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Turkish warship deployed to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
The Turkish warship TCG Anadolu, which is taking part in NATO military manoeuvres in the Baltic Sea, will be used as a deterrent on the alliance’s eastern flank, dpa has learnt. The vessel, equipped to transport and launch drones, is heading for the coast off Latvia and will be brought under the command of NATO…
Read MoreWhen This Python Tried to Eat an Antelope, Things Took a ‘Sharp’ Turn
The post When This Python Tried to Eat an Antelope, Things Took a ‘Sharp’ Turn appeared first on A-Z Animals. Watch the Video Click here to watch on YouTube Quick Take African rock pythons are powerful constrictors capable of swallowing prey much wider than their heads. Horned antelope like duikers can pose unexpected challenges during…
Read MoreMoo Deng’s Zoo Responds to Concerns Over Pygmy Hippo’s “Sad” Habitat
Originally appeared on E! Online Moo Deng‘s caretakers are addressing concerns over her welfare. Nearly two years after the pygmy hippo went viral, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand—where the animal resides— spoke out against recent “online comments about the cleanliness and living conditions of Nong Moo Deng.” “The images circulating on social media…
Read MoreAustralia blocks an alleged Islamic State-linked citizen from returning from Syria
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government on Wednesday banned an Australian with alleged ties to the Islamic State group from returning from a Syrian detention camp. The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to Australia on Monday but were turned back by Syrian authorities…
Read MoreStrike deal reached after two days of chaos at Kenya’s main airport
Aviation workers in Kenya have agreed to resume work during the second day of their strike that has led to cancellations, delays and diversions which have particularly hit the main airport in the capital, Nairobi. Operations are expected to slowly return to normal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) – one of Africa’s busiest transport…
Read MoreZelensky warns of further Russian attacks on energy facilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday warned of another massive Russian attack on energy facilities in Ukraine. “Russia cannot resist the temptation and wants to deal a painful blow to Ukrainians in the last days of the winter cold,” Zelensky said in a video message, hours before a fresh round of peace talks were due…
Read MoreFinnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa’ar
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosted Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Jerusalem, marking the first such visit in nearly a decade amid EU discussions on Israel. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosted his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen, at the ministry in Jerusalem during an official diplomatic visit on Sunday. Valtonen’s visit marked the first time a…
Read MoreIran rights rally set to draw huge numbers during Munich conference
A demonstration that aims to spotlight the human rights situation in Iran is expected to draw huge numbers on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, organizers said. The group called The Munich Circle has registered 100,000 participants for its protest against Iran’s hardline clerical rulers starting at 12 pm (1100 GMT) in…
Read MoreSnow clearing dispute in Germany escalates into machete attack
A snow clearing operation in eastern Germany got out of hand when a violent argument broke out between two neighbours. In the town of Rietz-Neuendorf, south-east of Berlin, a man was using a ride-on lawn tractor to clear snow when he allegedly struck a woman, according to police accounts of the incident on Thursday. “This…
Read MoreThree African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
Three African countries have agreed to take back foreign offenders and illegal migrants after the UK Home Secretary threatened them with visa penalties. A month after the threat from Shabana Mahmood, Namibia and Angola agreed to cooperate on returns. The Home Secretary has now also secured cooperation from the DRC. “My message is clear, if…
Read MoreCampsite Shuttered After Tourist Becomes 3rd Known Fatality by the Same Elephant
NEED TO KNOW A campsite at a popular national park in Thailand was closed after a tourist died in an elephant attack on Feb. 2 The same wild bull elephant has killed at least three people, according to reports Following the accident, rangers are patrolling the region during the dry season A campsite in Thailand’s…
Read MoreSpain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourist numbers hit record high
Spain set a new tourism record in 2025 when it welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors, according to figures released on 3 February by the National Statistics Institute. The number of international visitors increased 3.2 per cent compared to 2024, when there were 94 million tourists. Spain is one of the world’s most popular destinations, where…
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