Bolivian festival turns deadly

It may look like a bloody brawl, but these street fights are a time-honoured tradition in Boliva. more »

Hotel guests cycle for their supper

A Danish hotel introduces a scheme where guests are given a free meal if they produce enough electricity on an exercise bicycle. more »

Iceland volcano expeditions

Icelandic scientists measure ash in the foot hills of the volcano in Iceland, which has showed signs of increased activity in recent days. more »

Latvia's flying fish

Once a year so-called flying fish climb waterfalls in Latvia in a dangerous attempt to reach their favorite place for spawning. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. more »

Latvia's flying fish

The waterfall at the Venta River in Latvia. It is here, near the town of Kuldiga, that once a year fish can be seen jumping into the air trying to climb over a waterfall in an attempt to reach the upper course of the river, their favorite place for spawning. more »

Yogi who lives „without food, water“

Doctors are studying an 82 year old man who claims to have neither eaten nor drank in 70 years. more »

Tiny horse could be world's smallest

A newborn horse Einstein 14 inches tall weighing just six pounds could be the world's smallest. more »

Hundreds of rubber chickens tossed

Hundreds turn out at a park in Brighton, Massachusetts, in an attempt to break the world record for the most people throwing rubber chickens at the same time. more »

Pretty pooches walk the catwalk

Brazil hosts Pet Fashion Week, highlighting high-end fashion and accessories for seriously pampered pooches. more »

Nigeria's fighting rams

Nigeria holds the 13th edition of the national ram fighting championships. more »