A group of killer whales attacked a sailing boat off the coast of southern Spain on Thursday, causing severe damage to the vessel. The maritime rescue service responded to the incident and deployed a rapid-response vessel and a helicopter to assist the boat and its four crew members. Andrew W. Trites, professor and director of Marine Mammal Research at the University of British Columbia, said that the behavior is unusual and began in 2020, with the incidents more than tripling in the past two years. Authorities are urging caution when sailing in the area due to the increasing frequency and severity of the attacks.
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Portuguese police, aided by German and British officers, resumed their search for Madeleine McCann on Tuesday, 16 years after her disappearance in Portugal's Algarve region. More than a dozen cars and police vans arrived in the area, and a blue base tent was set up. About 20 to 30 officers, some in uniform, were seen in the area by the Arade dam, using rakes and hoe-like tools to poke and rake the soil. A search dingy was also seen navigating in the Arade dam.
Prince Harry has lost a legal battle to pay for police protection when he visits Britain, with the High Court in London ruling against him. The decision was taken by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures after he and Meghan stepped down from their official roles in 2020. The court rejected the Duke of Sussex's assertion that the British government exceeded its authority when it denied him the right to hire police for security.
Key takeaways: Portuguese police have announced that they will resume searching for Madeleine McCann in the coming days. Madeleine was three years old when she…
Martin Amis, a celebrated British novelist and cultural icon, passed away on Friday from cancer of the esophagus. He was the son of novelist Kingsley Amis and was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the David Cohen Prize for Literature. His works, including “Money,” “The Information,” “London Fields,” and “Experience,” will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Japan for diplomatic talks with the G7 nations, having been invited due to his strong wish to participate. The summit is expected to focus on a range of issues, including the global economic recovery, climate change, and the coronavirus pandemic. Zelenskyy is also pushing for international support as Ukraine prepares to take back territory seized by Russia in the war that began in February last year.
Legendary British band The Smiths have suffered a devastating blow with the news of the passing of bass guitarist Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness. Johnny Marr, Rourke's former bandmate, paid tribute to him, noting his contribution to the band's independent music scene. Rourke's death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow musicians, who remember him for his immense talent and contribution to The Smiths.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a two-hour long car chase with paparazzi in New York City, accompanied by Meghan's mother. The couple has been vocal about their disdain for paparazzi and the media attention they receive, and the incident has brought back memories of the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997. No comment has been made yet on the incident, and it is unclear if any action will be taken against the paparazzi.