Graphic images of the animals raised ire among activists, and some locals said the killings undermined the work of whale hunters who follow a centuries-old tradition that helps feed local people.
Author: ISABELLA KWAI
Bank of England Removes Art of Leaders Linked to Slave Trade
Oil paintings and portraits depicting seven leading figures at the bank have been removed because of their connections to slavery.
Baby Born on Afghan Flight Is Named Reach, After Jet’s Call Sign
A U.S. military commander said the baby was one of three born to women who have boarded evacuation flights out of Afghanistan.
Ibiza’s Illegal Parties to Get Checks From Undercover Detectives
The island’s health inspectors and the police are otherwise occupied by other tasks, an official said in explaining the hiring of outsiders.
Floods, Heat, Then Floods Again: England Is Battered by Wild Weather
Thunderstorms in London flooded hospitals’ emergency rooms and submerged streets for the second time this month.
U.K. Food Review Calls for a Tax on Sugar and Salt
The tax on salt and sugar in processed and restaurant-made foods was among several measures proposed in a sweeping review into England’s food industry.
Flash Flooding Hits London After Fierce Storm
The downpour, which dumped a month’s worth of rain in some parts of the capital, disrupted transportation and forced some residents to evacuate.
Ship That Blocked the Suez Canal Is Moving On
The giant container ship had been held in the Suez Canal since March, as Egyptian authorities and the ship’s owners argued over compensation. On Wednesday, it finally began the journey out.
Most Restrictions in England to Likely End This Month, Johnson Says
The vaccination campaign allowed for measures to be lifted and people will have to “make their own decisions on how to manage the virus,” the prime minister said.