Kathi George / The Marine Mammal Center California's blustery San Francisco Bay is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, commercial ports, public marinas and ferry boats. But more recently, a new sight is attracting locals' attention: Eastern North Pacific gray whales.
The whales have brought wonder, as residents and researchers now get to closely observe how they feed, breed and socially engage. They've also brought growing unease
Getty Images Police in Austria have urged people to be vigilant after a sample of HiPP baby food was found to contain rat poison.
In a statement, police in the eastern region of Burgenland said the poisoned jar of carrot and potato purée had been reported by a customer and, fortunately, their baby had not consumed the food.
The jar had apparently been tampered with, police said. Authorities believe at least one more poisoned jar is
Reuters Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a US decision to extend the period during which Russia is allowed to sell oil despite Western sanctions.
The move means countries can purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea until 16 May.
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
But in his remarks on Sunday, Zelensky said "every
AFP via Getty Images The remains of at least 50 infants and six adults have been dumped at a graveyard in Trinidad and Tobago, police say.
In a statement, the country's police service (TTPS) said the bodies were found in the town of Cumuto, about 40km (25 miles) from the capital Port of Spain on Trinidad - one of the two islands forming the Caribbean nation.
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Sam Mooy/The Sydney Morning Herald via Getty Images The Victoria Cross recipient, released on bail on Friday, said he was "proud of my service in Afghanistan", and would use the charges against him as an opportunity to "finally" clear his name.
He said: "I understand this journey will be difficult. But I can promise everybody that I have never run from a fight in my life."
Roberts-Smith, 47, is accused of being involved in the deaths of
Diaa Talha Members of one of Sudan's most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, are scattered across the world, clinging to the hope that their music will be an inspiration for peace in a nation ravaged by war.
Timon was among the six members of the band who left Sudan two months after the conflict started in 2023, traumatised by the sight of dead bodies, destroyed buildings and burnt-out cars in the streets of the
Getty Images The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finished their brisk four-day visit to the east coast of Australia.
With an itinerary of Indigenous culture, Australian sport, multiple good causes and a trip to the national war memorial, it had all the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour.
But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, no longer working royals, were here in a private capacity.
When they last visited in 2018 - then
Getty Images Many can relate to the buzz of stumbling upon a hidden gem.
This year, more people are seeking out "authentic" holiday experiences abroad rather than all-inclusive tourist traps, according to ABTA, the association for British travel agents.
ABTA also says two in five Britons are planning to holiday in a country they've never been to this year.
It comes as war in the Middle East is causing some to switch to European destinations,