Volkswacht Bodensee - ThingsToKnow

NYSE - LSE

RYCEF	0.83%	18.05	$
BTI	-1.17%	61.77	$
RBGPF	0%	67.35	$
CMSC	-0.34%	22	$
BP	1.11%	42.47	$
NGG	-0.48%	82.048	$
GSK	1.25%	50.675	$
RIO	2.01%	90.9	$
CMSD	-0.07%	22.235	$
BCE	-0.58%	21.575	$
JRI	-0.36%	12.934	$
RELX	-3.79%	32.855	$
VOD	-1.02%	15.245	$
AZN	2.09%	168.035	$
BCC	-1.93%	74.465	$

Featured

Cat rescued from ruins of Venezuela quake offers 'ray of hope'

A weakened cat was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed residential complex in Venezuela on Saturday in what a rescuer described as a "ray of hope" in the aftermath of deadly earthquakes.

Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final

The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday's final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the halftime stage.

Last news

'Climate criminal': Celebrities rapped over jet use

From a 14-minute flight by Drake's private plane to Taylor Swift's carbon footprint, celebrities are struggling to shake off a firestorm over their jet emissions amid the climate crisis.

Health fears over Beluga whale spotted in France's Seine river

A beluga whale that swam up France's Seine river appears to be underweight and officials are worried about its health, regional authorities said Thursday.

Two years after Beirut mega-blast, Lebanon hits new lows

Crisis-hit Lebanon marks two years Thursday since a massive explosion ripped through Beirut, with victims' relatives planning protest marches as they keep demanding truth and justice.

In Berlin, Rolling Stones end 'Sixty' tour with tribute to Charlie Watts

The Rolling Stones wrapped up their 60th-anniversary tour Wednesday in Germany with an emotional tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts.

Comanche warriors take spotlight in 'Predator' prequel 'Prey'

Having battled mighty heroes across time and space, the invisible extraterrestrial hunters of the "Predator" films have a new -- or rather, old -- foe in an 18th-century female Comanche warrior.

Police charge UK man over crossbow threat to Queen

Police on Tuesday charged a 20-year-old man with an offence under Britain's 1842 Treason Act after arresting him armed with a crossbow at Windsor Castle as Queen Elizabeth II spent Christmas Day there.

Iguanas reproducing on Galapagos island century after disappearing

A land iguana that disappeared more than a century ago from one of the Galapagos Islands is reproducing naturally following its reintroduction there, Ecuador's environment ministry announced Monday.

Spanish PM calls on nation to go tie-less

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday called on office workers to throw sartorial caution to the wind and ditch their ties amid scorching summer temperatures.

'Wagatha Christie': Vardy loses to Rooney in celebrity libel trial

A UK judge Friday effectively branded England footballer's wife Rebekah Vardy a liar, rejecting her "Wagatha Christie" libel suit against Coleen Rooney following a trial that lifted the lid on celebrity skullduggery.

Bob Dylan accuser drops sex abuse lawsuit

A woman who sued Bob Dylan for allegedly sexually abusing her when she was 12 has dropped her case, just after the folk-rock artist's legal team accused her of destroying evidence.

Spielberg heads starry Toronto festival line-up

Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lawrence and Harry Styles will bring their world premieres to Toronto, as North America's largest film festival signaled a return to full strength with the unveiling of a star-studded lineup Thursday.

W. Mediterranean hit by 'exceptional' heatwave: experts

An "exceptional" marine heatwave is gripping the western Mediterranean with surface temperatures up to five degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than average, according to experts contacted by AFP.

'Don't go near': Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin

Beachgoers in the Japanese region of Fukui have been warned to stay away from a displeased dolphin accused of biting swimmers, with officials urging visitors to "watch from afar".

Marauding monkey caught, killed after dozens injured in Japan

Local authorities hunting for a gang of monkeys who attacked and wounded nearly 50 people in western Japan have caught and killed one of the marauding primates, an official said Wednesday.

Apple TV+ thriller 'Surface' explores control and conservatorships

"Surface," Apple TV+'s latest glossy thriller starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as an amnesia sufferer, tackles "zeitgeist" issues of conservatorships and female autonomy, its creator and cast told AFP.

Argentina pays tribute to icon Eva Peron on 70th anniversary of death

Crisis-wracked Argentina on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of the death of iconic political figure Eva Peron with a series of events, marches and tributes.

Adele announces rescheduled Vegas residency dates

Adele delighted fans Monday by detailing the dates for her rescheduled shows in Las Vegas, after postponing them earlier this year the day before she was due to start.

Marauding monkeys injure 42 in Japanese city

Local authorities in Japan's Yamaguchi city said Monday they are turning to tranquiliser guns to confront marauding monkeys that have injured 42 people in recent weeks.

Florida hurries to catch fast-spreading snail invasion

It might not be speedy, but it's big, hungry and fast at reproducing: the giant African snail, a potential health risk to humans, has once again invaded the southern US state of Florida.

Greece, California battle fierce wildfires amid heatwaves

Greece on Sunday battled four major wildfires that have forced hundreds to evacuate, as soaring temperatures there and in Spain raised fears of more blazes.

Amazon unveils 'Lord of the Rings' TV series at Comic-Con

Nomadic hobbits, bearded female dwarves and enslaved elves -- Amazon finally lifted the lid on its highly anticipated "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" TV series at Comic-Con on Friday.

Ancient Siberian dogs relied on humans for seafood diets

As early as 7,400 years ago, Siberian dogs had evolved to be far smaller than wolves, making them more dependent on humans for food including sea mammals and fish trapped below the ice, a new study showed Friday.

Ukraine's camera-shy first lady steps onto global stage

She is a screenwriter by profession, but war-torn Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has emerged from the wings to take centre stage, finding her voice as a powerful advocate for her people.

Japan plans September 27 state funeral for Abe

Japan will hold a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe on September 27, the government announced Friday, with foreign leaders expected to attend.

First wild jaguars in 70 years born in Argentina national park

A captive-born jaguar released into Argentina's Ibera National Park last year has given birth to two cubs -- the first to be born wild in the protected wetland in 70 years, the Rewilding Argentina conservation body said Thursday.

George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2 among Kennedy Center honorees

Film icon George Clooney and soul legend Gladys Knight are among this year's crop of Kennedy Center honorees, one of America's most prestigious arts awards.

Wild tiger numbers higher than previously thought

There are 40 percent more tigers in the wild than previously thought, but with a maximum of 5,578 on the prowl, they remain an endangered species, conservationists said Thursday.

BBC pays 'substantial' damages to royal nanny over Diana interview

Princes William and Harry's former nanny on Thursday received substantial damages from the BBC over "false and malicious" claims about her used to obtain a 1995 interview with Princess Diana.

Longest-living male giant panda in captivity An An dies at 35

The world's longest-living male giant panda under human care, An An, has died at the age of 35, the Hong Kong zoo where he spent most of his life said Thursday.

Mammals became warm-blooded later than thought: study

The ancestors of mammals started to become warm-blooded around 20 million years later than previously thought, researchers suggested Wednesday, after analysing inner-ear fossils hoping to solve "one of the great unsolved mysteries of palaeontology".

African cheetahs to be spotted soon in India thanks to Namibia deal

India and Namibia signed a deal Wednesday to bring cheetahs into the South Asian country, with the first batch of eight wild cats set to arrive next month, officials said.

Myanmar marks 75th anniversary of death of independence hero

The 75th anniversary of the assassination of Myanmar's independence hero and father of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was a muted affair Tuesday, with soldiers patrolling Yangon's streets and anti-junta demonstrators staging small protests in other parts of the country.

Volkswacht Bodensee - Things to know (English)