The 2025 NAIDOC March brought together first nations communities and allies to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, advocate for justice and honour the ongoing struggle for Indigenous rights and sovereignty. The annual event featured speeches, performances and a march highlighting this year’s theme of resilience and self-determination. NAIDOC Week has its roots in the 1938 Day of Mourning protest, one of the first major civil rights gatherings led by Aboriginal activists.
Asalha Bucha Day marks the Buddha's first sermon and the formation of the Buddhist monastic community, known as the Sangha. Devotees across Thailand gather at temples for candlelight processions, meditation, and merit-making.
Tun Mahathir Mohamad marked his 100th birthday with a special prayer event held at Masjid Saidina Umar Al-Khattab in Kuala Lumpur. Attended by hundreds of people including family members, political figures, and loyal supporters. The event served as a moment of reflection and tribute to Malaysia longest serving prime minister. A quiet yet significant milestone in the life of a stateman who remains a prominent figure in the national consciousness.
The Círculo de Bellas Artes uses the Ballroom as a climate shelter, with more than 300 plants and giant hammocks to provide free protection to citizens from high urban temperatures during the summer.
The 872km-long Northern Way, a branch of the Camino de Santiago, starts in Bayonne (France), and follows the northern coastline of Spain into Galicia, where it heads inland towards Santiago de Compostela.
“Il reato di pensare” – Paolo Crepet at Teatro Verde, Termoli (Italy). The psychiatrist and writer brought to the stage a reflection on the value of free thought, education, and the courage to go against the tide.
The demonstration coincides with the release of a report linking human-caused climate change to intensified heatwaves across Europe, according to the group.
