Families of India stampede victims ponder future without loved ones | Religion News
The orange flames shone a light on the twilight scene as Savitri Devi, 50, was cremated. She was among more than 120 people, mostly women,…
‘Hallowed ground’ – Glastonbury festival, a haven from a divided world | In Pictures
Glastonbury, UK – Amid the sound of a resounding bass from The Levels and guitars from The Pyramid, there is a palpable sense of community…
Indonesia’s Tenggerese pray for rain as climate change threatens crops | Climate Crisis News
The ancient thanksgiving rituals of the Yadnya Kasada festival have been part of the lives of Indonesia’s Tenggerese people for centuries. Today, the increasingly unpredictable…
High risk of famine amid Israel’s war on Gaza and aid restrictions | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Gaza Strip remains at high risk of famine as Israel’s war on the enclave persists and access to aid is restricted, although the delivery…
Unrest erupts again in New Caledonia after activists sent to France | Politics News
Protests have flared up in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia with several buildings set on fire, including a police station and a town…
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to reach T20 World Cup semifinal | Cricket News
Afghanistan have advanced to their first-ever T20 World Cup semifinal after a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected clash at the Arnos Vale…
DRC’s biggest dance festival embodies the spirit of perseverance | In Pictures
For Virginie Magumba, a 22-year-old professional dancer from Goma, in eastern Congo, dancing is more than just a career. “Dancing helps me liberate myself, manage…
Israeli forces step up attacks across Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Israeli military pounded Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip even as it intensified its attacks in the north and centre of the besieged Palestinian…
Deadly heatwaves in US, Mexico made more likely by climate change | Climate Crisis News
Deadly heat that recently blanketed the United States, Mexico and Central America was made 35 times more likely due to global warming, an international network…
Four people killed, at least a dozen missing as extreme weather hits China | Weather News
At least four people have died after record rains hit parts of southern China while more than a dozen were missing, even as the north…
Muslims observe Eid al-Adha in the shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza | Religion News
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the feast of sacrifice, which commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an…
Week in pictures: From protests in Argentina to an oil spill in Singapore
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Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj | Religion News
Muslims from around the world have converged on a sacred hill near Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the holiest day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.…
Climate crisis stings Nepal’s honey gatherers, threatens tradition | Climate Crisis
Aita Prasad Gurung dangles off a cliff in Nepal, carefully manipulating a long pole with a blade at its end to cut away chunks of…
War is over in Iraq, but it continues to claim victims | The Iraq War: 20 years on
More than five years after the defeat of ISIL (ISIS) and decades of conflict, Iraq remains scarred by war. A journey through the country is…
The forgotten crisis in Burkina Faso | Humanitarian Crises News
Kongoussi, Burkina Faso – The refugee crisis in Burkina Faso, which has been engulfed in conflict since 2019, is the deepest of a number of…
Week in pictures: From end of elections in India to Donald Trump’s trial
A roundup of some of last week's major events in images. Source link
Photos: India votes in last phase of world’s largest electoral exercise | India Election 2024 News
Voters in India have braved soaring temperatures to cast their ballots in the last phase of the country’s staggered elections to decide the fate of 904…
Volcanic eruption puts on fiery spectacle near Iceland’s Grindavik | Volcanoes News
A volcano in southwestern Iceland has erupted for the fifth time this year. It is Sundhnukagigar’s most powerful eruption since the volcanic system became active…
Clashes erupt at Mexico City protest against Israel’s war on Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Clashes have broken out in Mexico City as protesters rallied against the war on Gaza. About 200 people joined the “Urgent action for Rafah” demonstration outside…