'Russian spy' whale found dead in Norway

14 Sept 01:21 Key points summarised by AI

The beluga whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir and suspected of being a 'Russian spy', was found dead off Norway's southwest coast by the tracking organization Marine Mind.
Hvaldimir first appeared in 2019 wearing a harness marked 'Equipment St. Petersburg', leading Norwegian officials to believe it was trained by the Russian navy.
The cause of the whale's death, at a relatively young age of 14-15, is currently unknown, with no visible injuries reported; a necropsy is planned to determine the circumstances.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.