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- culture
Day of the Dead: How Mexico Remembers Loved Ones
Day of the Dead honours deceased loved ones with offerings, flowers, food and visits to their graves. Rooted in Indigenous traditions and Catholic observances, it brings remembrance into family and community life.
GNA Writes · 27 February 2026
- climate
Deepwater Horizon Rig Explodes in the Gulf of Mexico
Eleven workers were killed and a damaged wellhead began releasing oil a mile below the surface, starting the largest marine oil spill in United States history.
James Whitfield · 20 April 2010
- world
November 2026: What the Month Means Around the World
The year's eleventh month carries a name inherited from ancient Rome. Its meaning today spans remembrance, changing seasons and preparations for the year ahead.
Queen Diana Story · 1 November 2026
- world
Oil Prices Jump as War and Storm Threaten the World’s Fuel Supply
Oil prices climbed as attacks on ships in the Middle East and a powerful storm in the United States raised fears of supply shortages.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
- sports
Preview: A World Cup Across Three Countries and Sixteen Cities
The expanded tournament changes travel, scheduling and qualification arithmetic for every squad involved.
Michael Adeyemi · 18 June 2026
- culture
All Souls' Day: Meaning, History and Traditions
All Souls' Day is a Roman Catholic observance dedicated to prayer for those who have died. Marked on November 2, it brings together beliefs about eternal life, remembrance and the continuing bond between the living and the dead.
GNA Writes · 10 March 2026
- culture
Halloween: Origins, Costumes and Popular Traditions
Halloween brings together costumes, carved pumpkins and stories of the supernatural. Its traditions reflect a long history shaped by seasonal festivals, Christian observances and popular culture.
Queen Diana Story · 13 December 2025
- health
World Health Organization Declares H1N1 Influenza a Pandemic
The declaration was the first of its kind in 41 years, raising the global alert to its highest level as the new strain spread across more than seventy countries.
Helena Marsh · 11 June 2009