Thursday, February 29, 2024

Norway gives Arctic foxes a helping hand amid climate woes February 28, 2024 at 11:56PM

Arctic foxes are being released in Norway's Hardangervidda National Park, but climate change has led to a scarcity of their traditional prey. To address this, feeding stations with dog food kibble have been set up. The captive breeding program aims to release 2,000 foxes in Scandinavia.

Russia says 'destroyed' Ukrainian commando landing in southern Ukraine February 29, 2024 at 12:05AM

Russia said Thursday it had defeated an attempted landing by Ukrainian special forces on the Tendra Spit sandbar in the Black Sea held by Russian troops, killing "up to 25" Ukrainian personnel. Ukrainian forces have managed to secure a bridgehead around the village of Krynky further to north from the attempted landing but attempts to move further have been fought off.

Erdogan's government seeks way to curb Turkey's top court February 28, 2024 at 11:04PM

Turkish president Erdogan seeks to curb the influence of Turkey's Constitutional Court after it ruled to free jailed opposition parliamentarian Can Atalay. The court's use of "individual applications" is a concern. The government is considering establishing a Turkish Human Rights Court.