Protesters in India set fire to train coaches as protests against Agnipath Scheme raged for a second day. Demonstrations against new military scheme are spreading across various parts of India.

Trains set on fire in protest against Agnipath scheme in India

Hong Kong’s famed Jumbo Floating Restaurant was towed away on June 14 after the operators said the business was suffering losses since 2013. People gathered to bid final goodbye to the buoyant behemoth which had opened up in 1976.

Hong Kong’s floating restaurant, popular tourist attraction, towed away

Exhibition of rare artifacts from American businessman Jim Irsay's collection. From sports to politics, Irsay's artifacts go on show.

From Steve Jobs' letters to Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky' shoes, rare artifacts on display

Auto-rickshaw drivers line up outside petrol pumps in Sri Lanka as the country is undergoing an economic crisis. One among them is Deepthi, who says that she has to often sleep in her auto-rickshaw due to the economic condition.

Sri Lanka crisis: The auto-rickshaw drivers who line up outside petrol pumps

Stars of 'Top Gun: Maverick' - Jon Hamm, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and others recount their favourite moments from the film that has Tom Cruise returning in his iconic role Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell. The film is a sequel of 1986 film 'Top Gun' which started Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer and Anthony Edwards in key roles.

'Top Gun: Maverick' stars list their favorite moments from film

Two men were seen hugging each other for 24 hours. The performance is called 'study of a hug' and was seen in Croatia's Zagreb. Croatia is a Catholic country and LGTBQ issues remain highly divisive in the society.

Why these men hugged for 24 hours in Croatia

A 23-year-old Argentine young man is mining cryptocurrencies. Sebastian Carsorio is making extra money after getting overwhelmed by economic situation. He works repairing appliances at recycling foundation. He made over 180,000 dollars after he started mining cryptocurrencies. With his profit, he invested in property.

This young Argentine is making money by mining digital currency

An underground shelter in Finland is not just a shelter but a sports facility too. This underground shelter has bunkers, toilets and blast-proof walls. Built in 2003, the emergency shelter can accommodate nearly 6,000 people. It can even withstand a nuclear attack, as per reports.

Russia’s neighbour Finland has an underground shelter that turns into sports facility

Indigenous Mapuche women gathered in the Chilean Coastal Town of Puetro Saavedra, are aiming to break world record by producing 1km long colourful loom weaving

Indigenous Mapuche weavers are aiming to break world record

A group of indigenous women in Bolivia have created an app to inform women users of their rights and protect them from domestic violence

How this app is saving women from domestic violence

The Ukraine war grabbed the spotlight in Cannes as a protester painted in Ukrainian colors was ejected from the red carpet. She ripped off her gown revealing the words ‘Stop Raping Us’.

‘Stop Raping Us’: Protester in Ukrainian colors strips off at Cannes Film Festival

Officials have discovered a tunnel linking US & Mexico. It is suspected that the tunnel was used to smuggle drugs. The tunnel runs from Mexico to a warehouse in California. The tunnel reportedly has rail & ventilation systems, electricity & reinforced walls. US authorities said it was unknown how long the tunnel had been operating. The owner of the property said he was unaware of the tunnel’s existence

This secret drug tunnel was used to smuggle drugs

UK has unveiled a rainbow-coloured 50p coin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pride UK movement. The coin is designed by LGBTQ+ activist & artist Dominique Holmes.

UK unveils Pride coin to mark 50th anniversary

The nationwide curfew in Sri Lanka was lifted on Sunday as people gathered to celebrate the Buddhist festival. Sri Lankans were seen celebrating Vesak, a Buddhist festival amid the ongoing economic and political crisis in the country. People hoped that the festival will unite Sri Lankans.

Sri Lanka lifted nationwide curfew to celebrate this festival

These people in Egypt are enjoying what looks like a normal concert. But this group is actually singing a lighter form of ritual for exorcism. Umm Sameh, lead singer of Mazaher, is doing an ancient ‘zar' ritual.

People in Egypt are performing lighter version of ‘zar’ ritual - a traditional exorcism

Marilyn Monroe’s painting sold at a record price. It’s a painting by pop artist Andy Warhol called ‘Shot Sage Blue Marilyn’. The silk-screen portrait of Monroe was sold for $195 million! The portrait was made by Warhol in 1964, two years after Monroe’s death.

This Marilyn Monroe painting by Andy Warhol was sold for record price!

Mexicans in this Zitlala are fighting with each other. Men and women were dressed as tigers and whipped each other mercilessly. It is a traditional ceremony, but for what?

Mexicans are fighting each other dressed as tigers, but why?

As China is reeling under the Covid-19 wave, with its cities facing strict restrictions, this couple’s plan was put on hold due to Covid. The couple in Shanghai went ahead with what they had in mind with a different approach.

Love during Covid: What this Shanghai coupled did during lockdown

As the Russian invasion continued in Ukraine with several reported killed and thousands displaced, Kyiv took down a monument which stood as a symbol of Ukraine-Russia friendship. The monument in Kyiv was dismantled as Ukrainians watched and cheered.

After Russian invasion, Ukraine takes down this historic monument in Kyiv

Researchers have claimed that a certain type of grass can help curb climate change. Researchers also claim that this grass can bring down earth’s temperature by 1 degrees Celsius. Is it really possible?

This grass can help battle climate change, researchers claim

Its Carnival time in Rio de Janeiro again! The Carnival officially started on April 20 as mayor Eduardo Paes handed over symbolic keys of the city to the fictional King Momo. People gathered to celebrate the Carnival as King Momo danced next to his samba-dancing entourage.

Carnival kicks off in Rio de Janeiro, mayor hands over city keys to King Momo

Thousands of Elvis Presley fans rejoiced as Parkes Elvis Festival returned after two years. Several people dressed up as Elvis Presley to celebrate the festival. The festival attracts around 25,000 people.

Elvis Presley fans gather to celebrate Parkes Elvis Festival

High temperatures during scorching summers affect not just humans but animals too. This Mexican zoo came up with a cold surprise to help animals beat the heat. Workers at Animaya Zoo prepared popsicles for animals. Jaguars, tigers, and monkeys got popsicles as temperature rose up to 38° Celsius.

What this Mexican zoo is doing for animals to beat the heat

A dragon-horse was spotted in France! But this dragon-horse is made of wood and steel. It breathes fire and spits water too. Long-Ma blows smoke from the nostrils and even growls. Long Ma is created by François Delaroziere & the Compagnie La Machine. The dragon has previously been in Beijing, Ottawa, Nantes, & Calais. Crowd of several thousand people gathered to watch the 45-ton dragon. There are multiple operators controlling Long Ma, the mechanical dragon-horse.

This 45-ton dragon-horse amazes crowd in France. How does it work?

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