Ceremony at Eiheiji temple in central Japan

Ceremony at Eiheiji temple in central Japan

Monks walk on a path at Daihonzan Eiheiji temple in Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, for the Keichoe ritual, marking both the funeral of the 80th abbot of the temple, Minamisawa Donin, and the inaugural ceremony for the new abbot, Hani Sodo.

Ceremony at Eiheiji temple in central Japan

Ceremony at Eiheiji temple in central Japan

Monks walk on a path at Daihonzan Eiheiji temple in Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, for the Keichoe ritual, marking both the funeral of the 80th abbot of the temple, Minamisawa Donin, and the inaugural ceremony for the new abbot, Hani Sodo.

Ceremony at Eiheiji temple in central Japan

Ceremony at Eiheiji temple in central Japan

Monks walk on a path at Daihonzan Eiheiji temple in Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, for the Keichoe ritual, marking both the funeral of the 80th abbot of the temple, Minamisawa Donin, and the inaugural ceremony for the new abbot, Hani Sodo.

Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

Canada: Fire Destroys Historic Airport Hangar In Edmonton 3

A large fire broke out at an old municipal airport hangar in central Edmonton, Alberta on Monday night, April 22. The fire destroyed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era building that was part of the former Edmonton City Centre Airport.

Canada: Fire Destroys Historic Airport Hangar In Edmonton 4

A large fire broke out at an old municipal airport hangar in central Edmonton, Alberta on Monday night, April 22. The fire destroyed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era building that was part of the former Edmonton City Centre Airport.