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‘Dead’ possum opens eyes during rescue in Australia

Rescuer thought the possum had died before it suddenly opened its eyes

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Shelley Burrows of Hamilton Wildlife Shelter attends to the possum after it was found wedged between fence posts.

Donald Trump's childhood home sells for $2m

Developer flips neglected Trump boyhood home into luxury Queens residence

The boyhood home of President-elect Donald Trump is seen on January 17, 2017, in New York.

Indonesia seeks repatriation of 5 orangutans from India

DNA tests planned to confirm Sumatran origin of rescued orangutans

Orangutans sitting next to bananas upon their rescue by officials at the Ranakatha Protected Reserved Forest in Balasore district, in India's Odisha state.

Africa is 14x bigger than Greenland: UN backs new map

At the moment, Greenland and Africa look to be of the same size

Africa is 14 times bigger than Greenland: UN backs new world map

$1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale

The president's second term has come with several such brandings

The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's image.

Indian Army carries out daring rescue at 18,600 feet

Pilots evacuate casualty from steep mountain slope in fading light and strong winds

Pilots evacuate the patient from steep mountain slope with no space to land.

At 16, AI prodigy Raul pays father Rs 2 lakh salary

Known as the “AI Kid of India”, Kerala teen Raul John Aju has built AI tools at 16

At 16, Indian AI prodigy Raul John Aju pays father Rs 2 lakh salary

Humanoids break records at World Robot Games in Beijing

China’s Tiangong Ultra broke records in the 100m and 400m as spectators watched in awe

Humanoid robots outpace human records at World Robot Games in Beijing

Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium

Social media laughs as Sydney marathon medal showcases Munich arena by mistake

File photo: Athletes cross the Harbour Bridge during the 2025 Sydney Marathon on August 31, 2025.

Dad ditches 7-year-old for hours while climbing Mt Fuji

Police found the boy on a hiking route and later reunited him with his father

Mount Fuji is seen covered in snow in Yamanakako, Yamanashi prefecture. The man reportedly told his tired son to wait while he continued climbing with another child.

Jodie Foster the python beats cancer in world first

The 4.5-metre snake is believed to be the first of her kind to receive electrochemotherapy

Python named Jodie Foster beats cancer after pioneering treatment

Offbeat scenes from around the world

Take a look at the unusual and fascinating side of life around the world

A food delivery worker wearing a mask is seen in Beijing.

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