International

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris Reopens for the Feast of the Assumption 2025


For the first time since the devastating 2019 fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to host the Feast of the Assumption on August 14โ€“15, 2025. This historic two-day celebration includes masses, vespers, and the traditional Jubilee procession honoring the Virgin Mary โ€” a French tradition dating back to Louis XIII.

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Australia: The Fastest-Moving Continent on Earth


Australia is drifting north at a surprising rate of 7 cm per year due to the Indo-Australian Plate's movement. This seemingly small shift has massive implications โ€” from GPS recalibrations to long-term continental collisions. Over millions of years, this drift will reshape Earth's geography and could even lead to a future collision with Asia.

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Indonesiaโ€™s โ€˜One Pieceโ€™ Flag Protest Turns Manga Symbol into a Voice of Dissent


In a bold twist of protest art, Indonesian students and activists have adopted the iconic pirate flag from the manga One Piece as a symbol of resistance ahead of Independence Day. What began as creative expression has escalated into a national conversation about freedom of speech, youth discontent, and the role of art in political dissent.

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Denmark Zoo Under Fire for Asking Public to Donate Small Pets as Predator Food


A zoo in Denmark has stirred global controversy after urging the public to donate unwanted small petsโ€”such as rabbits and guinea pigsโ€”to be used as live or dead feed for its carnivorous animals. The move, aimed at "natural feeding practices," has sparked ethical debates and backlash from animal rights activists.

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North Americaโ€™s Tallest Lord Ram Idol Unveiled in Mississauga, Canada


The tallest idol of Lord Ram in North America was unveiled at the Hindu Heritage Center in Mississauga, Canada, during a grand ceremony on Sunday. Standing 51 feet tall, the fiberglass statue symbolizes the cultural pride of the Indian diaspora and marks a new spiritual landmark in the Greater Toronto Area.