Rock hyraxes live in colonies of two to 26 individuals and make 20 different noises to communicate with each other. They produce an episode of harsh yips which build up to grunts to defend their territory. The furry creatures are also known as rock rabbits or dassies and can found in large colonies across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
A cargo pilot is claiming to have wirelessly transfered photos across 1,000ft from one aeroplane to another in midair, in a video that is now going viral.
Four Siberian tiger cubs got to play outside for the first time at Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg. The siblings were born on June 15 to mother Maruschka who made sure the outside enclosure was safe for the two female and two male cubs.
Usain Bolt has cemented himself as a sprinting legend, smashing world records and becoming the first person in history to win the 100m and 200m at three consecutive Olympic Games. But the fastest man alive is also known for his fun personality, as he regularly jokes with the press and messes around with fans.
British citizen Marcus Hutchins has been named in an indictment by the US Department of Justice as a suspect linked to the spread of malware between July 2014 and July 2015. Hutchins was arrested on August 2 following a Las Vegas hacking conference.
The Grammys are aiming to crack into the Chinese market, but that could mean some of the biggest stars cannot perform at the awards due to censorship in the country.
Acid attacks in England have doubled over the past five years, with 503 attacks recorded so far in 2017. In the last 12 months, police have recorded 446 attacks in London alone.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger described Neymars prospective record-breaking transfer to Paris Saint-Germain as beyond rationality. The Brazilian forward is on the verge of a move to the Parisian side from Barcelona for a fee of 222 million euro. Wenger said it is difficult to respect Financial Fair Play regulations when a state owns a football club and views a player like Neymar as good investment for their country. The Arsenal manager also said his side cannot compete at the same financial level as PSG and that a player is worth whatever a buying club can afford to spend. Neymars move appeared to hit a roadblock on Thursday as La Liga rejected the payment of his Barcelona release clause, though it was not immediately clear whether it would put the brakes on the transfer.
During Beijings rush hour, commuters worked together after a man got stuck between platform doors and a train. The man had jumped over the screen doors as the train arrived and witnesses had to push the train in order to free him.
Special counsel Robert Mueller has enlisted a grand jury to oversee the ongoing investigation into Russias interference in the 2016 election.The new phase of the expanding probe comes on the heels of a bipartisan bill aiming to protect Mr. Muellers investigation from White House obstructionism. The Special Counsel Integrity Act introduced on 3 August would allow any special counsel, including Mueller...to challenge the[ir] removal in court which would be heard and determined by a panel of 3 federal judge within 14 days of the filing of the action.
President Trump supports a new plan to curb legal immigration based on a point system, similar to models used by Australia and Canada. 30 points, awarded by age, education, English ability, among other factors, are needed for potential immigrants to apply. The ideal candidate would be 26-31 years old, have an advanced degree, speak fluent English... and be relocating for a job paying triple the median income. Extra points would be awarded for extraordinary achievement, such as a Nobel Prize or Olympic medal... and to those investing upwards of $1.3 million in a new commercial enterprise. The bill, introduced by Republican Sens. David Perdue and Tom Cotton, which Trump endorsed in a speech, awaits approval by Congress.
Donald Trump has told voters they need to back his plan to build a beautiful impenetrable wall on the US southern border, launching an official petition and telling his supporters it must happen. The presidents controversial plans to construct a border wall between the US and Mexico have seen a number of potential roadblocks flagged up, including funding, which Trump claimed during his campaign would come from Mexico, despite the country repeatedly stating it was not prepared to pay.
Russian former president Dmitry Medvedev called the latest sanctions the United States levied against Russia amount to an all-out trade war against Russia.
Paris Saint-Germain have signed Brazilian footballer Neymar from Spanish football giant FC Barcelona for a world record fee of £200m (€221m). The 25-year-old is set to earn £38m (€42m) net per year, or close to £728,000 (€805,000) each week after tax. Here, we look at the numbers behind the worlds most expensive football player.
Michelle Carter, who sent texts urging her then-boyfriend Conrad Roy III to commit suicide, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for involuntary manslaughter, with 15 months to be served and the rest suspended, followed by five years of probation.