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I have a small pewter oval box, about 2 inches long, engraved with a magic spell: “World’s Fair 1893.” It sat on my grandma’s dresser for seven decades. She also had a ticket in her collection of papers: World’s Columbian Exposition, Manhattan Day, Oct. 21st. From this I deduce that my great-grandfather and his wife and young daughter took the buggy from Harwood, North Dakota, to Fargo, whereupon they took the train to Chicago—and entered a world whose beauty, order, majesty and wonder may have stayed with them all their lives.

One of the world’s largest religious gatherings, the Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. All Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do so.

Deputy Justice Minister for Human Rights and International Affairs Askar Jalalian referred to the favorable conditions of the Iranian prisons compared to other countries, saying that over 8,000 foreign nationals are held in Iran prisons.

The animal was seen crossing through the highly guarded palace in the heart of the capital New Delhi, moving within a whisker of red carpeted steps just above where scores of India's newly elected lawmakers sat, including Prime Minster Narendra Modi.

Greek authorities have confirmed that the body of a man believed to be the missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found on the island of Symi.

The image shows tents in a camp, highlighted to spell out one single phrase: “All Eyes on Rafah.” It has been shared more than 50 million times.

Israel's war on Gaza, now spanning 242 days, has killed over 36,550 Palestinians — with a staggering 71% of them being women, children and infants — leaving another 82,959 wounded, as officials tally toll of colossal human suffering.

Israel is possibly committing war crimes by expanding its war on medics from Gaza to south Lebanon, say rights groups.

Palestinian-American supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid have donated over $1m to support Palestinian relief efforts.

Demand for classical education in America is on the rise. During the 2023-2024 school year, classical school enrollment—encompassing religious schools, secular charter schools, homeschool co-ops and microschools—was estimated to reach nearly 700,000 students across 1,500 schools in the U.S. This is an increase from fewer than 1,300 schools during the 2019-2020 school year, according to Arcadia Education.