A rare “spade-toothed beaked whale,” one of only a few ever found globally, washed ashore in New Zealand’s Otago region. The 5-meter-long whale’s discovery, announced by the Department of Conservation (DOC), is crucial for scientific study due to its extreme rarity and limited documentation since the 1800s. Samples have been sent for DNA analysis to confirm its species, highlighting international interest in this elusive mammal
Germany, France, and Jordan jointly delivered 24 tons of food and medical aid to Gaza, where a hunger crisis is worsening under Israel’s blockade. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the air aid would only meet a fraction of the needs and urged Israel to allow broader humanitarian access. French President Macron also stressed that aid must flow freely, stating, “This is not enough; Israel must ensure full access.”