Rainbow Family Gathering in Germany

A hippy commune known as the Rainbow Family was forced to leave a nature reserve in Germany after hosting their annual gathering, which involved ritual fires and camping in a landscape conservation area. Despite warnings and fines, some members did not comply with requests to leave.

Stampede at Hindu Religious Gathering in Hathras, India

Stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in Hathras, India, results in at least 116 deaths. Conflicting reports suggest the stampede started due to crowd management issues or people trying to escape heat inside the tent. Government announces compensation for victims' families. India has a history of stampedes at religious gatherings due to lack of safety measures.