Suwayda violence: Head of Israel's Druze calls on Europe to act
Alexis Caraco
'Have a bash!' - the World Conker Championships take place
Over 2,000 people flocked to a small village in Northamptonshire, England to watch the return of the World Conker Championships.
Tens of thousands of Polish EU supporters demonstrate in Warsaw
Large protests were held across Poland on Sunday in a show of support for the European Union after the nation's constitutional court ruled this week that the Polish constitution overrides some EU laws.
Exhibition depicts how modern life might be viewed in 1000 years time
In St. Petersburg, a new art exhibition allows people of the future to look back and reflect on our world today in the classical setting of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Gazans celebrate escape of six Palestinians from Israeli prison
Gazans celebrate the escape of 6 Palestinian prisoners from an Israeli prison in northern Israel through a tunnel dug beneath a sink, triggering a massive manhunt for the group that includes a prominent ex-militant.
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Festival reenacts everyday lives of the Vikings
The everyday life of the Vikings has been recreated at festival in the east of England.
Participants had a go at battle reenactments, tool making, cooking and music - turning history books into reality.
Valencia celebrates Las Fallas festival for first time since pandemic
The annual Las Fallas festival, held in Valencia for the first time since the pandemic put the tradition on hold, ends with the burning of statues -- called "fallas", and fireworks.
Evacuations continue in Kabul
As the evacuations continue in Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans are still trying to flee the country. Tension remains high at Kabul airport, while many are queueing up near foreign embassies.
Slovenia builds biggest charcoal pile in Europe
Slovenia is laying claim to lighting the biggest charcoal pile in Europe near the town of Dole pri Litiji in the country’s heartland. It is four meters high and has a circumference of 42 meters.
Presidential Palace hosts musicians for annual 'Fête de la Musique'
Every June 21st since 1982, the 'Fête de la Musique' (National Music day) has become an important meeting point between the French people and artists.
Over time, it has become a part of French culture and France's international influence.
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria ignore COVID advice for Epiphany
Orthodox Christian churches in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania celebrate Epiphany on January 6
Palestinian scout bands parade during celebrations for Orthodox Christ
Palestinian scout bands outside and christian worshippers inside the Church of the Nativity celebrate the Orthodox Christmas.
COVID-19 rains on Spain's Epiphany parades
COVID-19 restrictions mean the traditional parades in Spain for Three Kings' Day have been scrapped.
London and Edinburgh quiet after new COVID lockdowns announced
The fresh lockdowns are aimed at stemming a steep rise in COVID-19 cases, driven by a new variant of the disease.
Toyosu fish market holds first tuna auction of 2021
The most expensive fish of the day was a 208-kilogram bluefin, which was sold for around €166,000.
Scientists in Washington destroy murder hornet nest in 'nick of time'
Scientists in Washington had discovered 500 murder hornets in various stages of development in addition to nearly 200 queens that could have started their own nests.
Moments of silence in France and UK commemorate end of World War I
Armistice Day commemorates the November 11, 1918 armistice that ended World War I.
Seoul bids to cut congestion with futuristic 'drone taxis'
Government officials said they hoped to have a system in place to manage the drones by as early as 2025.
Last orders in Budapest before closure of bars and restaurants as viru
Bars and restaurants have closed for 30 days from 11 November in Hungary
Heavy rainfall in Crete causes flooded homes and sweeps cars into sea
Heavy flooding on the Greek island of Crete damaged roads, flooded hundreds of homes and swept cars into the sea amid ongoing torrential rainfall.
Prague Zoo launches fundraising effort to feed its animals
The zoo has been significantly affected by the government's restrictive measures imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
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