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Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says UK dairy farm
AFP, Published on 03/12/2023
» BEVERLEY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Morag, an imposing Highland cow with a caramel coat, ambles out of the main shed at Dumble Farm in northern England and stands ready to meet her guests.
France's eye in the sky: Tracking Russian vessels in the Baltic
AFP, Published on 22/06/2022
» ONBOARD ATLANTIQUE 2 OVER THE BALTIC SEA: The cluster of dots on the Atlantique 2's screens may seem like a confusing mess to the untrained eye, but not to the crew of the French naval surveillance aircraft tasked with telling friend from foe in the Baltic Sea.
Nigerian oil blast kills 110
AFP, Published on 25/04/2022
» LAGOS - The death toll from an explosion at an illegal refinery in southern Nigeria rose to 110 on Sunday, the emergency services said, as more people died from their injuries.
Shelling fails to shift last civilians from Kyiv's ghost suburb
AFP, Published on 14/03/2022
» IRPIN (UKRAINE) - Most of the citizens of Irpin, a once well-to-do commuter suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, have fled the Russian army's bombardment.
Olympic giants China face tough medal fight at home Games
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» BEIJING - China topped the medals table at its 2008 Summer Olympics but expectations are much lower for next month's Beijing Games as the country attempts to build a winter sports industry nearly from scratch.
'Snow guns' spewing Beijing Olympics snow raise environment concerns
AFP, Published on 30/12/2021
» YANQING, China: Bright yellow turbines line the slopes of the Beijing Winter Olympics, spraying out the artificial snow needed for the Games to take place.
India captain Kohli elated after 'late Independence Day' win over England
AFP, Published on 17/08/2021
» LONDON - India captain Virat Kohli promised there would no let-up from his side following an impressive 151-run win over England in the second Test at Lord's on Monday he labelled a "day late" Independence celebration.
Tourists return to Mexico's ancient 'City of Gods'
AFP, Published on 11/09/2020
» TEOTIHUACAN, Mexico: After months in hibernation because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mexico's ancient "City of Gods" is slowly coming back to life as tourists return to the majestic pyramids of Teotihuacan.
Albania's flamingos flourish in virus lockdown
AFP, Published on 23/04/2020
» NARTë, Albania: With tourists home, boats docked and factories silenced under a coronavirus lockdown, Albania's pink flamingos and curly pelicans are flourishing in the newfound tranquility of lagoons dotting the country's western coastline.
Root delight as his 226 sets up England final day push
AFP, Published on 02/12/2019
» HAMILTON (NEW ZEALAND) - Joe Root could not hide his delight after a masterful 226 ended his run drought and gave England a much-needed boost in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday as they ended day four believing they can square the series.