Canada: endangered orca pod produces its first calf in three years

Researchers spotted newborn off the west coast of British Columbia on 31 May as the last successful calving occurred in 2016

A pod of endangered killer whales on Canada's west coast has produced its first calf in three years, a promising sign for the ailing orcas.

Researchers spotted the newborn calf off the west coast of British Columbia on 31 May as it swam with other members a handful of other whales.