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Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.

Some two million people are told to stay at home amid growing pressure on hospitals as cases surge.

The negative traits attributed to the only child have been debunked time and again. Why do we cling still cling to the belief that only children are somehow ‘worse’?

The wife of a taxi driver who survived an explosion outside a hospital says he is lucky to be alive.

Prefixes rarely make headlines, but with Facebook's rebrand, "meta" became a word for 2021. Nathan Dufour Oglesby explores its deeper meanings and ancient origins.

In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story.

The US says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

Scientists have known for years that measles can alter the immune system – but the latest evidence suggests it's less of a mild tweaking, and more of a total reset.

The myriad of microorganisms that live happily inside and on our bodies could change the future of human health.

The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged in mud.

Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria.

Soundscape archaeologist Mylène Pardoen is reproducing the sounds that were heard inside and outside the Paris cathedral from its construction in the 13th Century until the 2019 fire.

Russia has destroyed one of its own satellites in orbit, prompting international condemnation.

Gas prices surge 17% after German regulators suspend approval of the Nord Stream 2 project.

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.

Bank accuses Tesla of "flagrantly" breaching a deal after tweets in 2018 sparked share volatility.

The climate claims that went viral – and what you need to know about them.

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The company unveils an advanced "quantum" processor that's part of an effort to build super-fast computers.

A pair of American visitors are fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer with a view.

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For centuries, indigenous groups in north-east India have crafted intricate bridges from living fig trees. Now this ancient skill is making its way to European cities.

Eating cheese before bed is reputed to lead to outlandish dreams, or even nightmares. But can a dairy-laden snack really influence what happens in our sleep?

A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us?