Thousands of Israelis took to the streets late Sunday in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s surprise sacking of his defense minister. Netanyahu decided to fire Yoav Gallant after Gallant urged the Israeli leader on Saturday to pause the government's controversial judicial overhaul plan. According to Haaretz, Israeli protesters blocked Tel Aviv's Ayalon Highway and other protesters gathered outside Netanyahu's residence in West Jerusalem. The news website Walla also reported other protests in Haifa, northern Israel and in the southern city of Beersheba. Israeli police also announced that they were increasing forces at all stations in the country following mass protests and arrests would be made in cases of "severe violence and vandalism."

Transport workers across Germany staged the country's most widespread strike in over 30 years on Monday, causing major disruptions to airports, trains, buses, trams, and metros. The walkout, organized by trade unions ver.di and EVG, aimed to increase pressure on the government and public transport companies amid an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. The EVG is demanding a 12% wage increase per month, while ver.di is seeking a 10.5% pay rise amid rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. The strike caused the cancellation of nearly 1,170 flights at Frankfurt airport and over 780 flights at Munich airport, affecting more than 200,000 passengers. National rail operator Deutsche Bahn canceled all long-distance trains and most regional services, while usually busy train stations were deserted.

Amidst ongoing clashes for control of the Donbas region, footage captured from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut shows soldiers of the 80th brigade resisting Russian forces with the aid of armored vehicles. Bakhmut, a strategic transport and logistics hub located in Ukraine's Donetsk region, has been at the center of the conflict for months and has suffered heavily as a result. The city, which is predominantly Russian-speaking, has borne the brunt of the Ukraine-Russia war, now in its second year. Despite the city's industrial significance, the conflict has had a profound impact on the lives of Bakhmut's inhabitants.

As Ramadan begins and Muslims worldwide observe the holy month, the Muslim community in Mexico City, along with Mexican converts to Islam, are sharing in the joy of the season. At the local mosque, preparations for the daily iftar meal are underway, with members of the community bringing homemade dishes to share and creating a sense of camaraderie and connection. According to Lama Naser, a young Palestinian woman who is part of the community, many Mexicans have converted to Islam over the years. She finds it fascinating to learn about their spiritual journeys and how they came to embrace the faith.

A Palestinian family in the Sinjil village of Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank, fell victim to an alleged attack by Jewish settlers. According to reports, the settlers threw a flammable substance at the family's house at night, causing significant damage to the property and its contents. The head of the family, Ahmed Mahir Avasre, and his wife and four children were forced to flee their home to ensure their safety. The incident has sparked outrage among Palestinians and human rights groups, who have long accused Israeli settlers of carrying out attacks on Palestinians with impunity.

The first major forest fire of the year in Spain, broke out last Thursday in Villanueva de Viver, Castellón, Continues to burn out of control on Friday. The flames advanced within a 40 kilometers wide area that includes the Alto Mijares region and the borders with the province of Teruel, according to El Pais report on Saturday morning.

The Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London hosted an open iftar, or fast-breaking, event Friday for hundreds of people during the first Friday in the holy month of Ramadan.

Footage shows a stunning crescent moon as it rise above the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Nurosmaniye Mosque and Galata Tower on Friday in Türkiye's metropolitan city of Istanbul.

Thousands of Palestinians flocked to East Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Friday. Muslims around the world welcomed the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on Wednesday evening. Millions of Muslims offered their first Tarawih, the special evening Ramadan prayer, which will continue throughout the holy month.

The United States' first ever veiled judge, Nadia Kahf, has taken up her post at the New Jersey State District High Court. Kahf, of Syrian origin, was sworn in by placing her hand on a handwritten copy of the Quran dating back to the 1800s, which had belonged to her grandmother.

Miners had their first pre-dawn meal, known as "sahur," meters below ground in Türkiye's Zonguldak. They brought food from their homes and expressed their intention to observe the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Coal mining, also known as "karaelmas," is one of the primary sources of income in the city, and work continues around the clock in three shifts to extract the valuable resource. The miners, who were working the night shift at a private coal mine in Gelik neighborhood of Kilimli district, had their first sahur of the month deep beneath the ground, just like their colleagues in other mines.

Muslims in the war-torn Ukrainian city of Kyiv welcomed the holy month of Ramadan with the first tarawih prayer at Ar-Rahma Mosque on Wednesday. Millions of Muslims all around the world will also offer their first special evening Ramadan prayer called Tarawih, which will then continue throughout the holy month.

In Istanbul, Turkish locals enthusiastically welcomed the start of the holy month of Ramadan by performing the first Tarawih prayer in mosques. This special evening prayer, known as Tarawih, marks the beginning of a month-long period of religious devotion and spiritual reflection for millions of Muslims worldwide.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared a video showing the moment a Russian missile attack targeted a residential building in Zaporizhzhia. The footage highlights the "bestial savagery" of the shelling, which has put the lives of ordinary people and children in danger. Zelenskyy has strongly condemned the actions of Russia, describing it as a terrorist state that seeks to destroy the cities, state and people of Ukraine. He has called for greater unity and determination from the international community to defeat Russian terror and protect lives. Zelenskyy has emphasized that this should not be considered a regular occurrence in Ukraine or anywhere else in the world.

Footage shows the frenzy that ensued in the trendy Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo on Monday night when hundreds of football fans rushed to a steakhouse after learning that Lionel Messi was dining inside. The restaurant was quickly mobbed by excited supporters, while fans on a street corner could be heard chanting the superstar's name.

Footage shows Pakistani Muslims getting ready for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan in Islamabad on Tuesday. Even before knowing exactly when Ramadan will begin, locals were out in full force at bazaars and markets around the capital, stocking up on everything they need to make the most of the holy month.

Footage shows damaged vehicles that were pulled out from the wreckage and taken to a parking lot before they’re delivered to their owners in Türkiye's southern quake-hit Gaziantep province, over a month after the deadly tremors jolted the southern parts of the country.

In preparation for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque was thoroughly cleaned with hot water and disinfectant to ensure that guests can perform their prayers in a hygienic environment.