The Last Great Auk: A Glimpse into Extinction Deep within the secure vaults of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels, the taxidermied remains of the last known male Great Auk are kept under strict security. Genetic research has confirmed that this is indeed the last male of the species. “The bird was … Read more
Tragic Incident at Stuðlar Sparks Outcry for Systemic Reform In an open letter to the Prime Minister published in Vísir today, Anna María Ingveldur Larsen expressed deep concern over a tragic event that occurred on October 19th, involving the death of a seventeen-year-old boy in a fire at the emergency accommodation unit at Stuðlar. The … Read more
Cold Weather Sweeps Across Iceland Chilly Temperatures Blanket Iceland Iceland is experiencing a significant drop in temperature today, with forecasts predicting frost ranging from -2°C to -8°C. Such conditions call for warm clothing for anyone heading outdoors. The Icelandic Met Office has issued a forecast of northerly winds, blowing at speeds of 8 to 15 … Read more
Series of Violent Incidents Reported in the Capital Region In a span of just one evening and night, the Capital Region Police received no less than three reports of physical assaults. The incidents, which occurred in various neighborhoods, led to several arrests and hospitalizations, highlighting a concerning rise in violence within the area. Details of … Read more
Haiti’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Gang Violence Mass Exodus from Port-au-Prince Over the past four days, more than 30,000 residents of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, have been forced to flee their homes due to escalating gang violence. According to Gregoire Goodstein, a representative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Haiti, the situation … Read more
Xi Jinping Warns U.S. Against Interference in China’s Asian Interests In a recent meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Peru, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its involvement in China’s regional affairs, particularly concerning Taiwan and the South China Sea. Xi emphasized that the U.S. should avoid … Read more
US Defense Department UFO Report Reveals Hundreds of Unexplained Sightings Hundreds of UFO Sightings Reported The latest report from the United States Department of Defense has detailed hundreds of reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), which, despite being perplexing, show no signs of being of extraterrestrial origin. The report reveals that from May 1st of … Read more
Original ‘Lucky Luke’ Illustrations Fetch Millions at Paris Auction Original Illustrations of ‘Lucky Luke’ Sold for Millions The beloved comics of the quick-drawing cowboy, Lucky Luke, have once again proven their undying popularity. This week, original drawings by the Belgian comic artist Maurice De Bevere, known by his pen name Morris, were sold for a … Read more
Xi Jinping Expresses Willingness to Collaborate with Donald Trump Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his readiness to work with Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, to foster positive relations between the two countries. This statement comes after a private meeting between Xi and outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden following the … Read more
Massive Fire Erupts at Nesbúi Egg Farm in Vogar In the early hours of the morning, a significant fire broke out at the Nesbúi egg farm located in Vogar on the Vatnsleysuströnd peninsula. All units from Brunavarnir Suðurnesja were deployed to the scene in response to the blaze. According to the fire chief, the fire … Read more