At a temporary hosting facility in the UAE, Afghan evacuees struggle to overcome the terror they experienced during the last days at home. They are among tens of thousands of evacuees who fled the capital Kabul after the Taliban swept in and deployed on the streets in mid-August.
oodaaq (Denmark) (AFP) – Scientists have discovered what is believed to be the world’s northernmost landmass — a yet-to-be-named island north of Greenland that could soon be swallowed up by seawaters. Researchers came upon the landmass on an expedition in July, and initially thought they had reached Oodaaq, up until now the northernmost island on the planet.
Bogota (AFP) – From July to October, humpback whales return to the warm tropical waters of Colombia’s Pacific coast where they were born, to start their mating ritual. According to recent studies, around 2,000 humpback whales arrive to the Colombian Pacific Ocean in one of the most impressive migration process of the animal world. Humpback whales are robust mammals, they measures can reach 16 metres, can weight up to 36 tonnes and swim up to 15 kilometres per hour.
Abu Dhabi (AFP) – At a temporary hosting facility in the UAE, Afghan evacuees struggle to overcome the terror they experienced during the last days at home. They are among tens of thousands of evacuees who fled the capital Kabul after the Taliban swept in and deployed on the streets in mid-August.
Pasadena (United States) (AFP) – Olympic athlete and transgender reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner meets with California voters two weeks before the election against incumbent Democrat Gavin Newsom. “I love a good fight”, says the Republican candidate who promises to “lower taxes, less regulations, build a pro-business environment”.
Les Mayons (France) (AFP) – Conservationists are trying to save the Hermann's tortoise from wildfires. This rare and protected species lives in the National Nature Reserve of the Maures Plain in the Var region of France.
A floating piano, singing, and a tuba. When the 'Le PianO du Lac' ensemble performs, a lake or river serves as the stage, and the audience sits on the shore. It's a refreshing summer pleasure.
As many women are trying to leave Afghanistan, others are staying behind despite the Taliban's history of denying women's basic rights. CNN's Anna Coren speaks to two individuals who are fighting for the rights of those who remain.
Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji celebrated its first birthday with two 'cakes' at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang on Saturday expressed his birthday wishes to giant panda Xiao Qi Ji at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and sent him a birthday gift via video.
Hurricane Ida has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane. CNN Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the latest forecast.
Experience a front seat view of southern Spain's jet set getaway with a royal insider.
