No Comment Hanami celebrations begin in Tokyo as cherry blossoms reach their peak As cherry blossoms near their peak, Tokyo’s parks buzz with locals and tourists enjoying ‘hanami’ picnics, celebrating the season’s arrival ahead of this weekend’s full bloom. 28 March 2025
No Comment Heavy rain triggers landslides and wall collapse in Dubrovnik Landslides and a wall collapse in Dubrovnik-Neretva County on Wednesday caused vehicle damage and traffic disruptions, including reduced lanes on the Adriatic Highway near Dubac. 26 March 2025
No Comment Polish soldiers foil attempted illegal border crossing from Belarus Polish authorities thwarted an illegal border crossing attempt near Belarus on 21 March, capturing footage of a group attempting to cut through a metal gate. 25 March 2025
No Comment Romanian welder transforms scrap metal into stunning art A welder turned ordinary materials like boards, screws, spark plugs, and bicycle chains into sculptures, transforming Galati University's hallway into a unique art exhibition. 24 March 2025
No Comment Month-old baby rescued from Gaza rubble after deadly strikes A 25-day-old baby was saved from rubble after Israeli strikes killed 58 people across the Gaza Strip overnight, including her parents and brother. 21 March 2025
No Comment Strong quake shakes Naples, forcing residents into streets and cars The earthquake was the most powerful recorded in the Phlegraean Fields volcanic region and had the same intensity as a tremor that struck the area in May last year. 13 March 2025
No Comment Thousands evacuated after Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts The 3,763-metre volcano southwest of Guatemala City is one of the most active in South America. 11 March 2025
No Comment UK marks fifth anniversary of COVID pandemic with Day of Reflection The UK observed the COVID-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday with hundreds of local events across the country. 11 March 2025
No Comment Bridge collapse in Belgium kills one, injures two A bridge under demolition collapsed in La Louvière, Belgium, killing one worker and injuring two, as part of the structure fell onto a barge on Thursday. 7 March 2025
No Comment Portuguese village unveils carnival mural in tribute to Pope Francis A mural inspired by a visit and meeting with the pontiff in the Vatican in January was unveiled on Tuesday in the village of Pondence in northeast Portugal. 6 March 2025
No Comment 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. 5 March 2025
No Comment 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. 4 March 2025
No Comment 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. 4 March 2025
No Comment Rio Carnival: Samba schools light up the Sambadrome Rio's Carnival continued in full swing with top samba schools parading at the Sambadrome. 4 March 2025
No Comment 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. 30 October 2024
No Comment 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. 15 October 2024
No Comment 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. 10 October 2024
No Comment Combating religious intolerance in Rio Religious practitioners marched in Rio de Janeiro to promote tolerance among Brazil's diverse faiths. 17 September 2024
No Comment 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. 9 September 2024
No Comment 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. 9 September 2024