Odd News Roundup: Spy Whale Found, Feline Friendly Museum, Tomato Festival, Meteorite Fragment, Canal Vaulting

This roundup covers unique news stories including the discovery of a 'spy whale' named Hvaldimir, Shanghai Museum's feline-friendly exhibition, Spain's tomato-lobbing Tomatina festival, a meteorite fragment found in South Africa, and a traditional Dutch canal vaulting competition. The stories highlight unusual and fascinating events from around the world.

A beluga whale suspected of being used as a Russian spy was found dead near Norway. The whale, named Hvaldimir, was monitored by a non-profit organization over the past five years.

The Shanghai Museum has attracted large crowds with an exhibition showcasing feline imagery from ancient Egypt. On Saturday nights, visitors can bring their own cats to interact with the exhibits.

Thousands of revellers in Bunol, Spain, took part in the annual Tomatina festival, throwing overripe tomatoes in a chaotic, good-humored clash.

In South Africa, a fragment of a large meteorite was unveiled by scientists. The meteorite was observed streaking across the sky and making an explosive sound.

In Polsbroekerdam, the Netherlands, a traditional canal vaulting competition brought together contestants from across the country. Participants aimed to vault the furthest distance over a canal using a pole.

(With inputs from agencies.)