The permits allow for annual catches of 209 fin whales and 217 mike whales.
Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes California coast
The earthquake’s epicentre is marked near northern California,
Emmanuel Macron to name new French PM within days
The statement comes in a political crisis that saw his Prime Minister ousted in a no-confidence vote.
Italian police arrest nun over links to mafia
The sister, a volunteer in a prison, is accused of ferrying messages to convicted ‘Ndrangheta members.
Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.
Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.
Romania’s far right presidential frontrunner vows to end Ukraine aid
Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania’s presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.
Disappearances double in Sinaloa amid Mexican cartel rift
The security forces scored a victory with a huge fentanyl bust but levels of violence remain high.
Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws
Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.
S Korean leader under pressure as impeachment vote looms
Yoon Suk Yeol is facing protests and a police investigation into his shock martial law decree.


