The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic. As restrictions eased in Turkey over the summer, enthusiasts have started to once again gather at Edirnekapı, Istanbul’s largest pigeon market under the old Byzantine city walls. Despite the joy of sellers to be socialising […]
Day: August 29, 2021
An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it’s time for new laws. Source link
Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world’s third largest economy. Source link
Possum skin cloaks have been used by Aboriginal people in south-east Australia as an expression of individual identity. But the traditional practice was almost lost after colonisation. Mitch Mahoney, 24, tells the BBC why he’s helping to drive its resurgence. Video by Isabelle Rodd Source link
A “dignified transfer” ceremony took place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, as the 13 US soldiers killed in the Kabul airport attack were returned in flag-draped coffins. President Joe Biden attended as the fourth commander-in-chief to witness the military ritual, designated for those killed in foreign combat. Source link
Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub. Source link
The strike on a vehicle prevented another suicide bombing by Islamic State, military officials say. Source link
Taliban Takeover: Taliban and US forces are aiming for a swift handover of Kabul airport, he said. U.S. forces were in the final phase of pulling out of Kabul, ending two decades of costly involvement in Afghanistan, as the country’s new Taliban rulers prepared to take control of the airport. […]
The storm is bringing with it a potentially “catastrophic” storm surge of up to 4.8m, forecasters say. Source link
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was declared the winner of a Belgian Grand Prix that lasted two laps behind the safety car. Heavy rain prevented any competitive racing at the Spa-Francorchamps track. The start was delayed by half an hour before two attempts were made to start the race – with […]