US: Gunfire Erupts at Marathon Burger Launch in Downtown Long Beach, One Killed

A deadly shooting sent crowds scrambling for safety near the grand opening of the newest Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, March 1, turning a celebratory event into a scene of chaos and tragedy. Long Beach police confirmed that three men were shot and rushed to a local hospital, where one later died of his injuries. The two other victims remained in stable condition as of Sunday night.

US: “THANK U TRUMP” Banner Flies Over Los Angeles Celebrations After Khamenei’s Death

Many people across the U.S. rallied to celebrate the death of Ali Khamenei, with gatherings in cities from Boston to Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 1, in L.A. police closed streets near a federal building for the large crowds. Demonstrators waved flags while a plane flew overhead, trailing a banner that said, 'THANK U TRUMP,' in support of the recent strikes.

Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

UK: Crowds Fill Trafalgar Square to Mark Four Years Since Ukraine Invasion 2

Large crowds gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square on Tuesday evening, February 24, to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Thousands attended the memorial rally to honor those who have lost their lives in the war.

UK: Crowds Fill Trafalgar Square to Mark Four Years Since Ukraine Invasion

Large crowds gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square on Tuesday evening, February 24, to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Thousands attended the memorial rally to honor those who have lost their lives in the war.

China: Firework Displays Light Up Harbin Skies to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fireworks illuminated the night sky over Harbin as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement. This video was taken at Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival.

Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 6

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 4

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 5

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 3

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 2

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

US: Buddhist Monks Draw Crowds as “Walk for Peace” Passes Through Arlington 2

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” passed through Arlington, Virginia, on Monday, escorted by police and watched by hundreds of supporters. The monks arrived at Marymount University, their final stop in Virginia, as they near the end of their journey to Washington, D.C.

US: Buddhist Monks Draw Crowds as “Walk for Peace” Passes Through Arlington

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” passed through Arlington, Virginia, on Monday, escorted by police and watched by hundreds of supporters. The monks arrived at Marymount University, their final stop in Virginia, as they near the end of their journey to Washington, D.C.

China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

Australia: Tens of Thousands Join Invasion Day Rallies

Invasion Day rallies were held across multiple cities and regions in Australia on Monday, Januar 26, 2026, drawing tens of thousands of participants nationwide. In Sydney, several thousand people took part in rallies calling for Indigenous rights, truth-telling about history, and reconciliation. In Melbourne, large crowds gathered for mostly peaceful demonstrations, with speeches urging action on injustices faced by Indigenous communities and reforms to history education.

Hebron Curfew - West Bank

Hebron Curfew - West Bank

Israeli troops use tear gas to disperse the crowds as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Large Crowds Block Roads in New York City to Celebrate Senegal AFCON Win

Senegal fans blocked roads in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood to celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, January 18.

US: Large Crowds Block Roads in New York City to Celebrate Senegal AFCON Win 2

Senegal fans blocked roads in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood to celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, January 18.

Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 3

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 2

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament house premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament house premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament house premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

Funeral Of Ex PM Khaleda Zia - Bangladesh

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. Bangladesh bid farewell on December 31 to Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and BNP's acting chairman waving to supporters from inside a bus during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025. Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on December 25 by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and BNP's acting chairman waving to supporters from inside a bus during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025. Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on December 25 by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and BNP's acting chairman waving to supporters from inside a bus during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025. Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on December 25 by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Winter Surf Event At Scheveningen Beach - Netherlands

Crowds gathered along the shoreline in Scheveningen on Saturday as a winter surf event turned the beach into a festive scene, with participants entering the North Sea in Christmas-inspired attire. The annual gathering, known for its distinctive blend of sport and seasonal celebration, attracted both surfers and onlookers, creating a lively atmosphere despite cold conditions. The event has become a recognizable end-of-year tradition on the Dutch coast, marking the festive period with a mix of spectacle, community, and coastal culture. Scheveningen, The Hague, Netherlands, on December 20, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM