Week in pictures: From turmoil in DR Congo to a climate protest in Jakarta
A roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
Iran marks 45th anniversary of Islamic revolution | In Pictures News
Iran has marked the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution amid tensions gripping the wider Middle East over Israel’s continued war on Gaza. Thousands…
Carnival extravaganza kicks off in Brazil | In Pictures
To thunderous applause, Rio de Janeiro’s mayor coronated King Momo, marking the beginning of the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the revelry which began…
Aid groups sound alarm over escalating DR Congo violence | In Pictures News
Civilians facing bombs, thousands forced to flee and lost children – aid organisations have again sounded the alarm over the impact of escalating violence in…
It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures
It is winter in Pakistan, and that means weddings. Lots of weddings. During the cooler weather between November and February, millions of people attend weddings…
World Aquatics Championships in Qatar | In Pictures
The World Aquatics Championships in Doha features the highest number of athletes and countries in the event’s history, swimming’s governing body World Aquatics said. The…
Week in pictures: From European farmers’ protests to wildfires in Chile
A roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
Gas explosion triggers ‘huge ball of fire’ in Kenya’s capital | In Pictures News
At least two people were killed and more than 200 injured in a massive fire when a truck laden with gas exploded in the Kenyan…
More Pictures From Nigeria’s Middle Belt Crisis Have Surfaced. Some Are Misleading
The social media narrative around the deadly conflict in Nigeria’s Plateau state and other parts of the Middle Belt region has continued to feature misleading…
Week in pictures: From wildfires in Columbia to the Venice Carnival
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events. Source link
India celebrates Republic Day showcasing military might, cultural heritage | In Pictures News
Thousands of people lined a ceremonial boulevard in the heart of India’s capital to watch a colourful parade showcasing the country’s military power and cultural…
Week in pictures: From protests in Israel to fashion in Paris
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events, including a rhino relocation project in Kenya. Source link
‘Perfect storm’ warning for anyone with electric blanket or heater as shocking pictures reveal hidden dangers
A SPIKE in electric blanket fires has renewed fears that high energy bills and cold weather could lead to more house blazes this winter. Fires…
Week in pictures: From the war in Gaza to a royal wedding in Brunei
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events, including a national state of emergency in Ecuador. Source link
Week in pictures: Iowa shooting to Bangladesh elections
From a US high school shooting to rescue operations after an earthquake in Japan, here is the week in photos. Source link
Photos: New Year 2024 celebrations around the world | In Pictures News
Revellers across the world are celebrating the countdown to a New Year with fireworks and brightly lit signs – offering a hopeful start to 2024…
The displaced Afghans making gruelling journeys to survive | In Pictures
The barren desert plain among the mountains of eastern Afghanistan is filled with hundreds of thousands of people. Some live in tents. Others live out…
Photos: Romania’s annual Dancing Bears Festival to ‘ward off evil spirits’ | In Pictures
Centuries ago, people in what is now northeastern Romania donned bear skins and danced to fend off evil spirits. That custom is today known as the Dancing…
What went right in 2023? Here’s some good news | In Pictures
The past year was dominated by global conflicts that continue to cause devastation, death and despair, deep political divisions and extreme climate events, but it…
Photos: 2023 – a year in pictures | In Pictures
From the Israel-Hamas war to Russia’s grinding battles against Ukraine, 2023 has shown the dangers of armed conflicts breaking out into region-wide combat. It has…