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Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'

Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMeet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'CloseA family's pet duck called Merlin has become Mexico's "ambassador" for the Fifa World Cup.Merlin went viral after videos were shared showing the two-year-old duck waddling through the streets of Mexico City wearing the Mexican team's jersey and custom socks.The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the f...

Made-for-movie moment massive shark stalks and encircles Californian surfer in tense standoff

READ MORE: Married Trump-backed pastor CONFESSES to sex with Miss OklahomaSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy HAWK BACON Published: 01:53, 19 June 2026 | Updated: 01:53, 19 June 2026 e-mail View comments

Teen slashed by bear after it reached through his window and clawed at his face before mom managed to scare it off

Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter and get Maureen Callahan's searing DailyMail+ exclusive exposé on the real Carolyn Bessette and those cocaine rumorsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy EMMA RICHTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:21, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 21:21, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments

England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test

England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second TestTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedEngland's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second TestClose00England close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval. READ MORE: England in trouble after dreadful day against NZAvailable to UK user...

Cruel dog trainers to the rich and famous are convicted of killing 11 dogs at their deplorable $4k canine daycare

Dog Trainer Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit, 54, along with his accomplice - girlfriend Tingfeng Lui, 24, were found guilty by a Jury on June 17 for killing 11 dogs and cremating their bodies to conceal their deaths.

South African men sentenced in ‘world’s largest’ rhino-horn trafficking case

‘Mastermind’ Dawie Groenewald given fine of 2m rand or four-year jail term almost 16 years after arrestTwo rhino-horn traffickers have been sentenced by a South African court in what police said was the world’s largest such case, partly bringing to an end an almost two-decade legal saga.Dawie Groenewald and Tielman Erasmus had faced more than 1,700 charges ranging from illegally hunting and dehorning rhinos, to racketeering and money laundering. Continue reading...

Why travellers are flocking to see Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal at 194

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise on Saint Helena, is recognized as the world's oldest-known land animal at approximately 194 years old. Nominated for a Guinness World Records Icons list, he predates many famous landmarks and offers a unique connection to history. Scientists study his DNA to understand aging, while locals cherish him as a beloved symbol of endurance.

Teenager killed when horse drawn carriage flips over in Central Park

Teenager killed when horse drawn carriage flips over in Central ParkSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAMES GORDON, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 02:50, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 02:51, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments

LA leaders back investigation into police killing of two-year-old dog

Officers responding to call about ‘screaming woman’, who was celebrating Knicks win, shot dog named JamesonAs the Los Angeles police department faces mounting scrutiny after officers shot and killed a two-year-old golden Saint Bernard doodle, the city’s political leaders have backed calls for an investigation into the incident.On Saturday, LA police officers responded to a radio call about a “screaming woman” in the Canoga Park neighborhood, about 30 miles (48km) from downtown, which turned out...

Illegal Lion Safari Racket Busted In Gujarat, 7 Arrested, Thar Seized

The Forest Department has busted a major unauthorised wildlife viewing racket operating in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district.

Group of teens are injured after being attacked by a bear on popular hiking route in Washington

Group of teens are injured after being attacked by a bear on popular hiking route in WashingtonSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter and get Maureen Callahan's searing DailyMail+ exclusive exposé on the real Carolyn Bessette and those cocaine rumors for FREE READ MORE: Truth about Trump's Iran deal. Republicans tell me they're disgusted: MARK HALPERIN See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 17:17, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 1...

England's wildlife watchdog points out major flaw in Dartmoor pony cull

The English wildlife watchdog has pointed out a significant flaw in a potential plan to cull Dartmoor ponies.Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing on the moor’s commons under new contracts from the Government’s conservation agency quango Natural England could lead to the removal of up to 90 per cent of its hill ponies, which would likely have to be culled.The Conservatives have been leading protests against the plans, while local Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden warned that th...

Farm worker filmed repeatedly kicking pigs and hitting them with a pitchfork is facing jail after pleading guilty to animal cruelty

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT  See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:55, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 15:55, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments

Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine

Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine3 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJack Hadaway-WellerYorkshireDave BigsbyThe snake's owner intends to pick up his pet next weekAn escaped snake has been rescued after it was spotted on top of a car bonnet in Scarborough.The corn snake, which has since been claimed by its owner, is thought to have travelled around 17 miles (27km) from its owner's house in Bridlington on 13 June.Dave Bigsby, from Lilly's Reptile Rescue Centre, was called...

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Channel 7's Sunrise accused of animal cruelty after 'disgusting' State of Origin stunt: 'Should have known better'

Hugo the Galapagos tortoise weighs 200kgHauled out of a van for 7's State of Origin segmentSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MAISY RAE Published: 03:16, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 03:16, 17 June 2026 e-mail View comments

Rabbits were released on this island for food, but they nearly destroyed the ecosystem

For most people, rabbits are harmless creatures associated with gardens, pets and children's stories. But on Australia's remote Macquarie Island, they became one of the most destructive invasive species ever introduced.

Beloved family dog shot dead by LA police after neighbours mistook fans' cheers for screams

A family dog in Los Angeles was shot dead by police after a neighbour mistook its owner's excited basketball cheers for screams of distress.Jameson, a two-year-old mix of golden retriever, St Bernard and poodle, was killed by LAPD officers outside his home.Video footage captured the dog lying motionless on the ground, dressed in a New York Knicks jersey, as his devastated owner wept over him."Oh my God! Oh my God, I cannot believe this is happening. I cannot believe this is happening," Marie Mar...

More than a dozen horses killed in New York barn fire

More than a dozen horses killed in New York barn fire5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianGetty ImagesAt least 17 horses died in an early morning barn fire in the upstate New York city of Saratoga Springs - widely considered the mecca of American horse racing, officials have confirmed.Saratoga fire officials said the blaze erupted at the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness racing track at about 02:30 local time (07:30 BST) on Tuesday, destroying a barn that housed up to 18 h...

Alaska woman uses weapon to survive terrifying bear attack after predator mauls pooch: 'I thought I was dead'

An Alaska woman says a pistol she was carrying helped save her dog's life after a black bear attacked the animal during a mushroom-foraging trip on the Kenai Peninsula earlier this month.Lori Price was walking near Skilak Lake on June 7, with her German short-haired pointer, Chaos, and chocolate Labrador, Willis, when the outing suddenly turned dangerous.Price told Alaska News Source she heard a roar and immediately realized a bear had encountered her dogs."I heard the bear and I registered what...