The French Southern and Antarctic Lands is a territory spread across multiple islands and island groups in the southern Indian Ocean. Patrick Hertzog, a photographer with AFP, recently visited several of its sub-Antarctic districts aboard the research and supply vessel Marion Dufresne. These islands are home to many penguins, seals, and seabirds, and a temporary home to groups of scientists and researchers who work in several small stations that are supplied by the Marion Dufresne.

The Admiral Gorshkov frigate will sail to the Atlantic and Indian oceans, Moscow says.

Novak Djokovic is set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open as the US extends its requirement for international visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

For months, Jet Airways, once India’s largest private airline, has been aiming to re-enter Indian skies. But these plans are being hindered by one key obstacle: Jet’s new promoter doesn’t actually own the airline yet.

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