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Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross
Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent.
Three MPs injured as parliamentary session turns violent in Serbia
The Serbian Parliament’s first regular session of 2025 was thrown into chaos on Tuesday, with smoke bombs and flares disrupting proceedings just an hour after the session began.
China’s political advisory body opens annual session in Beijing
The weeklong event, attended by around 5,000 delegates, is used by the Chinese Communist Party to outline its policies for the year.
Rio Carnival: Samba schools light up the Sambadrome
Rio's Carnival continued in full swing with top samba schools parading at the Sambadrome.
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Meet ‘Rover', the AI-driven robot dog
Built with advanced machine learning, Rover navigates factory spaces autonomously, scanning equipment, monitoring temperatures, and ensuring the smooth operation of the electric vehicle manufacturing process.
Runners roar up ski slope in colourful dinosaur costumes in Japan
Over 100 runners in dinosaur costumes raced up a grassy ski slope in Katsuyama City, Japan, on Sunday to promote the city’s fossil heritage.
Taiwan celebrates National Day amid tensions with China
Taiwan's National Day saw President Lai reaffirm Taiwan's sovereignty and call for peace, with celebrations focused on speeches and performances amid rising tensions with China.
Combating religious intolerance in Rio
Religious practitioners marched in Rio de Janeiro to promote tolerance among Brazil's diverse faiths.
Steel bridge collapses in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi; 3 rescued
A steel bridge over the Red River in northern Vietnam collapsed after Typhoon Yagi's heavy rain and winds. Three people were rescued with no reported casualties. The typhoon has killed at least 59 and injured 299 people.
WATCH: Mexicans march against controversial election bill
Judges, ministers, workers of the judiciary and the opposition marched Sunday against the proposed overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary.
Russia celebrated Flag Day with parades in major cities
Russia celebrated its annual Flag Day on Thursday with cities across the country draped in white, blue, and red tricolours.
Tourist towns evacuated as Croatia battles 122 wildfires
Wildfires broke out along Croatia's Dalmatian coast, near the tourist towns of Podgora and Tučepi, prompting evacuations.
WATCH: UK pays tribute to dance class stabbing victims
Home Secretary Yvetter Cooper on Tuesday laid flowers at a memorial for the victims of a dance class knife attack in Southport.
WATCH: Masses of fish die-off at lagoon in Italy
For several days fish have been dying in the lagoon of Orbetello, Tuscany.
California wildfire tripled in size 'sparked by man with burning car'
Northern California wildfire that tripled in size in one day was started by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, according to authorities.
WATCH: Heavy floods in Japan disrupt daily life
Heavy rain pounded northern Japan on Thursday, triggering floods and landslides and disrupting transportation systems.
Putin hosts Syria’s Assad in Kremlin as tensions rise in Middle East
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad in Moscow, but no details about their discussions have been released.
Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, resulting in deaths and extensive damage
Typhoon Gaemi struck Taiwan early on Thursday, leading to the deaths of three people and causing widespread disruption and damage.
WATCH: Russian airstrike hits ecopoark in Kharkiv region
The Ukrainian State Emergency Service released footage on Wednesday of a Russian strike aftermath at a private ecopark in Kharkiv region.
The giant yellow pumpkin of London, Yayoi Kusama's latest masterpiece
Visitors to London's Kensington Gardens can see a six-meter tall, bright yellow pumpkin speckled with dots.