Yolaine De Kerchove Dexaerde
Nature
Experts fear stranded Baltic Sea whale may not reach the Atlantic
A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow waters.
World News
Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28
An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States, based on data from the NGO Acled. Orange dots represent attacks by the US and Israel, green by Iran and its allies.
Brazil
Brazil unveils first locally made supersonic fighter jet
Brazil has unveiled its first locally produced supersonic fighter jet, marking a historic milestone for its aerospace and defence industries. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials attended a ceremony marking the presentation of the aircraft.
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World News
Timelapse shows shrinking vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse captured from MarineTraffic and OpenStreetMap over March 25–26, 2026, reveals a slowdown in tanker and cargo movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tankers, shown in red, and cargo vessels, shown in green, moved cautiously as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated.
Climate
Melting glacier on Germany’s highest peak leads to ski lift demolition
Germany’s Zugspitze glacier is rapidly melting, forcing the removal of a 50-year-old ski lift. Experts warn that Bavaria’s remaining glaciers could vanish within years, highlighting the tangible effects of climate change in the Alps.
Lebanon
Watch: Missile lands near Russian TV crew during live report in Lebanon
A missile struck metres from a Russian state TV crew during a live report in southern Lebanon, footage shows. The reporter and cameraman were injured but conscious, while Israel says it had issued warnings and does not target journalists.
Australia
Protesters block bus carrying Iranian women’s team in Australia after five players granted asylum
Australia granted asylum to five members of Iran’s women’s soccer team visiting for a tournament as the Iran war began. Outside the team’s hotel, protesters tried to block a bus believed to carry other players. It remains unclear what will happen to the rest of the team.
France
Thousands march in Paris for women’s rights, led by rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot
Thousands of demonstrators gather in Paris for International Women’s Day. Among them mass rape victim Gisèle Pelicot and her daughter Caroline Darian, leading the march to defend women’s rights, denounce sexual violence, and protest the rise of conservatism.
Australia
“Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia
Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area. Pressure is mounting on Australia to offer the football team asylum after they refused to sing the national anthem before a match during the Asia Cup last week.
Climate
Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears
The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for more.
Cuba
Fuel shortages tighten grip on Cuba as US blockade deepens energy crisis
Cuba is rationing fuel as aviation authorities warn of limited jet fuel supplies. While Havana’s airport remains operational, long-haul flights face disruption. Public transport has stalled, banks reduced hours, and Mexico pledged diplomatic efforts to help resume oil shipments.
Art
'Vivid' frescoes emerge from Ancient Roman villa in Pompeii
Amid the remains of a villa near Pompeii, a hard-hatted conservationist scrapes away centuries-old ash to reveal a red fresco. For the first time, visitors will be able to see the renovations at Villa Poppaea, a pleasure palace of Ancient Rome destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
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