Study estimates Earth has over three trillion trees
A study published yesterday by Nature estimates the global tree population at just over three trillion. Previous work estimated the total at 400
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Biologist Nick Bos tells Wikinews about 'self-medicating' ants
Nick Bos, of the University of Helsinki, studies "the amazing adaptations social insects have evolved in order to fight the extreme parasite pressure they experience". In a recently-accepted Evolution paper Bos and…
Local municipalities in Italy ask taxes from religious schools
In the past few days in Italy, several municipalities have started asking religious schools to pay taxes for property and local services, despite the resistance of the Catholic
NASA's New Horizons space probe performs first close planetary flyby of Pluto
On Tuesday, NASA's space probe New Horizons reached near Pluto. It was launched about nine-and-a-half years ago on January 19, 2006 to collect data about the dwarf planet, amongst other targets. With its flyby on…
Petition pressures City of Edinburgh Council to review clause affecting live music scene
Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places limitations on the volume of amplified music in the city. Investigating into how the policy is…
Major haemorrhage linked to alcoholism announced as cause of Charles Kennedy's death
Charles Kennedy, former UK Liberal Democrats leader, died of a major haemorrhage linked to his alcohol addiction, his family announced in a statement yesterday. Kennedy, a Scottish former Member of Parliament, died…
Four found dead at flat in Gibraltar
The bodies of two adults and two children were found yesterday at a flat in Gibraltar in a possible murder-suicide. Two young girls, one aged four and the other only six weeks, were found stabbed alongside a British…
Germanwings Flight 9525 crashes into French Alps, 150 on board
Germanwings Flight 9525, an Airbus A320 carrying 150 passengers and crew, crashed into the French Alps yesterday between Digne and Barcelonnette. Officials said there were no survivors. The plane was flying to…
Xu Caihou, former Chinese general, dies aged 71
Xu Caihou, a former Chinese general who was once the second in command within the People's Liberation Army, died yesterday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Xu, 71, was due to be prosecuted over bribery…
Ian Holloway sacked as manager of Millwall F.C.
Ian Holloway has been sacked as manager of Millwall football club. His sacking, announced on Tuesday, has come after a 1–4 defeat to Norwich City F.C. on March 7. He had managed Millwall since January 2014. Former…
Convicted murderer J.C.X. Simon dies in prison, aged 69
J.C.X Simon, one of the convicted 'Zebra Killers', has died at the age of 69 in San Quentin State Prison. His death came shortly before midnight on Thursday, with the cause remaining unknown. Simon was convicted…
Best selling British author Sir Terry Pratchett dies, aged 66
British author Terry Pratchett, best known for the Discworld series of fantasy novels, has died at the age of 66. Pratchett was diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's in 2007, following his diagnosis he donated to…
Zambian President Edgar Lungu to undergo treatment abroad after collapse
Edgar Lungu, the current President of Zambia, is to undergo medical treatment aboard after collapsing while on stage in Lusaka on Sunday during a ceremony for International Women's Day. The Presidency announced…
Five dead after bar attack in Bamako, Mali
Five people, including two Europeans, have been killed by gunmen during an attack on a bar in Bamako, the capital city of Mali, early on Sunday morning. At least nine others were injured during the attack in which the…
Delta Air Lines jetliner skids off New York airport's runway
A Delta Air Lines passenger jet skidded off the runway at New York City's LaGuardia Airport in snowy weather on Thursday, causing a shutdown of the airport, according to officials. The jetliner was carrying 127…
Explorers find shipwreck thought to be massive WWII battleship Musashi
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen yesterday announced his ocean exploration team has found a wreck thought to be the Musashi, one of the largest warships ever built. The Musashi was a Japanese battleship sunk…
Alabama Supreme Court orders judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licences
The Supreme Court of Alabama yesterday ordered all judges to halt in issuing same-sex marriage licenses in the state. The ruling goes against an earlier order by the United States Supreme Court, allowing judges to issue…
Footballer Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sex with under-age girl
English footballer Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a girl under the age of 16. Johnson, who currently plays for Sunderland A.F.C. , was arrested yesterday morning at his home. Durham…
Southwest Airlines grounds 128 uninspected planes
The US carrier Southwest Airlines, the world's largest low-cost carrier, announced grounding 128 planes on Tuesday because the planes had not be adequately
Netanyahu calls for European Jews to move to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has today called for European Jews to emigrate to Israel following the attack on a synagogue in Copenhagen yesterday. The Israeli government is to discuss a plan to allocate $46…
