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China: Chicken With Four Legs Spotted in Guangxi

On October 21, 2025, in Guangxi, a video captured a chicken walking on the ground that appeared to have four legs instead of the usual two. The owner picked up the bird and showed its legs in close-up, revealing two extra limbs growing beneath its body. The unusual feature looked bizarre and unexpected.

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Representatives of the English Church. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green, attend the celebration. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green, attend the celebration. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Priests in white robes line the square. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Representatives of the English Church in the front row. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Thousands of faithful attend Mass. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints. During the Mass, Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: After Mass, the pontiff will walk around the square on the papabile, surveying the faithful and blessing the children. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Priests in white robes await the start of Mass. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints. During the Mass, Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The usual Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

16JUL25, Viimsi. Invasive slugs spreading across Estonia have been spotted in the wild several months earlier than usual this year. The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is now firmly established locally, and the only effective way to control them is through consistent collection and destruction. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

16JUL25, Viimsi. Invasive slugs spreading across Estonia have been spotted in the wild several months earlier than usual this year. The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is now firmly established locally, and the only effective way to control them is through consistent collection and destruction. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

16JUL25, Viimsi. Invasive slugs spreading across Estonia have been spotted in the wild several months earlier than usual this year. The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is now firmly established locally, and the only effective way to control them is through consistent collection and destruction. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

16JUL25, Viimsi. Invasive slugs spreading across Estonia have been spotted in the wild several months earlier than usual this year. The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is now firmly established locally, and the only effective way to control them is through consistent collection and destruction. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

16JUL25, Viimsi. Invasive slugs spreading across Estonia have been spotted in the wild several months earlier than usual this year. The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is now firmly established locally, and the only effective way to control them is through consistent collection and destruction. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris)

16JUL25, Viimsi. Invasive slugs spreading across Estonia have been spotted in the wild several months earlier than usual this year. The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is now firmly established locally, and the only effective way to control them is through consistent collection and destruction. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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