Footage shows seal slapping kayaker in the face with an octopus

A seal appears to slap a kayaker with an octopus in Kaikoura, New Zealand on Saturday (September 22). Sydney University student Taiyo Masuda filmed the action when in New Zealand. Video: Taiyo Masuda

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EU and US reach deal on tariffs

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and US president Donald Trump at Turnberry in Scotland on Sunday. Video: Reuters. Illustration: Paul Scott


Michelle O'Neill looping clip

23/07/2025 - Michelle O’Neill in her home town of Clonoe, Co Tyrone near where she grew up. speaking to Freya McClements Photograph: Alan Betson


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