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Pedro Sánchez, President of the Spanish Government, attends the extraordinary plenary session of the Congress of Deputies to report on the alleged corruption cases that have come to light in recent weeks and that affect members of his government.Pedro Sánchez, President of the Spanish Government, attends the extraordinary plenary session of the Congress of Deputies to report on the alleged corruption cases that have come to light in recent weeks and that affect members of his government.

P. Sanchez Pleno Congreso de los Diputados in Madrid

A girl sits locked in a cage with her hands tied and her mouth gagged during the protest. An action in support of Ukraine was held in Gdansk on Dluga Street. The event was intended as a reminder that the war in Ukraine is still going on, cities are being shelled and people, including children, are dying. Participants brought flags and posters with them. The event was a performance.A girl sits locked in a cage with her hands tied and her mouth gagged during the protest. An action in support of Ukraine was held in Gdansk on Dluga Street. The event was intended as a reminder that the war in Ukraine is still going on, cities are being shelled and people, including children, are dying. Participants brought flags and posters with them. The event was a performance.

Action in support of Ukraine in Gdansk, Poland

An action in support of Ukraine was held in Gdansk on Dluga Street. The event was intended as a reminder that the war in Ukraine is still going on, cities are being shelled and people, including children, are dying. Participants brought flags and posters with them. The event was a performance.

On the day of Ashura, Shiite Muslim re-enactors perform in a play about the 7th century AD battle of Karbala which coincides with 10th of Muharram according to the Islamic calendar commemorating the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein.On the day of Ashura, Shiite Muslim re-enactors perform in a play about the 7th century AD battle of Karbala which coincides with 10th of Muharram according to the Islamic calendar commemorating the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein.

A reenactment of the Battle of Karbala in the Bartella district on the outskirts of Mosul, northern

A reenactment of the Battle of Karbala in the Bartella district on the outskirts of Mosul, northern Iraq, on the day of Ashura

Members of the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and AnimaNaturalis platforms, half-naked with bull horns perform during the demonstration. A demonstration against bullfights and the running of the bulls was held in Pamplona, ​​Navarra, Spain, just hours before the start of the San Fermín festival.Members of the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and AnimaNaturalis platforms, half-naked with bull horns perform during the demonstration. A demonstration against bullfights and the running of the bulls was held in Pamplona, ​​Navarra, Spain, just hours before the start of the San Fermín festival.

PETA 2025 protest in Pamplona

A demonstration against bullfights and the running of the bulls was held in Pamplona, ​​Navarra, Spain, just hours before the start of the San Fermín festival.

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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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A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A participant performs with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A 'fire breather' performs during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with knife and Sword is performed during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt with knife and Sword is performed during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with knife and Sword is performed during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with knife and Sword is performed during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.A stunt with knife and Sword is performed during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.

A stunt with knife and Sword is performed during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.