Gibraltar’s in the news for Barbary macaques eating junk food and UK delaying naval response to Iran. Tiny territory at the Strait’s tip.
Britain's HMS Dragon was delayed in deployment to the Mediterranean after a drone attack on Cyprus. The ship, equipped with advanced missile systems, is now en route after logistical and strategic delays. Critics cite funding and strategic shifts towards Russia as reasons for the slow response.
Research from Cambridge has found that Gibraltar's Barbary macaques are eating soil to buffer their digestive systems against high-calorie, low-fiber snacks brought by tourists. The behavior increases during peak holiday seasons and is linked to their contact with humans. The study highlights how primates adapt to human influence.
Pollution from the Tijuana River is flowing into U.S. waters, contaminating Southern California beaches, with millions of gallons of sewage-tainted water daily. U.S. and Mexican officials have signed agreements to accelerate cleanup, while concerns extend to Gibraltar’s lack of wastewater treatment.