A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan before releasing him unharmed. The incident was caught on camera. Adrian Simancas, who was kayaking with his father, described the terror of being engulfed by the whale and fearing for his life. Both returned to shore uninjured.
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The European Commission said Wednesday that it had given formal approval for Leqembi, a long-awaited new treatment for early-stage Alzheimer's disease, to be sold in the EU under strict conditions. Lecanemab has been hailed by Alzheimer's researchers and charities for being the first approved treatment that tackles the early stages of the disease, rather than managing the symptoms.
But here’s the thing: timing is not causality. The idea that papal deaths somehow signal or foreshadow world wars is compelling as a narrative—especially in a social media age where historical trivia morphs easily into eschatological prophecy. But it falls into a classic logical trap: post hoc ergo propter hoc—after this, therefore because of this.
Rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have swiftly established their authority in Aleppo after ousting the Assad regime. They've introduced new uniforms for police, appointed administrators, and reassured residents about security and economic stability. While initial price hikes occurred, some normalcy is returning, with rebels emphasizing justice and protection of property, even offering reassurances to minority communities.
Hamas confirmed it would release the next group of Israeli hostages to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza. Mediation by Egypt and Qatar helped resolve disputes regarding the truce's conditions. Israel insists on the release of more hostages, threatening to escalate the conflict if demands are not met.
German lawmakers have reached a deal to exempt some defense spending from the debt rules, to boost the country's defenses amid U.S. security concerns. The agreement, which involves setting up a 500 billion euro investment fund, includes funding for defense, infrastructure, and climate-related projects. The deal now awaits parliamentary approval.
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Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, officials said, despite concerns about the toxic pollution. Officials in the southern city of Anapa said the festivities went ahead on the city's beach, despite the entire area having been contaminated by an ongoing major oil spill.