March 6 - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.
Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule of news and events, please go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
Tools made from elephant and hippo bones show ingenuity of human ancestors
An assemblage of tools found in Tanzania that was fashioned about 1.5 million years ago from the limb bones of elephants and hippos reveals what scientists are calling a technological breakthrough for the human evolutionary lineage - systematic production of implements made from a material other than stone. (SCIENCE-TOOLS/ (PIX), 763 words) nL2N3PM0RY
Georgia's ethnic minority women keep ancient rugweaving art alive
KOSALARI, Georgia - Since Zemfira Kajarova arrived in the hill village of Kosalari in southern Georgia as a newlywed almost 50 years ago, she has devoted herself to weaving the village’s distinctive Persian-style woolen carpets. (GEORGIA-CARPETS/ (TV, PIX), 563 words) nL5N3PH1JN
Mount Vesuvius eruption turned a man's brain into glass. Here's how it happened
It was a surprising discovery when scientists examining the remains of a man who died in bed in the ancient city of Herculaneum after Italy's Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD found dark fragments resembling obsidian inside his skull. It turns out the eruption had somehow turned his brain into glass. (SCIENCE-BRAIN/ (PIX), 749 words) nL2N3PG119
Adidas sold last pair of Yeezy sneakers
HERZOGENAURACGH, Germany - Adidas said it sold its last remaining pair of Yeezy sneakers in the fourth quarter, ending the process of liquidating stock of the lucrative shoe line developed with rapper Ye, whom the sportswear brand cut ties with in October 2022. (ADIDAS-RESULTS/YEEZY (UPDATE 3, PIX), 333 words) nL2N3PO0AS
In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery
BEIJING - Emily Yu, a longtime Beijing-based lingerie designer, has devoted some five years to developing bras and prostheses for women who have had a mastectomy - hoping her products will help them regain confidence. (WOMENS-DAY/BREAST CANCER-DESIGNER (PIX, TV), 352 words) nL5N3PN0XO
Van Gogh Museum presents LEGO bricks version of Sunflowers
AMSTERDAM - Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum has joined forces with the Danish toy brick-maker LEGO to create a build-your-own version of Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers." (NETHERLANDS-LEGO/VAN GOGH (PIX, TV), 316 words) nL6N3PK00Q
Rika Woo juggles life as Cantonese opera and J-Pop artiste
HONG KONG - Appealing to a younger audience, Rika Woo dons a white J-pop-style sleeveless top and a long white skirt embroidered with lace as she performs Japanese songs for an energetic group of fans in Hong Kong. On a starkly different stage, Woo paints her face with bright theatrical make-up, wears striking, colourful costumes embroidered with purple flowers and head-dresses adorned with pearls and lace veils, to perform Cantonese opera. (HONGKONG-ARTISTE (WIDER IMAGE, PIX, TV), 620 words) nL4N3JN0GE
Astronomers see lower risk of newly found asteroid hitting Earth
WASHINGTON - New observations of a small asteroid discovered in December have led astronomers to conclude that the chances of it striking Earth are almost zero after earlier data had indicated a higher risk of a collision with this space rock about 130-300 feet (40-90 meters) wide. (SPACE-EXPLORATION/ASTEROID (PIX), 540 words) nL2N3PG0LL
EXPLANATORY CONTENT
EXPLAINER-What is Elon Musk's DOGE? How much money has it saved US taxpayers? nL2N3PN0RL
FACTBOX-Which car companies are in firing line of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada? nL1N3OT031
EXPLAINER -Trump halts military aid to Ukraine - what does that mean? nL2N3PM0T2
FACTBOX-Which U.S. agricultural products did China hit with tariffs? nL3N3PN0V7
(Compiled by Mark Porter and Patrick Enright)