Month: October 2022

Disciples of the Church of Maradona, a fan-led ‘religion’ dedicated to the late Argentine footballer, prepared to celebrate their own version of ‘Christmas’ at the Servando Bayo club in Rosario on Saturday. “It is the largest movement in tribute to Diego in the world, created in 2001, endorsed by Diego,” explained the founder of the … Read more

Arab citizens of Israel urged on the importance of participating in elections, despite their scepticism over the ongoing chaos of the legislative elections, as footage filmed in Nazareth on Sunday shows. Footage shows billboards of Arab’s three coalition representatives all over the streets, with some of them were calling citizens to participate in the tight … Read more

As many as 11 people were killed in a stampede at an overcrowded concert headlined by African musician Fally Ipupa in Kinshasa on Saturday. The deadly incident took place at the Martyrs stadium, the largest stadium in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to reports, the number of people in attendance exceeded the venue’s capacity … Read more

High-ranking politicians joined locals who paid tribute to the victims of the deadly Halloween crush in front of a joint memorial altar set up on Seoul City Hall Plaza on Monday. South Korea is still reeling from the tragic crowd crush which killed as many as 154 and injured dozens in the popular nightlife area … Read more

The annual ‘I Took The Cut’ event took place in Beirut on Sunday, with hundreds of women queuing up to have their hair trimmed in support of those with breast cancer. “I cut my hair to donate to breast cancer patients, and God willing, they will benefit from them,” said one participant, Diala. Footage shows … Read more

Thousands of people joined Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City on Saturday. To the delight of the audience, hundreds of participants dressed in incredible costumes marched through the streets with floats and inflatable skeletons that were styled to match the event’s theme. “It is the best show that can be held in Mexico, … Read more

Hundreds of supporters of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini marched on Sunday to mark the centenary of the so called ‘March on Rome’, which resulted in a coup d’état and fascists’ rise to power. Fascists could be seen holding banners and chanting marched from the main square of his hometown Predappio to the cemetery, where … Read more

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed his supporters during his election campaign in Or Yehuda city on Sunday, one day before the Israeli legislative election. Footage shows Netanyahu and his wife arriving at the campaign before he addressed his supporters, urging them to vote in the hard elections, as polls expect turnout to sway … Read more

Rescuers, armed forces and cranes were dispatched to the site of the Gujarat Morbi Bridge to search and remove bodies and remnants on Monday after the bridge collapsed. The death toll reportedly increased to 141 and could allegedly grow. Footage features search-and-rescue teams, police and cranes at the disaster scene while lifting the destroyed parts … Read more

Locals shared their views on recent price hikes while browsing through a street market in Palermo on Sunday, as inflation in Italy surged to the highest level in decades. Speaking during an interview, one local stated she finds the prices of food weird: “It seems impossible to me that, for example, Sicilian cherry tomatoes used … Read more

At least 132 people died after a British era Bridge collapsed in gujarat’s morbi last evening. While 177 people have been rescued so far a search operation is underway for several others who are missing. The suspension Bridge collapsed at 6 42 pm on Sunday when around 500 people had congregated on to perform some … Read more

Brazil: Sao Paulo stunned as Lula’s supporters cheer for his victory.

Dozens of protesters were detained by police during an anti-government rally in Chisinau on Sunday. Footage shows detentions of demonstrators, including Chairman of the Shore Party Valery Klimenko as well as rally participants march with Moldovan flags. According to the Shor Party, the number of protesters reached 65,000 people. Several Moldovan politicians were detained during … Read more

Day of the Dead festivities were back in full force in Dallas as crowds lined up to watch ‘coffin racers’ kick things into motion after a two-year hiatus on Saturday. Spooky makeup and getups were in full abundance as racers were pushed down Hickory Street in ‘neck-breaking’ speed. “People put a lot of work into … Read more

Protesters burned Rwandan flag in Goma on Sunday to show their discontent about tensions escalation while Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels. Footage shows dozens of demonstrators gathered near the border crossing with Rwanda, carrying signs reading ‘Congolese people say no to Rwandan aggression in DRC’, ‘Respect the integrity of … Read more

Famous actors and sports celebrities were among French stars who paraded the stage at the Paris Chocolate Salon on Friday. The unusual fashion show attracted dozens of journalists and visitors. “We saw that the Salon du Chocolat was also a place where there was artistic creation, even great artistic creation. There are dresses, beautiful sculptures … Read more

Villagers threw cow faeces at each other and smeared themselves with dung during a day-long festival called ‘Gore Habba’ in the village of Gumatapura, as seen on footage from Thursday. The villagers believe that the clothes and remains of a saint were dumped in a pit in the village, and took the shape of a … Read more

Brazilian expats flocked to the Brazilian embassy in Berlin on Sunday, to cast their ballots in the second round of the presidential election. “I expect the best – I expect that Bolsonaro wins, because Lula is not the right president for Brazil,” a Bolsonaro supporter said. “I voted for Lula already. Yeah, I put the … Read more

Federal deputy Carla Zambelli, one of the main allies of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was filmed following a black man in Sao Paulo on Saturday one day ahead of the country’s vote in the second round of the presidential election. Footage shows Zambelli chasing the man with a gun in her hand in the centre … Read more

Several thousand people took to the streets of Dresden on Saturday to demonstrate against rising energy costs among other things. “I don’t know where I get the money for my bills. The rent is getting more expensive and the living costs too. I have to go to the streets. Nothing else works,” said a pensioner … Read more

Players and trainers of Flamengo and Athletico Paranaense held a press conference in Guayaquil on Saturday, following the Flamengo victory in the Copa Libertadores title after topping Athletico 1- 0 in the final. “This title is more worthy than any money, I think it pays well to hard work not only for me but for … Read more

Thousands of LGBTQ supporters attended the annual Taiwan Pride in Taipei on Saturday. According to the parade organiser, over 120,000 people marched in the capital’s street, despite the rain, in a call for the understanding of sexual minorities. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Asia’s largest parade, and a retrospective exhibition will be held … Read more

Sao Paulo locals had lined up outside a polling station hours before voting started in the second round of the presidential elections in Brazil on Sunday. “I arrived here before 8:00 because I was very anxious, we couldn’t sleep so we preferred to come soon to vote, it really is a historic day,” said a … Read more

Seoul’s Mayor Oh Se-hoon, on Sunday, visited the site of the Halloween deadly crush in the Itaewon district that killed more than 150 people. Oh Se-hoon can be seen arriving at the scene accompanied by other officials, visiting the narrow street, bowing in front of the place of the tragedy and talking to journalists. Oh … Read more

Hundreds of Flamengo’s fans gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to celebrate the team’s victory in the Copa Libertadores title after topping Athletico 1- 0 in the final. Footage shows fans wearing Flamengo’s jerseys, waving flags and cheering while watching the final, before celebrating the victory. Gabriel Barbosa scored the only goal in the … Read more

At least nine people were killed, while 13 more were injured as a result of a petrol tank explosion in northeastern Baghdad on Saturday. Footage features ordinary people as well as officials and the military at the scene of the incidents. The tanker reportedly exploded near the football field, shrapnel tore into residential buildings and … Read more

South Korea: Police on site after more than 150 die in Seoul Halloween crush.

Hundreds of motorbikers followed Brazilian Incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday during a rally in Belo Horizonte ahead of the second round of the presidential election. Bolsonaro can be seen making his way through the crowd of cheering supporters as well as riding a motorbike. In round one, Bolsonaro received 43.5 percent, while Presidential Candidate … Read more

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel was among hundreds who paid tribute to the revolutionary fighter Camilo Cienfuegos 63 years after a plane he was travelling on went missing over the sea. Diaz-Canel and scores of other Cubans threw flowers into the sea in Havana on Friday to commemorate the Cuban guerrilla fighter who was held in … Read more

Dozens are believed to have been killed following crushes among Halloween crowds in South Korea’s capital Seoul on Saturday. Police and emergency forces were deployed in Seoul’s Itaewon district amid reports as many as 100,000 had earlier throned the popular nightlife district of the capital. The exact number of killed and injured is yet to … Read more

Military equipment was on display at an informative event held by the NATO expanded presence battle group that took place in Valka on Saturday. In her address to the troops, Valka District Head Monica Rogenbaum called on NATO member states to be united and thanked the alliance for supporting the country’s national defence. The event … Read more

With four pollsters indicating support for the incumbent Brazil President averaging above 60 percent among the country’s evangelicals, worshippers gathered for a mass at the Ecumenical Church headquarters in the Del Castilho neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. In the run-up to the election, some churches held church services to show their support for … Read more

Commander in Chief of the Revolutionary Guards Corps issued a stark warning to Iranian protesters as Shiraz paid tribute to the victims of a Wednesday attack that had killed 15 people at Shah Cheragh mosque. “Today is the last day of the riots. Do not come to the streets again?” said Salami in what is … Read more

At least 146 people were reported to have been killed and some 150 were injured during a presumed stampede amid Halloween festivities in Seoul on Saturday night. Over 1,500 of police and other emergency forces were deployed in Seoul’s Itaewon district amid reports claiming as many as 100,000 had earlier throned the popular nightlife district … Read more

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Dozens gathered in Dusseldorf on Saturday to protest against the government’s energy policies. Footage shows protesters holding banners reading ‘Stop price explosion’, ‘True democracy does not tolerate censorship’, ‘100 percent wrong politics for peace, energy + prosperity = 100 percent evil intentions’ among others while rallying in the city centre. “We are witnessing energy prices … Read more

Drifting freely on the river on a single bamboo pole, as if coming straight out of a Chinese Wuxia (martial heroes) novel, Pan Jiuxi, a man from northeast China’s Jilin, has mastered incredible balancing skills after two years of training and practice. According to Pan Jiuxi who drifted in an eye-catching blood-red getup on the … Read more

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan was welcomed by thousands of his supporters from the Tahreek-e-Insaf Party “PTI” in Lahore who had gathered to set off for a march to Islamabad on Friday to put pressure on the government to call for snap polls. Attendees waved PTI flags while receiving Imran Khan with caravans of … Read more

Atletico Paranaense players trained at the Christian Benitez Betancourt Stadium near Guayaquil on Friday, ahead of the Copa Libertadores final which pits them against another Brazilian team, Flamengo. Former Brazil, Portugal and Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and current Paranaense head coach praised his side ahead of the final clash saying “I am happy because … Read more

Wuhan residents underwent COVID-19 tests as a part of the lockdown to tackle an outbreak of the virus nearly three years after the detection of respiratory disease in the Chinese city. The lockdown saw stores, districts, streets and malls in Wuhan blocked and sealed after China announced a third straight day of up to 1,000 … Read more

Hundreds of National Association of Italian Partisans’ (ANPI) supporters, including union members, leftist, and anti-fascists, take to streets in Predappio on Friday to celebrate the anniversary of the 1944 liberation of the town. “On October 28, the partisans of this territory, led by the citizen of Predappio, Giuseppe Ferlini, together with the Poles of the … Read more

Dorival Junior, Head coach of Flamengo said his side was ready for the Copa Libertadores final against Athletico, one day ahead of the clash in Ecuador’s Guayaquil. “I am very happy and satisfied because I am sure we are closer to a great game against a great team,” said Junior whose side had won the … Read more

Presidential candidates Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva held a final debate in Rede Globo studios in Jacarepagua, Rio de Janeiro, on Friday, ahead of the second round of the presidential elections. The footage shows crowd cheering for candidates’ arrival outside TV studio as well as Bolsonaro and Lula getting ready for the debates in … Read more

The number of people in London’s district Brixton, who have turned to charities for free lunches has increased, local kitchen owners say. According to recent media reports, this has happened due to a rise in the cost of living, especially gas, electricity and petrol prices. Footage filmed on Friday features Solomon Smith, Bristol Soup Kitchen … Read more

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Houston Astros in dramatic fashion on Friday night to take Game 1 of the World Series 6-5 in overtime. The Phillies won with a home run by J.T. Realmuto in the top of the 10th inning, quieting a raucous home crowd at Houston’s Minute Maid Park. Houston then failed to … Read more

At least 72 people were reported dead as Tropical Storm Nalgae caused floods and landslides in the country’s southern provinces. Footage filmed in the city of Jolo on Friday features the Tulay Central Mosque, the oldest mosque in the Province of Sulu, and surrounding areas submerged underwater with locals making their way on foot or … Read more

Three days ahead of November, Summer-like weather still invites locals and tourists to enjoy the Mondello beach in Palermo, as seen on footage filmed on Friday. During the day, temperatures reportedly raised up to 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit), hot enough for swimming in the sea. “All this is wonderful! I am a citizen … Read more