky shore of South Africa's Betty's Bay, penguins hop along the waterline, calling to one another in short raspy barks.
Imran Khan's arrest left deep wounds still to heal
When former prime minister Imran Khan was dragged out of a courthouse by police on charges of corruption on 9 May 2023, the reaction was unlike anything seen in Pakistan before.
Australia backs gas beyond 2050 despite climate fears
Australia has announced it will ramp up its extraction and use of gas until "2050 and beyond", despite global calls to phase out fossil fuels. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government says the move is needed to shore up domestic energy supply while supporting a transition to net zero.
.jpg)