https://news.sky.com/strange https://e3.365dm.com/skynews/logo.png https://news.sky.com/strange Weird and strange news stories from across the globe. There's bound to be some odd and bizarre news to make you stand back in amazement. Visit us today. en-GB Copyright 2026, Sky UK. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100 Sky News 1 https://news.sky.com/story/monkeys-eating-soil-to-settle-upset-stomachs-from-junk-food-says-research-13534946 Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0100 https://news.sky.com/story/monkeys-eating-soil-to-settle-upset-stomachs-from-junk-food-says-research-13534946 A macaque monkey with a tube of Pringles. Pic: Martin Nicourt/Gibraltar Macaques Project/PA https://news.sky.com/story/the-robot-that-can-outplay-elite-table-tennis-players-13535070 A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI". Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100 https://news.sky.com/story/the-robot-that-can-outplay-elite-table-tennis-players-13535070 Ace returns a shot back against table tennis player Yamato Kawamata during a match in December. Pic: Sony AI/Reuters https://news.sky.com/story/trio-sentenced-over-bear-costume-insurance-fraud-scam-in-california-13533694 Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume.  Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0100 https://news.sky.com/story/trio-sentenced-over-bear-costume-insurance-fraud-scam-in-california-13533694 Pic: California Department of Insurance https://news.sky.com/story/woman-given-14-shots-of-tequila-on-carnival-cruise-awarded-163220000-in-damages-13532354 A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:37:00 +0100 https://news.sky.com/story/woman-given-14-shots-of-tequila-on-carnival-cruise-awarded-163220000-in-damages-13532354 iStock file pic https://news.sky.com/story/jonathan-the-giant-tortoise-the-worlds-oldest-living-land-animal-is-alive-after-getting-caught-up-in-alleged-crypto-scam-13527112 A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0100 https://news.sky.com/story/jonathan-the-giant-tortoise-the-worlds-oldest-living-land-animal-is-alive-after-getting-caught-up-in-alleged-crypto-scam-13527112 King George VI, the Queen, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret encountering Jonathan in 1947. Pic: PA https://news.sky.com/story/barbie-event-issues-refunds-after-comparison-with-infamous-glasgow-event-13526302 The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:08:00 +0100 https://news.sky.com/story/barbie-event-issues-refunds-after-comparison-with-infamous-glasgow-event-13526302 Pic: AP https://news.sky.com/story/masked-fan-unplugs-var-monitor-during-german-football-match-13517158 A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during ‌a German second division football match. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0000 https://news.sky.com/story/masked-fan-unplugs-var-monitor-during-german-football-match-13517158 Referee Felix Bickel stands in front of the blank screen. Pic: DPA/AP https://news.sky.com/story/elon-gust-and-dame-judi-drench-among-storm-names-sent-to-met-office-13516014 Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0000 https://news.sky.com/story/elon-gust-and-dame-judi-drench-among-storm-names-sent-to-met-office-13516014 File pic: Reuters https://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-sacked-and-banned-from-profession-for-using-wfh-trick-13512434 A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0000 https://news.sky.com/story/police-officer-sacked-and-banned-from-profession-for-using-wfh-trick-13512434 An iStock photo of hands typing on a keyboard https://news.sky.com/story/the-energy-habits-that-cause-the-most-family-arguments-13511997 On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000 https://news.sky.com/story/the-energy-habits-that-cause-the-most-family-arguments-13511997 A smart meter. File pic: iStock