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Venezuela

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943

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Vietnam

Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam

More than 500 cats were seized in Vietnam after police dismantled a cat meat trafficking network, with dozens of animals later reunited with their owners.

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Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany

Denmark has launched a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale whose struggle to return to the sea captured public attention in Germany and beyond. Scientists hope to determine why the animal died weeks after being returned to open waters.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Rescuers seek alternative route to reach two in flooded Laos cave

The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that blocked their way out.

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‘Timmy’ the humpback whale hauled ashore on Danish island

The carcass of a humpback whale that drew months of attention in Germany was pulled onto a Danish beach after being found dead in shallow waters. Experts hope an examination will reveal what caused its death.

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Lao People's Democratic Republic

Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave found alive

The cave is located in a rugged, remote area in Xaisomboun province’s Longcheng district, about 120 kilometres north of the capital, Vientiane.

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Maldives cave diving tragedy: Search continues for missing Italian divers

Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island.

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Finnish divers recover bodies of two Italians from cave in Maldives

Maldives government spokesman Ahmed Shaam had earlier said that the three Finnish divers would retrieve the bodies, which were lying at a depth of around 60 metres.

Nature

Over 1,000 beagles seek forever homes after ‘landmark’ rescue mission

The rescue has been called a “landmark breakthrough for animal welfare”.

Earth News

Happy ending? Stranded humpback whale is finally on his way home

Fans can track Timmy's journey in real time.

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Elderly woman rescued by autonomous robot near Ukraine frontline

Video released by Ukraine’s Third Army Corps shows a four-hour rescue in Lyman, where a 77-year-old woman was saved by an autonomous vehicle after being spotted by drone pilots. The ground drone carried a blanket and a note reading: “Grandma, sit down!”

Europe News

German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

The whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on 23 March before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

USA

Skydiver crashes into scoreboard during Virginia Tech Spring Game

A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, leaving him suspended mid-air. First responders rescued him within 30 minutes as the crowd watched. The incident delayed the spring football game, and the skydiver was reported to be in stable condition.

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Mexico: Miner rescued alive after 14 days trapped underground

After 14 days trapped in a flooded gold and silver mine, a worker has been pulled out alive while two others have died.

Europe News

Sea-Watch rescue 44 migrants from abandoned oil rig in Mediterranean

Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig. It is the second incident of its kind this week, highlighting the dangers of the North Africa crossing.

Nature

Locals hope humpback whale stranded in Baltic Sea can still be saved

Police appealed to onlookers, who say they hear the whale's cries during the night, to keep their distance so "that the animal does not become even more stressed”.

Nature

‘They’re not aggressive’: Meet France's hedgehog rescue hero

This woman has transformed her home into a sanctuary for urban hedgehogs threatened by habitat fragmentation, cars and pesticides.