Norway marks 10 years since massacre by neo-Nazi
Oslo (AFP) – Norway holds a remembrance ceremony to honour the 77 people killed on July 22, 2011 in twin attacks by right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik.
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Endangered red panda cub born in Indian zoo
Darjeeling (India) (AFP) – A red panda cub has been born in an Indian zoo as part of a conservation breeding program to increase the population of the endangered animal. With habitats under threat in the Eastern Himalayas and China, red pandas are considered endangered and are highly vulnerable to infectious diseases. Their copper fur, appearance and small size also make them targets for the exotic pet trade.
Protest in Athens against mandatory jabs for health workers
Athens (AFP) – People demonstrate in Athens against plans to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all health workers and retirement home employees, with police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse some protesters.
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony director fired one day before event
Tokyo (AFP) – The show director for the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, former comedian Kentaro Kobayashi, has been fired on the eve of the event for making jokes referencing the Holocaust, in the latest blow for organisers of the pandemic-delayed Games. Tokyo 2020 has been plagued by a series of gaffes and missteps by Olympic officials, as well as pandemic restrictions.
'Outrageous' used car prices amid highest inflation in 13 years
Consumer prices were up 5.4% in June, the biggest jump in annual inflation in nearly 13 years. CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich visits President Biden's home town of Scranton, PA, where residents and businesses are feeling the impact of inflation.
The science helping New Yorkers and whales live in harmony
Multiple whale species pass through waters off the coast of New York City. Conservationist Howard Rosenbaum explains how new technology is helping track these gigantic animals, allowing humans to create a safer environment for them.
Spain: Rat runs through Andalusian parliament causing chaos among MPs
A rat burst into the Plenary Hall of the Andalusian Parliament on Wednesday, causing chaos among MPs. The presence of the rodent was alerted by a shout from the president of the parliament, Marta Bosquet, while she was speaking. The intruder, which was running from one side to the other, caused a great commotion and forced the interruption of the parliamentary session.
Deadly floods in Germany
Days of heavy rainfall in Germany have left western parts of the country devastated by floods. More than 150 people have lost their lives so far, and many are still missing. Residents are concerned for their future.
Africa's biggest book fair draws 1.7 million visitors amid pandemic
The 52th Cairo International Book Fair drew around 1.7 million book lovers to the annual event amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with 270,000 visitors joining the virtual tour online. The Cairo International Book Fair is one of the biggest book fairs in the world, and also among Egypt's top cultural attractions.
Fresh air tower to help Delhi breathe, but some are sceptical
A new attempt at purifying New Delhi's notoriously polluted air will see forty giant fans push out filtered air in the heart of the Indian capital, but not everyone is convinced.
Breathtaking: photo exhibition exposes London air pollution
An unconventional photography exhibition in London has turned toxic pollution into art to raise awareness about the British capital's persistent air quality problems.
Fresh air tower to help Delhi breathe, but some are sceptical
New Delhi (AFP) – A new attempt at purifying New Delhi’s notoriously polluted air will see forty giant fans push out filtered air in the heart of the Indian capital, but not everyone is convinced.
