Photographers around the world captured breathtaking views of the moon in its waxing gibbous and crescent phases on March 2, 2026, just before the March full moon known as the Worm Moon. Named for seasonal signs of spring, the moon appeared over rivers, cities, fields and monuments from South America to Europe. PICS/AFP

Two-and-a-half-year-old radio-collared tigress STRT5, better known as Tara, was spotted by a tourist at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve on Tuesday. (Text by Ranjeet Jadhav) (Pics/Amit Mane)