Australia downgrades the Great Barrier Reef’s long-term outlook to “very poor” for the first time, as the world heritage site struggles with “escalating” climate change.
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Tens of thousands join Hong Kong march to show protest is ‘peaceful’
Hong Kong democracy activists gather to protest amidst the rain on Sunday,
Beatles fans celebrate 50 years of Abbey Road photo
Fans of the Beatles gather to cross the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing and sing Beatles songs, on the 50th anniversary of the the iconic photo of the English band. Video provided by AFP – English
Cape Town restaurant serves insect menu
A Cape Town restaurant is set to crawl into the history books as the first to serve a full menu of bug-infused delicacies.
Lima’s Kennedy Park: Home to more than 100 cats
Over a hundred cats have made Lima’s Kennedy Park their home, with local feline lovers and volunteers taking time to take care of the furry creatures.
Van with $140M of meth smashes into police car
Australian authorities uncover a $140 million stash of amphetamines after a drug-filled van crashed into an officer’s car outside a police station.
Red Cross struggles to contain ebola in DRC
One of the biggest challenges faced in controlling the spread of Ebola from DRC to Uganda is the porous nature of the border between the two nations.
Uber launches helicopter service in New York
The new service transports passengers from Manhattan to the John F. Kennedy International Airport for about $200.
Is Corsica’s ‘cat-fox’ a previously unknown feline species?
In the Asco forest in Corsica, two agents of the National Hunting and Wildlife Office (ONCFS) show AFP what they think is a new feline species.
Boxing glove autographed by Muhammad Ali in Italy auction
An boxing glove that was autographed by Muhammed Ali to promote the ‘fight of the century’ with Joe Frazier in 1971 will go under the hammer in Italy