Estate agent held hostage in coffin for eight days
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Dead Whale on Ship Bow Sparks US Federal Investigation
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.
Dead Whale on Ship's Bow Sparks Federal Investigation
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.
Rare Right Whale Births Increase, But Recovery Needs More
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.
Right Whale Births Up, But Recovery Needs 50 Calves a Year
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.
Loneliest Killer Whale Kshamenk Dies in Argentina Park
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.
Giant sperm whale stranded on Nantucket beach
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.
Giant sperm whale strands on Nantucket
A massive sperm whale, weighing 52 tons, has beached on Nantucket. Officials are coordinating its removal. Discover the challenges and historical significance.
Stranded Humpback Whale Euthanised on Oregon Coast
A young humpback whale was euthanised after a complex rescue mission off the Oregon coast failed. Read the full story of the heartbreaking effort.
Beached baby whale euthanised in Oregon sparks outcry
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.
London Aquarium Defends Basement Penguin Enclosure
Sea Life London Aquarium faces growing campaign from 75 MPs and activists over penguins kept in basement enclosure without sunlight. Owners vow to listen to concerns.
Stranded Fin Whale Rescue in Cornwall
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.
First Ever Sighting of Elusive Ginkgo-Toothed Whale
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.
Israeli hostage reveals sexual abuse and torture by captors
An Israeli hostage has broken her silence about systematic sexual abuse during captivity, revealing horrific details of being forced to dance blindfolded with stones in her ears during weeks of torment she describes as 'meeting the devil'.
Humpback whale's gentle remora removal stuns scientists
Exclusive underwater footage captures the extraordinary moment a humpback whale carefully removes remora fish from its body, revealing unprecedented interspecies behaviour in marine giants.
Orcas Master Great White Shark Hunting Techniques
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.
Drone footage reveals orcas hunting great white shark
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.
Whales' DNA Secret Could Extend Human Lifespan
Groundbreaking research reveals how bowhead whales live for over 200 years by repairing damaged DNA - a discovery that could revolutionise human ageing and cancer treatments.
Humpback whale calf dies entangled in NSW shark nets
A young humpback whale has died entangled in shark netting off the New South Wales coast, reigniting debate about marine protection measures.
Austin Tice Syria Disappearance Mystery Solved After 8 Years
After eight agonising years, the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice in Syria has been officially resolved, with authorities confirming his survival and ongoing captivity situation.
Trump's Offshore Wind Warning: Whales at Risk
Exclusive: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum reveals Donald Trump's grave concerns about offshore wind farms devastating marine wildlife and driving up electricity prices for British households.
Kidnapped teens reveal survival strategy after 10 months
Three teenage girls reveal their extraordinary survival tactics after being held captive for ten months in a harrowing kidnapping case that shocked the nation.
South Carolina Man Charged with Murder in Captivity Case
Shocking details emerge as a South Carolina man faces murder charges after authorities discover multiple adults held captive in deplorable conditions on his property.
French couple jailed for 5-year garage imprisonment ordeal
Shocking case emerges of a woman imprisoned in a garage for five years by French couple who subjected her to horrific conditions including detergent-laced food and bleach washing.
Right Whale Population Increases After 14-Year Decline
In a remarkable conservation breakthrough, scientists report the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population has increased for the first time since 2011, offering new hope for the species' survival.
Israeli hostage reveals 128 days of Hamas captivity horrors
Exclusive: Israeli music student Eliyahu Margalit reveals chilling details of his 128-day Hamas captivity in Gaza, describing brutal conditions and psychological torment before his dramatic rescue.
Israeli hostage details 121 days of Hamas captivity
Exclusive: Eliyahu Margalit recounts brutal treatment and psychological torture during four-month Gaza captivity in shocking testimony.
Hamas banned British hostage from watching football
Exclusive: A British-Israeli man held hostage by Hamas for over a year speaks out about the 'outrageous' moment his captors stopped him from watching Maccabi Tel Aviv's historic match against Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League.
Orca reproduction crisis: Scientists reveal shocking cause
Groundbreaking research from the University of Washington uncovers why endangered orcas are struggling to reproduce, with startling implications for marine conservation.
Gaza hostages reveal horror of Hamas tunnel captivity
Former Israeli hostages reveal chilling details of their captivity in Hamas's labyrinthine tunnel network beneath Gaza, describing psychological torment and constant fear during their 49-day ordeal.
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