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Fetish people seen dancing and singing during the parade. Thousands of people marched during the WorldPride March organized to spotlight LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility around the world. For the first time in history, the city hosts WorldPride. WorldPride is a global event that raises visibility and awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues worldwide.Fetish people seen dancing and singing during the parade. Thousands of people marched during the WorldPride March organized to spotlight LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility around the world. For the first time in history, the city hosts WorldPride. WorldPride is a global event that raises visibility and awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues worldwide.

The WorldPride March in Amsterdam, Netherlands - 08 Aug 2026

The WorldPride March in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Israeli soldiers escort an elderly Palestinian detainee during a raid on Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank. Israeli military forces raided the central market during a security operation. Soldiers fired tear gas, causing dozens of Palestinians to suffer. Youths threw stones at the soldiers during the operation, and an elderly man was arrested.Israeli soldiers escort an elderly Palestinian detainee during a raid on Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank. Israeli military forces raided the central market during a security operation. Soldiers fired tear gas, causing dozens of Palestinians to suffer. Youths threw stones at the soldiers during the operation, and an elderly man was arrested.

Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Nablus

Israeli forces raided the central market during a security operation. Soldiers fired tear gas, causing dozens of Palestinians to suffer from suffocation. Youths threw stones at the soldiers. During the operation, an elderly man was arrested inside the market in Balata refugee camp.

Prime Minister, Donald Tusk seen looking at the solar eclipse through filtered spectacles. On the evening of the 12th August, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Donald Tusk, joins scientific observers and members of the public at the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw to watch a partial solar eclipse. At its maximum, the Moon obscures about 82% of the Sun as viewed from the Polish capital. Warsaw’s eclipse runs from approximately 19:14 until sunset at 20:06, reaching its maximum at 20:02. The roughly 82% figure refers to the Sun’s covered area; the eclipse magnitude was about 0.85.Prime Minister, Donald Tusk seen looking at the solar eclipse through filtered spectacles. On the evening of the 12th August, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Donald Tusk, joins scientific observers and members of the public at the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw to watch a partial solar eclipse. At its maximum, the Moon obscures about 82% of the Sun as viewed from the Polish capital. Warsaw’s eclipse runs from approximately 19:14 until sunset at 20:06, reaching its maximum at 20:02. The roughly 82% figure refers to the Sun’s covered area; the eclipse magnitude was about 0.85.

Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk joins observers to watch partial solar eclipse in Warsaw, Poland

Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk joins observers to watch partial solar eclipse in Warsaw, Poland.

Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Wieslaw Kukula addresses a press conference. Early in the morning of 9th August, Poland's armed forces, and those of allies stationed in the country, take part in a rehearsal in preparation for a parade on National Armed Forces Day on the 15th August. Soldiers muster as the sun rises over the Vistula River and march past grandstands prepared for dignitaries. The soldiers were followed by mechanised divisions travelling in tanks and a variety of armoured vehicles. Afterwards, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence, Pawel Bejda addresses a post-rehearsal press conference, where he is accompanied by the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Wieslaw Kukula.Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Wieslaw Kukula addresses a press conference. Early in the morning of 9th August, Poland's armed forces, and those of allies stationed in the country, take part in a rehearsal in preparation for a parade on National Armed Forces Day on the 15th August. Soldiers muster as the sun rises over the Vistula River and march past grandstands prepared for dignitaries. The soldiers were followed by mechanised divisions travelling in tanks and a variety of armoured vehicles. Afterwards, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence, Pawel Bejda addresses a post-rehearsal press conference, where he is accompanied by the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, General Wieslaw Kukula.

Poland's armed forces rehearse for the national Armed Forces Day parade in Warsaw, Poland - 9 Aug 20

Poland's armed forces rehearse for the national Armed Forces Day parade in Warsaw, Poland - 9 Aug 2026

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police use a water cannon on protesting students during a demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police use a water cannon on protesting students during a demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police use a water cannon on protesting students during a demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police officers holding batons and protective shields stand in position during a confrontation with students. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police officers holding batons and protective shields stand in position during a confrontation with students. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police officers holding batons and protective shields stand in position during a confrontation with students. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police officers use batons on protesters during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police officers use batons on protesters during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police officers use batons on protesters during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police officers use batons on protesters during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police officers use batons on protesters during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police officers use batons on protesters during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

A police officer uses a baton on a protester during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.A police officer uses a baton on a protester during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

A police officer uses a baton on a protester during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police fire a water cannon at a crowd during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

A demonstrator on police barricade yells at the officers during a rally. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.A demonstrator on police barricade yells at the officers during a rally. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

A demonstrator on police barricade yells at the officers during a rally. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

A protester near a barricade shouts during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.A protester near a barricade shouts during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

A protester near a barricade shouts during the demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police use a water cannon on protesting students during a demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Police use a water cannon on protesting students during a demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Police use a water cannon on protesting students during a demonstration. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Demonstrating students dance on the street during a water cannon deployment. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.Demonstrating students dance on the street during a water cannon deployment. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.

Demonstrating students dance on the street during a water cannon deployment. Students staged a march to the state assembly, amplifying ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.