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An elephant splashes water over its head with its trunk. The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley is a recently opened elephant habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California. The new area provides expanded spaces and enrichment features for the park's elephants while offering visitors opportunities to observe elephant behavior and learn about conservation.An elephant splashes water over its head with its trunk. The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley is a recently opened elephant habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California. The new area provides expanded spaces and enrichment features for the park's elephants while offering visitors opportunities to observe elephant behavior and learn about conservation.

Elephants at the New Elephant Valley at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, US

The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley is a recently opened elephant habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California. The new area provides expanded spaces and enrichment features for the park's elephants while offering visitors opportunities to observe elephant behavior and learn about conservation.

Traditional wooden fishing boats seen under construction in the boatyard. For generations, local craftsmen have built and repaired vessels that support the region's fishing industry and coastal communities. Despite modernisation and economic pressures, these workshops remain an important part of the area's maritime heritage and local economy.Traditional wooden fishing boats seen under construction in the boatyard. For generations, local craftsmen have built and repaired vessels that support the region's fishing industry and coastal communities. Despite modernisation and economic pressures, these workshops remain an important part of the area's maritime heritage and local economy.

The boat building yards of Pak Phanang, Thailand - 01 Sept 2026

The boat building yards of Pak Phanang, Thailand

Israeli soldiers take positions near armored Israeli military vehicles blocking the main road at the entrance to the Al-Ain refugee camp, west of Nablus in the West Bank, during an Israeli military operation to search for combat materials. Residents reported that the army raided and searched homes and arrested five people, and some people were injured after being severely beaten.Israeli soldiers take positions near armored Israeli military vehicles blocking the main road at the entrance to the Al-Ain refugee camp, west of Nablus in the West Bank, during an Israeli military operation to search for combat materials. Residents reported that the army raided and searched homes and arrested five people, and some people were injured after being severely beaten.

Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Nablus

Residents reported that the army raided and searched homes and arrested five people, while four others were injured after being severely beaten.

The Pontiff greets the faithful as leaves the square in the Popemobile at the end of the audience. Pope Leo XIV presides over the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square. Thousands of faithful and pilgrims from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Square to participate in the Wednesday General Audience with Pope Leo XIV. A moment of prayer, listening, and communion that filled the square with hope, reflection, and joy.The Pontiff greets the faithful as leaves the square in the Popemobile at the end of the audience. Pope Leo XIV presides over the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square. Thousands of faithful and pilgrims from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Square to participate in the Wednesday General Audience with Pope Leo XIV. A moment of prayer, listening, and communion that filled the square with hope, reflection, and joy.

Religion: Pope Leo XIV's audience on Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Pope Leo XIV presides over the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square. This morning, thousands of faithful and pilgrims from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Square to participate in the Wednesday General Audience with Pope Leo XIV. A moment of prayer, listening, and communion that filled the square with hope, reflection, and joy.

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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 woman dances during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.A woman dances during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A woman dances during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

Women sing during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A tattoo of Lord Ganesh seen on the back of a woman during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.A tattoo of Lord Ganesh seen on the back of a woman during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A tattoo of Lord Ganesh seen on the back of a woman during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A woman prays during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.A woman prays during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A woman prays during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

Women dance during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.Women dance during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

Women dance during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

An elderly woman gets her pressure checked during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.An elderly woman gets her pressure checked during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

An elderly woman gets her pressure checked during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

Women take part during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.Women take part during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

Women take part during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A woman prays during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.A woman prays during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.

A woman prays during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple. Married and unmarried Hindu women observe fasting during the festival. Married women traditionally abstain from food and water while praying for the longevity, peace, and prosperity of their husbands and families, while unmarried women fast in the hope of being blessed with good husbands.