Russia has agreed to release nearly 100 whales which have been held for months in cramped pens by firms hoping to sell them in China.
A petition signed by nearly 1.5 million people helped to raise awareness of the plight of the whales, which will now be freed with the help of international scientists.
Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow:
Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief's resignation
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Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine
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Dengue death toll in Bangladesh reaches 418
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Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the emirate’s tourism sector and making it easier for visitors to plan their trips.
Dubai Police issued 48,950 traffic fines for driving vehicles with expired registration during the first 10 months of 2026.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated artificial intelligence strategy covering 41 areas across its agencies, sectors and departments.
