Seaworld have been the subject of controversy in recent years, thanks in part to the Blackfish documentary which explores the treatment of the parks' orcas.

A 16-year-old boy has been spared detention after launching cyber attacks on websites across the world and sending bomb hoaxes to airlines via Twitter.

The great thing about the protesting gene is that it takes credit for even the most tenuous apparent victories, writes Terry Prone

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Some of the stranger stories from around the world

Good evening. Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

A US court hearing on the fate of 18 beluga whales captured in Russia is set to pit federal regulators against the Georgia aquarium seeking to bring them to the United States.

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A shark has died after the lorry it was being transported in crashed off the road.

Animals have lost a stalwart ally with the passing of PETA Honorary Director and entertainment giant Sam Simon.

Yes the guy from Jackass!

Almost 50 people were stranded for hours when a ride broke down at SeaWorld San Diego in the United States.

Jack Bauer is back in 24, while Billy Connolly says goodbye. And there’s also the Eurovision semi-final.

The Clare coast has suffered further extensive damage as a combination of storm force winds, high tides and sea surges continued to wreak havoc for home owners and businesses.

The Wolverine (12) might have Scott Frank and Christopher McQuarrie on script duties, who between them have written Get Shorty and The Usual Suspects, but when dealing with the likes of an established superhero, you have one job and that’s to give what the audience of 12-year-old boys want: the same as the last superhero movie, only different.

A mermaid and a merman have fallen in love.

It's the internet craze that just refuses to die – now even machines and animals are getting in on the act.

Conall Ó Fátharta enters the magical world of Florida’s theme parks and rediscovers his inner child aboard some of the world’s most spectacular, and terrifying, rollercoasters.

Physical barriers between trainers and killer whales are a viable way to prevent hazards to workers at SeaWorld theme park in Florida, an administrative law judge has ruled.

An animal rights group is suing SeaWorld in the US over its treatment of captive killer whales.

CELEBRATING its diamond jubilee, Edinburgh’s renowned Royal Military Tattoo takes place between August 6 and 28. Against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the world’s most spectacular tattoo will host a celebration of talent from four continents.

The killer whale that dragged its trainer to her death eluded SeaWorld staff trying frantically to trap it with nets during the attack, according to witness statements released today.

Hundreds of people are watching killer whales perform at SeaWorld for the first time since one of the orcas dragged a trainer to her death underwater in front of horrified spectators three days ago.

SEAWORLD will restart its killer whale shows today after Tilikum, the largest orca in captivity, dragged a trainer to her death in the water at the Orlando park on Wednesday.

A SEAWORLD killer whale snatched a trainer from a poolside platform in its jaws and thrashed the woman around underwater, killing her in front of a horrified audience.

US investigators say it is only a matter of time before a whale trainer at SeaWorld in San Diego is killed.

A killer whale attacked its trainer during a show at a California adventure park, repeatedly dragging him underwater.

LIMERICK’S much-maligned image got an unexpected boost this week when the city won an international tourism award.