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Lucknow police officials detain members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and Left party workers during a protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Parivartan Crossing.Lucknow police officials detain members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and Left party workers during a protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Parivartan Crossing.

A protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Parivartan Crossing in Lucknow - 2 Oct 2026

Italian Prime Minister (R) Giorgia Meloni receives a bouquet of flowers and an award from CNA President (L) Dario Costantini during the celebration at the Auditorium Antonianum. Celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the CNA (National Confederation of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises) were held at the Auditorium Antonianum. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended the event which is dedicated to the world of Italian craftsmanship and small and medium-sized enterprises.Italian Prime Minister (R) Giorgia Meloni receives a bouquet of flowers and an award from CNA President (L) Dario Costantini during the celebration at the Auditorium Antonianum. Celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the CNA (National Confederation of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises) were held at the Auditorium Antonianum. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended the event which is dedicated to the world of Italian craftsmanship and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Giorgia Meloni attends the celebrations marking the CNA's 80th anniversary in Roma, Italy - 01 Oct 2

Giorgia Meloni attends the celebrations marking the CNA's 80th anniversary in Roma, Italy

Palestinians set fire to tires in the streets of the Balata refugee camp in protest against the visit of Jewish settlers to "Joseph's Tomb" a religious site that is a point of contention between Israelis and Palestinians as Jewish visitors arrive late at night to pray there during the festival of Sukkot; the site is located in an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority.Palestinians set fire to tires in the streets of the Balata refugee camp in protest against the visit of Jewish settlers to "Joseph's Tomb" a religious site that is a point of contention between Israelis and Palestinians as Jewish visitors arrive late at night to pray there during the festival of Sukkot; the site is located in an area under the control of the Palestinian Authority.

Israel enforces Security as Jewish visitors arrive to pray during the festival of Sukkot in Nablus,

Israel enforces Security as Jewish visitors arrive to pray during the festival of Sukkot in Nablus, Palestine

A view of a metro entrance as people walk or use boats through the floodwater to reach it on Lat Phrao Road in Bang Kapi District. On September 26, all 50 districts of Bangkok were declared disaster-affected areas. Three days later, floodwaters still remained in parts of the city. In heavily affected areas such as Bang Kapi District, residents remained in floodwater.A view of a metro entrance as people walk or use boats through the floodwater to reach it on Lat Phrao Road in Bang Kapi District. On September 26, all 50 districts of Bangkok were declared disaster-affected areas. Three days later, floodwaters still remained in parts of the city. In heavily affected areas such as Bang Kapi District, residents remained in floodwater.

Severe floods in Bang Kapi District, Bangkok - 28 Sept 2026

On September 26, all 50 districts of Bangkok were declared disaster-affected areas. Three days later, floodwaters still remained in parts of the city. In heavily affected areas such as Bang Kapi District, residents remained in floodwater.

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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 wearing a rain poncho checks her phone beside sandbags placed outside a building in the Ekkamai area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A woman wearing a rain poncho checks her phone beside sandbags placed outside a building in the Ekkamai area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A woman wearing a rain poncho checks her phone beside sandbags placed outside a building in the Ekkamai area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A kid rides his bicycle through floodwater as vehicles pass along Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A kid rides his bicycle through floodwater as vehicles pass along Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A kid rides his bicycle through floodwater as vehicles pass along Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A motorcycle is parked on a dry section of Phetchaburi bridge as floodwater blocks the way ahead in Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A motorcycle is parked on a dry section of Phetchaburi bridge as floodwater blocks the way ahead in Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A motorcycle is parked on a dry section of Phetchaburi bridge as floodwater blocks the way ahead in Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A person stands in the doorway of a building as floodwater covers the street outside near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A person stands in the doorway of a building as floodwater covers the street outside near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A person stands in the doorway of a building as floodwater covers the street outside near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A child holds on to an adult while standing in floodwater near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A child holds on to an adult while standing in floodwater near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A child holds on to an adult while standing in floodwater near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A child moves through floodwater on Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A child moves through floodwater on Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A child moves through floodwater on Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A man walks through floodwater past a parked tuk-tuk near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A man walks through floodwater past a parked tuk-tuk near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A man walks through floodwater past a parked tuk-tuk near Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Vehicles sit in floodwater along Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Vehicles sit in floodwater along Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Vehicles sit in floodwater along Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A child and an adult carry a large cardboard box through floodwater in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A child and an adult carry a large cardboard box through floodwater in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A child and an adult carry a large cardboard box through floodwater in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Passengers step through floodwater beside a bus in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Passengers step through floodwater beside a bus in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Passengers step through floodwater beside a bus in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

People wade through floodwater beside a bus on Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.People wade through floodwater beside a bus on Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

People wade through floodwater beside a bus on Phetchaburi Road. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Pedestrians make their way along a flooded pavement in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Pedestrians make their way along a flooded pavement in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Pedestrians make their way along a flooded pavement in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Floodwater fills a narrow street between buildings in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Floodwater fills a narrow street between buildings in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Floodwater fills a narrow street between buildings in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Vehicles line an elevated road as floodwater covers the street below in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Vehicles line an elevated road as floodwater covers the street below in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Vehicles line an elevated road as floodwater covers the street below in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Pedestrians wade through floodwater beneath an elevated road in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Pedestrians wade through floodwater beneath an elevated road in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Pedestrians wade through floodwater beneath an elevated road in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Cars are parked along a bridge above flooded streets in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Cars are parked along a bridge above flooded streets in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Cars are parked along a bridge above flooded streets in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A person wades through floodwater in a residential lane in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A person wades through floodwater in a residential lane in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A person wades through floodwater in a residential lane in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Floodwater fills a narrow lane between buildings in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Floodwater fills a narrow lane between buildings in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Floodwater fills a narrow lane between buildings in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A pedestrian crosses a waterlogged street in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.A pedestrian crosses a waterlogged street in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

A pedestrian crosses a waterlogged street in the Pridi area of Bangkok. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Vehicles travel through a flooded intersection near a pedestrian crossing in Bangkok’s Pridi neighbourhood. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Vehicles travel through a flooded intersection near a pedestrian crossing in Bangkok’s Pridi neighbourhood. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Vehicles travel through a flooded intersection near a pedestrian crossing in Bangkok’s Pridi neighbourhood. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Cars are parked on an elevated bridge above flooded streets in Bangkok’s Pridi neighbourhood. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.Cars are parked on an elevated bridge above flooded streets in Bangkok’s Pridi neighbourhood. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.

Cars are parked on an elevated bridge above flooded streets in Bangkok’s Pridi neighbourhood. Floodwaters inundate major roads, including Phetchaburi Road and the Pridi Banomyong neighborhood in Bangkok, following a record monsoon downpour that prompted a capital-wide disaster declaration. Municipal pumps operate at full capacity to drain overflowing canals.