Millions of Muslims from across the globe have gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een. That’s the 40th day after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam. People from all walks of life have been travelling for days to join the …
Read More »Santas scale children’s hospital building in Slovenia
Climbers dressed as Santa Claus abseiled down the outside of a Ljubljana children’s hospital to spread Christmas cheer. The abseiling Santas, from a local cave rescue association, waved and danced for patients and staff.
Read More »At least 126 dead in Europe floods, 1,300 still missing (Videos, Pictures)
At least 126 people have died in devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium, officials said Friday, as search and rescue operations continued for hundreds more still unaccounted for or in danger. Authorities in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate said 60 people had died there, including 12 residents …
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Protesters march to Downing Street after UK govt widens mask-wearing orders (Videos)
Activists took to the streets of London a day after the UK cabinet expanded its guidelines for mandatory face coverings. The demonstration comes amid growing skepticism worldwide over the efficacy of such policies. A large group of demonstrators assembled in Hyde Park on Saturday, where they listened to speeches denouncing …
Read More »WATCH Portland protesters burn Bible & flag
Demonstrators in Portland set Bibles and US flags on fire amid protests that have spanned nearly 2 months. The day before, protesters torched a pig’s head with police clothing. Footage published news media shows a group of protesters on Friday night gathered around a burning Bible, with several individuals mockingly …
Read More »Video | Hurricane Isaias in Puerto Rico
Views from Puerto Rico as Hurricane Isaias unleashed flooding, toppled trees and knocked out power for thousands
Read More »Seattle Black Lives Matter clashes spark 45 arrests, 21 police injured
Dozens were arrested and many police injured in clashes around Seattle’s biggest Black Lives Matter protest in weeks on Saturday, police said, with a renewed energy sparked by violent clashes between activists and federal agents in nearby Portland, Oregon. Police said officers used non-lethal weapons in attempts to disperse the …
Read More »Two brothers aged 10 and 3 escape from a burning apartment in France by jumping from a window into rescuers’ arms.
2 children have escaped a blazing building in the French city of Grenoble after being dropped from a third-floor apartment The boys were hospitalized with smoke inhalation along with 17 other residents
Read More »Italy: Devastating Palermo flood claims lives of at least two
Devastating Palermo flood claims lives of at least two
Read More »Spain pays tribute to victims and workers who put their lives at risk during the worst of the pandemic
Spain is paying homage to the nation’s victims of the new coronavirus and workers who put their lives at risk during the worst of the pandemic, with a solemn ceremony in Madrid. Relatives of around 100 people who died during the pandemic, representatives of medical personnel, police, and other essential …
Read More »Video: Black Lives Matter protester gets tased and arrested in Brooklyn
BLM protester gets tased and arrested following a confrontation with police in Brooklyn, New York
Read More »At least 3 protesters died in Kinshasa over appointment of a new Electoral Commission chairperson
Protests in DRC capital Kinshasa turned violent, reportedly leaving at least 3 people dead as demonstrators objected to the planned appointment of a new Electoral Commission chairperson
Read More »Video | New Zealand police perform haka for a fallen colleague
New Zealand police perform haka for a fallen colleague The event to honour Matthew Hunt, who was killed while on duty in Massey, was held at the Eden Park stadium.
Read More »Trump was asked about a second term. Hear his response
During a Fox News town hall, President Trump gave a non-answer when asked about his priorities for a possible second term.
Read More »Mob unleash brutal fireworks attack on a man in Baltimore
Disturbing footage has captured a group assault on a man in Baltimore, with multiple attackers seen discharging a barrage of fireworks, some targeted at the victim’s face from point-blank range. In a series of videos recently shared to social media, about half a dozen assailants – including one who appears …
Read More »15 police officers injured after street party in South London descends into a violent skirmish (Videos)
An impromptu block party in Brixton, South London resulted in chaos after police called to the scene were assaulted and forced to flee. At least 15 officers were reportedly injured. Officers came under attack by a large crowd that had assembled near Angell Town estate in Brixton, according to media …
Read More »Video | Dutch riot police fire water cannon to disperse the anti-lockdown rally, Dozens arrested
Dutch police have cracked down on a protest against coronavirus restrictions in The Hague. Water cannon and mounted police were deployed to break up the crowd, and around 100 people were arrested according to local media. Only a small demonstration was permitted by the local authorities, but large crowds defied …
Read More »Weather balloon or UFO? A mystery object soars over Aoba, Japan
The unexplained object was in the sky for hours and then disappeared in a puff of smoke when approached by an aircraft.
Read More »WATCH | New Republican advert questions Trump’s health
Days after he was shown struggling to descend a gentle ramp at the West Point graduation ceremony, Donald Trump has been hit with a new attack ad drawing attention to what it says is evidence of his poor and declining health. The 45-second video comes from the Lincoln Project, a …
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