'Gangster' Peppa Pig propelled to stardom in China

                                                         Once denounced as a "gangster" by Chinese authorities, Peppa Pig has managed to clean up her act just in time for the year of the pig. In a dramatic turnaround for the British children's cartoon once co-opted as an unlikely symbol of dissent against the Communist Party, Beijing will next week allow the release of a film, Peppa's Chinese New Year.

Backyard astronomers around the world capture the moon, Jupiter and Venus.

Supermom-tigress in Madhya Pradesh births four more cubs for a record total of 30.

 Collarwali, the "supermom" tigress of Pench National Park in central India, has given birth to four more cubs, bringing her total to 30.

Beyoncé is offering free concert tickets to fans who quit meat.

The Beyhive responded after the singer announced a contest with a prize of free concert tickets for fans who adopt a vegan lifestyle.

Cushions found on beach believed to be from missing plane that Emiliano Sala was on.

An underwater search for footballer Emiliano Sala's plane will take place after cushions were found on a beach.