Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale BBC Millionaires fund last-ditch attempt to save humpback whale stranded in Germany The Guardian German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale AP News It’s still here: Yet another try to free whale stranded off Germany Yahoo AP Strange SummaryBrief at 9:08 … Read more
The main reason Europeans are reluctant to get aggressive in public is that they see Trump’s backing as vital to providing viable security guarantees for Ukraine under any peace deal with Russia. At the same time, many allies simply can’t imagine a world in which the U.S. takes Greenland by force. “Maybe it’s wishful thinking,” the … Read more
UN warns 17 million people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity. Devastated by decades of war and instability, Afghanistan is facing a multitude of crises. Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, it’s been subjected to international sanctions. Now, once again, Afghanistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. The World Food Programme says it’s … Read more
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras Reuters — An environmental activist who protested mining and hydro-electric projects in northern Honduras in an effort to preserve tropical forests and rivers has been killed, police said on Sunday. Juan Lopez was shot dead on Saturday night by several men as he headed home in his car from church, an official told Reuters, speaking on … Read more
Officials believe miners are still alive as specialists drill down through hundreds of metres of rock to establish contact. Teams are scrambling to save at least 13 workers trapped underground after a gold mine collapsed in eastern Russia. Officials reported “difficult” conditions on Wednesday, as rescuers continued battling rubble and water in a bid to … Read more
Watch: 12-year-old saves pet guinea pig from python With the help of her father, a 12-year-old was able to save her pet guinea pig from being eaten by a python. A fearless 12-year-old Australian girl was able to save her pet guinea pig from the jaws of a python late last month as the snake … Read more