Citizens seen with Soviet symbols and emblems seen on May 9 during the Victory Day celebrations.

Flames from the Eternal Fires of Tula, Smolensk and Moscow were brought by participants of a motor rally held as part of the "Flame of Memory" campaign. They started on April 30 from the "Bayonet" memorial in Zelenograd and covered over 2,800 kilometers. Their route passed through the Moscow, Tver, Novgorod, Pskov and Leningrad regions as well as Karelia. The traditional “Be Worthy of the Fallen ’s Memory” campaign dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War took place at the Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery.

The passenger cruise ship Oceania Marina arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

The passenger cruise ship MSC Musica arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Neos plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport, France.

The Cops Combat competition is a martial arts tournament for members of the Thai Policemen held at the Rajadamnern Stadium by the Royal Thai Police aimed at making Thai policemen aware of the importance of close-quarter combat.

The city is especially connected to the remembrance days here on 4 and 5 May as the capitulation which ended World War II in the Netherlands was signed in the city.

An Immortal Regiment march to mark upcoming Victory Day in Seoul, South Korea

Pratt & Whitney Machinist Union Workers' Strike in East Hartford

The city is especially connected to the remembrance days on 4 and 5 May, as the capitulation which ended World War II was signed in the city. Over 2,500 participants including soldiers from twelve countries paid tribute to WWII veterans and marked the international military cooperation since 1945.

May Day march and protest in New Haven, Connecticut.

Union Jack flags decorate Regent Street ahead of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.

World Press Freedom day in Nakuru, Kenya

More than 150,000 people attended the traditional May Day demonstration. The fight against racism, the far-right and the call for an end to the genocide of the Palestinian people were the central themes of the event.

Supporters of the Filton 18 gather outside the Old Bailey in solidarity with the Palestine Action prisoners being accused under counter terrorism powers of destroying Israeli weaponry being made at Elbit Systems ’s Filton facility in Bristol. A number of activists marched in to the factory in an adapted prison van in August 2024 and did damage to property including quadcopter drones of over £1 million. Police arrested the suspects under the Terrorism Act allowing them to hold and question the suspects for an extended time and they have all been remanded to prison ever since. The event occurs as it was revealed this week after a freedom of information request that counter terrorism police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are communicating…

Thousands of protesters take part in the annual Labor Day celebration (May Day) marking the international day of the workers.

May1st Labor and Solidarity Day was celebrated with enthusiasm as the Confederation of Revolutionary Workers' Unions (DİSK) called for a meeting. Gathering at two points unions, civil society organizations (NGOs) and political parties came together in the Dock area, marching with banners and slogans.

The annual May Day march weaved through central London to Trafalgar Square where a rally was held. Now in its 137th year, the international event defends workers' rights across the globe and is supported by trade unions, migrant workers & community groups worldwide.

Thousands of protesters marched from Place dÕItalie to Place de la Nation for the May Day protests. The 1st of May marks International Labor Day, which brings unions together in a joint show of solidarity for workers' rights. This year, 7,400 police officers have been deployed around the city.

On International Workers' Day, people marched in Amsterdam to demand a living income for everyone, the ability to stop heavy work on time, and solidarity.

Labor and progressive groups marched in Manila, calling for wage increase to mark Labor Day today in the Philippines.

The cement carrier ship Seaven Spirit arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Doctors and medical students began a strike on April 28, 2025, to demand the withdrawal of the Garot bill aimed at regulating their practice. The profession is mobilizing against this bill, which would force doctors to practice in medical deserts, and also against the two-day per month in underserved areas.

Fire broke out at an electrical substation in Maida Vale. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

8th edition of the Lyon Beer festival in Lyon, France

A massive blackout has swept across Spain and Portugal, causing widespread disruption to connectivity and traffic. Although power is gradually being restored, the outage has triggered significant complications throughout both countries.

Power outage in Madrid, Spain

Blackout in Barcelona, Spain

CMA CGM Khao Sok arrives in Marseille, France

Daily life in NYC

Alcatraz Island is an island located in San Francisco Bay, California, USA, that served as a high-security federal prison between 1934 and 1963. It has since been converted into a historic site managed by the United States National Park Service.

Trans Rights groups in Melbourne hold a counter-rally to an anti-trans event at the state parliament, ending with a march around the city center. Protestors were met with a large police presence and attacks from passers-by.

Hundreds gathered outside the Victorian Parliament in Melbourne for the “Trans Liberation Counter-Protest.” The demonstration was organized in response to the “Women Will Speak” rally, which participants claim is associated with trans-exclusionary and far-right ideologies. The event aimed to oppose what organizers describe as harmful narratives targeting the transgender community and to advocate for broader social justice issues.

A march takes place in Porto, Portugal, to mark the 51st anniversary of the Carnation Revolution of 1974. Thousands of people attend.

The Convoy of Liberty commemorates liberation from Nazi occupation by the US Army as well as the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in 1945. Throughout the convoy, individual military history clubs and army forces re-enactors join the routes of Allied armies.

Istanbul is the largest city straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, cultural and historic capital. The city has a population of 16 million residents and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.

Terrorists from The Resistance Force (TRF) a shadow outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba killed atleast 26 tourists at Baisaran meadow in the resort town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Day of Sant Jordi is celebrated every year on April 23 in the Spanish region of Catalonia with people exchanging books, red roses and the streets are filled with stalls selling books and roses.

Today, HRH Princess Isabella turns 18. 

The Palestine Action targeted Allianz Global Investors UK offices. According to the activists the company provides insurance to the Elbit Systems Ltd (Israel-based international military company and defence contractor) which builds weapons.

Katsurahama Ryuo Shrine (Katsurahama Dragon King Shrine) also known as Watatsumi Shrine is located at the southern tip of Katsurahama Beach.. The shrine stands on the Ryuo Cape offering a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean.

The naval base is a major U.S. Navy base located in Kanagawa Prefecture. The base serves as the homeport for the U.S. Seventh Fleet's forward deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan along with other ships including destroyers and cruisers. It is the largest overseas U.S. naval installation and plays a critical role in maintaining U.S. military presence and operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The base also hosts the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) sharing facilities and fostering U.S.-Japan military cooperation under the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty. It covers approximately 579 acres with extensive infrastructure including ship repair facilities, piers and support services for personnel and families.

Nationwide Hands-Off mass protest and march in Hartford, Connecticut.

The liner Allure of the Seas cruise ship leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.

Daily life in Lyon, France

The medieval village in Boulieu-les-Annonay, France

Development work in Lyon, France

Around 20 pro-Palestine protestors from Youth Demand blocked the traffic at York Road in Waterloo, demanding the UK government to stop arming Israel in the Palestine-Israel conflict, 4 protestors are seen being arrested.

The Allure of the Seas leaves Marseille, France