From backscrubber sword to scooter toilet, China's 'Useless Edison' goes viral

A meat cleaver that doubles as a mobile telephone case, a sword you can use to scrub your back, and a toilet built into a scooter that flushes when you pull a lever on the handlebar.

Tutankhamun's tomb shines after decade of renovations

A century after the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered, revealing the mummified boy-king buried more than 3,000 years ago, it has re-opened, brighter and safer thanks to painstaking work to repair...

As awards race heats up, molten metal is forged into BAFTA statues

While Bradley Cooper, Glenn Close and Emma Stone may be drafting acceptance speeches for next month's BAFTA ceremony, in a London suburb metalworkers are equally busy, crafting the trophies the stars...

Newspaper owned by Lebanon's Hariri prints last edition

Readers of the Lebanese daily Al-Mustaqbal leafed through its last print edition on Thursday, its move online underscoring the challenges ailing Lebanon's press industry.

Mixed-faith marriage as a way of life in Dubai

For Ali Al Sayed and Mina Liccione, religious tolerance is more than just an aspiration. It's a way of life.

N.Y. fashion week reaches beyond runways toward diversity

Fresh on the heels of Paris's glittery fashion week, all eyes are trained on New York where designers are gearing up to present their latest looks for fall and winter 2019, starting next week.

Meghan revisits acting past at London theater as 'Suits' return ruled out

Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, visited London's National Theatre as the venue's new royal patron on Wednesday, watching a line-run of a Shakespeare play and meeting aspiring performers.

Dior gowns that made headlines star in London exhibition

From Princess Margaret's 21st birthday gown to Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence's red carpet dress, Christian Dior outfits that have made headlines go on show in a London exhibition dedicated to the...

War's terrifying reality made virtual by Red Cross

The crack of a sniper round strikes terror as you crouch behind a cinder-block wall.

Prince William, Kate laud Dundee for its team approach to challenges

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate visited a gleaming new design museum on Tuesday as well as a factory facing closure, and praised Dundee residents for pulling together in difficult times.

Yemeni pet shop survives despite the odds

In Yemen, where almost four years of war have brought millions to the brink of famine and ravaged the economy, Mourad Jamal struggles to keep his small pet shop in the capital Sanaa afloat.

Prince William, Kate draw crowds to Scottish V&A opening despite chill

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate officially opened the Victoria & Albert Dundee on Tuesday, an eye-catching design museum which looks like the bow of a ship on the mouth of the River Tay in...

Spanish chef Adria to reopen famed elBulli, won't serve food

Spanish celebrity chef Ferran Adria is to reopen his once world-famous elBulli venture next year - but not serving food.