A beluga whale, suspected to be a spy trained by the Russian navy, made an appearance off the Swedish coast on Sunday. The whale, which made headlines back in 2019 when it was discovered off the Norwegian coast, had spent more than three years slowly moving down the top half of the Norwegian coastline.

A beluga whale, suspected to be a spy trained by the Russian navy, made an appearance off the Swedish coast on Sunday. The whale, which made headlines back in 2019 when it was discovered off the Norwegian coast, had spent more than three years slowly moving down the top half of the Norwegian coastline. The whale was observed loitering in Hunnebostrand, off Sweden’s south-western coast, with marine biologists attempting to decipher did it end up there. “We don’t know why he has sped up so fast right now," Sebastian Strand, a marine biologist with the OneWhale organisation was quoted as saying by AFP. “It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness, as belugas are a very social species – it could be that he’s searching for other beluga whales," he added. The whale, believed to be 13-14 years old is at an age where the hormones are shooting through the roof. According to reports, the whale has not seen a single other beluga since arriving in Norway. IN PICS | How France rescued the beluga whale trapped in Seine river The whale, who has been given the nickname "Hvaldimir", had a harness with a mount suited for an action camera planted on it when it was first discovered. The plastic clasps of the mount had the words Equipment St Petersburg printed on them, which led to an international conspiracy theory about the whale being a Russian spy. Notably, Moscow never confirmed or issued any official reaction to theories that the whale was a "Russian spy". Keep distance from the beluga: Norway The whale straying into Swedish waters comes nearly a week after the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries appealed to the public to “avoid contact" with the mammal so that it doesn't suffer any injuries accidentally or lose its life. “We especially encourage people in boats to keep a good distance to avoid the whale being injured or, in the worst case, killed by boat traffic,” said Fisheries Director Frank Bakke-Jensen in a statement. WATCH | Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION × “We have always communicated that the whale in question is a free-living animal and we see no reason to capture it and put it behind barriers,” he added. ALSO READ | Norway asks people to keep distance from ‘spy’ whale to ensure animal’s safety The beluga whales can live between 40 and 60 years, reaching a size of about six metres. They are generally found in the icy waters around Greenland, northern Norway and Russia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Russian 'spy' whale surfaces in Sweden after spending three years on Norwegian coastline

The UAE Space Agency on Sunday expanded upon its mission to explore an asteroid belt situated between Mars and Jupiter. Buoyed by the success of the Hope Mars orbiter, the agency said the mission will be named Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) and launched on a spacecraft named MBR Explorer.

The UAE Space Agency on Sunday expanded upon its mission to explore an asteroid belt situated between Mars and Jupiter. Buoyed by the success of the Hope Mars orbiter, the agency said the mission will be named Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) and launched on a spacecraft named MBR Explorer. The ambitious mission was first announced in October 2021 and according to the latest update, it is scheduled for launch in 2028. The mission will attempt to visit seven different asteroids and even land on one of them called (269) Justitia. "EMA takes a pioneering leap as the first mission to embark on the most extensive tour of the main asteroid belt nestled between Mars and Jupiter, culminating in a historic landing on (269) Justitia the mysterious spectrally red asteroid," read a statement by the space agency. Speaking after unveiling the name, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the vice president and prime minister of the UAE and the ruler of Dubai, said his country will continue to expand its horizons in space. "We will never cease to look ahead; we will never cease our efforts to develop a brighter future for our young generations," said Al Maktoum whose name inspired the explorer's nomenclature. Apart from UAE Space Agency, the mission will have participating entities from YahSat, UAE University, TII, Khalifa University and NYUAD. ALSO READ | UAE spacecraft captures most detailed photos of Mars' little moon Visting different asteroids After the launch in 2028, the MRB Explorer will visit its first asteroid in 2030 and then pass by six asteroids viz. (10254) Westerwald, (623) Chimaera, (13294) Rockox; (88055) 2000 VA28, (23871) 1998 RC76 and (59980) 1999 SG6. The purpose of visiting the asteroids is that all of them represent "different classes of asteroid with varied compositional types," Notably, the MRB Explorer will have four scientific instruments to probe the geology, composition and structure of the asteroids: a high-resolution camera, a thermal infrared camera, a mid-wavelength spectrometer and an infrared spectrometer. WATCH | The India Story | How the UAE and India built up their special relationship × After the flybys, the mission will undertake its most challenging part and that is landing upon Justitia, also known as the red asteroid in 2034. Apart from Justitia and Chimaera which are 50 kilometres in diameter, the rest of the asteroids are relatively small with less than 10 km across. A school of astrophysicists believe that life came into existence via a rogue asteroid that crashed on Earth billions of years ago. Some believe that Justitia may have the building blocks required to sustain life and thus, a decade from now, UAE will be landing on the asteroid to put the theory to the test. Despite being founded nearly a decade only, the UAE Space Agency has made tremendous strides. In 2020, the Hope Mars orbiter became the first Arab spacecraft to reach the Red Planet, making it the first agency to achieve success in the first attempt. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A bus carrying 75 pilgrims to Katra from Amritsar fell into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Jhajjar Kotli on Tuesday. At least 10 people were killed, while 57 were reported injured, as of the last update.

Initial reports suggest that CRPF, police and emergency services have arrived at the spot. The dead bodies and injured have been taken to Jammu's&nbsp;Government Medical College&nbsp;hospital. A rescue operation is currently underway.&nbsp;

"Those critically injured have been brought to GMC Jammu. 12 others have been admitted at local public health centre," Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jammu Avny Lavasa was quoted as saying by ANI.&nbsp;

Chandan Kohli, SSP Jammu updated the death and injured toll saying eight had died while the rescue operation was underway.&nbsp;

"The bus was going from Amritsar to Katra, towards Mata Vaishno Devi and rolled down the Jhajjar Kotli bridge. The injured people have been shifted to a hospital. All other teams - paramilitary teams and SDRF - are helping the Police. Locals are helping too so that people can be evacuated and rescued," said Kohli.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences over the death as the majority of the pilgrims hailed from the eastern state. He announced an ex-gratia of $2400 (Rs 2 lakh) each to the next of the kin.&nbsp;

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President Dropadi Murmu also shared her grief with the family members of the victims and said it was an extremely unfortunate incident.&nbsp;

"The death of many pilgrims in the bus accident in Jammu is extremely unfortunate. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I wish the injured people a speedy recovery," the president tweeted in Hindi.

The incident comes a day after a tractor trolley fell into a gorge in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu&nbsp;district. Eight people, including six women, were killed in the accident while 26 others suffered serious injuries.&nbsp;

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A bus carrying 75 pilgrims to Katra from Amritsar fell into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Jhajjar Kotli on Tuesday. At least 10 people were killed, while 57 were reported injured, as of the last update.

A bus carrying 75 pilgrims to Katra from Amritsar fell into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Jhajjar Kotli on Tuesday. At least 10 people were killed, while 57 were reported injured, as of the last update. Initial reports suggest that CRPF, police and emergency services have arrived at the spot. The dead bodies and injured have been taken to Jammu's Government Medical College hospital. A rescue operation is currently underway. "Those critically injured have been brought to GMC Jammu. 12 others have been admitted at local public health centre," Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jammu Avny Lavasa was quoted as saying by ANI. Chandan Kohli, SSP Jammu updated the death and injured toll saying eight had died while the rescue operation was underway. "The bus was going from Amritsar to Katra, towards Mata Vaishno Devi and rolled down the Jhajjar Kotli bridge. The injured people have been shifted to a hospital. All other teams - paramilitary teams and SDRF - are helping the Police. Locals are helping too so that people can be evacuated and rescued," said Kohli. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences over the death as the majority of the pilgrims hailed from the eastern state. He announced an ex-gratia of $2400 (Rs 2 lakh) each to the next of the kin. WATCH | India: Major revamp in Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar gets smart city treatment × President Dropadi Murmu also shared her grief with the family members of the victims and said it was an extremely unfortunate incident. "The death of many pilgrims in the bus accident in Jammu is extremely unfortunate. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I wish the injured people a speedy recovery," the president tweeted in Hindi. The incident comes a day after a tractor trolley fell into a gorge in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district. Eight people, including six women, were killed in the accident while 26 others suffered serious injuries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: At least 10 dead, several injured as bus carrying pilgrims falls into gorge in Jammu

Greece will be heading for another round of legislative election on June 25, announced the Greek presidency on Monday. The decision comes after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy party managed to trump the opponents in the polls held last week, but fell short of a majority.

Greece will be heading for another round of legislative election on June 25, announced the Greek presidency on Monday. The decision comes after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy party managed to trump the opponents in the polls held last week, but fell short of a majority. Instead of cobbling up a coalition, the PM opted for new elections in hopes of getting absolute majority. "New elections will be held on June 25," read the presidential decree after the conservative party gained nearly 41 per cent of the vote share and won 146 seats of the 300-seat Hellenic Parliament, falling short of the majority by five seats. WATCH | Greece Elections 2023: Mitsotakis' new democracy party set for a crushing win × Mitsotakis intends to win full majority After the result was declared, Mitsotakis made it clear that he was not going to forge any coalitions. “I intend to return the exploratory mandate to you this afternoon so that we can hold elections, possibly even on June 25,” said Mitsotakis. “There are no conditions for the formation of a government.” "The people wanted the choice of a Greece run by a majority government and by New Democracy without the help of others," Mitsotakis had said in his victory speech. During the canvassing trail, Mitsotakis promised to build on his earlier work, having taken the country out of financial duress. Taking a leaf out of US President Joe Biden's book, Mitsotakis used the "Let’s finish what we started" slogan to attract the voters. Mitsotakis, 55, a Harvard-educated former banker was facing a stiff competitor in 48-year-old Alexis Tsipras, who heads the left-wing Syriza party and served as prime minister during some of the financial crisis’ most turbulent years. However, after the poll outcome, Tsipras described his party's performance as "extremely negative". Electoral rule changes in Greece Notably, four years ago, winning over 41 per cent of the vote would have easily allowed the party to form a government. However, changes in electoral rules mean that more than 45 per cent vote share is required as the winning party is no longer entitled to a 50-seat bonus in the first round. In the next ballot, scheduled to take place on June 25, the winner will obtain the bonus seats, facilitating the goal of securing a majority of at least 151 lawmakers. Notably, the May election was the first since the country was freed from the supervision of international lenders who had provided bailout funds over the last few years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Greece: New legislative elections to be held on June 25

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday announced it had executed two Bahraini men after convicting them of having ties to a militant group. The kingdom said the men were part of a group that was looking to destabilise the two Mideast nations.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Monday announced it had executed two Bahraini men after convicting them of having ties to a militant group. The kingdom said the men were part of a group that was looking to destabilise the two Mideast nations. The executed men have been identified as Jaafar Sultan and Sadeq Thamer. They were apprehended by the Saudi authorities in May 2015 and sent to solitary confinement for three-and-a-half months. After a court trial, the Specialised Criminal Court sentenced them to death in October 2021. According to the Saudi Press Agency, they were tried on terrorism-related charges over the smuggling of explosive materials into Saudi Arabia and participation in anti-government protests in Bahrain. ALSO READ | In a rare case, Saudi Arabia executes man during the holy month of Ramadan Amnesty condemns the conviction Amnesty International had previously criticised the sentencing, saying the two men did not receive adequate representation throughout the legal process. “Jaafar and Sadeq had no access to legal representation throughout their pre-trial detention and interrogation. According to court documents, they told the court that they were tortured and that their so-called confessions were extracted under duress," the rights group said in a statement. “In upholding these death sentences, Saudi Arabia’s judicial system has yet again displayed a chilling disregard for human rights. If the King ratifies their death sentences, their execution will constitute an arbitrary deprivation of the right to life," it added. Kingdom and increased instances of executions The kingdom has been infamous for its heavy-handedness in dealing with crime and terrorism charges. Despite Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's attempts to showcase a liberal side of Saudi Arabia to the world, the kingdom's capital punishment record paints a different picture. Ever since taking over the reins in 2015, more than 1,000 death sentences have been implemented under his regime. Since the beginning of the month, a total of nine people have been executed in the country. Cumulatively, 40 executions have taken place in Saudi Arabia in 2023. WATCH | Largest mass execution in recent memory: Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day × The death penalty is permitted in Saudi Arabia for crimes such as rape, murder, sedition, sorcery and drug trafficking. Last year in March, Saudi invited international attention after it executed 81 men in a single day for ‘multiple heinous crimes’, including terrorism. According to Amnesty International, Saudi Arabia stands fifth in the world in terms of the highest number of executions. The other four are China, Iran, Egypt and Iraq. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Saudi Arabia executes two Bahraini men on terrorism charges: Report

Two women in the US state of Georgia have claimed they were fired by their employers when they called the police to report a robbery at the store. The peculiar incident took place at Lululemon's store in metro Atlanta and has invited global attention after the former staffers claimed their decision to ring 911 was deemed as "breaking the company policy".

Two women in the US state of Georgia have claimed they were fired by their employers when they called the police to report a robbery at the store. The peculiar incident took place at Lululemon's store in metro Atlanta and has invited global attention after the former staffers claimed their decision to ring 911 was deemed as "breaking the company policy". Jennifer Ferguson and Rachel Rogers said they did not feel protected when the robbers barged into the store and called law enforcement to seek help. "We didn't really feel very protected or know what else to do," Rogers was quoted as saying by local media outlets. ALSO READ | Melbourne club slammed for use of live reptiles at relaunch party A video of the incident has gone viral which shows the moment thieves entered the store earlier this month. They could be seen grabbing fistfuls of athletic clothing as Ferguson - the assistant manager of the store at the time, is heard shouting: “No, no, no, you can march back out." The robbers, who had previously looted the store almost a dozen times, momentarily looked at Ferguson before getting on with their business of looting more clothes. “Seriously? Get out,” a frustrated Ferguson says to the men. “Chill, b–tch, shut your ass up,” one of the thieves can be heard responding. WATCH | Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION × We're not supposed to talk: Ferguson Ferguson informed that store policy dictates that they are not supposed to stop the thieves and should allow them to do whatever they are doing. “We are not supposed to get in the way. You kind of clear path for whatever they’re going to do. And then, after it’s over, you scan a QR code. And that’s that. We’ve been told not to put it in any notes, because that might scare other people. We’re not supposed to call the police, not really supposed to talk about it," said Ferguson. ALSO READ | Pencil given to Hitler by partner could fetch nearly $99,000 in auction: Report Netizens were confused as to why the store had implemented such a policy, even if it had good insurance coverage. One user said, "I understand why a company implement a zero-tolerance policy on chasing or physically engaging with a thief as it would be too dangerous to do so. However, it is so odd if a company doesn't want its staff to call the police. If they don't call the police, how can the company claim insurance? Strange!!" Meanwhile, another added, "This company is contributing to the breakdown of civil society. Until retailers stand up, the problem will continue to grow. Shopping on line will replace brick-and-mortar stores complete." Several US states have been facing the menace of increased store robberies. Video clips of Walmart, Walgreens, Target and other retail franchises being looted by thieves without any repercussion continue to do the rounds of the internet every few weeks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Bizarre! Two US employees fired for reporting store robbery to police

A Melbourne nightclub in Australia has become the centre of a raging controversy after it brought live reptiles, including snakes and a baby crocodile, for its relaunch over the weekend.

A Melbourne nightclub in Australia has become the centre of a raging controversy after it brought live reptiles, including snakes and a baby crocodile, for its relaunch over the weekend. The club named Two Wrongs, located on Chapel Street in South Yarra, had a relaunch party to which several social media influencers were invited. The influencers could be seen holding snakes and baby crocodiles and posing for the cameras. Two Wrongs' Instagram page was flooded with pictures as the club attempted to drive its popularity. However, as soon as the images went viral, it brought severe online backlash as netizens slammed the club and influencers for putting the animals in harm's way. After the backlash, the images and videos of the reptiles vanished from the club's online media accounts. However, netizens managed to save the pictures and shamed the club and the influencers for their actions. "Use of animals as a promotional tool in an incredibly frightening environment for them is disgusting and cruel," one person wrote while another added, "Passing around animals in a bar is just cruel. Great rebrand." "Those poor animals would have been so frightened," a third commented, while one wrote, "This is ridiculous. Terrible environment for these animals." WATCH | Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION × Conservation regulator opens investigation Meanwhile, Victoria's conservation regulator, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), took cognisance of the incident and referred the matter to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (Deeca) for further action. “As the animals involved are native wildlife, the reports have been referred through to [Deeca],” an RSPCA spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Guardian. “Anyone with information about this incident or cases of wildlife crime is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria,” they added. ALSO READ | Pencil given to Hitler by partner could fetch nearly $99,000 in auction: Report According to RSPCA policy, any display of wild animals must be properly supervised and controlled. Since reptiles are sensitive to vibrations and loud music, it looks highly unlikely that proper permission was sought to display them at the club. George Purcell, an MP from the Animal Justice party, wrote a letter to the minister for environment, Ingrid Stitt and requested prompt action. “Animals have no place in nightclubs. The government and environment department must use this opportunity to send a strong message that animals are not props to be passed around for photo opportunities and ensure this never happens again," read her letter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Melbourne club slammed for using live reptiles at relaunch party

A British woman has become the latest victim of a car robbery after burglars used a technique called "relay theft" to steal her car while she was feeding her baby.&nbsp;

Sarah Baxter&nbsp;was at her Henley home feeding the two-week baby in the early hours when her Mercedes was stolen. Despite being a keyless car, the thieves managed to pry it open&nbsp;using a metal hoop which detected and amplified the fob's signal. Notably, modern cars with keyless car systems require a fob for the car to sense and open, rather than a key to unlock it physically.&nbsp;

Baxter discovered the modus-operandi of the crime after going through her doorbell CCTV camera footage which showed a man closing in on her property.&nbsp;

"So you can see a gentleman approaching our side door and he holds up something, like a big cable loop - it looks like a kind of a broken hula hoop - to detect the keys and then amplify the radar of this keyless system to then make the car think the key is next to it and then unlock the car and start the engine," Baxter was quoted as saying by BBC.&nbsp;

"I was up and down every few hours, as you are with a two-week-old, and I was actually awake when the car was taken," she added.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is relay theft?</h2>

The technique essentially allows the thieves to neither steal a key nor break into the car. Instead, they use a cable loop near the doors and&nbsp;windows of a house to find a fob's signal. In most cases, two people are involved in the exercise with one standing by the vehicle while the other standing near the house with the device.&nbsp;

Experts suggested keyless car owners start using a Faraday box which may dissuade the thieves from stealing their cars. A Faraday box is a simple box or pouch where one can put their car keys as it limits the signal entering or leaving a fob.&nbsp;

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Since the start of the month, as many as nine cars have been stolen in the Henley area where Baxter resides.&nbsp;

Car theft figures have skyrocketed across the UK in recent times. Motoring organisation AA said figures for&nbsp;car thefts were "in danger of getting out of control".

According to data released by Home Office, as many as 130,389 cars were stolen in 2022 which was an increase of 26 per cent compared to 104,435 cars stolen in 2021.&nbsp;

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A British woman has become the latest victim of a car robbery after burglars used a technique called "relay theft" to steal her car while she was feeding her baby.

A British woman has become the latest victim of a car robbery after burglars used a technique called "relay theft" to steal her car while she was feeding her baby. Sarah Baxter was at her Henley home feeding the two-week baby in the early hours when her Mercedes was stolen. Despite being a keyless car, the thieves managed to pry it open using a metal hoop which detected and amplified the fob's signal. Notably, modern cars with keyless car systems require a fob for the car to sense and open, rather than a key to unlock it physically. Baxter discovered the modus-operandi of the crime after going through her doorbell CCTV camera footage which showed a man closing in on her property. "So you can see a gentleman approaching our side door and he holds up something, like a big cable loop - it looks like a kind of a broken hula hoop - to detect the keys and then amplify the radar of this keyless system to then make the car think the key is next to it and then unlock the car and start the engine," Baxter was quoted as saying by BBC. "I was up and down every few hours, as you are with a two-week-old, and I was actually awake when the car was taken," she added. WATCH | Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION × What is relay theft? The technique essentially allows the thieves to neither steal a key nor break into the car. Instead, they use a cable loop near the doors and windows of a house to find a fob's signal. In most cases, two people are involved in the exercise with one standing by the vehicle while the other standing near the house with the device. Experts suggested keyless car owners start using a Faraday box which may dissuade the thieves from stealing their cars. A Faraday box is a simple box or pouch where one can put their car keys as it limits the signal entering or leaving a fob. ALSO READ | Woman screams after spotting cockroach in Tel Aviv cafe, people flee thinking it to be terror attack Since the start of the month, as many as nine cars have been stolen in the Henley area where Baxter resides. Car theft figures have skyrocketed across the UK in recent times. Motoring organisation AA said figures for car thefts were "in danger of getting out of control". According to data released by Home Office, as many as 130,389 cars were stolen in 2022 which was an increase of 26 per cent compared to 104,435 cars stolen in 2021. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Thieves in UK are using 'relay theft' technique to steal keyless cars. Know how

People watched in awe as the world-renowned Lipizzan horses put on a dazzling show this month in the village of Lipica in the small Alpine state of Slovenia.

The home of one of the world's most distinguished horse breeds - and seven countries in the region that once were part of the Habsburg Empire - have reason to celebrate.

Their shared tradition of Lipizzan breeding recently made UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

The noble Lipizzans, also known as Lipizzaners, are descendants of long stallion lines crossing Spanish, Arabic and Berber horses and were first bred by the Habsburg court in the 16th century.

They are famous for their "airs above the ground" classical dressage jumps - a series of difficult movements requiring strength and precision, in which the horse's feet leave the ground.

This rare breed, featuring white hair but grey skin - is also famed as a carriage horse. The name derives from tiny Lipica, nestled among Slovenia's verdant hills and lush forests.

The picturesque village is home to one of the world's oldest stud farms, which dates back to 1580 and currently stables more than 400 blue-blooded horses.

"This is the Lipizzan's home," said Slovenian culture minister Asta Vrecko, ahead of the UNESCO ceremony last weekend.

The event was attended by the eight countries that jointly applied for recognition of their shared breeding heritage -- Austria, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

For a moment, time stood still as horses and riders from the eight nations performed their dressage and driving exhibition.

"They are phenomenal animals. The way that they've been trained and the level of skill of the riders is incredible," said 42-year-old horse farm owner Laura Highlander, who travelled all the way from the United States to see the horses.

"I was super excited to be able to come... and see them in their training," she added after visiting the Lipica stud farm.

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<h2>Equine ballet</h2>

Dark at birth, the Lipizzan horses' coat turns white by the time they are about four years old, which is also when their demanding training starts and the most promising stallions are selected.

"Lipizzans can have a strong temperament. They are usually serene, sometimes shy. They are kind and it is up to us to recognise the quality of each horse," Miro Dragic, head of the Lipica stud farm riders' team, told AFP.

If health permits, these athletic equine stars can be worth up to several hundred thousand euros (dollars) each and can remain active well into their mid-20s

Only the best stallions will be trained in the elitist "haute ecole" of classical dressage to eventually master an equine ballet of cantering, caprioles and pirouettes.

The riders, who sport tailcoats and Napoleonic bicorne hats, must also be at the top of their game to get the best from their sensitive partners.

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"With horses it's like with people. There are many external elements -- weather included - that can affect them," stableman Amadej Cej told AFP while grooming one of his elegant stallions.

It's stablemen like Cej who spend quality time with these beautiful creatures, attending to their every need "from birth until their end".

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People watched in awe as the world-renowned Lipizzan horses put on a dazzling show this month in the village of Lipica in the small Alpine state of Slovenia. The home of one of the world's most distinguished horse breeds - and seven countries in the region that once were part of the Habsburg Empire - have reason to celebrate.

People watched in awe as the world-renowned Lipizzan horses put on a dazzling show this month in the village of Lipica in the small Alpine state of Slovenia. The home of one of the world's most distinguished horse breeds - and seven countries in the region that once were part of the Habsburg Empire - have reason to celebrate. Their shared tradition of Lipizzan breeding recently made UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The noble Lipizzans, also known as Lipizzaners, are descendants of long stallion lines crossing Spanish, Arabic and Berber horses and were first bred by the Habsburg court in the 16th century. They are famous for their "airs above the ground" classical dressage jumps - a series of difficult movements requiring strength and precision, in which the horse's feet leave the ground. This rare breed, featuring white hair but grey skin - is also famed as a carriage horse. The name derives from tiny Lipica, nestled among Slovenia's verdant hills and lush forests. The picturesque village is home to one of the world's oldest stud farms, which dates back to 1580 and currently stables more than 400 blue-blooded horses. "This is the Lipizzan's home," said Slovenian culture minister Asta Vrecko, ahead of the UNESCO ceremony last weekend. The event was attended by the eight countries that jointly applied for recognition of their shared breeding heritage -- Austria, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. For a moment, time stood still as horses and riders from the eight nations performed their dressage and driving exhibition. "They are phenomenal animals. The way that they've been trained and the level of skill of the riders is incredible," said 42-year-old horse farm owner Laura Highlander, who travelled all the way from the United States to see the horses. "I was super excited to be able to come... and see them in their training," she added after visiting the Lipica stud farm. ALSO READ | Melbourne club slammed for use of live reptiles at relaunch party Equine ballet Dark at birth, the Lipizzan horses' coat turns white by the time they are about four years old, which is also when their demanding training starts and the most promising stallions are selected. "Lipizzans can have a strong temperament. They are usually serene, sometimes shy. They are kind and it is up to us to recognise the quality of each horse," Miro Dragic, head of the Lipica stud farm riders' team, told AFP. If health permits, these athletic equine stars can be worth up to several hundred thousand euros (dollars) each and can remain active well into their mid-20s Only the best stallions will be trained in the elitist "haute ecole" of classical dressage to eventually master an equine ballet of cantering, caprioles and pirouettes. The riders, who sport tailcoats and Napoleonic bicorne hats, must also be at the top of their game to get the best from their sensitive partners. WATCH | Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION × "With horses it's like with people. There are many external elements -- weather included - that can affect them," stableman Amadej Cej told AFP while grooming one of his elegant stallions. It's stablemen like Cej who spend quality time with these beautiful creatures, attending to their every need "from birth until their end". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UNESCO recognition for majestic Lipizzan horses celebrated by Slovenia

With the US debt default deadline precariously close, President Joe Biden said his administration was close to achieving a breakthrough. For the first time in many weeks, Biden seemed upbeat about the prospect of getting the deal done and raising the debt ceiling.

With the US debt default deadline precariously close, President Joe Biden said his administration was close to achieving a breakthrough. For the first time in many weeks, Biden seemed upbeat about the prospect of getting the deal done and raising the debt ceiling. "It's very close and I'm optimistic," said Biden as he left for the Memorial Day weekend at Camp David. Biden's team at the White House was busy chalking out a deal with the Republicans at the Capitol via a conference call. Biden reflected on the same and said, “There’s a negotiation going on. I’m hopeful we’ll know by tonight whether we’re going to be able to have a deal." Republican Representative Patrick McHenry, one of the lead negotiators of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy concurred with the president's statement and added, "I'm hopeful. But we have to make sure we have a line on tax, we have a line on agreement — there’s significant challenges ahead." Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the government will now run out of money on June 5, instead of the earlier projected date of June 1. She, however, warned that waiting till the eleventh hour to raise the ceiling could cause more harm. "Waiting until the last minute to suspend or increase the debt limit can cause serious harm to business and consumer confidence, raise short-term borrowing costs for taxpayers, and negatively impact the credit rating of the United States," she said. Watch | US Treasury Secretary warns country running out of cash What is the debt limit? The debt limit is the amount of money that the US government can borrow to meet its financial obligations such as social security, military salaries and medicare benefits payments. Congress earlier this year extended the statutory debt limit to $31.4 trillion. However, the weak economic fundamentals and overflowing expenditures mean that the US will be breaching the limit. Consequently, Congress has been engaged in a fierce tussle to raise the limit. ALSO READ | Explained | US is 'running out of cash'. What is the debt ceiling crisis? Notably, to raise the limit, any agreement reached will have to pass the scrutiny of the Republican-controlled House and the Democratic-led Senate before Biden could sign it into law — a process that could take more than a week. So far, the Republicans have been adamant that the Biden administration implement big spending cuts if the debt ceiling was to be raised. According to reports, if Republicans and Democrats arrive at a happy place, the limit could be potentially raised for two years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'It's very close...': Biden sounds optimistic on breakthrough in debt ceiling talks

The USA is edging closer to defaulting on its debt. Unless the debt ceiling is raised by June 5, the country will fall into an economic crisis that may have a far-reaching impact with global spillovers expected, affecting the likes of India, an emerging economy.

The USA is edging closer to defaulting on its debt. Unless the debt ceiling is raised by June 5, the country will fall into an economic crisis that may have a far-reaching impact with global spillovers expected, affecting the likes of India, an emerging economy. The economists are bracing for two scenarios and the effect it might have on the Indian economy. The first one is the base case, meaning, the ceiling will be raised eventually but the volatility in stock markets and currencies would have a sizeable impact. Even US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that waiting till the eleventh hour to raise the ceiling could cause more harm than good. "Waiting until the last minute to suspend or increase the debt limit can cause serious harm to business and consumer confidence, raise short-term borrowing costs for taxpayers, and negatively impact the credit rating of the United States," she added. As markets face danger, the investors park their money in less risky assets such as bonds, gold and dollars. Consequently, the dollar index has strengthened quite a lot in recent months which has put the rupee under pressure. Of all the foreign exchange reserves held by the world’s central banks, US dollars account for 58 per cent. If the US does indeed default, it will lose its financial prominence and the centre of world trade. Rating agencies will heavily downgrade its creditworthiness and US sovereign bonds where the Indian government parks its money would have their value reduced to incredibly low levels. Most companies generate funds for their development projects by taking on debt. A US default could prove a hindrance in the development as there will be less liquidity in the market and debt bonds will provide little to no monetary benefit. Watch | US Treasury Secretary warns country running out of cash The second scenario is a bit of uncharted territory where the US defaults, albeit briefly. Though unlikely, if it happens, the risk-off sentiment would be triggered and could result in depreciation pressures on emerging market currencies viz. rupee. A lot of what will happen remains in the grey area for even the Reserve Bank of India has not prepared for such a situation. A default will have catastrophic consequences but given the central position of the US dollar in global trade, especially after World War II, the country and its currency is deemed too big to fail by the pundits. What is the debt limit? The debt limit is the amount of money that the US government can borrow to meet its financial obligations such as social security, military salaries and medicare benefits payments. Congress earlier this year extended the statutory debt limit to $31.4 trillion. However, the weak economic fundamentals and overflowing expenditures mean that the US will be breaching the limit. Consequently, Congress has been engaged in a fierce tussle to raise the limit. ALSO READ | Explained | US is 'running out of cash'. What is the debt ceiling crisis? Notably, to raise the limit, any agreement reached will have to pass the scrutiny of the Republican-controlled House and the Democratic-led Senate before Biden could sign it into law - a process that could take more than a week. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US is nearing its debt default deadline. What is its impact on Indian economy?

We all have squirmed in sheer terror when a cockroach has come too close to our liking. From going pale instantly to tip-toeing around to a higher vantage point to avoid another face-off with the insect, most opt for the flight approach from the "flight-or-fight" analogy.

We all have squirmed in sheer terror when a cockroach has come too close to our liking. From going pale instantly to tip-toeing around to a higher vantage point to avoid another face-off with the insect, most opt for the flight approach from the "flight-or-fight" analogy. Similarly, a woman in Israel took the "flight" approach but the consequences became a touch too dramatic. It was a routine Saturday evening with people enjoying food and music in the Dizengoff Cafe in the capital city of Tel Aviv. However, things took a chaotic turn when a woman spotted a cockroach and screamed so loudly that patrons at the venue as well as an adjacent eatery, started to flee the spot, overturning tables and chairs - fearing they were under a terrorist attack. Such was the adrenaline rush across the room that two people sustained light injuries from broken glass during the kerfuffle. Alarmed by people bolting to the exits and seeking relief, police units were sent to the cafe to sweep for suspects. WATCH | Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION × Authorities find the cause of commotion After some calm was brought by the officers, it was determined that the woman's panicked screaming was in response to the sight of a cockroach, not a dreaded terror operative. “It was the scariest thing that ever happened to me,” one of the eyewitnesses was quoted as saying by The Times of Israel. "People overturned tables and everyone around started screaming and running and trampling each other. A lot of glasses shattered on the way, and people fell on the glass and got cut," she added. The witness who is eight months pregnant had to head straight to an emergency clinic to ascertain if her pregnancy was unharmed after the commotion. Netizens found the humour in the situation with some saying they empathised with the woman and her situation. One said, "As someone who had a deep and abiding hatred of cockroaches, and once *in Tel Aviv no less* had my cat "gift" me one on my pillow... I get where she was coming from," while another added, Flying cockroaches are damn scary but...." ALSO READ | Viral moment: Cockroach makes Met Gala debut, netizens hail it as 'best dressed celebrity' Israel is home to the common cockroach, but also has large, flying species, all known to spark a deep fight-or-flight response in people. Notably, cockroaches and pests are a cause of general nuisance to the people of Israel, especially those living in the coastal city. The fear of cockroaches is called katsaridaphobia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Woman screams after spotting cockroach in Tel Aviv cafe, people flee thinking it to be terror attack

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