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Earthquake in southern Chinese region of Guangxi: 13 buildings collapsed and thousands of people evacuated

May 18, 2026 10:23

China's Guangxi region was hit by an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale. In the process, 13 buildings collapsed and at least two people have already been killed. A search is still underway under the rubble for one missing person. Four people were injured and taken to the hospital. They are not in mortal danger. This was reported by Chinese state broadcaster CGTN and the state news agency Xinhua.

Woman (67) died in attack by herd of cows in Austria

May 18, 2026 09:17

A couple of hikers were attacked by a herd of cows on a mountain meadow in eastern Tyrol.

Authorities warn of blast from whale Timmy

May 17, 2026 17:45

In recent weeks, humpback whale Timmy became a household name against his will. Daily updates about his situation and where he was were coming in. Unfortunately, a protracted rescue operation was unsuccessful. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency confirmed Wednesday that the dead specimen that washed ashore on Tuesday off the coast of the Danish island of Anholt is indeed the hotly debated Timmy.

Police shoot escaped tiger: owner is a controversial figure

May 17, 2026 17:06

"There is no longer a danger to the population," police reported via the German newspaper Bild. Indeed, an adult tiger had escaped in Schkeuditz, Germany, northwest of Leipzig. Police were called and officers shot the animal dead.

Move to Spain beckons for orcas and dolphins of Europe's largest dolphinarium

May 15, 2026 18:10

Marineland management reports that it has a possible solution for the transfer of two orcas and 12 dolphins still residing at the closed zoo. Europe's largest dolphinarium had to close its doors in January 2025. But since then, the animals have been swimming in circles there, trapped in their tiny enclosures and the administrative and political tangle.

'Hantavirus is not a new covid-19'

May 11, 2026 14:20

All passengers and crew were able to leave the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius in the port of Granadilla in Tenerife in a controlled manner and after a health check. The ship was en route from Argentina to Cape Verde when several people on board fell ill.

More than 100 passengers felled by highly contagious norovirus on cruise ship

May 10, 2026 11:15

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the norovirus has broken out on a cruise ship touring the Caribbean. More than 100 passengers and 10 crew members have already been felled by the contagious stomach flu.

14 toucans rescued at the US-Mexico border: their nightmare ends yet they are condemned to captivity

May 08, 2026 19:30

In 2025, 14 keel-billed toucans were discovered hidden inside the dashboard of a vehicle at the Otay Mesa border crossing in California.

Controversy in Italy: "government hid EU letter rejecting hunting bill"

May 08, 2026 14:30

Several environmental associations have uncovered a letter from the European Commission that is said to reject Bill 1552 carried by Minister Lollobrigida, currently under discussion in the Senate.

Volcanic eruption in Indonesia: 3 tourists dead

May 08, 2026 10:30

A group of 20 hikers went missing when the Dukono volcano in the North Moluccas province on the Indonesian island of Halmahera suddenly erupted on Friday morning.

Earthquake in southern Chinese region of Guangxi: 13 buildings collapsed and thousands of people evacuated

Woman (67) died in attack by herd of cows in Austria

Authorities warn of blast from whale Timmy

Police shoot escaped tiger: owner is a controversial figure

Move to Spain beckons for orcas and dolphins of Europe's largest dolphinarium

'Hantavirus is not a new covid-19'

More than 100 passengers felled by highly contagious norovirus on cruise ship

14 toucans rescued at the US-Mexico border: their nightmare ends yet they are condemned to captivity

Controversy in Italy: "government hid EU letter rejecting hunting bill"

Volcanic eruption in Indonesia: 3 tourists dead

WHO declares state of emergency over Ebola outbreak in the Congo

Earthquake in southern Chinese region of Guangxi: 13 buildings collapsed and thousands of people evacuated

Train driver under the influence causes eight deaths in Thailand

Woman (67) died in attack by herd of cows in Austria