Photo Story – Fire walking festival of Takao-san Yakuo-in temple

A yamabushi monk walks barefoot over hot coal and through flames during the annual fire walking festival of Takao-san Yakuo-in temple in Hachioji, Tokyo suburbs, Japan, 13 March 2022. Some 1500 worshipers and monks participated in the fire walking festival, or Hiwatari matsuri, praying for protection against sickness, for safety within the family and peace in the world. EPA-EFE/FRANCK ROBICHON

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Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

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Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher ticket prices, campaign group...

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