Thousands attend South Korea’s Sancheoneo Festival for icy trout fishing/in /by
The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.
Afro-Brazilian festival celebrates faith, heritage and resistance in Ouro Preto/in /by
The festival stands as a powerful reminder of Afro-Brazilian resilience and the enduring legacy of African traditions in Brazil’s cultural landscape.
Nigeria: How Auwalu Rano Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Oil Story/in /by
[This Day] The future of filling fuel tanks in Nigeria might not involve talking to anyone at all. The first fully automated, unmanned fuel stations are set to begin operations in January 2026.
Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine rallies in Kampala slum where he grew up/in /by
Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine brought his presidential campaign to the Kampala slum where he grew up ahead of Thursday’s elections.
Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo/in /by
The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.
Cuba faces growing pressure from the United States after Maduro capture/in /by
Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump pledged to cut off all oil and money flowing to Cuba, and urged the nation to make a deal with the US.
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties/in /by
During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.
Uganda vote overshadowed by detentions, intimidation and fears of violence/in /by
Uganda heads to the polls this Thursday, but for opposition leaders, the election is being overshadowed by concerns over political repression and the detention of government critics.
Ugandan churchgoers pray and fast for peaceful presidential election/in /by
At a Pentecostal church in Kampala, worshippers are hoping for a peaceful election. Ugandan Catholic bishops have also called for a fair and nonviolent vote.
Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF/in /by
As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety.