Quick Takes

Astounding Humanlike Robot ‘Wakes Up’

Robot engineers at Cornwall-based Engineered Arts have unveiled a remarkably humanlike android, called 'Ameca.' (Reuters)

Thousands Block Belgrade Highway in Protest Over Land Laws

Thousands of people blocked a section of highway through Serbia's capital, Belgrade, Saturday, in protest against new laws environmentalists say will let foreign companies exploit local resources. (Reuters)

Rescued Condor Released Back Into the Wild in Bolivia

An Andean condor named "Inti" was released into its natural habitat by Bolivian authorities, Thursday, December 2. (Reuters)

Huge Molten Boulder Slides Down La Palma Lava Stream

Spain's Geological and Mining Institute released footage of a huge molten boulder sliding down Cumbre Vieja volcano, Friday. (Reuters)

Eagle Hunters Compete at Traditional Kazakh Competition

Close-Up Video Shows Lava Flowing Rapidly in La Palma

The Canary Islands Volcanological Institute released video on Monday of red-hot lava and molten rock from Cumbre Vieja volcano flowing rapidly at one meter per second. (Reuters)

200 Quake Victims Airlifted to Safe Areas in Peru

At least 200 victims from Sunday’s earthquake in Peru have been airlifted after roads leading to their communities were destroyed. (Reuters)

Tongues of Lava Flow Down Road as Lockdown Lifted in La Palma

Tongues of lava and molten rock flowed through La Palma on Thursday, a day after authorities on the Spanish island lifted the volcanic eruption lockdown on three coastal towns. (Reuters)

Army Airlifts Motorist Stranded by Floods in Malta

New Vent in La Palma Volcano Produces Lava Jets

Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma appeared to be more active Friday, ejecting powerful jets of lava and sending a red-hot stream gushing down its slope. (Reuters)

Naples Unveils Maradona Statue on Anniversary of His Death

Hundreds of fans paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona on the one-year anniversary of his death, Nov. 25, 2021, as Naples unveiled a statue of the Argentine world champion in front of the stadium named after him. (Reuters)