Experiences Platinum Jubilee: How to eat, drink, and party like a royal In June, Brits will get a special four-day bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Here’s your ultimate guide to the festivities. 05/05/2022
no comment Real Madrid celebrate 35th Spanish La Liga title Real Madrid celebrate their 35th Spanish league title with their fans by taking a bus around the Cibeles fountain in Madrid. 01/05/2022
no comment Police detain May Day protesters in Istanbul Turkish police prevent demonstrations and detain dozens of protesters in Istanbul on International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day. 01/05/2022
no comment Colombians feel 'happy and proud' ahead of painter Fernando Botero's 90th birthday Residents of the Colombian city Medellin and tourists who visit the sculptures located in Botero Square, share feelings of happiness and pride a day ahead of the 90th birthday of the painter and sculptor Fernando Botero on April 19. 19/04/2022
no comment Women bear weight of Easter rite in changing Spain A team of women rock from one foot to another rhythmically as they carry a 1.5-tonne float topped with a statue of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through the streets of Granada in southern Spain. 12/04/2022
no comment North Korean youth dance to celebrate 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un in power Students and youth wearing face masks dance in Pyongyang to commemorate the 10th anniversary of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in power. 12/04/2022
Experiences Why are polar bears and spacemen floating down this Italian street? One of Europe’s most renowned celebrations - the Carnival of Viareggio - is back with a bang after coronavirus restrictions limited last year's plans. 23/02/2022
no comment The famous carnival in Nice returns after two years After a year's absence the party atmosphere returned to the city of Nice as it welcomed back its annual carnival parade 20/02/2022
no comment Ecstatic crowds greet victorious Senegal on Cup of Nations return Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans gather in the streets of Dakar to see the players of their national football team, who return home after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and sit on top of a bus as they parade to the presidential palace 08/02/2022
no comment Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar Thousands football fans in Senegal's capital Dakar celebrate the victory of the country's first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday's final against Egypt 07/02/2022
no comment Masked dancers chase away evil at a festival in Bulgaria Masked dancers carry on an ancient Bulgarian carnival tradition, in the belief that it helps ward off evil spirits. 14/01/2022
See Where are the most iconic Christmas trees around the world? Here's a list of some of the most tree-mendous (sorry) festive firs across the world. 24/12/2021
no comment Father Frost visits Moscow children's hospital Russian rescue corps students abseiled down the wall of a Moscow children's hospital on Sunday to bring a bit of holiday cheer to its patients. 19/12/2021
no comment New York Christmas lights welcome the festive season New York Christmas lights welcome the festive season 15/12/2021
no comment Santa Lucia light celebration performed at a swimming pool in Stockholm Children and teenagers from the Neptun synchronised swimming club perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in a pool in Stockholm. 13/12/2021
See Lights dazzle in swimming pool to celebrate Santa Lucia Day in Sweden Children and teenagers from the Neptun Synchronised Swimming Club got together to perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in one of Stockholm's grandest pools. 13/12/2021
Netherlands Princess Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, turns 18 She is now officially entitled to take over the throne from her father, King Willem-Alexander, should the need arise. 08/12/2021
no comment In poor Lagos district, 'slum party' brings hope and life A collective of 10 young Nigerian performers seeks to improve the lives of Orowonshoki's residents through dance at the "Slum Party", hoping to change the reputation of an area once blighted by gang violence. 03/12/2021
no comment Budapest embraces the Christmas spirit Budapest's Christmas market is welcoming visitors for the first time since the start of the pandemic. 02/12/2021
no comment Giant lego menorah in Budapest Hungarian Jews celebrated Hanukkah by lighting candles on a Lego menorah in their Buda Castle religious house. 02/12/2021
Culture Series Dubai celebrates the UAE’s Golden Jubilee anniversary The UAE’s National Day celebrations this year are particularly significant as they signal 50 years since the Emirates were founded. 02/12/2021
no comment Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC There are 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, 800-plus clowns, 10 marching bands, nine performance groups. 25/11/2021
no comment Beaujolais Nouveau day returns in France after pandemic absence Music, fireworks and festivities mark the arrival of this year's Beaujolais Nouveau wine in the French village of Beaujeu. 18/11/2021
no comment German carnival season opens in Cologne amid surge of Covid cases German carnival season officialy opens with only people recovered from or vaccinated against Covid-19 being admitted to the festivities in Cologne, as the country is faced with a record surge in infections. 11/11/2021
Hear David Bowie makes a return to London in memorabilia pop-up shop The Soho store was visited by eager fans at its opening this week, five years on from the musical genius' passing. 25/10/2021
Spain Pedro Sánchez calls for unity as Spain celebrates National Day Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was booed by some members of the public as he arrived at the traditional military parade in Madrid. 12/10/2021
