
Protest Against Asylum Center in Bleskensgraaf Turns Violent
Disturbances broke out during a protest against the establishment of an asylum seekers' center in Bleskensgraaf, Molenlanden municipality, South Holland, with heavy fireworks being set off.

EXCLUSIVE: Goofy's Mystery Tour Is a Celebration of Walt Disney World's Cast Members and a Thank You For All the Magic They Create In Disney Parks
When I talk to people about Disney Parks, I always tell them the true Disney Magic isn't found in the attractions, fireworks, or shows, but in the incredible Cast Members (aka employees) who bring them all to life. This is why I was so excited and honored to be invited to the Cast Member-exclusive event at Walt Disney World known as Goofy's Mystery Tour, which is a night filled with trivia, puzzles, challenges, camaraderie, and so much more that celebrates the amazing people who have dedicate...

Pair Jailed for Blowing Up Sheep
Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland have been imprisoned for a 'sadistic' act where they beat a sheep to death and then inserted fireworks into its body.

Men Jailed for Animal Cruelty After Punching, Kicking, and Blowing Up Sheep with Fireworks
Leighton Ashby and Oakley Hollands have been jailed for a brutal act of animal cruelty where they repeatedly punched and kicked a sheep before killing it with fireworks, taking its ear tag as a 'token'.

Patras Carnival Concludes with Fireworks
The Patras Carnival in Greece concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring fireworks and acrobatic performances, marking the end of the festive events.

SportTimes of India4d ago 'You're my best gift this year': Mahieka reacts to Hardik's birthday post
Cricketer Hardik Pandya celebrated his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma's 25th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a video of them enjoying fireworks and releasing a lantern. Pandya expressed his love and gratitude, to which Sharma responded by calling him her best gift. The couple has been publicly seen together since Pandya confirmed their relationship in October 2025.
Fireworks Shop Explosion Kills 12 in China
An explosion at a fireworks shop in China has resulted in the deaths of 12 people.

Tens of Thousands Gather for Hong Kong Lunar New Year Fireworks
Tens of thousands of spectators are gathering along Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, eagerly awaiting the Lunar New Year fireworks display.

Kerrick’s Keypoints: Fireworks, records broken, and finding an identity in Fort Myers
A recap of the Tigers’ eventful 3-game set down in Florida

Chinese Feng Shui Masters Warn of 'Fire Energy' in Year of the Horse
Hong Kong feng shui masters have warned of excessive 'fire energy' in the Year of the Horse, advising caution to avoid conflicts.
Fireworks Store Explosion Kills 8 in China Ahead of Lunar New Year
An explosion at a fireworks store in China has resulted in eight fatalities, occurring just before the Lunar New Year celebrations.
Hong Kong Experiences Tourism Boom and Year of the Horse Celebrations
Hong Kong saw a strong start to 2026 with a 9.6% increase in visitor arrivals, coinciding with extensive celebrations for the Year of the Horse, which is also expected to boost the Asia-Pacific real estate market.

Cubs sign struggling $2M World Series champion, Pete Crow-Armstrong takes NSFW jab at Dodgers
The Cubs have had some fireworks go off in recent days.

Protesters Released After Democratic Party Rally in Albania
All individuals detained in connection with the tensions at the Democratic Party protest on February 20, which involved molotov cocktails and fireworks, have been released, including three minors who were placed under 'obligation to appear' security measures.

Pair Jailed for 'Sadistic' Killing and Mutilation of Sheep
Two individuals, Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland, have been imprisoned for the sadistic act of beating a sheep to death and then inserting fireworks into its body.

Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Álava, Spain
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Lantarón, Álava, Spain, has resulted in at least one fatality and one injury.

Iowa puts clamps down on sixth-ranked Michigan for signature victory
For two top-20 scoring offenses and a matchup that promised offensive fireworks, large segments of Iowa-Michigan were an affront to the ideas of both “scoring” and “offense.” After the first 10 minutes of play, the total combined turnovers (19) nearly outpaced total points (24). At times, pace and flow were more theoretical than anything else, and the punctuations of officials’ whistles were the game’s soundtrack. But No. 13 Iowa put the clamps on No. 6 Michigan in front of the Hawkeyes’ home cr
‘A New Dawn’ Review: A Muddled but Strikingly Dreamy Animé About Firework Production
Premiering in Berlin's competition, Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's feature centers on three friends who band together when a fireworks factory in their hometown is to be destroyed by the local government.

‘A New Dawn’: Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya Talks About His One-of-a-Kind Japanese-French Anime Berlin Golden Bear Contender
It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades. Now […]

CultureAPKorea Herald6d ago2 sources Lunar New Year Celebrations Usher in Year of the Horse
Traditional prayers, fireworks, and fairs marked the Lunar New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse with both ancient customs and modern innovations like humanoid robots.

Women’s college basketball power rankings: South Carolina flexes its SEC dominance
It took until 2026 for ABC to air a women’s college basketball game in prime time on a Saturday. After the fireworks of No. 3 South Carolina versus No. 6 LSU, the network might want to dip into that well again. Even if you don’t believe the Gamecocks and Tigers played the game of the season (arguments can be made for Michigan versus Michigan State and Kansas versus Iowa State, among others), what transpired Saturday was inarguably the event of the women’s college basketball season. It was the ki

CultureThe Guardiantimes-ukVnExpress8d ago3 sources Luxuries for the Year of the Horse
The Times highlights various little luxuries chosen to commemorate the Year of the Horse.

WorldSCMPYahooBangkok Post9d ago3 sources 8 dead in fireworks shop blast at start of China’s Lunar New Year holiday
The Ministry of Emergency Management has warned officials of the urgent need to prevent a repeat of the fireworks explosion that killed eight people in Jiangsu province, eastern China, on Sunday, the start of the country’s nine-day Lunar New Year holiday.
The ministry convened an emergency meeting following the blast at a fireworks shop in Dongan village in Donghai county, which happened after a villager “improperly set off fireworks near the store”.
According to state broadcaster CCTV, two...

Worldle-figaroiefimerida10h ago2 sources New Video Shows Start of Swiss Bar Fire Caused by Fireworks
New video footage has emerged showing the moment a fire started in a bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland, when a waitress ignited fireworks near a low ceiling. The video illustrates the rapid spread of the flames.

'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheep
Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body.

Pair Jailed for 'Sadistic' Sheep Killing
Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland have been imprisoned for a 'sadistic' act where they beat a sheep to death and then inserted fireworks into its body.

For a change: Ishan Kishan, not Abhishek Sharma, goes for a duck against South Africa in Super 8 clash
India faced an early setback as Ishan Kishan departed for a duck against South Africa. Earlier, David Miller's aggressive 63 and Dewald Brevis's 45 powered South Africa to 187/7, despite Jasprit Bumrah's stellar bowling. Tristan Stubbs' late fireworks ensured a challenging total for India in the Super Eights clash.

Protests Erupt in Albania Demanding PM Rama's Resignation Amid Corruption Probe
Violence has broken out near the Albanian parliament as demonstrators demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and accountability in a corruption investigation.

WorldAl JazeeraVnExpress6d ago2 sources Twelve killed in China's Hubei as firecracker store explosion triggers blaze
Twelve people were killed on Wednesday when a store selling firecrackers exploded and caught fire in China's Hubei province, burning 50 square meters of the premises, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

WorldAPSCMP6d ago2 sources 12 killed in China’s second deadly Lunar New Year firework explosion
Twelve people were killed in an explosion at a firework shop in Hubei in central China on Wednesday, just days after eight people died in a similar incident in a nearby province.
The accident happened just before 2.30pm on the second day of Lunar New Year in Zhengji in Xiangyang city, state news agency Xinhua reported.
The report added that the subsequent fire spread across the premises and was put out within an hour. An investigation into the cause is now under way.
The explosion followed...

Lunar New Year Celebrations Usher in Year of the Horse
Millions worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional prayers, fireworks, and high-tech displays, marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse.

CultureBBCAl JazeeraSCMP+1France 247d ago4 sources Lunar New Year Celebrations Held Globally
Millions worldwide are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year with festivities spanning from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.

Hong Kong Banks Entice Wealthy Clients with Luxury Incentives
Hong Kong banks are employing lavish incentives, including gold, mahjong sets, and dinners with fireworks views, to attract wealthy clients during holiday periods.

Fireworks Store Explosion Kills Eight in China Ahead of Lunar New Year
An explosion at a fireworks store in China has resulted in eight fatalities, occurring just before the Lunar New Year celebrations.