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  • Crowd of protesters walking towards Thai Government House during the demonstration. Hundreds of anti-government protesters and students on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 Thailand uprising, attend a huge demonstration of the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration group demanding Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister to resign and give true democracy to people and royalist reforms.Crowd of protesters walking towards Thai Government House during the demonstration. Hundreds of anti-government protesters and students on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 Thailand uprising, attend a huge demonstration of the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration group demanding Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister to resign and give true democracy to people and royalist reforms.
  • A man buys a bunch of banana at a local market in Istanbul. Turkey is going through a deep economic crisis. On December 1st, the Turkish lira took its biggest hit in two decades following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision to cut interest rates. Turkish households, especially lower-income ones, are left to grapple with high-priced goods, including essentials such as food and energy.A man buys a bunch of banana at a local market in Istanbul. Turkey is going through a deep economic crisis. On December 1st, the Turkish lira took its biggest hit in two decades following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision to cut interest rates. Turkish households, especially lower-income ones, are left to grapple with high-priced goods, including essentials such as food and energy.
  • A worker seen clearing hot embers after the production of Illicit brew in Kibera Slums. The low wages and lack of job opportunities in Kenyan slums has forced many residents to turn to high consumption of the most toxic traditional brew well known as changaa . It is mostly prepared using some of the most dangerous chemicals like methanol to increase the strength of alcohol content in it. Due to government struggles and failure to stop the high consumption, the drink was later legalized in September 2010 by the Kenyan Government. It has since become one of the most practiced business for most poverty stricken families so as to make ends meet.A worker seen clearing hot embers after the production of Illicit brew in Kibera Slums. The low wages and lack of job opportunities in Kenyan slums has forced many residents to turn to high consumption of the most toxic traditional brew well known as changaa . It is mostly prepared using some of the most dangerous chemicals like methanol to increase the strength of alcohol content in it. Due to government struggles and failure to stop the high consumption, the drink was later legalized in September 2010 by the Kenyan Government. It has since become one of the most practiced business for most poverty stricken families so as to make ends meet.
  • Michele Ruzzier of Pallacanestro Trieste during the Quarter Final match between EA7 Emporio Armani Milano and Pallacanestro Trieste at the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2026, held at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. EA7 Emporio Armani Milano wins against Pallacanestro Trieste with a score 94-86.Michele Ruzzier of Pallacanestro Trieste during the Quarter Final match between EA7 Emporio Armani Milano and Pallacanestro Trieste at the Frecciarossa Final Eight 2026, held at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. EA7 Emporio Armani Milano wins against Pallacanestro Trieste with a score 94-86.
  • A protester holds a placard during the demonstration. The National Government of Javier Milei unexpectedly announced the cessation of internment activities and guard services at the Laura Bonaparte Hospital, effective Monday, October 7. As of Friday, October 5, the hospital is undergoing a government takeover. The Laura Bonaparte Hospital is a national public facility specializing in mental health care and substance use disorders. It currently employs over 600 workers, including professionals from various fields, kindergarten teachers, and administrative staff. The hospital provides on-call services, outpatient clinics, spontaneous demand care, and both short- and long-term hospitalization. Currently, nearly 40 people are hospitalized.A protester holds a placard during the demonstration. The National Government of Javier Milei unexpectedly announced the cessation of internment activities and guard services at the Laura Bonaparte Hospital, effective Monday, October 7. As of Friday, October 5, the hospital is undergoing a government takeover. The Laura Bonaparte Hospital is a national public facility specializing in mental health care and substance use disorders. It currently employs over 600 workers, including professionals from various fields, kindergarten teachers, and administrative staff. The hospital provides on-call services, outpatient clinics, spontaneous demand care, and both short- and long-term hospitalization. Currently, nearly 40 people are hospitalized.
  • Canadian singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan performed a sold out show in Toronto.Canadian singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan performed a sold out show in Toronto.
  • A female protester holds a placard saying “beaten, raped, denied, women have had enough” during the demonstration. Demonstration against violence against women in Marseille.A female protester holds a placard saying “beaten, raped, denied, women have had enough” during the demonstration. Demonstration against violence against women in Marseille.
  • World War Veterans, Mutemi Nwinza (left) laying wreaths with his counterpart, Samuel Nyahure (Right) of 11th Battalion during the commemoration ceremony of World War Veterans held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery that was opened in 1941 by the military authorities. It contains 1,952 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 11 of which are unidentified. Nairobi was the headquarters of the East African Force.World War Veterans, Mutemi Nwinza (left) laying wreaths with his counterpart, Samuel Nyahure (Right) of 11th Battalion during the commemoration ceremony of World War Veterans held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery that was opened in 1941 by the military authorities. It contains 1,952 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 11 of which are unidentified. Nairobi was the headquarters of the East African Force.
  • View of a thick cloud of black smoke floating in the sky above the port of Marseille. Fumes from boats moored in the large port of Marseille are largely responsible for the city's air pollution. Fumes from freight ships using heavy fuel oil as fuel are the main cause of harmful emissions.View of a thick cloud of black smoke floating in the sky above the port of Marseille. Fumes from boats moored in the large port of Marseille are largely responsible for the city's air pollution. Fumes from freight ships using heavy fuel oil as fuel are the main cause of harmful emissions.
  • Protesters are seen carrying a placard with the photo of Ms Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the Iranian Resistance. Members of the Anglo-Iranian communities and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) gathered for a rally in London to express solidarity with flood victims in Iran and condemn the regime for mobilising the revolutionary Guard (IRGC) to confront the popular protests against the lack of relief.Protesters are seen carrying a placard with the photo of Ms Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the Iranian Resistance. Members of the Anglo-Iranian communities and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) gathered for a rally in London to express solidarity with flood victims in Iran and condemn the regime for mobilising the revolutionary Guard (IRGC) to confront the popular protests against the lack of relief.
  • A health official reads the oxygen level of covid-19 patient during free oxygen Langar outside Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha. India faces shortage of medical oxygen. In such circumstances, an NGO known as Khalsa Help International helps Covid-19 patients by offering them free oxygen. In the last 24 hours, India recorded 3,68,147 new Covid19 cases with 3417 Deaths.A health official reads the oxygen level of covid-19 patient during free oxygen Langar outside Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha. India faces shortage of medical oxygen. In such circumstances, an NGO known as Khalsa Help International helps Covid-19 patients by offering them free oxygen. In the last 24 hours, India recorded 3,68,147 new Covid19 cases with 3417 Deaths.
  • Public health members wait in front of the Acho bullring where a makeshift shelter was settled inside to accommodate homeless people during the Covid19 quarantine. The peruvian government on march 16th declared the state of emergency restricting movements of people due to the spread of Covid19 pandemic, the police and the army patrol the streets and people were ordered to maintain social distance and hygienic measures.Public health members wait in front of the Acho bullring where a makeshift shelter was settled inside to accommodate homeless people during the Covid19 quarantine. The peruvian government on march 16th declared the state of emergency restricting movements of people due to the spread of Covid19 pandemic, the police and the army patrol the streets and people were ordered to maintain social distance and hygienic measures.
  • A man feeds dogs with garland around their necks during the festival. Tihar is a 5 days long Hindu festival in which Nepalese people worship dog on the second day of the tihar festival also known as kukur puja.A man feeds dogs with garland around their necks during the festival. Tihar is a 5 days long Hindu festival in which Nepalese people worship dog on the second day of the tihar festival also known as kukur puja.
  • Stores in Palestine are closed during a general strike in the West Bank city of Nablus. The general strike happened after Israeli forces killed 5 Palestinians in Aqabat Al-Jabr refugee camp in Jericho in West bank .Stores in Palestine are closed during a general strike in the West Bank city of Nablus. The general strike happened after Israeli forces killed 5 Palestinians in Aqabat Al-Jabr refugee camp in Jericho in West bank .
  • Lionel Messi of Argentina seen during the match between Argentina and Uruguay as part of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier at Estadio Alberto J. Armando in La Boca. Final score: Argentina 0 - 2 UruguayLionel Messi of Argentina seen during the match between Argentina and Uruguay as part of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier at Estadio Alberto J. Armando in La Boca. Final score: Argentina 0 - 2 Uruguay
  • Competitors prepare backstage to compete in the HKCBBA Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships. Nervousness, stiffness, doubt, anxiety, and intimidation are just some of most elemental emotions that bodybuilders face before going onstage. Competitors have been waiting to take part in the HKCBBA Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships for a year. A year of hard work and sacrifices to accomplish the ultimate trophy.Competitors prepare backstage to compete in the HKCBBA Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships. Nervousness, stiffness, doubt, anxiety, and intimidation are just some of most elemental emotions that bodybuilders face before going onstage. Competitors have been waiting to take part in the HKCBBA Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships for a year. A year of hard work and sacrifices to accomplish the ultimate trophy.
  • An exterior view of the Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in Muncy.An exterior view of the Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in Muncy.
  • Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parise Leonel, known as Claudinho (11) of Zenit seen during the Russian Premier League football match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Fakel Voronezh at Gazprom Arena. Zenit 2:0 Fakel.Claudio Luiz Rodrigues Parise Leonel, known as Claudinho (11) of Zenit seen during the Russian Premier League football match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Fakel Voronezh at Gazprom Arena. Zenit 2:0 Fakel.
  • In this photo illustration, an Apple TV + logo seen displayed on a smartphone.In this photo illustration, an Apple TV + logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
  • A man is seen taking a photo of the beautiful sunset at the Waal river. Due to the ongoing drought, the Netherlands officially has a water shortage, the government announced. The scarce water will be distributed according to the legal agreements so that dikes, peatlands, and very vulnerable nature areas are supplied with water for as long as possible. More measures may follow in the coming weeks. With two-thirds of the Dutch population living below sea level, droughts can quickly become an acute problem in the Netherlands, leading to rivers silting up and hampering water traffic. Due to the increasing drought, houseboats are lying on the muddy bottom, at the Ooijpolder area near Nijmegen.A man is seen taking a photo of the beautiful sunset at the Waal river. Due to the ongoing drought, the Netherlands officially has a water shortage, the government announced. The scarce water will be distributed according to the legal agreements so that dikes, peatlands, and very vulnerable nature areas are supplied with water for as long as possible. More measures may follow in the coming weeks. With two-thirds of the Dutch population living below sea level, droughts can quickly become an acute problem in the Netherlands, leading to rivers silting up and hampering water traffic. Due to the increasing drought, houseboats are lying on the muddy bottom, at the Ooijpolder area near Nijmegen.
  • A woman is seen making space with her wheelchair. This year, National Tulip Day was a celebration of inclusivity and dedicated to the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam. Visitors can pick tulips for free from the picking garden with more than 200,000 colorful tulips at the Museumplein.A woman is seen making space with her wheelchair. This year, National Tulip Day was a celebration of inclusivity and dedicated to the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam. Visitors can pick tulips for free from the picking garden with more than 200,000 colorful tulips at the Museumplein.
  • A meteor from the Perseids meteor shower streaks as the northern lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the night sky above Lithuania's capital Vilnius.A meteor from the Perseids meteor shower streaks as the northern lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the night sky above Lithuania's capital Vilnius.
  • Students seen holding placards during the demonstration. Students stage a protest against the World climate policies in front of Porto City Hall in Portugal.Students seen holding placards during the demonstration. Students stage a protest against the World climate policies in front of Porto City Hall in Portugal.
  • Cars line up at Covid-19 testing station on Orchard Rd. A person who travelled to Auckland for a Tangi (Maori funeral) had tested positive for covid-19 after they became symptomatic on their return to Christchurch on Sunday. The person lives in a household of six in the southeast of Christchurch, three of their children are now in a MIQ (managed isolation quarantine). Another person has tested positive in Christchurch today. Testing stations at two locations in Christchurch were busy with people wanting to be tested.Cars line up at Covid-19 testing station on Orchard Rd. A person who travelled to Auckland for a Tangi (Maori funeral) had tested positive for covid-19 after they became symptomatic on their return to Christchurch on Sunday. The person lives in a household of six in the southeast of Christchurch, three of their children are now in a MIQ (managed isolation quarantine). Another person has tested positive in Christchurch today. Testing stations at two locations in Christchurch were busy with people wanting to be tested.
  • Maria Borges and Johnny Coca attend The Serpentine Summer Party at The Serpentine Gallery in London, England.Maria Borges and Johnny Coca attend The Serpentine Summer Party at The Serpentine Gallery in London, England.

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