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  • A devotee prays before releasing a "Krathong" during the Loy Krathong Festival at the Benjakitti Park. The annual Festival of Loy Kratong is held to pay respects to the goddess of the river. Devotees release small floats known as "Krathongs" into rivers, lakes and ponds.A devotee prays before releasing a "Krathong" during the Loy Krathong Festival at the Benjakitti Park. The annual Festival of Loy Kratong is held to pay respects to the goddess of the river. Devotees release small floats known as "Krathongs" into rivers, lakes and ponds.
  • A Kashmiri boy take pictures during a candlelight vigil to protest against the violence in Syria in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. A candlelight vigil was held in solidarity with the Muslims of Syria, who are brutally being killed by the Israeli forces. Scores of the protestors assembled at press colony, Srinagar to express the solidarity with the people of Syria. Over 500 people were killed in Eastern Ghouta in the week leading up to a fragile truce between Assad's regime and his allies with rebels controlling the territory.A Kashmiri boy take pictures during a candlelight vigil to protest against the violence in Syria in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. A candlelight vigil was held in solidarity with the Muslims of Syria, who are brutally being killed by the Israeli forces. Scores of the protestors assembled at press colony, Srinagar to express the solidarity with the people of Syria. Over 500 people were killed in Eastern Ghouta in the week leading up to a fragile truce between Assad's regime and his allies with rebels controlling the territory.
  • Man uses megaphone to call for action at the 'UK Togolese Diaspora High Council For Democracy and Change' demonstration outside Birmingham Town Hall, protesting the fifty-year rule of the Gnassingbe family.  Togo, a small nation in West Africa neighbouring Ghana, has seen multiple nationwide protests drawing tens of thousands of people calling for the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe since 2005. Protesters have demanded electoral reform, asking for the reinstatement of an erstwhile policy of limiting the Presidency to just two terms. In response, security forces have systematically cracked down on these mass demonstrations. Last year, authorities attempted to quell the rising tide of discontent by blocking mobile and Internet communication for temporary periods.Man uses megaphone to call for action at the 'UK Togolese Diaspora High Council For Democracy and Change' demonstration outside Birmingham Town Hall, protesting the fifty-year rule of the Gnassingbe family.  Togo, a small nation in West Africa neighbouring Ghana, has seen multiple nationwide protests drawing tens of thousands of people calling for the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbe since 2005. Protesters have demanded electoral reform, asking for the reinstatement of an erstwhile policy of limiting the Presidency to just two terms. In response, security forces have systematically cracked down on these mass demonstrations. Last year, authorities attempted to quell the rising tide of discontent by blocking mobile and Internet communication for temporary periods.
  • A crowd of protesters sit in front of the police line at Via Laietana during the demonstration. Sixth day of protest after the announcement of the sentences by the Supreme Court of Spain that condemns the Catalan leaders and politicians to long prison sentences. The riot agents have repeatedly charged the protesters around of the central police station of the National Police in Via Laietana.A crowd of protesters sit in front of the police line at Via Laietana during the demonstration. Sixth day of protest after the announcement of the sentences by the Supreme Court of Spain that condemns the Catalan leaders and politicians to long prison sentences. The riot agents have repeatedly charged the protesters around of the central police station of the National Police in Via Laietana.
  • In this photo illustration, the NYDIG Bitcoin ETF logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.In this photo illustration, the NYDIG Bitcoin ETF logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.
  • The Pentagon is seen from above. The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, is the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters and one of the world's largest office buildings. Built during World War II, it symbolizes U.S. military power. Despite its vast size, its layout allows travel between points in under 10 minutes, and it houses a memorial for 9/11 victims.The Pentagon is seen from above. The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, is the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters and one of the world's largest office buildings. Built during World War II, it symbolizes U.S. military power. Despite its vast size, its layout allows travel between points in under 10 minutes, and it houses a memorial for 9/11 victims.
  • A boy is holding a placard that says "The revolution would be feminist or not" during a protest marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Dozens of people take the streets to denounce the femicides and abusers in a nationwide movement every 25th of November.A boy is holding a placard that says "The revolution would be feminist or not" during a protest marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Dozens of people take the streets to denounce the femicides and abusers in a nationwide movement every 25th of November.
  • Andalusian of 'Adelante Andalucía' left party leader Teresa Rodriguez and candidate for Andalusian elections to Andalusian government is seen delivering a speech during a rally to the Andalusian electoral campaign at El Perchel neighborhood . After announcing regional elections in Andalusia are to be held on the 19th of June, the main political parties have started holding events and rallies in different cities in Andalusia. Several media polls place the Andalusian Popular Party in the lead, despite the rise of the Spanish far-right party VOX. Parties on the left of the political spectrum are fragmented.Andalusian of 'Adelante Andalucía' left party leader Teresa Rodriguez and candidate for Andalusian elections to Andalusian government is seen delivering a speech during a rally to the Andalusian electoral campaign at El Perchel neighborhood . After announcing regional elections in Andalusia are to be held on the 19th of June, the main political parties have started holding events and rallies in different cities in Andalusia. Several media polls place the Andalusian Popular Party in the lead, despite the rise of the Spanish far-right party VOX. Parties on the left of the political spectrum are fragmented.
  • Little Amal is seen leaving the miniature park. Amare, a new cultural hub in the center of The Hague has organized as a part of its 'Open Festival', the visit of the giant puppet 'Little Amal', a nine-year-old Syrian refugee girl and over 11-feet-tall to the miniature park, Madurodam. She is invited to take part in the Festival as a special guest in the city to grab attention across Europe to the plight of young refugees who have fled from Syria. Amal was received outside the park by a group of children, after that she could walk around the 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, and dance to the music of the Syrian singer from the TV show The Voice, Hanin Al Kadamani.Little Amal is seen leaving the miniature park. Amare, a new cultural hub in the center of The Hague has organized as a part of its 'Open Festival', the visit of the giant puppet 'Little Amal', a nine-year-old Syrian refugee girl and over 11-feet-tall to the miniature park, Madurodam. She is invited to take part in the Festival as a special guest in the city to grab attention across Europe to the plight of young refugees who have fled from Syria. Amal was received outside the park by a group of children, after that she could walk around the 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, and dance to the music of the Syrian singer from the TV show The Voice, Hanin Al Kadamani.
  • Black smoke billows into the sky as a massive fire breaks out at an entertainment center. A fire broke out inside an entertainment venue known as "Route66 Bangkok". There are no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities.Black smoke billows into the sky as a massive fire breaks out at an entertainment center. A fire broke out inside an entertainment venue known as "Route66 Bangkok". There are no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities.
  • Kashmiri school girls walk past a worker painting a red cross symbol over the roof of a hospital as a preventive measure amid the ongoing border tensions. India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier on May 7 after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades.Kashmiri school girls walk past a worker painting a red cross symbol over the roof of a hospital as a preventive measure amid the ongoing border tensions. India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier on May 7 after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades.
  • Mahmud Hossain worked in Siddik Ship Breaking Yard, on June 12th 2008 a accident changed his life. He was sitting a narrow space and cutting ship plate with cutting machine, suddenly it slip from his hand and fall over his leg and separated from his body within a second. To protect his leg he used his left hand and he lost it. When Mahmud worked up he found himself in hospital. Ship owner paid his hospital bill but Mahmud didn’t receive any kind of compensation for his disability.Mahmud Hossain worked in Siddik Ship Breaking Yard, on June 12th 2008 a accident changed his life. He was sitting a narrow space and cutting ship plate with cutting machine, suddenly it slip from his hand and fall over his leg and separated from his body within a second. To protect his leg he used his left hand and he lost it. When Mahmud worked up he found himself in hospital. Ship owner paid his hospital bill but Mahmud didn’t receive any kind of compensation for his disability.
  • Young Hindu devotees seen dancing and chanting Hare Krishna during a Parade. Thousands of religious Hindu followers gathered in central London to celebrate Rathayatra on the street. The parade usually consists of three chariots representing the Hindu deities however due to COVID-19 restriction, only one chariot was allowed this year.Young Hindu devotees seen dancing and chanting Hare Krishna during a Parade. Thousands of religious Hindu followers gathered in central London to celebrate Rathayatra on the street. The parade usually consists of three chariots representing the Hindu deities however due to COVID-19 restriction, only one chariot was allowed this year.
  • Indian paramilitary soldiers stand on alert near the venue where Omar Abdullah takes oath as a Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir during the swearing-in ceremony at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference (SKICC), in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party Vice President takes oath as the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir since it became a Union Territory, following his National Conference party's victory in the Himalayan troubled region's first local Assembly election since New Delhi stripped the Article 370, the regions special semi-autonomous status and brought it under direct rule.Indian paramilitary soldiers stand on alert near the venue where Omar Abdullah takes oath as a Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir during the swearing-in ceremony at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference (SKICC), in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) party Vice President takes oath as the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir since it became a Union Territory, following his National Conference party's victory in the Himalayan troubled region's first local Assembly election since New Delhi stripped the Article 370, the regions special semi-autonomous status and brought it under direct rule.
  • Lea Schuller (C) of Germany celebrates a goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group match between Germany and Morocco at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Germany won the game 6-0.Lea Schuller (C) of Germany celebrates a goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group match between Germany and Morocco at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Germany won the game 6-0.
  • Members from the union introduce the section of "2019 Hong Kong Anti-extradition law protest" to participants at the exhibition. An exhibition held by The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), concluding their 31 years fighting for labor rights, as HKCTU votes to officially disband on Oct 4. A sign of a full-sweeping on eliminating any dissent from the regime in the city.Members from the union introduce the section of "2019 Hong Kong Anti-extradition law protest" to participants at the exhibition. An exhibition held by The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), concluding their 31 years fighting for labor rights, as HKCTU votes to officially disband on Oct 4. A sign of a full-sweeping on eliminating any dissent from the regime in the city.
  • US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s son X depart to White House in route to Mar-a-Lago, today on March 14, 2025 at South Lawn/White House in Washington DC, USA. (Photo by Lenin Nolly/Sopa Images)US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s son X depart to White House in route to Mar-a-Lago, today on March 14, 2025 at South Lawn/White House in Washington DC, USA. (Photo by Lenin Nolly/Sopa Images)
  • The PayPal payment system has announced the suspension of its service in Russia. All Russian users are encouraged to withdraw all funds from their accounts by March 18.The PayPal payment system has announced the suspension of its service in Russia. All Russian users are encouraged to withdraw all funds from their accounts by March 18.
  • In this photo illustration, Miniature figures stand in front of a Facebook Shop logo.In this photo illustration, Miniature figures stand in front of a Facebook Shop logo.
  • A customers seen at a traditional British fish and chip shop restaurant on the south bank of the River Thames.A customers seen at a traditional British fish and chip shop restaurant on the south bank of the River Thames.
  • Spanish matador Emilio de Justo performs with a Salvador Domecq ranch fighting bull at the La Chata bullring during a bullfight Festival in Soria.Spanish matador Emilio de Justo performs with a Salvador Domecq ranch fighting bull at the La Chata bullring during a bullfight Festival in Soria.
  • The Valiant Lady arrives in Marseille. The cruise ship Valiant Lady, from the Virgin Voyages company, arrives in Marseille for painting work. After leaving the port of Genoa on March 12, to carry out a series of technical sea trials, the ship returned to the dock to disembark some crew members who had tested positive for Covid-19.The Valiant Lady arrives in Marseille. The cruise ship Valiant Lady, from the Virgin Voyages company, arrives in Marseille for painting work. After leaving the port of Genoa on March 12, to carry out a series of technical sea trials, the ship returned to the dock to disembark some crew members who had tested positive for Covid-19.
  • A man looks on as he rides a bicycle along a snow covered road during snowfall. Kashmir received fresh snowfall with higher reaches of the valley receiving moderate to heavy snowfall and light to moderate snowfall in plains, causing disruptive visibility. This impacted flight operations along with the closure of Srinagar-Jammu national highway.A man looks on as he rides a bicycle along a snow covered road during snowfall. Kashmir received fresh snowfall with higher reaches of the valley receiving moderate to heavy snowfall and light to moderate snowfall in plains, causing disruptive visibility. This impacted flight operations along with the closure of Srinagar-Jammu national highway.
  • A cyclist is seen passing by the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea suburb of Melbourne in the wake of the firebomb attack. A fire that tore through a Melbourne synagogue in the early hours of Friday has led to an ongoing police search and an outpouring of condemnation from politicians, ambassadors, and multicultural community representatives. Around 60 firefighters and 17 trucks were called to the Adass Israel synagogue at Ripponlea in Melbourne's south shortly after 4 am on Friday after a large blaze engulfed the building. The fire, which police say was deliberately lit, was brought under control just before 5 am. Victorian Police have launched an investigation but are yet to make any arrests. Federal and state political leaders, as have community figures and heads of multicultural organizations, have condemned the incident.A cyclist is seen passing by the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea suburb of Melbourne in the wake of the firebomb attack. A fire that tore through a Melbourne synagogue in the early hours of Friday has led to an ongoing police search and an outpouring of condemnation from politicians, ambassadors, and multicultural community representatives. Around 60 firefighters and 17 trucks were called to the Adass Israel synagogue at Ripponlea in Melbourne's south shortly after 4 am on Friday after a large blaze engulfed the building. The fire, which police say was deliberately lit, was brought under control just before 5 am. Victorian Police have launched an investigation but are yet to make any arrests. Federal and state political leaders, as have community figures and heads of multicultural organizations, have condemned the incident.
  • Carmen Consoli performs live at Teatro Augusteo during the Amuri Luci - Tour 2025.Carmen Consoli performs live at Teatro Augusteo during the Amuri Luci - Tour 2025.

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