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  • Volunteers wearing protective masks carry idols of Hindu god Ganesh for immersion during the last day of the festival. 'Anant Chaturdashi' or the last day of the Ganpati festival signifies the return of god to Mount Kailash to join his parents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death. The idol of Ganesh is immersed in free flowing water, either in a river or a sea.Volunteers wearing protective masks carry idols of Hindu god Ganesh for immersion during the last day of the festival. 'Anant Chaturdashi' or the last day of the Ganpati festival signifies the return of god to Mount Kailash to join his parents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death. The idol of Ganesh is immersed in free flowing water, either in a river or a sea.
  • Assyrians young women dressed traditional clothes pose for a picture during the celebration of Assyrian New Year 6774 in Dohuk.Assyrians young women dressed traditional clothes pose for a picture during the celebration of Assyrian New Year 6774 in Dohuk.
  • Vice president of Tunisia's Islamist Nahdha party, Noureddine Bhiri chants slogans while making a gesture during the demonstration against president Kais Saied. Tunisian President, Kais Saied abruptly suspended the mixed presidential-parliamentary system enshrined in Tunisia's 2014 constitution, a hard-won compromise between rival ideological camps that was reached three years after a revolt which toppled dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.Vice president of Tunisia's Islamist Nahdha party, Noureddine Bhiri chants slogans while making a gesture during the demonstration against president Kais Saied. Tunisian President, Kais Saied abruptly suspended the mixed presidential-parliamentary system enshrined in Tunisia's 2014 constitution, a hard-won compromise between rival ideological camps that was reached three years after a revolt which toppled dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
  • Spanish model Lucia Rivera presents Anekke's new bags collection at Club Warehouse on in Madrid.Spanish model Lucia Rivera presents Anekke's new bags collection at Club Warehouse on in Madrid.
  • A reveller performs with fire, during the parade. Salvadorans celebrated traditional "La Calabiuza" (day of the dead) where revelers dress up as characters from local folklore on the eve of "DÌa de los Muertos" or "Day of the dead".A reveller performs with fire, during the parade. Salvadorans celebrated traditional "La Calabiuza" (day of the dead) where revelers dress up as characters from local folklore on the eve of "DÌa de los Muertos" or "Day of the dead".
  • People walk past a "Gulf of America" sign that is posted overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Keys.People walk past a "Gulf of America" sign that is posted overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Keys.
  • A protester holds a placard saying "No vaccine mandates" as she walks past Piccadilly Circus during the demonstration. Protesters marched through central London during a worldwide rally for freedom - protesting against government restrictions surrounding Covid 19 including mandatory vaccinations, particularly with NHS staff, who may face losing their job if they refuse to get vaccinated.A protester holds a placard saying "No vaccine mandates" as she walks past Piccadilly Circus during the demonstration. Protesters marched through central London during a worldwide rally for freedom - protesting against government restrictions surrounding Covid 19 including mandatory vaccinations, particularly with NHS staff, who may face losing their job if they refuse to get vaccinated.
  • KATHMANDU, NEPAL - MAY 11, 2020: Students burn an effigy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the protest amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown crisis. Police detained students who came to burn an effigy of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on the streets of Kathmandu protesting against the recent announcement of the Indian government to open the link road to Mansarovar that passes through an area disputed between Nepal and India.KATHMANDU, NEPAL - MAY 11, 2020: Students burn an effigy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the protest amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown crisis. Police detained students who came to burn an effigy of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on the streets of Kathmandu protesting against the recent announcement of the Indian government to open the link road to Mansarovar that passes through an area disputed between Nepal and India.
  • The electricity officers (PLN) are seen repairing the electricity network that was cut off due to a tornado in the Batu Tulis area. Heavy rain accompanied by a small tornado hit the Batutulis area in South Bogor and West Java where 1 person was found dead in the disaster.The electricity officers (PLN) are seen repairing the electricity network that was cut off due to a tornado in the Batu Tulis area. Heavy rain accompanied by a small tornado hit the Batutulis area in South Bogor and West Java where 1 person was found dead in the disaster.
  • While firefighters extinguished the fire, the fire completely burned the upper floor of the wooden building to ashes. The fire, which broke out in the 2-story wooden building in the woods located on Beylerbeyi Sair Asaf Halet Celebi Street in Uskudar, Istanbul, was brought under control after approximately 1 hour of intervention by the firefighters.While firefighters extinguished the fire, the fire completely burned the upper floor of the wooden building to ashes. The fire, which broke out in the 2-story wooden building in the woods located on Beylerbeyi Sair Asaf Halet Celebi Street in Uskudar, Istanbul, was brought under control after approximately 1 hour of intervention by the firefighters.
  • A protester holds a placard that says No Justice No Peace during the demonstration. Under a heavy rain, people gathered in Milano in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter march following the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. The event was organized by: Abba Vive, Black Diaspora Art, Festival DiversCity, Todo Cambia, Razzismo Brutta Storia, Afro Fashion Week Milano and had seen the participation of many civil associations.A protester holds a placard that says No Justice No Peace during the demonstration. Under a heavy rain, people gathered in Milano in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter march following the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. The event was organized by: Abba Vive, Black Diaspora Art, Festival DiversCity, Todo Cambia, Razzismo Brutta Storia, Afro Fashion Week Milano and had seen the participation of many civil associations.
  • Rescue workers are seen conducting search operations at Jhilpar sewer in the capital Dhaka. A man went missing on Tuesday after falling into a sewer at Jhilpar in the capital Dhaka. Two units of Fire service and a team of divers conducted a day-long rescue operation to rescue the missing person.Rescue workers are seen conducting search operations at Jhilpar sewer in the capital Dhaka. A man went missing on Tuesday after falling into a sewer at Jhilpar in the capital Dhaka. Two units of Fire service and a team of divers conducted a day-long rescue operation to rescue the missing person.
  • A Palestinian purchases a goat from a cattle market in preparation for Eid al-Adha in Nablus. Eid al-Adha or the Great Eid is one of the important holidays for Muslims and is associated with the slaughter of sheep and livestock.A Palestinian purchases a goat from a cattle market in preparation for Eid al-Adha in Nablus. Eid al-Adha or the Great Eid is one of the important holidays for Muslims and is associated with the slaughter of sheep and livestock.
  • A woman clears dry leaves from a playground near a residential building damaged by shelling by the Russian army in the city of Borodyanka, Kyiv region.A woman clears dry leaves from a playground near a residential building damaged by shelling by the Russian army in the city of Borodyanka, Kyiv region.
  • Noemie Fox of Australia seen in action during Women's team finals of 2025 World ICF Slalom Championship.Noemie Fox of Australia seen in action during Women's team finals of 2025 World ICF Slalom Championship.
  • A Chinese opera actor looks into a mirror backstage as he adjusts his costume during a break in an opera performance in rural Fuyang.A Chinese opera actor looks into a mirror backstage as he adjusts his costume during a break in an opera performance in rural Fuyang.
  • New York City Police department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch poses with NYPD officers at the 43rd India Day Parade on Madison Avenue on August 17, 2025 in New York City. The colorful celebration honored India's Independence Day while showcasing culture, folklore, and traditions with vibrant displays and community participation.New York City Police department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch poses with NYPD officers at the 43rd India Day Parade on Madison Avenue on August 17, 2025 in New York City. The colorful celebration honored India's Independence Day while showcasing culture, folklore, and traditions with vibrant displays and community participation.
  • The graves of those killed during a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine, at the military site of the Southern Cemetery, located on the southern outskirts of St. Petersburg. The Southern Cemetery in St. Petersburg is located on the southern border of the city in the Moskovsky district. Before the Second World War, the village of Veneryazi was located on the site of the cemetery. The cemetery was opened in 1971 and is the largest in St. Petersburg and one of the largest in Europe. At the moment, according to cemetery workers, there are more than 6 million burials in the Southern Cemetery.The graves of those killed during a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine, at the military site of the Southern Cemetery, located on the southern outskirts of St. Petersburg. The Southern Cemetery in St. Petersburg is located on the southern border of the city in the Moskovsky district. Before the Second World War, the village of Veneryazi was located on the site of the cemetery. The cemetery was opened in 1971 and is the largest in St. Petersburg and one of the largest in Europe. At the moment, according to cemetery workers, there are more than 6 million burials in the Southern Cemetery.
  • Aleksandr Avdeyev, Governor of the Vladimir Region attends a session on About Those Who Look to the Future: Presentation of the EPS Rating in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2023 (SPIEF 2023).Aleksandr Avdeyev, Governor of the Vladimir Region attends a session on About Those Who Look to the Future: Presentation of the EPS Rating in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2023 (SPIEF 2023).
  • The passenger cruise ship Celebrity Silhouette arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The passenger cruise ship Celebrity Silhouette arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Jennifer Hudson and Will.i.am at The Voice UK TV show launch in W Hotel, Leicester Square.Jennifer Hudson and Will.i.am at The Voice UK TV show launch in W Hotel, Leicester Square.
  • Riots police are seen at Pigalle square during the demonstration. Yellow vest protesters went out on the streets of Paris another Saturday on what they called the act VI against the French president Emmanuel Macron.Riots police are seen at Pigalle square during the demonstration. Yellow vest protesters went out on the streets of Paris another Saturday on what they called the act VI against the French president Emmanuel Macron.
  • A road side vendor seen selling clothes during evening time in Srinagar, Kashmir. Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. It is currently a disputed territory, administered by three countries: India, Pakistan and China.A road side vendor seen selling clothes during evening time in Srinagar, Kashmir. Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. It is currently a disputed territory, administered by three countries: India, Pakistan and China.
  • New Zealand Senior International Rhythmic Gymnast, Havana Hopman seen catching a club from under her leg in a leap during the 2022 Oceania Rhythmic Gymnastics Continental Championships. The event was running in parallel with Australian Gymnastics Championships on Gold Coast, Queensland.New Zealand Senior International Rhythmic Gymnast, Havana Hopman seen catching a club from under her leg in a leap during the 2022 Oceania Rhythmic Gymnastics Continental Championships. The event was running in parallel with Australian Gymnastics Championships on Gold Coast, Queensland.
  • René Dif and Lene Nystrøm lead singers of Danish-Norwegian Europop music group Aqua performing at a sold out show at CasinoRama in Toronto.René Dif and Lene Nystrøm lead singers of Danish-Norwegian Europop music group Aqua performing at a sold out show at CasinoRama in Toronto.

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