China gripped after sighting of its own 'Loch Ness Monster'

Is the creature in the Yangtze a monster, a snake - or something less animated altogether?

Prostate drug may slow Parkinson's disease

A medicine for enlarged prostates may benefit brain cells damaged by Parkinson's, scientists find.

Botched Kavanaugh story the latest in series of blunders from Times' Opinion section

The New York Times was reeling on Monday after its Opinion section fumbled a high-profile story about an allegation of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, drawing widespread criticism and condemnation of the newspaper.

WeWork 'may delay stock market listing'

The US company's flotation had been one of the most hotly-anticipated financial events of the year.

Hugo Carvajal: Spain denies US extradition request

The former Venezuelan intelligence chief is accused by the US of drug trafficking offences.

The world's largest amphibian is this newly discovered giant salamander

Israel's election: The most important things to know

Five things that matter about Israel's second election in just five months.

Algeria protests: how disinformation spread on social media

How social media became an information battleground for anti-government protesters and Algeria's rulers.

Meet Me in the Bathroom: New York was 'a safe space for debauchery'

A new art show brings the influential noughties New York post-punk scene to life in all its filthy glory.

Families fight against toxic dust from Italy's Ilva steelworks

A steel plant in Taranto moves to tackle pollution, but locals say it is too little, too late.