Bolivian Clowns Protest School Decree Threatening Livelihoods
Dozens of clowns in Bolivia marched in La Paz to oppose a new government decree limiting school events, which they say endangers their income amid an economic crisis.
Dozens of clowns in Bolivia marched in La Paz to oppose a new government decree limiting school events, which they say endangers their income amid an economic crisis.
A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a San Antonio high school before fatally shooting himself. No other injuries were reported as the school was placed on lockdown.
A curated AP photo gallery showcases Christians worldwide observing Holy Week through processions and reenactments, marking the sacred period from Palm Sunday to Easter.
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict are sheltering in Beirut's public spaces, straining resources and transforming the capital.
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RecommendedArnold Schwarzenegger received an honorary doctorate from Ulster University and inspired students with his message of relentless pursuit of big goals, drawing from his journey from Austria to Hollywood stardom.
Ukrainian President Zelensky urges an 'energy ceasefire' with Russia to halt infrastructure strikes, as global oil prices surge due to Middle East tensions and brutal attacks escalate.
Trump avoids questions on Iran invasion as experts warn of risks in seizing Kharg Island. Meanwhile, Afghanistan faces deadly flooding with 28 deaths, and UN peacekeepers are killed in Lebanon.
Cuba prepares for its first sanctioned Russian oil tanker delivery this year, carrying 730,000 barrels to ease energy shortages under a US blockade.
India has started a monumental census, deploying over three million officials to count its 1.4 billion people, with data on castes and demographics to shape policy.
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RecommendedTwo Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in a projectile explosion in southern Lebanon, with UNIFIL launching an investigation amid intense clashes between Israel and Hezbollah.
General Min Aung Hlaing's nomination for Myanmar's presidency by a military-controlled parliament raises severe human rights and geopolitical concerns, as UN reports warn of escalating atrocities and international inaction.
Gunmen have killed more than 70 people at a gold mining site near South Sudan's capital Juba following a dispute, with opposition groups blaming government forces for the massacre.
British scholars and archaeologists have issued a stark warning that Iran's ancient cultural heritage, including UNESCO-listed sites, faces severe damage from ongoing US and Israeli airstrikes.
British academics warn that US and Israeli airstrikes are damaging Iran's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Golestan Palace and Chehel Sotoun, with four already affected.
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RecommendedPassover, a major Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, is celebrated worldwide with family Seders and communal gatherings. This year's observance occurs against a backdrop of Middle East conflict, rising antisemitism, and community division
Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, marking the first passenger air service to North Korea since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020.
University and College Union members at the University of Edinburgh have initiated strike action, alleging management breached a December agreement on compulsory redundancies amid budget cuts.
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Intensified conflict and heavy Iranian security along the Kurdish border between Iraq and Iran are severing family connections and crippling daily life, according to firsthand accounts gathered by The Associated Press.
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RecommendedDirect flights between Beijing and Pyongyang have resumed, following the restoration of passenger train services, ending a six-year suspension imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ngundeng Bong's sacred stick, a relic from 1878, now fuels political rivalry between President Kiir and opposition leader Machar, driving ethnic violence in South Sudan.
The Tate has loaned LS Lowry's 'Dwelling, Ordsall Lane, Salford' to the Lowry Academy in Salford, marking its first-ever school loan to encourage gallery visits and arts careers among children.
Five months after a ceasefire announcement, Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens with ongoing airstrikes, food shortages, and overwhelmed healthcare. Residents describe life stripped of hope as global attention turns elsewhere.
A visual journey across the world this weekend, capturing Palm Sunday observances, hazardous surf in Sydney, F1 triumph in Japan, and widespread protests against political policies.
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RecommendedSue-Anne Hunter, the inaugural First Nations children's commissioner, shares her journey from high school dropout to Harvard graduate, driven by a boy's tragic story to hold governments accountable for Indigenous treatment.
Ghana's President Mahama calls for UN recognition of transatlantic slave trade as crime against humanity, with experts arguing for reparative justice.
Brett Wigdortz argues that framing nurseries as the default childcare option disadvantages low-income families, as childminders offer affordable, flexible care in deprived areas but are often ignored in policy discussions.
Five years after the coup, Myanmar's junta cosplays democracy with a sham election while intensifying war crimes. Opposition boycotts as China backs the regime and civilians suffer.
The Houthis, a Yemeni militant group with 20,000 fighters backed by Iran, have caused major disruption to international shipping in the Red Sea, impacting global supply chains amid regional conflicts.
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RecommendedA university student's photo of a £26 weekend food haul of processed snacks has gone viral, highlighting the stark reality of food prices amid the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK.