During his General Audience, Pope Francis was entertained by an Africa-themed circle, showcasing vibrant cultural expressions and fostering greater appreciation for African traditions. The event highlighted the importance of global unity and cultural exchange.

Pope Francis' general audience enjoys Africa-themed celebration

Panic gripped the streets of an Italian city after a lion escaped from a circus and was found prowling on the roads at night. Clips shared on social media X showed the big cat roaming on the deserted streets of Ladispoli, near Rome, on Saturday (Nov 11) evening.

Watch: Lion roams around Italian city after escaping from circus

When you think of a circus what comes to your mind? Clowns, magicians and even animals performing tricks. That's not the case with one such circus called the German Circus Roncalli as they have replaced live animals with Holograms.

German Circus used 3D holograms instead of real animals

An elephant was seen strolling down a highway in the southern Italian region of Calabria this week near the Eurospin supermarket, leaving locals baffled. It was later reported that the elephant escaped a local circus and has since been returned.

WATCH | Elephant spotted outside Italian supermarket after escaping from circus

Gemini Sankaran, the founder of Gemini and Jumbo circuses and a pioneer of Indian circus, died at the age of 99. Gemini Sankaran was admitted to a private hospital in Kannur for the past few days due to age-related ailments.

Circus legend Gemini Sankaran dies at the age of 99 in Kannur

In Central China's Henan Province, two lions escaped their enclosure mid-performance, causing widespread panic among the audience. As per reports, the two lions are part of a circus in Luoyang, China.

China: Two circus lions escape enclosure mid-act. Watch video here

A Ukrainian circus group is on a never-ending "Alice in Wonderland" tour of Italy, trapped in the real-world rabbit hole of having to put on happy shows on stage while their people at home are suffering through war.

Ukrainian performers raise money for families back home, amid war

In what can be regarded as a scene from a movie, eight camels and a llama went on the loose on the streets of Madrid overnight. The animals had escaped from a nearby circus, Spanish police said.

Eight camels, a llama on loose: Spanish cops end circus animals’ night out

The pandemic rages on if you could name one industry that is not been disrupted by the covid crisis. In France, circuses face the threat of not only the pandemic but also the possible animal ban in circuses.

COVID, animal ban threatens French circuses

Sitting in his caravan in downtown Sofia, Alexander Balkanski, a former acrobat and trapeze artist and the founder of Bulgaria's largest circus, swings between hope and despair as he counts the emotional and financial costs of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On a tightrope: Bulgarian circus defies odds during coronavirus pandemic

Shah Rukh Khan was a well-known face on TV even before he made his debut in films. Amid lockdown, as Doordarshan is bringing old shows back on the channel, fans have got to see SRK's hit shows 'Fauji' and 'Circus' in the past few weeks.

After 'Circus' and 'Fauji', Doordarshan to air Shah Rukh Khan's 'Doosra Keval'

After the re-telecast of `Ramayan`, now Doordarshan will bring back more of its popular shows on TV including `Circus` starring Shah Rukh Khan, and `Byomkesh Bakshi` featuring Rajit Kapur.

After 'Ramayan', DD to bring back Shah Rukh Khan's 'Circus', 'Byomkesh Bakshi' to TV

An emaciated lion in Colombia was transported on Thursday (February 27) to be closer to its 'mother' in a bid to save his life. Jupiter was rescued at a young age from a circus after a life of abuse. Following his rescue, Jupiter was dubbed the 'kissing lion' after video of him hugging his carer Ana Julia Torres went viral in 2011.

Malnourished lion returns to woman who rescued him from circus abuse

Two children were scratched as the tiger ran riot but were later discharged from the hospital, according to local authorities

Watch: Tiger escapes from circus show in China

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