Photos of the Day: Global Events from 8 Jan 2026
From a whale rescue in New Zealand to an anti-drone gun test in Ukraine, explore the powerful images that defined Thursday, 8 January 2026. See the world through a lens.
From a whale rescue in New Zealand to an anti-drone gun test in Ukraine, explore the powerful images that defined Thursday, 8 January 2026. See the world through a lens.
Authorities are investigating after a dead fin whale was discovered on the bow of a container ship in New Jersey. A necropsy will determine the cause of death for the endangered mammal.
A dead fin whale discovered on a container ship in New Jersey has prompted a federal investigation. Authorities work to determine the cause of death of the endangered animal.
Premier League clubs are active in the January transfer window. Discover which teams have the biggest budgets and how financial rules shape their spending. Get the full analysis here.
Premier League clubs are active in the January transfer window. Discover which teams have the biggest budgets and how financial rules shape their spending. Read the full analysis.
Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales have 15 new calves this season, a positive sign. However, experts warn 50 births annually are needed for recovery, with ship strikes and fishing gear still major threats.
North Atlantic right whales have produced 15 calves this winter, a cautious boost. Yet scientists warn 50 births yearly are needed to avert extinction. Urgent action on ship strikes and fishing gear is critical.
The January transfer window heats up as Liverpool close on a wonderkid, Arsenal consider a €65m move for Rodrygo, and Spurs chase a Leipzig star. Get all the latest news and done deals.
Scientists using drones have discovered a dangerous virus in Arctic whales, raising fears of a catastrophic domino effect on global oxygen supplies and climate. Read the full investigation.
SeaWorld Orlando announces the death of its beloved orca, Katina, aged 50. The park's final generation of performing whales continues to dwindle. Read more about her legacy.
Scientists using drones detect a lethal virus in whale exhalations across the Arctic Circle, raising fears of mass mortality events. Learn about the groundbreaking surveillance method.
Scientists use drones to detect a lethal virus in whale breath, raising alarm for Arctic marine mammals. Learn how this breakthrough aids conservation efforts.
Manchester United have held negotiations with Roma over Joshua Zirkzee's January exit, but a financial impasse remains. Read the latest on the proposed deal.
Kshamenk, the captive orca known as the world's loneliest killer whale, has died at Argentina's Mundo Marino park aged 36. Read the full story of his controversial life.
The latest Premier League transfer news as the January window approaches. Liverpool and Man City are on alert for a £65m clause, Arsenal chase a Dortmund star, and Man Utd target a Brazilian wonderkid.
A massive 52-ton sperm whale washes ashore on Nantucket, marking the first such stranding in over 20 years. Officials face a complex removal operation. Learn more about this rare event.
A massive sperm whale, weighing 52 tons, has beached on Nantucket. Officials are coordinating its removal. Discover the challenges and historical significance.
A young humpback whale was euthanised after a complex rescue mission off the Oregon coast failed. Read the full story of the heartbreaking effort.
A stranded humpback whale named Hope was euthanised on an Oregon beach, triggering public anger as wildlife officials defend their difficult decision. Read the full story.
An urgent rescue mission is underway to save a young fin whale stranded on Pentewan Sands in St Austell. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue is on site assessing the situation. Read for live updates.
Scientists achieve a world-first sighting of the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale off Mexico's coast, a species previously known only from dead specimens. Discover the breakthrough.
Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are locked in a transfer battle for Eintracht Frankfurt's £55m-rated German defender Nathaniel Brown. Discover the latest on this major transfer story.
Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window. Discover the latest on this potential transfer saga.
Groundbreaking research reveals sperm whales communicate using vowel-like sounds and grammatical rules, mirroring human speech. Discover the secrets of their underwater social language.
Discover Dhigurah, a pristine 3km-long Maldives island only 250m wide, teeming with whale sharks and stingrays. A hidden paradise facing rapid development. Plan your escape now.
Exclusive underwater footage captures the extraordinary moment a humpback whale carefully removes remora fish from its body, revealing unprecedented interspecies behaviour in marine giants.
Two killer whales have vanished after being deliberately released from a controversial whale jail in Russia, with experts fearing they may not have survived the ordeal.
Marine scientists document unprecedented orca attacks on great white sharks off South African coast, revealing sophisticated hunting techniques that are reshaping the ocean's ecosystem.
Paris Saint-Germain's Hugo Ekitike emerges as shock transfer target for Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United after falling out of favour in Paris. The £25m-rated French striker could solve attacking woes for both clubs in January window.
Exclusive aerial footage captures the dramatic moment a pod of killer whales strategically hunts and kills a young great white shark off South Africa's coast, revealing unprecedented hunting behaviour.