Haute Nendaz (Switzerland) (AFP) – A hundred alphorn players gather high up in the Swiss Alps for the 22nd International Alphorn Festival, with their dulcet tones and harmonies echoing around the mountains. The alphorn is a traditional Swiss instrument which was reputedly used to communicate in the mountains, with its clear sound ringing around the valleys.
Rhodes (Greece) (AFP) – Wildfires rage across the Mediterranean island of Rhodes as Greece battles with extreme temperatures and blazes across the country. Tens of thousands of people have already fled the island, with many frightened tourists scrambling to get home on evacuation flights.
Manila (AFP) – Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Manila ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos’ State of the Nation address.
Osaka (Japan) (AFP) – At a press conference in Osaka, Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos says he hopes “a decision will be taken” so that Kylian Mbappé, left out of the Asian tour, can rejoin the squad.
Lima (AFP) – Protesters and police clashed in Lima on Saturday during renewed demonstrations against Peru’s interim President Dina Boluarte, where demonstrators are demanding she step down and hold elections. Women wearing traditional costumes marched through the streets of downtown Lima, one of them denouncing a “traitorous, genocidal government”.
Thoubal (India) (AFP) – When a horrific video of a mob abusing naked women sparked outrage in India, a vigilante gang of furious mothers from the same community as the accused men took action. “We condemn the violence against the women and that is why we want capital punishment. That is why we destroyed his house,” says one vigilante.
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israeli protesters camp in tents outside the Knesset as lawmakers are set to debate the judicial overhaul bill ahead of the final vote on Monday. Protesters have arrived in Jerusalem after a multi-day march that began in Tel Aviv earlier this week.
Chambley-Bussières (France) (AFP) – In eastern France pilots and visitors alike enjoy the first flights at Mondial Air Ballons, the largest gathering of hot air balloons in the world.
Berlin (AFP) – Known throughout the world for their extravagance, Berlin’s clubs have fostered a taboo-free style, inspired by fetishism, that makes liberal use of leather and latex with accessories that pinch, poke and squeeze. A recent event in the capital showcased some of the daring styles favoured by residents and tourists alike.
Mondulkiri (Cambodia) (AFP) – Cambodian officials on an elephant trek a river and a jungle to transport election materials to a polling station in Mondulkiri province, which is inaccessible by road, ahead of the national election on Sunday.
Tempe (United States) (AFP) – What happens to the body when a human gets heatstroke? How can we protect ourselves in a warming planet? To answer these burning questions, Arizona researchers have deployed a robot that can breathe, shiver and sweat. His name is ANDI, he’s “the world’s first outdoor thermal mannequin”, says the head of the project, Konrad Rykaczewski.
Berlin (AFP) – Several hundred thousand people gather in Berlin for the Christopher Street Day, or Berlin Pride. With a colorful parade of about 70 themed trucks, they celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
