Banksy frees the animals at London Zoo in mural series finale
Street artist Banksy claimed the ninth and perhaps final mural of his animal-themed art trail across London.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
Several gorillas at Zoo Atlanta in the southern US state of Georgia have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the zoo says.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Two gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19
The source of the gorillas' infection was still under investigation to determine whether the virus was transmitted between animals or from humans to the apes.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Going ape: Week-old gorilla breaks hearts at Spanish zoo
Carried around by doting mom Buu with the rest of his clan looking protectively on, the baby gorilla born last week in an Andalusian zoo has quickly inspired affection among his human visitors too.
Sat Nov 14 2020
No criminal charges for mother in Cincinnati gorilla death case
The mother of a 3-year-old boy who tumbled into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo late last month won't face criminal charges, a prosecutor in Ohio said.
Tue Jun 07 2016
What Harambe's death means for a critically endangered species of gorilla
Western lowland gorillas are widely hunted for meat, and their body parts are used as medicine and "magical charms," according to the World Wildlife Fund.
Fri Jun 03 2016
Jane Goodall weighs in on gorilla shooting in Cincinnati
Primatologists Jane Goodall said in the video it looked as though Harambe, the gorilla was putting an arm around the child.
Fri Jun 03 2016
When a toddler fell into a zoo enclosure 20 years ago, he was saved - by a gorilla
In 1996, a 3-year-old boy fell into a pit holding gorillas at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. One of them scooped up the toddler, cradled him and carried him to paramedics.
Thu Jun 02 2016
US zoo kills gorilla after boy falls into enclosure
Workers at the Cincinnati Zoo in the US state of Ohio shot and killed a gorilla on Saturday after a three-year-old boy fell into its enclosure
Sun May 29 2016
World's thinnest laptop: HP announces new Spectre
Computer manufacturer HP is targeting the luxury market with its successor to the Spectre range of laptops, which the company claims is the world's thinnest laptop.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Album releases to look forward to next year
A fresh batch of new releases are expected to top the charts in the year to come. Here's the latest on the new material expected in 2016.
Sat Dec 19 2015
Origins of AIDS virus strains traced to gorillas
Two of four strains of the virus that can cause AIDS come from gorillas in southwestern Cameroon, an international team of scientists reported in studies published Monday in the United States.
Tue Mar 03 2015
Ugandan gorillas under threat but tourist dollars protect
The gorillas here in Uganda's lush forests are protected by the economic lifeline they create for remote communities from the tourist dollars they generate.
Sat Jun 28 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024