India
Millions attend the world’s largest gathering, but it’s oddly serene
While the magnitude of this Hindu pilgrimage is theoretically suffocating, it feels uncommonly tranquil.
- Catherine Marshall
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Indians lured to Russia are dying on the front lines in Ukraine
Families say most of the unwitting recruits were duped by offers of fictitious jobs in Russia.
- Anant Gupta
Hundreds rescued from under rubble after Tibet earthquake
More than 120 people have been confirmed dead and thousands are homeless after a night of sub-zero temperatures and hundreds of aftershocks.
- Joe Cash
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- Earthquakes
Powerful earthquake strikes Tibet, rattles Everest region
The magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities.
- Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma
The rise and fall of strongmen, and justice for a woman unbowed
It was a year of wars, election surprises, royal health scares and the reign of new queens. Within this maelstrom, one woman’s quiet courage shone through.
- Lisa Visentin, Zach Hope, Farrah Tomazin, Rob Harris, Matthew Knott, Matt Wade and Lia Timson
World of photos, December 21, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
- Opinion
- Currencies
‘Go find another sucker’: Trump threatens Xi, Putin and co
Donald Trump has found a new way to deploy his favourite weapon.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
The part of India you probably haven’t heard of, but must visit
Fine dining meets hipster cafes in this vibrant part of south-west India
- Pauline Webber
The chance meeting that changed the life of the Indian batting superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal
As a boy, Jaiswal was homeless and broke when coach Jwala Singh discovered him batting in the streets of Mumbai aged 12.
- Jonathan Drennan
‘She read the book’: Why Queen Camilla rejected one of the world’s most famous jewels
William Dalrymple’s books and podcasts are reaching audiences far beyond his expectations.
- Matt Wade
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