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Pro-Palestine protesters participate in a protest, holding placards expressing their opinions near an entrance at Columbia University. Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied outside one of the entrances at Columbia University in Manhattan, New York City condemning the Israel Defense Forces' military operations in Gaza. For nearly two weeks, students and pro-Palestine activists at Columbia University have held a sit-in protest on campus, forming a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment." Overnight, students and protesters inside the campus occupied a university building named Hamilton Hall and blocked the entrances. University administration threatened to expel the students who are occupying the building. On Monday, the university said it started suspending students who are protesting at the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment." There has been increasing tension between the student protesters and the university officials regarding the use of law enforcement to disassemble the encampment. Since the war started on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health ministry said more than 34,000 people have been killed in Gaza, a territory ruled by Hamas. The death toll does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.Pro-Palestine protesters participate in a protest, holding placards expressing their opinions near an entrance at Columbia University. Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied outside one of the entrances at Columbia University in Manhattan, New York City condemning the Israel Defense Forces' military operations in Gaza. For nearly two weeks, students and pro-Palestine activists at Columbia University have held a sit-in protest on campus, forming a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment." Overnight, students and protesters inside the campus occupied a university building named Hamilton Hall and blocked the entrances. University administration threatened to expel the students who are occupying the building. On Monday, the university said it started suspending students who are protesting at the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment." There has been increasing tension between the student protesters and the university officials regarding the use of law enforcement to disassemble the encampment. Since the war started on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health ministry said more than 34,000 people have been killed in Gaza, a territory ruled by Hamas. The death toll does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.

Palestine Rally at Columbia University in New York, US - 30 Apr 2024

People walk past a car damaged by floods. More than 50 people have been reported dead and hundreds more missing after a heavy rainfall caused floods.People walk past a car damaged by floods. More than 50 people have been reported dead and hundreds more missing after a heavy rainfall caused floods.

Flooding in Kenya- Mai Mahiu

More than 50 people have been reported dead and hundreds more missing after a heavy rainfall caused floods.

US soldiers carry water containers and MRE boxes during a stress shoot test of the Best Squad Competition conducted by the US 2nd Infantry Division and the ROK-US Combined Division at the US Army's Camp Casey in Dongducheon. The US 2nd Infantry Division based in South Korea holds a 'Best Squad Competition' where soldiers compete in a variety of events testing them both physically and mentally.US soldiers carry water containers and MRE boxes during a stress shoot test of the Best Squad Competition conducted by the US 2nd Infantry Division and the ROK-US Combined Division at the US Army's Camp Casey in Dongducheon. The US 2nd Infantry Division based in South Korea holds a 'Best Squad Competition' where soldiers compete in a variety of events testing them both physically and mentally.

The Best Squad Competition in Dongducheon, South Korea

The US 2nd Infantry Division based in South Korea holds a 'Best Squad Competition' where soldiers compete in a variety of events testing them both physically and mentally.

Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, inspects the guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at Government House. Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Abdul Mateen are on a two-days official visit to Thailand that aim to strengthen the two nations especially in investment, halal industry, and tourism.Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, inspects the guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at Government House. Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Abdul Mateen are on a two-days official visit to Thailand that aim to strengthen the two nations especially in investment, halal industry, and tourism.

Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah on an official visit in Bangkok, Thailand

Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Abdul Mateen are on a two-days official visit to Thailand that aim to strengthen the two nations especially in investment, halal industry, and tourism.

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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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Russian employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade on May 9 on Palace Square walk through the Alexander Garden near the statue of Hercules of Farnese.Russian employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade on May 9 on Palace Square walk through the Alexander Garden near the statue of Hercules of Farnese.

Russian employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade on May 9 on Palace Square walk through the Alexander Garden near the statue of Hercules of Farnese.

Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade on May 9 stand against the backdrop of the Lobanov-Rostovsky house.Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade on May 9 stand against the backdrop of the Lobanov-Rostovsky house.

Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade on May 9 stand against the backdrop of the Lobanov-Rostovsky house.

Russian military personnel stand at the pedestrian crossing after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel stand at the pedestrian crossing after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel stand at the pedestrian crossing after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Ministry of Internal Affairs female cadets are seen after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass by St. Isaac's Cathedral.Ministry of Internal Affairs female cadets are seen after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass by St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Ministry of Internal Affairs female cadets are seen after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass by St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military personnel with flags during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square pass against the background of the arch of the main headquarters.

Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military girls during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military girls march during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military girls march during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military girls march during the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel and employees of the National Guard are seen during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.Russian military personnel and employees of the National Guard are seen during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel and employees of the National Guard are seen during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Spectators watch the passage of Russian military equipment and an armored personnel carrier driving along Dvortsovoy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.Spectators watch the passage of Russian military equipment and an armored personnel carrier driving along Dvortsovoy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Spectators watch the passage of Russian military equipment and an armored personnel carrier driving along Dvortsovoy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Spectators watch the passage of Russian military equipment of the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system driving along Dvortsovy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.Spectators watch the passage of Russian military equipment of the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system driving along Dvortsovy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Spectators watch the passage of Russian military equipment of the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system driving along Dvortsovy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Spectators watch the passage of Russian military vehicles driving along Dvortsovoy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.Spectators watch the passage of Russian military vehicles driving along Dvortsovoy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Spectators watch the passage of Russian military vehicles driving along Dvortsovoy Proezd during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel and participants of the All-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic public movement Yunarmiya during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.Russian military personnel and participants of the All-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic public movement Yunarmiya during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel and participants of the All-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic public movement Yunarmiya during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Russian servicemen of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian servicemen of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian servicemen of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are seen during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Participants of the all-Russian children's and youth military-patriotic social movement Yunarmiya during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Spectators stand at the fence during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Spectators stand at the fence during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Spectators stand at the fence during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Spectators stand at the fence during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Spectators stand at the fence during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Spectators stand at the fence during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian navy personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian navy personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian navy personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian navy personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian navy personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian navy personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Traffic police officers monitor the passage of columns of military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces after the rehearsal of the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square along Admiralteysky Avenue.Traffic police officers monitor the passage of columns of military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces after the rehearsal of the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square along Admiralteysky Avenue.

Traffic police officers monitor the passage of columns of military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces after the rehearsal of the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square along Admiralteysky Avenue.

Military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue.Military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue.

Military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue.

After the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square, servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces take an advertising brochure from an animator dressed as a clown.After the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square, servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces take an advertising brochure from an animator dressed as a clown.

After the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square, servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces take an advertising brochure from an animator dressed as a clown.

Ministry of Internal Affairs female cadets after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue in St. Petersburg.Ministry of Internal Affairs female cadets after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue in St. Petersburg.

Ministry of Internal Affairs female cadets after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue in St. Petersburg.

Female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue in St. Petersburg.Female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue in St. Petersburg.

Female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Avenue in St. Petersburg.

Russian young military cadets walk along Palace Square after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian young military cadets walk along Palace Square after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian young military cadets walk along Palace Square after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Prospekt.Female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Prospekt.

Female cadets of the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Prospekt.

Girls cadets of the Ministry of Emergency Situations after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Prospekt.Girls cadets of the Ministry of Emergency Situations after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Prospekt.

Girls cadets of the Ministry of Emergency Situations after the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square walk along Admiralteysky Prospekt.

Russian young military cadets walk along Palace Square after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian young military cadets walk along Palace Square after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian young military cadets walk along Palace Square after a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

The legs of the sculptural group of Atlanteans with the military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces and the cordon of military personnel seen on Millionnaya Street during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.The legs of the sculptural group of Atlanteans with the military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces and the cordon of military personnel seen on Millionnaya Street during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

The legs of the sculptural group of Atlanteans with the military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces and the cordon of military personnel seen on Millionnaya Street during the rehearsal of the Victory Parade for May 9 on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.

Russian military personnel during a rehearsal for the May 9 Victory Parade on Palace Square.