Beaming young Afghan amputee dances for joy on prosthetic leg

A five-year-old Afghan amputee has gone viral after he was recorded dancing on his new prosthetic leg. Ahmed, who lost his leg to injury as a baby, has completed years of physiotherapy to have full control over his prosthesis. Video: Mulkara Rahimi

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Decoding Irish placenames

Ireland’s placenames tell us so much about the country’s history and mythology, its geography and its ecology. Illustrations: Jennifer Farley


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