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San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run

The first San Fermin 2026 bull run takes place in Pamplona as runners race six bulls through the streets during the famous 'encierro'.

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Pamplona's San Fermín festival begins with fireworks and celebrations

Thousands gather outside Pamplona City Hall as fireworks, music and dancing mark the official opening of Spain's San Fermin Festival.

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Activists covered in red paint protest bullfighting in Pamplona

Animal rights activists covered in red paint protest bullfighting in Pamplona before the San Fermin Festival, calling for an end to the tradition.

Nature

New species of prehistoric bear dog found in Catalonia

An international team has identified a new amphicyonid species, named Paludocyon moyasolai, from a skull found 30 years ago at Els Casots near Barcelona. The discovery, reported in the Journal of Mammalian Evolution, expands knowledge of these Miocene carnivores.

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Dogs don Argentina shirts as World Cup fever grips Buenos Aires

A dog walker in Buenos Aires leads dogs dressed in Argentina jerseys through the city as World Cup fever grows and fans celebrate in the streets.

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Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest

Six rescued Asiatic black bears from South Korea start a new life in Denmark’s Knuthenborg Safaripark after an international rescue operation.

Nature

Milan’s animal parliament gives voice to city’s ‘invisible creatures'

Should animals have a say in urban planning? Milan’s quirky animal parliament gives pigeons, foxes and bugs a voice.

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Transhumance tradition returns to French Alps

Sheep and goats are guided into Alpine pastures at Le Collet d’Allevard as France’s traditional transhumance festival returns in the Belledonne massif.

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Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave

As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.

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Wild boar stealing food from bathers again on Portuguese beaches

Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’ food.

Climate

Heatwave in Paris: Vet treats pets suffering from the heat

Several days of extreme heat across France are sending large numbers of pets to the vet.

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First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt

Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Nairobi

In partnership with Media City

From roaming wildlife to luxury hidden retreats, Nairobi is a destination on every traveller's bucket list. But what is it about Kenya that makes it so unique?

Europe News

Iceland kills first whales since 2023, resuming whaling

Iceland's Marine and Freshwater Research Institute has recommended that no more than 150 fin whales are caught in the 2026 season.

Health news

Flesh-eating parasite still spreading in US despite past eradication

The number of animals infested with a parasitic fly whose larvae feast on living flesh has risen to five, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

Japan

Watch: Bear captured after roaming through Japanese city

Authorities in Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, captured a bear after a multi-day search linked to several sightings. Security camera footage showed the animal running through a shopping arcade, prompting school closures and safety warnings.