Watch: PM feeds world's oldest giant tortoise, aged 194, in Seychelles

700-pound great white shark tracked in Gulf of St. Lawrence

Researchers say the enormous sea creature has been drawn to the seal population in Canada

PM Modi meets Jonathan, world's oldest living land animal during visit to Seychelles

Soon after arriving at Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie on Saturday toured the National Botanical Garden of Seychelles in Victoria. During the tour of the sanctuary, Prime Minister Modi was seen enthusiastically feeding large turtles, including the famed 194-year-old Jonathan, recognised as the world's oldest living land animal.

Fears bird flu has reached Queensland | 9 News Australia

The bird is being tended to by the 'Twinnies' on the Sunshine Coast, who rose to international fame last year for speaking in sync. #9News

World’s largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

SYDNEY (Reuters) – A 5.48 metre (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said on Saturday. He was thought to be more than 110 years old. Cassius, weighing in at more than one ton, had been in declining health since Oct. 15, Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said on Facebook. “He was very old and believed to be living beyond the years of []

QLife Family Clinic Unveils Upgraded Facility, Celebrates 25 Years of Caring for Nigerian Families

Written By AVON HMO The post QLife Family Clinic Unveils Upgraded Facility, Celebrates 25 Years of Caring for Nigerian Families appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Scientists estimate giant Caribbean sponge may be more than 2,300 years old and still filtering seawater today

Scientists estimate giant Caribbean sponge may be more than 2,300 years old and still filtering seawater today

Rare goblin shark filmed alive for the first time in the deep sea

For the first time, researchers have filmed the elusive goblin shark alive in the deep ocean where it naturally lives. The remarkable sightings greatly expand the shark's known range and depth, showing that this 125-million-year-old living fossil still has plenty of secrets left to reveal.

Go Inside One of the Largest Cruise Ships in the World, Royal Caribbean's “Icon of the Seas”

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’ features a massive 100k stateroom

Govt focused on jobs, stability, growth – Vice-President

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has assured Ghanaians living in Canada that the government remains committed to implementing policies aimed at improving livelihoods, strengthening the economy and creating opportunities for citizens both at home and abroad. Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Canada last Thursday, she conveyed greetings from President John Dramani Mahama The post Govt focused on jobs, stability, growth – Vice-President appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

‘Never seen before’: NSW unveils massive shark drone operation

Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steven Pearce says the state’s unprecedented drone network will provide the largest shark surveillance blanket ever deployed anywhere in the world. “This is a huge investment in shark surveillance,” Mr Pearce told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “A huge blanket of UAV drone surveillance never seen before anywhere in the world. “Our pilots are trained specifically to look for our target sharks, and that’s a bull shark, a tiger shark or a white shark.”

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal

The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending traffic bollards and blocking roads.

Forgotten megalodon vertebrae reveal age, size and last meal of giant shark

Forgotten megalodon vertebrae reveal age, size and last meal of giant shark

World : Australia's NSW Boosts Shark Surveillance After Sydney Beach Attack

SYDNEY, June 28 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) government will invest an additional A34 million (US23.44 million) to expand shark-spotting drone surveillance after a serious attack at a Sydney Beach earlier this month, reported Xinhua.

Massive Great White Shark filmed prowling Bondi Beach 10 days after mum mauled at nearby beach

Chilling drone footage has emerged of a Great White Shark circling the waters around Bondi Beach - just days after a Sydney mum was mauled at a nearby location.

Whyalla wipeout fears: cuttlefish usually gather in their thousands, but few have appeared since a massive algal bloom

Divers have observed just a ‘couple of dozen’ of the cephalopods along the heritage-listed Cuttlefish Coast in South Australia, causing locals and marine scientists to worryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMid-June is usually the peak time for giant Australian cuttlefish to gather near Whyalla, in South Australia’s Spencer gulf.Nearly every year, they come in their thousands – and sometimes hundreds of thousands – to assemble in the shallows to breed. It’s a globally unique natural phenomenon, celebrated locally as “Cuttlefest”. Continue reading...

The National: A bold new chapter in South African journalism

The National: A bold new chapter in South African journalism

NSC protects N90.6bn, $1.348m for Nigerian shippers

By Efe Onodjae The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, says the Council protects over N90.60 billion and 1.348 million in economic value for Nigerian shippers through regulatory interventions and dispute resolution. Speaking through a representative at a media engagement with maritime editors and reporters in Lagos, [] The post NSC protects N90.6bn, 1.348m for Nigerian shippers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cyber Security Authority boss leads Africa–Arab cybersecurity talks, receives international award

The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Chair of the Africa Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has positioned Ghana at the centre of continental cybersecurity discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference (CAISEC) 2026 in Cairo, where he received a Special Achievement Award.

Australia officials plead for fans to leave Neil, a viral 1-ton seal, alone

In June, a bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old elephant seal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania after months of feeding at sea. Neil, the only male elephant seal to visit Tasmania in years, has commanded an enthralled TikTok following of 1.4 million in part because he acts like kind of a jerk. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Seychelles confers ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ title on PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. The award acknowledges PM Modi’s long-standing push for sustainable growth and his green vision. This is the latest in a series of global honours recognising PM Modi’s work on climate action, []

Marine Biologists Discover 31 Potential New Species in Just 2 Weeks at Sea

An advanced research vessel off the coast of Brazil has ID’ed a new cousin to crabs and lobsters, nine new jellyfish, and two gigantic single-celled organisms visible to the naked eye.

Tasmanians warned of ‘loving Neil to death’ as 1,000kg seal’s antics feed ‘double-edged sword’ of fame

Large, potentially dangerous animals in some cases have to be euthanised if there is risky behaviour by the public, wildlife official saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWildlife officials have warned people to give Neil the seal space during his visit to Tasmania, saying some have gone so far as to bring their human babies close to the 1,000kg giant for a photo.Neil, a southern elephant seal, was born in Tasmania in October 2020, but his existence is an anomaly: most of his kind live thousands of kilometres south on the subantarctic Macquarie and Heard islands. Elephant seals return multiple times a year to the area where they were born to moult, breed – or in Neil’s case, rest and learn how to play fight. Continue reading...

PM to host Pacific leaders at Origin game

The prime minister will host Pacific leaders at the Origin game in Brisbane tonight.

These 11 Wildlife Images From the Ocean Conservancy’s Photography Contest Showcase the Wonder of Earth’s Waters

Seals, penguins and fish are featured in the nonprofit’s annual competition to inspire care for the world’s oceans

PM Modi sets off for Seychelles visit; to meet world's oldest animal

PM Modi sets off for Seychelles visit; to meet world's oldest animal

British High Commission in Ghana announces job opening, shares requirements and application process

The British High Commission in Ghana is hiring a Climate and Nature Specialist with a monthly salary of 3,931.89. Key qualification details are outlined.

Guinée : vers l’organisation de la première Semaine nationale des archives

Du 25 au 30 juin 2026, la plage de Camayenne accueillera la toute première édition de la Semaine nationale des archives de Guinée. L’annonce a été faite ce lundi 22 juin par le ministre Secrétaire général du gouvernement, Tamba Benoît Kamano, et la directrice générale des Archives nationales, Djenabou Barry, lors d’une conférence de presse []

PM calls Seychelles a 'valued maritime partner'

PM calls Seychelles a 'valued maritime partner'

Population Day: First Lady Seeks More Protection For Women, Girls

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for improved access to essential amenities for Nigerians, particularly women and children, as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Population Day. Mrs Tinubu gave the advice in her message to commemorate the 2026 World Population Day. The First Lady said; “Today, on World Population [] The post Population Day: First Lady Seeks More Protection For Women, Girls appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Never-before-seen shark that 'walks' on land discovered off Papua New Guinea

Never-before-seen shark that 'walks' on land discovered off Papua New Guinea

South Africa: Over 1,000 in Western Cape Initiated on Lenacapavir - South African News Briefs - July 9, 2026

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Davido’s New Single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ Will Be Released on June 26 

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Davido’s new single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ will be released on June 26 Davido has announced that his new single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ will be released on June 26. The Afrobeats star... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Davido’s New Single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ Will Be Released on June 26 on YNaija

Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer from Japan was killed in a shark attack near Ballina on the New South Wales north coast

King Charles Dramatically Breaks With Biggest Royal Tradition

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/ReutersKing Charles and Queen Camilla have made a bombshell announcement. They have formally declared that they will never move into Buckingham Palace—an end of 189 years of official royal residence at one of the world’s most famous buildings.The announcement, made as part of a financial statement the couple’s aides published Thursday, may confirm what has been an open secret to insiders for years, but is a seismic moment which upends a tradition started by Queen Victoria, his great-great-great-grandmother.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Prince Mateen hosts outgoing ambassador

Prince Mateen hosts outgoing ambassador