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WATCH: Iran prepares to celebrate the Persian New Year

Iran is gearing up for its annual Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebrations. In Tehran, a group of artists are decorating ornamental eggs with colourful drawings.

United Kingdom

At what age can you legally get married in Europe?

Child marriage, as defined by UNICEF, is a formal marriage or informal union with a person under the age of 18.

Tunisia

Tunisians voting in parliamentary elections

Tunisians are casting their votes in the second round of parliamentary elections. They're seen as a conclusive step in President Kais Saied’s push to consolidate power.

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New Yorkers wish for peace, love and happiness in 2023

New York residents write down their wishes for 2023 on the "Wishing Wall" in Times Square.

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Japan chooses 'War' as 'kanji' of 2022

The public votes in the annual event for the written character they think best represents the past year... The mood was dark this year...

My Europe Series

What were the top stories in Europe this week?

Russia continued its heavy strikes against Ukraine, as missile barrages hit targets throughout the country.

Brazil

Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil's historic presidential runoff

Winning what is escribed as the most divisive election in the country’s history, Lula received 50.9% of the vote and Bolsonaro 49.1%, according to the country’s election authority.

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Argentine chefs compete to grill the best asado

Cooks from across Argentina fired up their grills on Sunday to compete to produce the best asado, the country's traditional barbeque.

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Washing of the Feet ceremony at the Holy Sepulchre

A Holy Thursday ceremony was held at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Catholics mark Holy Week in Jerusalem.

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Tiger sculptures and totem poles decorate the streets of Taiwan

Tiger sculptures and totems decorate the streets of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, ahead of the Year of the Tiger on 1 February.

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Aleppo bathhouse boom as Syria crisis turns showers cold

The ancient bathhouses of Syria's second city are filling up again, not because of a revived fad, but as a result of power cuts that have made hot showers a luxury.

Cry Like A Boy

HeforShe’s Edward Wageni: ‘Men also benefit from gender equality’

In this episode of Cry Like a Boy, we discuss the challenges that HeForShe director Edward Wageni faces working with men and why gender equality is good for everyone, not just women.

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Kyoto entertainers perform New Year greeting ritual

In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, professional female entertainers known as "geiko," and their apprentices known as "maiko," have started offering early New Year's greetings.

Cry Like A Boy

Author Georges M Johnson: ‘Masculinity is not really a thing’

In this episode of Cry Like a Boy the author of critically-acclaimed memoir ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ Georges M Johnson addresses the questions about race, identity and gender.

Denmark

This cafe in Denmark fixes your damaged electrical goods for free

The ‘Right to Repair’ campaign wants the EU to rate electrical devices on a scale of reparability to hold manufacturers to account.

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The world tallest Ferris wheel Ain Dubai is ready to roll

Ain Dubai Ferris wheel is the world’s largest with each glass-enclosed capsule rising up to 250 meters in the air and offering 360-degree panoramas.

Germany

Tens of thousands march in Berlin's iconic Pride parade

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Berlin for the annual Christopher Street Day Pride parade

Spain

Residents of Spanish shantytown Cañada Real living without electricity

Cañada Real on the southern edge of Madrid is one of Europe's poorest neighbourhoods and its inhabitants have had no electricity since October 2.

Travel News

In a changing Saudi Arabia, the first dog cafe delights pet lovers

Barking Lot is the first pet café in the ultra-conservative kingdom where, until recently, dog-walking was banned from public places.

World News

Scarlet Sails Festival takes place in Russia without spectators

The annual Scarlet Sails festival takes place in honour of Russian school graduates but without spectators due to coronavirus restrictions.