Giant Scottish caterpillar web draws tourists

Thousands of caterpillars attract attention in the Scottish city of Sterling after making a giant 32-foot-long (10-meter) web on a bush. Sharon Reich reports.

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Hermes handbag sets world record at auction

A rare diamond-encrusted Himalayan crocodile skin handbag sells for the hammer price of $243,000 in Hong Kong on Monday, setting the record for the most expensive handbag ever sold. Reuters' Tara Joseph reports on how luxury auction trends are shifting in this Asian fashion enclave.

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Pepper the hospitality robot at your service

The future in 5-star treatment? Pepper, a humanoid robot that can read emotions, makes her debut at the Innorobo robotics expo in Paris, as her makers get ready to release 1,000 units into the European market. Gavino Garay reports.

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Record shark attacks forecast for 2016

As the summer beach season opens in the United States, at least one expert is predicting an increase in shark attacks around the world this year that will surpass last year's record number.

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Giant Scottish caterpillar web draws tourists

Thousands of caterpillars attract attention in the Scottish city of Sterling after making a giant 32-foot-long (10-meter) web on a bush. Sharon Reich reports.

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Winners tie in National Spelling Bee

A fifth-grader from Texas and a seventh-grader from New York are the co-champions of the National Spelling Bee. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Estonian triplets set to compete in Rio Olympics

Leila, Liina and Lily Luik from Estonia will make history as the first identical triplets to compete against each other in the women's marathon at the Olympic games. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian impressionist art in Moscow

A private museum of Russian impressionist art opens in Moscow featuring a special digital 'breathing canvas' that animates the art pieces.

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Indian man claims 20 world records, eyes more

An elderly Indian man obsessed with setting world records has removed all his teeth so he can fit 500 straws in his mouth.

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Artist transforms Louvre's pyramid

French artist JR hides the pyramid entrance to the Louvre behind a giant image of the museum's historic facade. Sharon Reich reports.

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Chinese factory churns out Clinton, Trump masks

There's no masking this Chinese factory's enthusiasm for American politics, as Julie Noce reports.

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Indian man lives for breaking records

A man in India changes his name and dental record for the love of his craft. Julie Noce reports.

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Ducklings drained but not hurt after ordeal

Animal Control officials in Rancho Bernardo, California, rescue 11 ducklings one-by-one from a storm drain. Rough Cut - Subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Polluted water inspires Filipino artists

Filipino artists use water pigments found in Manila's polluted rivers to create watercolor paintings depicting the need to advocate for a cleaner environment.

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"Quack squad", the latest weapon for eco-friendly winemaker

A vineyard in South Africa is using an army of ducks to help control snails and pests attacking grapes, which has significantly reduced the vineyard's use of pesticides. Rough Cut - subtitled (no reporter narration).

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The world's first functioning 3D-printed office building

Dubai says it has launched a prototype 3D-printed office building, with floorspace of about 2,700 square feet.

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Han Kang wants Koreans to read more

Booker International Prize winner urges fellow Koreans to read more.

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Thermographic camera knows if you're in love

Spanish researchers believe using a thermographic camera can tell objectively whether a person is in love and say the technology could be developed in mobile phones. Jim Drury reports.

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Rocker Neil Young talks U.S. presidential politics

Canadian rocker Neil Young says he had nothing against Donald Trump using 'Rockin' in the Free World' at his presidential campaign launch, even though Bernie Sanders is his pick for president. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Banksy art exhibit opens in Rome

Private collectors display their Banksy art in Rome exhibition.

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Colombo celebrates Buddhist festival of Vesak

The Sri Lankan city of Colombo was aglow in lights as thousands celebrate the Buddhist festival of Vesak. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Spiders in the forecast? Jeez Louise!

West Virginia weatherman Bryan Hughes says "I nearly lost my lunch" at the sight of a spider that crept onto the camera lens during his weather presentation on Wednesday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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South Korea launches hangover cure ice cream

A South Korean convenience store launches a hangover-fighting ice cream marketed specifically to combat the after-effects of alcohol consumption. Holly Rubenstein reports.

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Henry the tortoise takes a Central Park walk

"He's that person at the party that mingles and talks to everyone. He's the mixer," says Amanda Green, owner of Henry the 17-pound tortoise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Blue diamond soars to world record $57.6 million at Christie's

"Oppenheimer Blue", the largest and finest fancy vivid blue diamond ever offered at auction sells for world record $57.6 million.

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Largest ever photo event opens in London

Photo London opens in the capital, representing 85 of the world’s leading galleries and showcasing work by some of the most important photographers from the earliest days of photography to today

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Blue diamond fetches record $57.6 million at auction

"Oppenheimer Blue", the largest and finest fancy vivid blue diamond ever offered at auction, sells for world record $57.6 million. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tourist experience upgraded with navigation glasses

A Japanese navigation software company hopes to revamp the tourist experience by offering glasses that give directions and info about popular sights. Ben Gruber reports.

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Learning to read with therapy dogs

A reading program aimed at improving literacy skills for struggling young readers uses therapy dogs as furry, non-judgmental listeners.

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Iraqi women turn to hiking to lose weight

Mountain climbing trips are rising in popularity amongst women in Iraq as a way to help combat obesity and chronic diseases.

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Elephants, ponies and wayward ostrich in week's animal stories

From an escaped ostrich dashing down the roads of China's Foshan city to drought-affected elephants and giraffes up for sale in Zimbabwe -- the week's top animal stories from around the globe. Vanessa Johnston reporters.

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Chinese policeman sets new planking world record

Abdominal muscles are on display in Beijing, where a Chinese policeman and a retired U.S. marine are going head-to-head in a planking competition. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Homeland Security under fire for long airport lines

Homeland Security head Jeh Johnson unveils a new 10-point plan to get travelers through airport security faster after Chicago travelers were stuck on line for more than two hours.

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Digging for clues in pre-Aztec city

Archaeologists explore Teotihuacan for clues into the mysterious ancient city that was once the largest in the Americas.

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Indonesian 'zoo of death' loses another animal

Another animal dies at the 'zoo of death' in Indonesia as activists continue their call for an overhaul. Julie Noce reports.

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Becoming a mother... at 72 years old

A septuagenarian couple from northern India have a newborn son after 46 years of marriage following IVF treatment.

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Largest Lego store opens in China

Toymaker Lego opens its largest retail store in the world at the Shanghai Disney Resort.

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Recycling Van Gogh's "A Starry Night"

A Taiwanese company recreates Vincent van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' using four million recycled colourful plastic bottles in a park. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Environmentalist marries tree

Peruvian actor and environmental activist Ricardo Torres gets married to a tree as part of an ecological awareness campaign.

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Shetland ponies race for Queen's 90th

In honor of the Queen's 90th birthday last month, a race involving Shetland ponies was held at the Royal Windsor Racecourse.

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Bison named U.S national mammal

President Barack Obama signs legislation making the bison the official mammal of the United States. Paul Chapman reports.

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Thai students caught high-tech cheating on exams

A university in Bangkok says it has blacklisted a group of students after discovering they were using smartwatches and cameras concealed in glasses to cheat during entrance exams.

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‘StrongMoms’ shred musclehead stereotypes

They juggle jobs and motherhood... with pulling Jeeps. Or fire trucks. As it turns out, the fastest-growing segment of Strong Man competitors fit only one-half of that description.

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California chef brings cannabis to fine dining

California chef Chris Sayegh, known as the Herbal Chef, uses his background in haute cuisine to bring cannabis to the dinner table. John Russell reports.

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Baby koala at Australian zoo wows social media

Viral video of a baby koala venturing outside his mother's pouch draws thousands of clicks. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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The new creative director

Creatove director’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. Sharon Reich reports.

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Creative directors more involved than ever

At top fashion houses, things have changed and creative directors now have a larger role than ever. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Popular rock venue closes in Beijing

Rock fans in Beijing attend the final show at live music institution, the Mao Live House, before it's shuttered. Julie Noce reports.

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Mexico's annual donkey festival

Donkeys are kings for a day at a special May Day festival in Otumba, Mexico.

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Famed U.S. circus act packs up trunks and retires

Elephants are preparing to take their final bow at the Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus, ending a 145-year spectacle that delighted fans and enraged animal activists. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Foam swords drawn in mass play fight in Tokyo park

Hundreds of people in Tokyo battle it out in mass sword fight which has reportedly taken the nation by storm.

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Samurai's of all ages fight it out in Tokyo

Samurai's of all ages battle it out in a game of soft sword tag in Tokyo. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).

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Retiring circus animals top this week's animal wrap

Elephants and lions hang up their circus costumes, as activists also call on SeaWorld to free its orcas -- the week's top animal stories from around the globe. Vanessa Johnston reports.

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Slackliner walks between towers in Jerusalem

American slackliner Heather Larsen makes history as she walks a narrow web line stretched between Jerusalem's ancient towers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Obama embraces retirement in spoof video

U.S. President Barack Obama tries to get a driver's license and turns to former Speaker of the House John Boehner for advice about retirement, in a video spoof at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Basquiat, Twombly to lead New York spring art auctions

Auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's preview their spring art sales in New York showcasing works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko and Cy Twombly. Elly Park reports.

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