Animal rights activists reported cruel treatment of horses at the "Koni Boikivshchyny" festival in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Police are investigating information regarding possible animal abuse.
The annual Zigong International Lantern Festival has kicked off in China, featuring over 200 handmade lanterns. This year's festival is dedicated to the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac.
12-year-old Nico Antic died in hospital from severe injuries after a shark bite in Sydney Harbour. The attack occurred during cliff jumping, leading to mass beach closures due to abnormal predator activity.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs recommends that citizens prepare a supply of water, food, medicines, and pack an emergency bag. It is also important to check the charge of power sources, the condition of transport, and take care of pets.
A 67,800-year-old human handprint, the oldest cave painting, has been found in Indonesia. This discovery changes perceptions of the development of human creativity and the migration of Homo sapiens.
In eastern India, a killer elephant killed 22 people in ten days, including an entire family and an expert. Authorities have lost control, residents are ordered to stay indoors.
Dozens of beaches in Australia have been closed after four shark attacks in 48 hours, the latest occurring near Point Plomer. Experts attribute the increased activity of predators to deteriorating water quality after heavy rains.
In Mariupol, the number of stray dog attacks is increasing, with two children hospitalized. The occupation administration is feigning a response without solving the problem.
The National Police of Ukraine has provided advice on how pet owners should act during explosions. Dog handler Pavlo Sadokhov advises against punishing an animal for fear, not pulling it out of its hiding place, and creating background noise.
A 27-year-old resident of Cherkasy region is accused of a robbery attack on a serviceman near the Kyiv railway station. The attacker beat the soldier, took his sneakers, after which the victim died in the hospital.
A Greenlandic tourism company has withdrawn an invitation to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry after objections from a dog sled racing association. The association considers external political pressure and the participation of foreign politicians in traditional races unacceptable.
Scientists from the "Leonardo da Vinci Project" are collecting microscopic traces of DNA from the artist's manuscripts and works. The paint on the paintings could have preserved DNA for hundreds of years.
Authorities in Berkeley, California, have warned pet owners about an outbreak of leptospirosis, detected in rats and two dogs near a homeless encampment. The disease, transmitted through the urine of infected animals, poses a threat to dogs and can be fatal.
Law No. 4609-IX, which strengthens security measures in schools by introducing panic buttons and restricting access, has come into force in Ukraine. The document also establishes stricter requirements for educational institution employees.
Southern Africa is suffering from catastrophic rains and floods that have affected seven countries. In Mozambique, 103 people have died, in Zimbabwe – 70, in South Africa – 30, where the army is rescuing people from rooftops.
Greek farmers are pleading for sheep pox vaccines, which Brussels offers for free, but the Athens government refuses, preferring to cull infected animals. This decision threatens feta cheese production, as over 470,000 sheep and goats have already been culled.
Kruger National Park in South Africa has been temporarily closed to visitors due to persistent rains and overflowing rivers. The administration evacuated staff and guests and closed several gates, cutting off access to the northern part of the park.
Scientists have found mummified cheetah remains in caves near the city of Arar, indicating their presence in the region between 130 and 1800 years ago. The bodies were preserved due to the unique microclimate of the caves.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 11328, which prohibits the use of pets in advertising and exhibitions without proper conditions. The document also prohibits surgical operations on animals not related to treatment.
In Odesa region, an 11-year-old boy was swinging a dog on a leash and threw it off a slope, treating it as a game. The police filed a report against his mother for failing to fulfill her parental duties; the animal was not harmed.
Authorities have announced the mandatory evacuation of children from five settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The decision concerns 40 children from 26 families, who will be accommodated in Cherkasy Oblast.
Rescuers of the State Emergency Service evacuated the last resident of the village of Novokryvorizhzhia, Kryvorizka community, Donetsk region. The woman, born in 1956, was taken out along with her pets.
In Kyiv Oblast, the police are investigating the circumstances of animal cruelty. A deceased dog with injuries was found in the village of Muzychi.
Police officers of the "White Angel" special unit evacuated a man with a dog from a frontline village. He lost his home due to the war and got lost, having vision problems. The crew found them and took them to a safe place.
Archaeologists and students from Texas Tech University have discovered the remains of an 18th-century Spanish mission in Jackson County, Texas. This discovery fills a gap in the historical records of early Texas.
New research from the University of Maryland shows that young dinosaurs quickly became independent, unlike mammalian offspring. This changes our understanding of the ecological diversity of the Mesozoic, where young dinosaurs functioned as separate ecological units.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Government has instructed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of invincibility points. Almost 1300 points are operating in Kyiv, 6908 have been deployed across the country, and another 2703 are in reserve.
In the Lviv region, a car driver ran over a dog twice, which was captured on video. The police are establishing the circumstances, the vehicle, and the identity of the driver.
56-year-old Arlene Lillis from Minnesota died after a shark attack off the island of St. Croix. This is the second such incident in ten years in the region.
In Lviv, a pair of swans from Levandivske Lake were temporarily moved to the Home for Rescued Animals due to approaching frosts of up to -20°C. The birds will remain there until the weather warms up; the rescue operation was successful.
