Bright green pigeon attracts tourists

A bright green pigeon spotted in Northampton, England, has become a surprising tourist attraction. First seen in June, the bird’s unusual colour has led to viral videos and drawn visitors.

Bird expert Mike Alibone, optics editor for Birdwatch Magazine, he told the BBC, “There is no wild pigeon in the world that looks like this. It certainly looks as if it has been dyed and the green colouring is too artificial.” He added that it’s unlikely the bird’s diet caused the colour.

The RSPCA has previously warned against dyeing pigeons for events, “Dye and paints can be toxic to birds and other animals, and they would be likely to try to clean any such substance from their feathers which could result in them swallowing it,” a spokesperson said.

World’s most expensive cheese sells for $42,232

A five-pound Cabrales cheese aged for 10 months in a high-altitude cave in Spain has set a Guinness World Record after selling at auction for $42,232.

Made by the Ángel Díaz Herrero cheese factory and sold by the Regulatory Council DOP Cabrales, the cheese was bought by the restaurant El Llagar de Colloto. It earned the record after being named “Best Cheese of the Competition” by the council.

Terrifying circles of sea bubbles are deadly traps

A viral video of mysterious circles of bubbles in the ocean has left people unsettled after knowing its truth: it’s a hunting method used by humpback whales called ‘bubble net feeding’.

The mesmerising perfectly round bubble patterns are a signal that whales are working together to trap fish. The whales dive deep, blow bubbles in spiral patterns to corral fish, then surge upward with mouths wide open to gulp everything inside. This coordinated technique shows the whales’ intelligence and teamwork. Whales don’t have teeth and may spit out anything they can’t eat, including humans.

Many users called it “nightmare fuel,” especially when imagining being caught in the bubbles at night. So if you see a circle of bubbles in the sea, swim the other way — fast.

A $2.3 million bridge blunder!

Seven engineers in Madhya Pradesh, India, have been suspended after a $2.3 million (200 million Indian rupees) bridge in Bhopal sparked outrage for featuring a nearly 90-degree turn. The Rail Over Bridge, meant to connect Mahamai Ka Bagh, Pushpa Nagar and the station area with New Bhopal, took a decade to complete, but is now facing criticism over safety concerns.

Authorities have blacklisted both the design consultant and the architecture firm responsible. The project’s chief engineer claimed the sharp turn was necessary due to limited land and the proximity of a metro station.

Officials are now considering buying more land to create a safer curve. The 648-metre bridge was intended to ease railway crossing delays and benefit nearly 300,000 commuters.

Published in Dawn, Young World, August 9th, 2025