Tokyo (AFP) – Tokyo lesbian couple Miki and Katie have long been without any official proof of their relationship, but that changes as the Japanese capital commences a much-awaited same-sex partnership programme.
Paris (AFP) – This Parisian bicycle-hearse offers a new method of mourning to grieving families. Isabelle Plumereau, founder and director of a small funeral home, says her “Corbicyclette” allows for a procession “to the rhythm of the steps of the people.”
Morbi, Gujarat (India) (AFP) – Search and rescue workers probe the site of a pedestrian bridge collapse in the Indian state of Gujarat on Tuesday. At least 137 people died after the bridge collapsed on Sunday evening, sending hundreds tumbling into the river. Nine people were arrested on Monday in connection with the disaster.
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s president and other government officials lay flowers at a makeshift memorial set up in Seoul’s Itaewon neighbourhood to pay respects to the victims of a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people over the weekend.
Seoul (AFP) – People lay flowers and monks chant in Seoul’s Itaewon neighbourhood to pay tribute to the victims of a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people over the weekend.
London (AFP) – Activists from the Just Stop Oil group spray orange painting on several landmark building in the British capital, including the Bank of England and Rupert Murdoch’s UK media conglomerate News Corp, asking to put an end to new North Sea oil and gas exploration.
Sinop (Brazil) (AFP) – Images show supporters of Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro blocking sections of a major highway overnight in Sinop, Mato Grosso, after veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated the far-right incumbent in a divisive presidential election.
Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Scientists from the organisation Scientist Rebellion leave their labs early to take part in demonstrations across Germany, with some blocking a street in central Munich to call for more action on climate change. “We know this is happening, now we need to stop it before our entire planet collapses,” says one of the scientists at the demonstration.
Mexico City (AFP) – Thousands of Mexicans participate in a colourful Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City. Adults and children alike enjoy the annual joy-filled festivities where it is believed the souls of their deceased loves ones come back for a short reunion.
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – “Brazil is my priority! The people are my cause!” shouts Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after narrowly winning a divisive runoff election Sunday, capping a remarkable political comeback by defeating far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro — who has yet to accept defeat. The victory marks a stunning turnaround for the charismatic but tarnished leftist heavyweight, who left office in 2010 as the most popular president in Brazilian history, fell into disgrace when he was imprisoned for 18 months on since-quashed corruption charges, and now returns for an unprecedented third term at age 77.
Cali (Colombia) (AFP) – More than 20 international delegations of dancers participate in the 17th edition of the World Salsa Festival in Cali, Colombia. The festival also offers open classes and activities to learn how to dance salsa. “To me, that’s life and that’s what I recommend to the whole world: dance salsa, don’t pay for a health plan.” says Andres Leudo, a Salsa instructor.
Sao Paulo (AFP) – Supporters of former Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shed tears of joy and hug each other as they celebrate victory in Rio de Janeiro. Lula won a new term in office, capping a remarkable political comeback to defeat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a deeply divisive, down-to-the-wire runoff election.
