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  • Hindu devotees offer prayers at the Sri Mariamman Temple during the festival. Diwali is the Indian festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".Hindu devotees offer prayers at the Sri Mariamman Temple during the festival. Diwali is the Indian festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
  • Iraqi Kurdish Muslims eat breakfast in the courtyard of Saido mosque after Eid al-Fitr prayers in the city of Dohuk in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.Iraqi Kurdish Muslims eat breakfast in the courtyard of Saido mosque after Eid al-Fitr prayers in the city of Dohuk in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.
  • Military cars seen patrolling the streets in Borno State the capital Maiduguri. Islamic militant group Boko Haram, and more recently a faction called ISWAP, have been waging an insurgency in northeast Nigeria for more than a decade.Military cars seen patrolling the streets in Borno State the capital Maiduguri. Islamic militant group Boko Haram, and more recently a faction called ISWAP, have been waging an insurgency in northeast Nigeria for more than a decade.
  • A woman seen performing the traditional chinese dance with a large multicolored scarf during the 'Chinese New Year - Night of Beijing' event. The Beijing National Orchestra holds the ‘Chinese New Year - Night of Beijing’ event ahead of the Chinese New Year on February 16th, 2018. Various performance were made by the Beijing Acrobat Theater and the Academy of Dance as well as a presentation of Martial Arts.A woman seen performing the traditional chinese dance with a large multicolored scarf during the 'Chinese New Year - Night of Beijing' event. The Beijing National Orchestra holds the ‘Chinese New Year - Night of Beijing’ event ahead of the Chinese New Year on February 16th, 2018. Various performance were made by the Beijing Acrobat Theater and the Academy of Dance as well as a presentation of Martial Arts.
  • A young Venezuelan woman smiles and waves a Venezuelan flag at the passing cars. Venezuelan residents in Argentina vote at their embassy in the city of Buenos Aires, the only place authorized for the event. Of the 220,000 living in Argentina, 150,000 would have been able to vote, but only 2,638 will be able to do so due to the numerous obstacles imposed on Venezuelan migrants by the government of dictator Nicolás Maduro.A young Venezuelan woman smiles and waves a Venezuelan flag at the passing cars. Venezuelan residents in Argentina vote at their embassy in the city of Buenos Aires, the only place authorized for the event. Of the 220,000 living in Argentina, 150,000 would have been able to vote, but only 2,638 will be able to do so due to the numerous obstacles imposed on Venezuelan migrants by the government of dictator Nicolás Maduro.
  • U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), amid another outage for Air Traffic Controllers at Newark Airport, demands that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy puts Newark first in line to receive critically-needed fixes that were loosely detailed in his recent announcement to overall all of FAA Air Traffic Control in New York City.U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), amid another outage for Air Traffic Controllers at Newark Airport, demands that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy puts Newark first in line to receive critically-needed fixes that were loosely detailed in his recent announcement to overall all of FAA Air Traffic Control in New York City.
  • An empty UNHCR Humanitarian Aid box lies discarded outside a metro station. On the afternoon of Thursday, the 24th of July, an empty Humanitarian Aid box from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is found discarded near Stare Bielany metro station in the north of Warsaw. The box had contained a Family Hygiene Kit which included toiletries, sanitary products, and washing powder. Since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, UNCHR has been instrumental in providing aid to refugees fleeing the violence. The movement of refugees and immigration more broadly is a hot topic within Poland as the right wing stokes conspiratorial unrest.An empty UNHCR Humanitarian Aid box lies discarded outside a metro station. On the afternoon of Thursday, the 24th of July, an empty Humanitarian Aid box from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is found discarded near Stare Bielany metro station in the north of Warsaw. The box had contained a Family Hygiene Kit which included toiletries, sanitary products, and washing powder. Since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, UNCHR has been instrumental in providing aid to refugees fleeing the violence. The movement of refugees and immigration more broadly is a hot topic within Poland as the right wing stokes conspiratorial unrest.
  • During the protest, students chant slogans while making fists on the streets near Udayana University. This protest was part of a nationwide movement after lawmakers scrapped a controversial plan to amend election rules. The plan was widely seen as an effort to help the outgoing president establish a political dynasty.During the protest, students chant slogans while making fists on the streets near Udayana University. This protest was part of a nationwide movement after lawmakers scrapped a controversial plan to amend election rules. The plan was widely seen as an effort to help the outgoing president establish a political dynasty.
  • a disabled Anti-Frack Protester on a Mobility Scooter, watched by Two Police Liaison Officers attempts to block the gates of the Fracking company "Cuadrilla's" Frack site during a quiet day of continuing protests. Cuadrilla have applied for an extension and modification of an injunction to make protesting at their site illegal.a disabled Anti-Frack Protester on a Mobility Scooter, watched by Two Police Liaison Officers attempts to block the gates of the Fracking company "Cuadrilla's" Frack site during a quiet day of continuing protests. Cuadrilla have applied for an extension and modification of an injunction to make protesting at their site illegal.
  • Antakya Habib-i Neccar Mosque, one of the first mosques built in Anatolia, was destroyed during the earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people in Turkey. The historical Habib-i Najjar Mosque is located in Antakya, Hatay Province, Turkey. It is named after the carpenter Habib'i Neccar or Habib al-Najjar, who lived during the time of Jesus. He was crucified in the early years of Christianity by the pagans who would not accept Christianity. It was built in 636 A.D., and Islam started to spread in Anatolia from here. Habib-ün Naccar, who first believed in the apostles of the Prophet Jesus, was a Martyr praised in the Yasin Sura of the Quran. His Tomb was inside the Mosque.Antakya Habib-i Neccar Mosque, one of the first mosques built in Anatolia, was destroyed during the earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people in Turkey. The historical Habib-i Najjar Mosque is located in Antakya, Hatay Province, Turkey. It is named after the carpenter Habib'i Neccar or Habib al-Najjar, who lived during the time of Jesus. He was crucified in the early years of Christianity by the pagans who would not accept Christianity. It was built in 636 A.D., and Islam started to spread in Anatolia from here. Habib-ün Naccar, who first believed in the apostles of the Prophet Jesus, was a Martyr praised in the Yasin Sura of the Quran. His Tomb was inside the Mosque.
  • Masked protesters seen throwing stones at the Indian police during the clashes. Clashes erupted between Kashmiri protesters and Indian government forces soon after the Friday congregational prayers ended in the Grand Mosque in Srinagar.Masked protesters seen throwing stones at the Indian police during the clashes. Clashes erupted between Kashmiri protesters and Indian government forces soon after the Friday congregational prayers ended in the Grand Mosque in Srinagar.
  • A woman receives the third injection with a dose of Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine. New vaccination center opens in Prague in order to speed up covid-19 vaccination in the Czech Republic.A woman receives the third injection with a dose of Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine. New vaccination center opens in Prague in order to speed up covid-19 vaccination in the Czech Republic.
  • The Pope meets two children dressed in the Vatican colors, white and yellow. Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus of the Assumption on August 15 and imparts his blessing to the thousands of faithful present from the entrance of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo. The Pope is spending a holiday at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo.The Pope meets two children dressed in the Vatican colors, white and yellow. Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus of the Assumption on August 15 and imparts his blessing to the thousands of faithful present from the entrance of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo. The Pope is spending a holiday at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo.
  • View of burning tires in the middle of the road during a bloody raid at Jenin refugee camp. Israeli forces raided Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, which led to an exchange of fire between armed Palestinian resistance fighters and the Israeli forces. Young Palestinian men demonstrated, burned tires everywhere, and the raid continued for more than 12 hours. 14 Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces and many were injured.View of burning tires in the middle of the road during a bloody raid at Jenin refugee camp. Israeli forces raided Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, which led to an exchange of fire between armed Palestinian resistance fighters and the Israeli forces. Young Palestinian men demonstrated, burned tires everywhere, and the raid continued for more than 12 hours. 14 Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces and many were injured.
  • Luiz da Silva Danilo of Juventus FC greets the fans at the end of the match during the Serie A 2024/25 football match between Juventus FC and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium. Final score; Juventus FC 1:1 Cagliari CalcioLuiz da Silva Danilo of Juventus FC greets the fans at the end of the match during the Serie A 2024/25 football match between Juventus FC and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium. Final score; Juventus FC 1:1 Cagliari Calcio
  • British Consulate-General Hong Kong, raises a rainbow flag, a transgender flag and a bisexual flag to celebrate LGBT rights in pride month.British Consulate-General Hong Kong, raises a rainbow flag, a transgender flag and a bisexual flag to celebrate LGBT rights in pride month.
  • Workers prepare for the weekly drive thru food pick up at the Al Beech West Side Food Pantry. The need for food banks is at its max due to unemployment and a rise in Covid-19 cases.Workers prepare for the weekly drive thru food pick up at the Al Beech West Side Food Pantry. The need for food banks is at its max due to unemployment and a rise in Covid-19 cases.
  • Malcolm Thomas #23 of Khimki Moscow seen in action during Khimki Moscow against CSKA Moscow, Russian VTB United league game in Moscow.Malcolm Thomas #23 of Khimki Moscow seen in action during Khimki Moscow against CSKA Moscow, Russian VTB United league game in Moscow.
  • In this photo illustration, a cellphone with the logo of German information technology company CENIT AG is seen on screen in front of business webpage.In this photo illustration, a cellphone with the logo of German information technology company CENIT AG is seen on screen in front of business webpage.
  • A pilgrim walks under a big pipe outside of Lisbon. The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish) in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. Yearly, thousands of people of various backgrounds walk the Camino de Santiago either on their own or in organized groups.A pilgrim walks under a big pipe outside of Lisbon. The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish) in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. Yearly, thousands of people of various backgrounds walk the Camino de Santiago either on their own or in organized groups.
  • Visitors look at a mural with pictures of jewish victims in one of the exhibit rooms at the World War 2 Museum. The world war 2 museum in the Polish city of Gdansk was opened on 27th of March 2017. The museum exhibits world war 2 history in Europe. The Museum building was designed by the Kwadrat architectural team.Visitors look at a mural with pictures of jewish victims in one of the exhibit rooms at the World War 2 Museum. The world war 2 museum in the Polish city of Gdansk was opened on 27th of March 2017. The museum exhibits world war 2 history in Europe. The Museum building was designed by the Kwadrat architectural team.
  • Judas tree in bloom in Marseille. Cercis siliquastrum, commonly known as the Judas tree or Judas-tree, is a small deciduous species of redbud in the flowering plant family Fabaceae which is noted for its prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring. It is native to Southern Europe and Western Asia.Judas tree in bloom in Marseille. Cercis siliquastrum, commonly known as the Judas tree or Judas-tree, is a small deciduous species of redbud in the flowering plant family Fabaceae which is noted for its prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring. It is native to Southern Europe and Western Asia.
  • Vines in the village of Maclas faced extremely cold temperatures.Vines in the village of Maclas faced extremely cold temperatures.
  • Pro-choice protesters hold placards expressing their opinion during the demonstration. Crowds of pro-choice protesters and supporters reacted to the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and abolish the constitutional right to abortion in the USA.Pro-choice protesters hold placards expressing their opinion during the demonstration. Crowds of pro-choice protesters and supporters reacted to the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and abolish the constitutional right to abortion in the USA.
  • American singer, bass guitarist, songwriter and actor Susan Kay Quatro known professionally as Suzi Quatro performs live on stage at Wickham Festival.American singer, bass guitarist, songwriter and actor Susan Kay Quatro known professionally as Suzi Quatro performs live on stage at Wickham Festival.

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