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After the long postponements couples in India are downsizing their weddings, or choosing online ceremonies, shaking up the estimated 50 billion dollar industry out of its COVID limbo.

In 1984, one of the world's worst industrial disasters befell the residents of Bhopal, India, when a nearby pesticide plant leaked a toxic gas. Veteran photojournalist Raghu Rai was there to photograph its aftermath.

VICE World News looks at what it means to be a deemed lower-caste Dalit woman in a country that is routinely ranked the worst place to be, for women.

The practice of "taibatsu," or corporal punishment, has deep roots in Japan's youth sports programs. VICE News meets Satoshi Araya, the father of a son who committed suicide after being bullied by his coach, as he searches for justice.

People who have experienced decades of trauma in Iraq are turning to exorcists to help with their mental health in a country where those issues are largely ignored.

The Covid pandemic, that has caused a sharp rise in people working from home, seems to be trumping some of the barriers women face when entering the workforce.

The YouTube star fired a warning shot after a banned YouTuber showed up at his house to harass him.

99.81% of the entire population of Pakistan holds at least one sexist bias. This documentary looks at the reasons behind the prevalence of such notions, and also the ways in which they are challenged by the iconic Aurat (women) March.

Huge swarms can devour so much in a day that they could cause a hunger crisis.

Good luck Kayleigh McEnany!

Powerful people are finding creative ways to avoid facing the facts. Here is all the post-truth news you missed from around the world this week.

When the coronavirus hit Texas, Marfa had no choice but to shut down.