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India begins ten-day Ganesha festival with processions and prayers
The annual Ganesha festival began across India on Wednesday, as millions of Hindu devotees prepared to celebrate the elephant-headed deityβs birthday with prayers, processions and rituals lasting 10 days.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:German trans neo-Nazi accused of abusing the law
A convicted high-profile extremist and transphobic activist has presented themselves as a transwoman, demanding to be sent to a womens' prison. German conservatives demand a change in the law that made this possible.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Neo-Nazi's trans identity sparks debate over German law
A convicted high-profile extremist and transphobic activist has presented themselves as a transwoman, demanding to be sent to a women's prison. German conservatives demand a change in the law that made this possible.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:The best shops for buying shoes in New York City
Womenβs shoe shopping is better in person, and Manhattan has always been its capital. Hereβs a shoe loverβs tour of the city
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:How the Lee-Trump Summit Tackled Economic Issues
Despite a trade deal reached in July, many of the details remained to be ironed out as President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Washington.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Maternal mental health: The missing link in a thriving democracy
Women's mental health matters not only for the mother but that of their children
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:BlackByrd soars higher
A heartfelt look at BlackByrdβs journey of sisterhood and evolution and their new single Home
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Balochistanβs Mobile Internet Shutdown
The blanket internet ban has sparked criticism from within the province, which already suffers from underdevelopment.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:At Least 32 Dead After Massive Landslide in Kashmir
Monsoon rains trigger disaster on Hindu pilgrimage route to Vaishno Devi shrine. On Wednesday, Indian authorities confirmed that at least 32 people were killed and several others remain missing after a massive landslide swept through one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage routes in Indian-administered Kashmir. RELATED: Russia and India Defend Energy Ties Amid U.S. [β¦]
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Fire at cold storage facility spreads to warehouse in Turkeyβs Antalya
A major fire erupted in a cold storage facility in Antalyaβs Serik district on Wednesday, spreading rapidly to a nearby warehouse and leaving two businesses damaged.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Farming the future to enhance food supply and create solutions
As urbanisation accelerates, innovative farming methods become crucial for food security. This episode highlights urban farming solutions and tech-driven platforms to reduce food waste.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-needed comeback
The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Even as Chinaβs economy suffers, stocks soar. Whatβs going on?
The Shanghai composite is defying gravity
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Taiwanβs Government Eyes Expanded Defense Budget at 3.3% of GDP
The hike in defense spending comes amid increased threat perceptions and pressure from the U.S. for Taiwan to bolster its own capabilities.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months
The country wants to move from being the biggest exporter of raw nuts to producing more shea butter.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:China rejects joining Trump-proposed denuclearisation talks with US and Russia
A spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was "neither reasonable nor realistic" to expect China to participate in the discussions.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Can India and Pakistan move past their Indus water row?
The vital water-sharing treaty between Pakistan and India has had its day in court β the Hague-based Court of Arbitration said India should "let flow" the rivers for Pakistan's use. New Delhi remains unimpressed.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Prato: Chinese workers transform Italy's fast fashion hub
The Italian city of Prato is Europe's fashion engine. For decades, Chinese migrants have powered its garment industry. But at what cost?
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:German government accepts proposal to encourage voluntary military service
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Boom in solar panel imports boosts hopes for clean energy take-off in Africa
Africa's solar imports from China jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, reaching an all-time high The post Boom in solar panel imports boosts hopes for clean energy take-off in Africa appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Tomatina Festival soaks BuΓ±ol in red for 80th anniversary
The streets of BuΓ±ol in eastern Spain were drenched in red on Wednesday as thousands joined the world-famous Tomatina, an hour-long battle fought with tomatoes.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Germanyβs cabinet approves voluntary military service for teenagers
Decision follows coalition dispute over push for bill to include automatic return to conscription
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Court Rulings and Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage in Japan
A long string of court rulings has upheld the right to same-sex marriage. How have these judgments intersected with public opinion?
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Anglo American Zimele is reshaping and instilling hope in the future of Kuruman Youth
Hailing from Kuruman villages in the Northern Cape, Lesedi Salvation Monyolo is a testimony of dreams do come true as she boarded a luxury Silversea cruise liner in Cape Town on 22 February 2025, a cruise ship allowing her to see the world from the lense of an ocean as a culinary specialist. The air [β¦]
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Italyβs new βbeer trainβ sleeper service will take passengers from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest
Travellers can get into the Oktoberfest mood right from the start of the journey with Bavarian-themed entertainment on Italyβs new night train.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Verifying Russian propagandists' claim that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers
Russian hackers claim to have uncovered evidence that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers since the start of the invasion. But their claims aren't supported by available evidence.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Watch: Thousands have tomato fight at La Tomatina Festival
Tomatoes not fit for consumption are thrown at each other during the festival.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Toll At 2.5k Dead As Cholera, Dengue Fever, Measles, Heatstroke Peak in Sudan
[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's Federal Ministry of Health confirms that outbreaks of cholera, dengue fever and heatstroke, along with measles and hepatitis, have continued over the past week. The Federal Emergency Operations Centre of the Ministry of Health announced at a meeting in Khartoum yesterday that the rate of cholera infection has decreased in some states and increased in others: 1,210 cholera infections were...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Trump reports distort science to justify rollback of key climate protections, experts warn
From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Winning elections is the only curb against strongmen
Liberals focus too much on constitutions and too little on politics
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Hunger and disease in Gaza will only worsen from βman-madeβ famine: WHO
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued a new warning over the deadly impacts of the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza on people there now suffering starvation.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Pakistan floods leave villages cut off as monsoon devastation continues
Relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, leaving villages cut off, homes destroyed and families struggling to access food, clean water and medical care.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Iraq unveils historic migration plan to boost development and stability
Iraq has taken an historic step with the launch of its first ever national migration plan, designed to promote safe, orderly and regular pathways for Iraqis returning home and around 370,000 migrants living and working inside the country.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Latin America and Caribbean: Millions more children could face poverty due to climate change
Climate change could push at least 5.9 million more children and young people in Latin America and the Caribbean into poverty by 2030 unless governments act now.
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