In Colombia, the descendants of hippos once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar have become a growing problem for communities near the Magdalena River. What began with four animals brought to Escobar’s private estate in the 1980s has turned into a population of roughly 200 wild hippos, with scientists warning the number could climb above 1,000 by 2035. The animals have become both a tourist attraction and a serious environmental concern. In Doradal, residents sell hippo tours a

Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison in Thailand on Monday after receiving parole based partly on good behavior and his age. The former prime minister, who has remained one of the country’s most influential political figures for decades, left Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison smiling alongside family members and supporters from the Pheu Thai Party. Thaksin first rose to power in 2001 after campaigning on populist policies such as universal health care and financial