Japanese to mass-produce spider silk

After six years of research, a Japanese company has developed a synthetic protein based on spider silk.

Holy-Davidson! Pope blesses bikers

Pope Francis has blessed Harley-Davidson riders at the Vatican for the manufacturer's 110th anniversary.

Putin and the Super Bowl ring mystery

Vladimir Putin has denied suggestions he stole a Super Bowl ring from New England Patriot Robert Kraft.

Driver sped to 'dry off his car'

A driver caught doing 180 kilometres an hour in Alberta, Canada said he attempting to dry his car.

Canadians illegally relocate squirrels

Canadian residents have reportedly been spiriting unwanted squirrels across a river into Quebec province.

Beauty queen botches answer

Miss Utah is the latest beauty queen to trip on American TV, not over her gown, but during the interview.

Robot that runs like a cat comes alive

Swiss researchers say they have created a small four-legged, high-speed robot that runs like a cat.

Jail house rocks in record attempt

1,200 Peruvian prisoners have showed off dance moves in a bid to break a world record.

Cat runs for mayor of Mexican city

Morris, a black-and-white kitten with orange eyes, is running for mayor of Xalapa in eastern Mexico.

Two-faced kitten born in US

A family in America have welcomed a two-headed kitten to the family after it was rejected by its mother.

US woman pays $580,000 for parking spots

A woman in Boston has offered to pay $A583,275 for two off-street parking spaces near her home.

Lost medieval city found in Cambodia

A medieval city that thrived on a Cambodian mountain 1200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists.

Venezuela's Chavez lives on as cartoon

Venezuela's Barrio TV has depicted the late former President Hugo Chavez as a cartoon character.

540-year-old book sells for $A1.67m

A 540-year-old copy of Virgil's Opera has been sold for more than STG1 million ($A1.67 million) at auction.

Mountain living 'alters language'

Scientists say that living on top of a mountain can alter the way language is spoken.

Anteater given personal bodyguard

Workers dance at lunchtime club

Man rocks out on iconic Eiffel Tower

Italy complains about pub mafia menu

Philippine hero dog returns home from US

Baby flushed down toilet

Lizards from Mars?

Sleep deprived men see sex

Nude cyclists swarm through Mexico City

Paper wedding dress honour roll

Foot stench could help fight malaria

German word sets new record

UK hosts shin kicking event

Florida woman, 84, wins $614m lottery

Runner's back pain turns out to be baby

Rare Persian carpet sells for $A35m

Vet recommends medical marijuana

Oysters top list of bottom foods in UK