On a sunny morning at his farm outside Charlotte, North Carolina, Smokin’ Ed Currie, the world’s greatest cultivator of hot peppers, hands me a spoon bearing a sliver of yellow chilli. He has no name ...

The Indian military has confirmed plans to turn the world's hottest chilli species into a weapon. Following tests, the military has decided to use the Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Chilli) to make grenades ...

GUWAHATI, India, June 25 (Reuters) - India's security forces are planning to mix one of the world's hottest chilli powders in hand grenades to control riots and during insurgency operations in the ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Beware, Naga Viper. Your reign as the world's hottest chilli pepper may be coming to a close. A group of Australians is seeking world record status for a new variety of chilli, a ...

Iceland is selling the hottest burger that shoppers can buy in any UK supermarket. Even if you’re a fan of spicy food, this one is not for the faint-hearted. The barbecue favourite has been made with ...