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  • Hindu devotees pose for a photo with their painted bodies and faces during the annual Gajan Festival. Gajan is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in rural West Bengal, lasting about a week and starting in mid-April. Participants, known as Sannyasis or devotees, express their devotion through acts of sacrifice and non-sexual pain. The festival emphasizes spiritual satisfaction through endurance and faith. It holds deep cultural and religious significance in the region.Hindu devotees pose for a photo with their painted bodies and faces during the annual Gajan Festival. Gajan is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in rural West Bengal, lasting about a week and starting in mid-April. Participants, known as Sannyasis or devotees, express their devotion through acts of sacrifice and non-sexual pain. The festival emphasizes spiritual satisfaction through endurance and faith. It holds deep cultural and religious significance in the region.
  • A balloon vendor walks through the Souq Waqif heritage market during the holy month of Ramadan.A balloon vendor walks through the Souq Waqif heritage market during the holy month of Ramadan.
  • Kenya's re-elected President Uhuru Kenyatta seen inspecting the guards of honor to mark his inauguration. The President Uhuru Kenyatta was re-elected on 26th October, 2017 in a second general election that was held against the opposition leader Raila Odinga, who called for several protests across the country mostly end up in violent demonstrations with the police forces.Kenya's re-elected President Uhuru Kenyatta seen inspecting the guards of honor to mark his inauguration. The President Uhuru Kenyatta was re-elected on 26th October, 2017 in a second general election that was held against the opposition leader Raila Odinga, who called for several protests across the country mostly end up in violent demonstrations with the police forces.
  • Students gathering in Kadıköy for a press release during the demonstration. Boğaziçi University students protest against government appointed rector, Melih Bulu.Students gathering in Kadıköy for a press release during the demonstration. Boğaziçi University students protest against government appointed rector, Melih Bulu.
  • A protester seen extinguishing a tear gas canister by covering it with a bucket during the demonstration. June 28th marked two months of protests in Colombia. In many cities of the country, blockades and demonstrations took place. In response, the government deployed anti-riot police, sparking clashes that left hundreds of protesters injured.A protester seen extinguishing a tear gas canister by covering it with a bucket during the demonstration. June 28th marked two months of protests in Colombia. In many cities of the country, blockades and demonstrations took place. In response, the government deployed anti-riot police, sparking clashes that left hundreds of protesters injured.
  • Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) alongside House Republican members hold a press conference in response to OSHA's release of Biden's vaccine mandate for private businesses, at House Triangle/Capitol Hill.Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) alongside House Republican members hold a press conference in response to OSHA's release of Biden's vaccine mandate for private businesses, at House Triangle/Capitol Hill.
  • Protesters march through the streets while playing drums during the women's demonstration. A demonstration in defense of women's rights and all discriminated social groups passed through the streets of Gdansk. This was the 20th time that women demanded equal rights and the fulfillment of election promises, including access to safe, legal abortion, a change in the definition of rape, equal pay, or effective action against violence. The manifestation's slogan is "Enough promises, time for action". A minute's silence was also held to commemorate the brutal rape and death of a 25-year-old Belarusian girl, Liza, in Warsaw on 25 February. The young girl died in hospital a few days after the assault.Protesters march through the streets while playing drums during the women's demonstration. A demonstration in defense of women's rights and all discriminated social groups passed through the streets of Gdansk. This was the 20th time that women demanded equal rights and the fulfillment of election promises, including access to safe, legal abortion, a change in the definition of rape, equal pay, or effective action against violence. The manifestation's slogan is "Enough promises, time for action". A minute's silence was also held to commemorate the brutal rape and death of a 25-year-old Belarusian girl, Liza, in Warsaw on 25 February. The young girl died in hospital a few days after the assault.
  • A silhouette of a man is seen near the Palace of Westminster in London.A silhouette of a man is seen near the Palace of Westminster in London.
  • People in the mall look at the orange paint doused on the glass facade of the Zlote Tarasy shopping mall. Two activists from Ostatnie Pokolenie (the Last Generation) doused the glass facade of the Zlote Tarasy shopping mall in orange paint to protest the inaction of leaders to work towards solving the climate emergency. The organisation believes that changing weather patterns, crop losses and the collapse of food supply chains, will lead to billions of refugees and wars for resources in the coming years. As the new school year approaches, the organisation is asking the question, "What will we tell our children?" The activists have announced that this is just the beginning and plan a number of roadblocks in the centre of Warsaw. "People must demand change" they state, "otherwise the government will continue to disregard our basic safety."People in the mall look at the orange paint doused on the glass facade of the Zlote Tarasy shopping mall. Two activists from Ostatnie Pokolenie (the Last Generation) doused the glass facade of the Zlote Tarasy shopping mall in orange paint to protest the inaction of leaders to work towards solving the climate emergency. The organisation believes that changing weather patterns, crop losses and the collapse of food supply chains, will lead to billions of refugees and wars for resources in the coming years. As the new school year approaches, the organisation is asking the question, "What will we tell our children?" The activists have announced that this is just the beginning and plan a number of roadblocks in the centre of Warsaw. "People must demand change" they state, "otherwise the government will continue to disregard our basic safety."
  • Investigators sift through the debris and investigate the fire. Three people were killed and several people were injured after a fire in a brownstone in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, United States on November 12, 2023. Three people were killed and others were injured in a fire on Albany Avenue in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York Sunday morning. The fire is under investigation by the FDNY and NYPD.Investigators sift through the debris and investigate the fire. Three people were killed and several people were injured after a fire in a brownstone in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, United States on November 12, 2023. Three people were killed and others were injured in a fire on Albany Avenue in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York Sunday morning. The fire is under investigation by the FDNY and NYPD.
  • A man carries his child as he wades through a flooded street in the capital city Srinagar. Torrential rains swelled Kashmir’s Jhelum River past the danger mark on Wednesday, prompting officials to declare a flood, as landslides and fierce floods unleashed in the neighboring Jammu region killed more than 30 people, swept away homes, roads and bridges, and cut off telecommunications across large parts of the Himalayan territory.A man carries his child as he wades through a flooded street in the capital city Srinagar. Torrential rains swelled Kashmir’s Jhelum River past the danger mark on Wednesday, prompting officials to declare a flood, as landslides and fierce floods unleashed in the neighboring Jammu region killed more than 30 people, swept away homes, roads and bridges, and cut off telecommunications across large parts of the Himalayan territory.
  • A woman walks in Ximending shopping district while wearing a face mask amid a surge of Covid19 cases. Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported a total of 180 new COVID-19 cases and raised the alert level to level 3 in Taipei.A woman walks in Ximending shopping district while wearing a face mask amid a surge of Covid19 cases. Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported a total of 180 new COVID-19 cases and raised the alert level to level 3 in Taipei.
  • Dária Lorena, a Brazilian visual artist, dancer and choreographer performs a dance at the crossroads of belly dancing and African tribal dances during a pro-Palestine event promoting religious diversity in Rio de Janeiro. These dances pay tribute to African-derived religions by representing the deities (Orixás) Oxum and Iemanjá venerated in Umbanda and Candomblé (two African-Brazilian religions). This performance is an excerpt from the show "Caiçara de Leque" by artist and singer Maha Sati.Dária Lorena, a Brazilian visual artist, dancer and choreographer performs a dance at the crossroads of belly dancing and African tribal dances during a pro-Palestine event promoting religious diversity in Rio de Janeiro. These dances pay tribute to African-derived religions by representing the deities (Orixás) Oxum and Iemanjá venerated in Umbanda and Candomblé (two African-Brazilian religions). This performance is an excerpt from the show "Caiçara de Leque" by artist and singer Maha Sati.
  • Teenagers participate in riverside beach wrestling in Kyiv city.Teenagers participate in riverside beach wrestling in Kyiv city.
  • Benjamin Sesko signs autographs at the reception of the Slovenian football team. Several thousand fans welcomed the Slovenian men's national football team in Ljubljana on Tuesday during a reception event to celebrate Slovenia's first progression to the knockout stages at major tournaments. Despite their exit from EUFA Euro 2024 after a penalty shootout loss to Portugal, this historic achievement signals a promising future for Slovenian football.Benjamin Sesko signs autographs at the reception of the Slovenian football team. Several thousand fans welcomed the Slovenian men's national football team in Ljubljana on Tuesday during a reception event to celebrate Slovenia's first progression to the knockout stages at major tournaments. Despite their exit from EUFA Euro 2024 after a penalty shootout loss to Portugal, this historic achievement signals a promising future for Slovenian football.
  • In this photo illustration a man counts 100 RMB notes. In recent years, China has clamped down on shadow banking, concerned about the hidden risks in the high volume of complex and potentially risky loans in the sector. As a weakening economy puts pressure on businesses and individuals, authorities fear shadow lending and illegal loans might surge.In this photo illustration a man counts 100 RMB notes. In recent years, China has clamped down on shadow banking, concerned about the hidden risks in the high volume of complex and potentially risky loans in the sector. As a weakening economy puts pressure on businesses and individuals, authorities fear shadow lending and illegal loans might surge.
  • A Starbucks worker assists a customer at the drive thru window. Starbucks Workers United announced that more than 1,000 baristas at about 100 locations would strike for three days starting on December 16. Workers at the location in Bloomsburg did not participate in the strike.A Starbucks worker assists a customer at the drive thru window. Starbucks Workers United announced that more than 1,000 baristas at about 100 locations would strike for three days starting on December 16. Workers at the location in Bloomsburg did not participate in the strike.
  • Darya Pavlovich performs during the December Tardigrade Inferno concert at Arbat Hall. St. Petersburg's band, the Tardigrade Inferno performed at Arbat Hall in Moscow. Musicians play an interesting and little-spread direction - dark cabaret metal. The band opened up with the eccentric Absent Sunday.Darya Pavlovich performs during the December Tardigrade Inferno concert at Arbat Hall. St. Petersburg's band, the Tardigrade Inferno performed at Arbat Hall in Moscow. Musicians play an interesting and little-spread direction - dark cabaret metal. The band opened up with the eccentric Absent Sunday.
  • 1963 Cadillac Deville, the Cadillac DeVille is a model name used by Cadillac for eight generations. It was originally used to designate the trim level of the 1949 Cadillac Series 62 and later to designate a distinct model in the brand's lineup. A traditional exhibition of American classic cars and motorbikes is held at the Pullman City entertainment complex in Eging am See, Germany. Car enthusiasts from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland traditionally take part in this show.1963 Cadillac Deville, the Cadillac DeVille is a model name used by Cadillac for eight generations. It was originally used to designate the trim level of the 1949 Cadillac Series 62 and later to designate a distinct model in the brand's lineup. A traditional exhibition of American classic cars and motorbikes is held at the Pullman City entertainment complex in Eging am See, Germany. Car enthusiasts from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland traditionally take part in this show.
  • 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.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.
  • MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Singer Lila Downs offers a press conference at Salon Tenampa on May 31, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico.MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Singer Lila Downs offers a press conference at Salon Tenampa on May 31, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico.
  • View of a 50p Queen Elizabeth II coin. Queen Elizabeth II, born April 21, 1926 in London died September 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.View of a 50p Queen Elizabeth II coin. Queen Elizabeth II, born April 21, 1926 in London died September 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
  • Activists are seen holding an anti fracking banner during the protest. Activists gather at Parliament Square to protest against UK Government, fracking companies, and the INEOS injunction. Protesters gathered to support the appeal against INEOS injunction at the High court by Joe Corre and Joe Boyd. INEOS, a petrochemical giant, have won an injunction against anti-fracking protesters, the injunction tells protesters that they may be fined or imprisoned, if they cause any problem to the firm’s fracking operations, leaving the anti-fracking activists and communities in a bad position if they want to protest against fracking. The rally included speakers such as Dennis Skinner, Rebecca Long Bailey, Eddie Thornton.Activists are seen holding an anti fracking banner during the protest. Activists gather at Parliament Square to protest against UK Government, fracking companies, and the INEOS injunction. Protesters gathered to support the appeal against INEOS injunction at the High court by Joe Corre and Joe Boyd. INEOS, a petrochemical giant, have won an injunction against anti-fracking protesters, the injunction tells protesters that they may be fined or imprisoned, if they cause any problem to the firm’s fracking operations, leaving the anti-fracking activists and communities in a bad position if they want to protest against fracking. The rally included speakers such as Dennis Skinner, Rebecca Long Bailey, Eddie Thornton.
  • The aftermath of the scene after tables were tipped outside the "Miznon" restaurant on Hardware Lane. Protesters targeted a restaurant on Hardware Lane as it is owned by the spokesman of a controversial Israeli aid group working in Gaza.The aftermath of the scene after tables were tipped outside the "Miznon" restaurant on Hardware Lane. Protesters targeted a restaurant on Hardware Lane as it is owned by the spokesman of a controversial Israeli aid group working in Gaza.
  • Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall in London.Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace attend the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall in London.

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