Wildfires in Spain burn ten times more land than last year
Data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), part of the Copernicus European Environmental Monitoring Programme, shows that 411,315 ...
A zoo in Denmark has drawn public attention after announcing that it accepts donations of small domestic animals — including rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens — to feed its carnivores, such as the Eurasian lynx.
In a post shared on Instagram, Aalborg Zoo said these animals form a key part of the diet for its predators, especially the lynx, which prefers prey that resembles what it would hunt in the wild.
“If you have a healthy animal that needs to be rehomed for any reason, you can donate it to us,” the zoo said. Donated animals will be “gently put to sleep by trained staff” before being used as food. The post added: “This way, nothing is wasted and we support our predators’ natural behaviour, diet, and welfare.”
The zoo’s website also mentions that live horses may be donated for the same purpose. Horses under 147 cm in height that are in good health may be eligible for a tax deduction based on their value.
The announcement has provoked widespread outrage on social media, where many users have condemned the move as unethical and insensitive towards companion animals.
Dominic Dyer, a well-known wildlife protection and animal welfare campaigner, criticised Aalborg Zoo’s recent call for unwanted pets as “a dangerous publicity stunt” that could lead to animal cruelty.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
A major fire has broken out at Hamburg’s city port, leaving several people injured.
Data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), part of the Copernicus European Environmental Monitoring Programme, shows that 411,315 hectares of forest and rural land have burned in Spain so far this year — roughly ten times more than the 42,615 hectares affected in 2024.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered a reinforcement of the “Relámpago del Catatumbo” operation, extending it to Tachira state under Peace Zone One.
North Korea has criticised the joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, with state media reporting that the drills demonstrate Washington’s intent to “occupy” the Korean peninsula and target its regional adversaries.
On Monday, Russia claimed its forces had carried out extensive strikes on Ukrainian drone bases and other military targets over the past 24 hours, while Ukraine reported having destroyed a significant amount of Russian military hardware.
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