Ninjahamster's Strange & Odd News

Cuban dons full-body cardboard shield against coronavirus

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:04:33 +0000

Ever since the novel coronavirus reached Cuba, a tall cardboard box with arms and legs can be seen tottering around a Havana suburb, popping into the bakery or butchers, or browsing the newspaper stand.

Balloon-like object in Japanese sky sets Twitter afire with talk of UFOs, Godzilla

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:48:05 +0000

The appearance of a mysterious white object in the sky over northern Japan on Wednesday set social media ablaze, with speculation ranging from UFOs to coronavirus and North Korean propaganda.

Thailand's roving dog groomer back in business

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:48:52 +0000

Volunteer pet groomer Kriengkai Thatwakorn is thrilled to be back helping out stray dogs in Thailand, some in urgent need of a shearing after waiting three sweltering months for a trim.

Animal baby boom at Palestinian zoo after people disappear

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:32:12 +0000

Peacocks, ostriches and baboons joined in an animal baby boom at a Palestinian zoo during the coronavirus closure as they let nature take its course free from human distractions.

Police remove emaciated lion from French circus

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:11:18 +0000

French police have taken away an emaciated lion from a circus in Vironvay, western France, following complaints from an animal rights organization.

Russian chefs in naked lockdown protest after virus strips them of income

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:14:01 +0000

Russian restaurant owners stripped of their income by the coronavirus lockdown are campaigning for their businesses to be allowed to reopen by posting pictures of themselves naked on social media.

Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

Fri, 29 May 2020 19:43:06 +0000

Indian police have released a pigeon belonging to a Pakistani fisherman after a probe found that the bird, which had flown across the contentious border between the nuclear-armed nations, was not a spy, two officials said on Friday.

Night at the museum: Australian police arrest German student over break-in

Mon, 18 May 2020 12:35:20 +0000

Australian police on Monday charged a German student with breaking into a Sydney museum as security footage showed him allegedly taking selfies next to dinosaur exhibits.

Clawing back normality: Bangkok cat cafe reopens after virus shutdown

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:20:12 +0000

As Thailand's capital cautiously reopens many restaurants shuttered over coronavirus fears, the feline "employees" of the Caturday Cafe are back at work.

Five-year-old stopped on U.S. highway wanted to buy Lamborghini, police say

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:51:54 +0000

A trooper stopping a car with a suspected "impaired driver" on a U.S. highway on Monday was bemused to find a 5-year-old in the driver's seat, the Utah Highway Patrol tweeted.

Thailand's pet groomer reopens as new coronavirus cases slow

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:36:18 +0000

Chewy and Miley, both two-year-old Schnauzer dogs, are getting their hair cut at a groomer in Bangkok for the first time since the new coronavirus outbreak began in Thailand in January.

'Darth Vader' enforces lockdown in Philippine village

Mon, 04 May 2020 13:02:48 +0000

Dressed as "Star Wars" characters, local officials in the Philippines are out and about to enforce strict quarantine measures while also handing out relief packages.

President queries Tanzania coronavirus kits after goat test

Mon, 04 May 2020 11:21:37 +0000

Coronavirus test kits used in Tanzania were dismissed as faulty by President John Magufuli on Sunday, because he said they had returned positive results on samples taken from a goat and a pawpaw.

Superheroes, from near and far, join Indonesia's coronavirus battle

Mon, 04 May 2020 05:58:57 +0000

Volunteers clad as Superman and Spider-Man sprayed disinfectant against the coronavirus on Indonesia's island of Java, flanking a colleague wearing the winged helmet of local superhero Gatotkaca who shouted, "Wear masks, wash hands and stay alert."

Do your bit for farmers and eat more fries, Belgians urged

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:14:32 +0000

With potato farmers and processors struggling, Belgians are being urged to eat more fries to offset a slump in demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sex toy sales take off amid Colombia's coronavirus quarantine

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:02:50 +0000

Gerson Monje holds up his cellphone to proudly show off his online sex shop. A red banner reading "sold out!" is plastered across half of the products.

Novelty toilet roll cakes keep Finnish baker in business

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:55:30 +0000

A quick-thinking Helsinki bakery has saved itself from financial ruin due to the new coronavirus pandemic by creating a cake that looks like a toilet roll.

Eat it: Hanoi chef spreads joy with 'Coronaburger'

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:04:35 +0000

You've got to eat it, to beat it: That's the philosophy of one Hanoi chef who is attempting to boost morale in the Vietnamese capital by selling green, coronavirus-themed burgers.

Who let the dogs out? A few Spaniards defy coronavirus lockdown

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:35:39 +0000

Under partial lockdown due to the spiraling coronavirus pandemic, Spaniards are allowed to leave home only for essential outings, walking a dog being one of them.

British vicar catches fire waiting for God's answer

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:07:42 +0000

A British vicar got more than he expected from his first attempt at an online sermon when he leaned too close to a candle on a cross and his sweater caught fire.

DJ Neil Fox Arrested Over Sexual Assault Claims

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:26:42 +0000

The Magic Radio presenter is being questioned by police investigating alleged historical sex offences against two women.

RAF Tornados In First Airstrikes On IS In Iraq

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 18:22:48 +0000

The jets hit a heavy weapon position and an armed truck in the first military action since MPs voted to back aerial attacks.

Michael Phelps Arrested For Drink-Driving

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:52:42 +0000

The American swimming champion faces his second DUI charge after being stopped for driving nearly twice the speed limit.

Alan Henning's Wife In Desperate Plea To IS

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:19:36 +0000

Speaking publicly for the first time since her husband was captured, Barbara Henning has a direct message for IS militants.

Cameron Rules Out Reducing The Voting Age

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:06:01 +0000

The PM believes the reason the Scottish referendum vote was so big was not because of the age range but because of the issue.

Clegg Summons China Ambassador Over Demos

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:01:53 +0000

Police have fired tear gas during protests in Hong Kong over China's vetting of all candidates for 2017 elections on the island.

Dead Deputy Head Had Images Of Boys Changing

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:01:28 +0000

An investigation is launched into why it took police nine months to act on information about Martin Goldberg's internet activity.

Cameron Denies Privatising The NHS Claims

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:17:45 +0000

David Cameron speaks of his commitment to the NHS as he pledges to make sure family doctors' surgeries open seven days a week.

Odd Text Real Estate Agent Is Found Dead

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:16:55 +0000

Police recover Beverly Carter's body in a shallow grave, days after her husband reported receiving odd messages from her phone.

Thai Murders: British Backpacker 'Was Raped'

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:23:34 +0000

Police believe 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge was raped and killed by two men, while a third watched the attack on Koh Tao.