Langfang (China) (AFP) – At a dusty warehouse in northern China, Liu Wei feeds photos of beaming bridal couples into an industrial shredder — turning stories of heartbreak into a source of electricity. Wedding photos are big business in China, where parks, temples and historic sites often teem with newlyweds posing for elaborate shots capturing their supposedly unbreakable bond.
Manila (AFP) – Pet dogs in the Philippines are being trained to aid search and rescue operations as the country braces itself for a potential major earthquake. About 46 mongrels and pure-breeds are put through their paces every Sunday at a facility in Manila.
Ključ (Bosnia and Herzegovina) (AFP) – A fan of fast driving, dangerous bends and Michael Schumacher, Bosnian garage owner Himzo Beganovic recently fulfilled a childhood dream by buying a Formula 1 car replica painted in “Ferrari Red”, which he now drives along the dirt tracks around his rural home.
London (AFP) – The green wooden huts that served as shelters for London’s coachmen in the Victorian era are now all protected, with the 13th and last of these 19th-century cottages to be included on the heritage list. “This shelter is more than just a taxi shelter. This is like a little hub in this community” says Andrey Armanda-Markovic, who has been the keeper of this west London shelter for the past 18 years.
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s main opposition party leader, Lee Jae-myung, says he will work for “a better tomorrow” following his party’s victory in the country’s parliamentary elections. The Democratic Party saw their seat tally rise to 175 from 156 in the outgoing legislature.
Sydney (AFP) – A rogue racehorse startles passengers as it trots up and down a train platform in outer Sydney after escaping from a nearby stable.
Cairo (AFP) – Egyptian rapper Dareen is a flash of quick verses and curly hair on stage, bringing the crowd in downtown Cairo to its feet and a fresh perspective to Egypt’s male-dominated rap scene. “Claiming our freedom is hard, whether from our families or from society,” the 21-year-old says.
Los Angeles (AFP) – Chinese pianist Lang Lang says it’s “a dream come true” as he’s honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After the ceremony, the 41-year-old played the piano on the Hollywood Boulevard.
Meulaboh (Indonesia) (AFP) – At a temporary shelter in western Indonesia, Rohingya refugees perform prayers for Eid with tears streaming down their faces. Many of them lost loved ones at sea when their boat capsized off Indonesia’s westernmost coast in March.
Argentina’s riot police fire water cannon to disperse protesters on the 9 de Julio Avenue in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, paralyzed by thousands of people gathering in defiance against the recent economic measures introduced by the government of President Javier Milei. IMAGES COMPLETE VIDI34P24WC_EN
