Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Rio de Janeiro
A humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, after drifting ashore near the city’s southern coastline in the early afternoon. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | July 22nd – Midday
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More than 100 women freed after Spanish police dismantle human trafficking ring
Spanish police said on Tuesday 37 people were arrested in connection with a sophisticated criminal organisation dedicated to sexual exploitation. Read more at Read More
Tourists watch cooling lava as Iceland’s volcanic activity slows
Tourists have returned to Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the latest volcanic eruption, which began on 16 July near the town of Grindavik. Read more at Read More
Stranded UK F-35 fighter jet leaves India after triggering barrage of memes
An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour. Read more…
Art or a convenient snack? Someone ate Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ banana (again)
A banana duct-taped to a museum wall – ‘Comedian’, a conceptual artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan – has once again been eaten by a visitor. It’s not the first…
Ukraine’s security service arrests anti-corruption agents over alleged Kremlin ties
More than 70 searches were conducted and two arrests made as part of a probe by Ukraine’s security service into the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. Read More
Japan steps up bear safety measures after recent attacks
In response to bear attacks across Japan, police and local hunters in Tochigi Prefecture held a training exercise to simulate a bear deterrence operation. Read more at Read More
Germany supports Poland’s measures to curb migration from Belarus
“Poland is Germany’s most important partner within the EU, alongside our French neighbours,” German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said at the Polish-Belarusian border on Monday. Read more at Read More
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of ‘The Cosby Show’, dies aged 54 in Costa Rica
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show’, has died after drowning at a beach in Costa Rica, officials said, prompting tributes from across the entertainment world.…