China will have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, US warns

China is expected to have at least 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, according to a new projection by the US military - a significant acceleration of its nuclear weapons programme.The Pentagon's analysis sharply...

‘Doug’ the mutant spud could be world’s heaviest potato at nearly 8kg

A small farm owner weeding his garden got a giant surprise when his hoe struck an object beneath the soil's surface.At first, Colin Craig-Brown thought it might be some strange fungal growth. ...

Man charged over alleged abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith

A man has been charged over the alleged abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith in Australia.Terence Darrell Kelly, 36, has been charged with various offences including forcibly taking a child under the age of 16. Kelly,...

‘We got her’: Police release audio of four-year-old Cleo Smith’s rescue

Police in Western Australia have released audio of the moment Cleo Smith was found in a locked house and rescued by police.Following an 18-day search, the four-year-old was found inside a property in Carnarvon,...

Global carbon emissions expected to return to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021, scientists warn

Global carbon pollution is expected to return to almost pre-pandemic levels, scientists have warned as world leaders continue to meet for climate talks. Carbon emissions from fossil fuels fell 5.4% in 2020 from a...

Diamond bracelets belonging to Marie Antoinette to be put up for auction

Diamond bracelets that belonged to Marie Antoinette are due to go up for auction next week, where they are estimated to be sold for at least $2 million. The jewels will go on...

Bill Gates urges world leaders to use ‘germ games’ to prepare for bioterrorist attacks

The founder of Microsoft has warned of bioterrorist attacks and has urged world leaders to use "germ games" to prepare for them. Bill Gates said governments must get ready for future pandemics and smallpox...

Armed forces minister pledges to ‘leave no stone unturned’ as Kenyan police reopen Agnes Wanjiru murder investigation

UK armed forces minister James Heappey has pledged to "leave no stone unturned" and fully support Kenyan police as they reopen the case of a woman allegedly killed by a British soldier nine years...