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  • Qari (Quran reader) Mohammad Fezan seen during Arbaeen procession. The 16th annual Arbaeen processions is organised by Ashura. Melbourne Shia Muslim community commemorates Arbaeen - 40th day after Ashura, day of death of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammad. The procession marched from Queen Victoria Gardens to Birrarung Marr.Qari (Quran reader) Mohammad Fezan seen during Arbaeen procession. The 16th annual Arbaeen processions is organised by Ashura. Melbourne Shia Muslim community commemorates Arbaeen - 40th day after Ashura, day of death of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammad. The procession marched from Queen Victoria Gardens to Birrarung Marr.
  • Especially middle-aged men show great interest in the rosary market. The rosary market opens on the first Sunday of every month in Ankara Ulus. Rosary tradesmen come to the rosary market from all over Turkey. Visited by hundreds of rosary lovers, there are thousands of rosaries, each more valuable and colorful than the other, and the price of rosaries varies between 2 thousand Turkish Liras and 200 thousand Turkish Liras.Especially middle-aged men show great interest in the rosary market. The rosary market opens on the first Sunday of every month in Ankara Ulus. Rosary tradesmen come to the rosary market from all over Turkey. Visited by hundreds of rosary lovers, there are thousands of rosaries, each more valuable and colorful than the other, and the price of rosaries varies between 2 thousand Turkish Liras and 200 thousand Turkish Liras.
  • A photo of a TV screen showing the news of Kenya's TV47 announcing the death of Chief of Defense Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who lost his life along with nine others in a military helicopter crash shortly after take-off in Elgeiyo Marakwet, located approximately 400km northwest of Nairobi. His body has been transported to Nairobi Embakasi Garrison. President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the accident, during which flags will be flown at half-mast.A photo of a TV screen showing the news of Kenya's TV47 announcing the death of Chief of Defense Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who lost his life along with nine others in a military helicopter crash shortly after take-off in Elgeiyo Marakwet, located approximately 400km northwest of Nairobi. His body has been transported to Nairobi Embakasi Garrison. President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the accident, during which flags will be flown at half-mast.
  • Lorenzo Zurzolo attends the photocall of "Squali" movie during the Rome Film Fest 2025 at Auditorium Parco Della Musica.Lorenzo Zurzolo attends the photocall of "Squali" movie during the Rome Film Fest 2025 at Auditorium Parco Della Musica.
  • A voter seen casting their vote during the 2025 Chilean presidential elections. People vote during the Chilean presidential elections of 2025.A voter seen casting their vote during the 2025 Chilean presidential elections. People vote during the Chilean presidential elections of 2025.
  • WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 08 2020: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) speaking at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the Nonpoint Source Management Program of the Clean Water Act.WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 08 2020: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) speaking at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the Nonpoint Source Management Program of the Clean Water Act.
  • An Ultra-orthodox Jewish youth looks back as he stands behind a line of border police officers facing protestors waving the Israeli flag during a demonstration at the Ben Gurion international airport. Israeli police have clashed with protesters amid demonstrations against the government's controversial judicial reform plans. Protests broke out after a bill to remove the power of the Supreme Court to review ministers' decisions passed its first reading in parliament on Monday night. The judicial reform has polarized the country, sparking months of mass demonstrations.An Ultra-orthodox Jewish youth looks back as he stands behind a line of border police officers facing protestors waving the Israeli flag during a demonstration at the Ben Gurion international airport. Israeli police have clashed with protesters amid demonstrations against the government's controversial judicial reform plans. Protests broke out after a bill to remove the power of the Supreme Court to review ministers' decisions passed its first reading in parliament on Monday night. The judicial reform has polarized the country, sparking months of mass demonstrations.
  • Participants listen to one of their own giving a speech during the CGT (Confédération Générale du Travail) union meeting. The CGT (Confédération Générale du Travail) Departmental Union of Bouches-du-Rhône organized a big meeting to prepare for demonstrations against government measures which they say are impoverishing the majority of French people.Participants listen to one of their own giving a speech during the CGT (Confédération Générale du Travail) union meeting. The CGT (Confédération Générale du Travail) Departmental Union of Bouches-du-Rhône organized a big meeting to prepare for demonstrations against government measures which they say are impoverishing the majority of French people.
  • A marking on the ground indicating a greenway (“Voie Verte” in French) is seen in Martigues. Voie Verte is a path or railway converted into a walking or biking way. The city of Martigues has developed traffic lanes independent of the road network and exclusively reserved for the circulation of non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians.A marking on the ground indicating a greenway (“Voie Verte” in French) is seen in Martigues. Voie Verte is a path or railway converted into a walking or biking way. The city of Martigues has developed traffic lanes independent of the road network and exclusively reserved for the circulation of non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Devastating Caldor fire rages through silver lake as crews do all they can to push it back. The Caldor fire has now burned through 212,987 acres of heavy timber and steep terrain. With over 4,400 personnel on scene to battle the blaze it is still only 29% contained.Devastating Caldor fire rages through silver lake as crews do all they can to push it back. The Caldor fire has now burned through 212,987 acres of heavy timber and steep terrain. With over 4,400 personnel on scene to battle the blaze it is still only 29% contained.
  • A fire-eater wearing a superhero outfit blows fire by inserting a metal stick to his mouth. Filipinos celebrate Chinese or Lunar New Year in Manila Chinatown by buying ornaments for good luck, watching fire-eaters performances and lighting incense. They believe it will bring luck and prosperity.A fire-eater wearing a superhero outfit blows fire by inserting a metal stick to his mouth. Filipinos celebrate Chinese or Lunar New Year in Manila Chinatown by buying ornaments for good luck, watching fire-eaters performances and lighting incense. They believe it will bring luck and prosperity.
  • KATHMANDU, NEPAL - MARCH 14, 2020: Buddhist monks attend a mass prayer for the victims of corona virus at Boudhha stupa also known as Boudhanath in Kathmandu. World Health Organisation (WHO) announced 132,758 people worldwide have been diagnosed with the corona virus (COVID-19) disease.KATHMANDU, NEPAL - MARCH 14, 2020: Buddhist monks attend a mass prayer for the victims of corona virus at Boudhha stupa also known as Boudhanath in Kathmandu. World Health Organisation (WHO) announced 132,758 people worldwide have been diagnosed with the corona virus (COVID-19) disease.
  • A priest seen holding an American flag. American born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost (69 years) was elected as 267th Bishop of Rome and Head of the Catholic Church with the name of Pope Leo XIV by 132 Cardinals gathered in the Conclave.A priest seen holding an American flag. American born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost (69 years) was elected as 267th Bishop of Rome and Head of the Catholic Church with the name of Pope Leo XIV by 132 Cardinals gathered in the Conclave.
  • Protesters march with a banner expressing their opinion during the demonstration. Retirees have held protests in some 20 towns across France to demand higher pensions and better access to health care services. The protests started three weeks before the French presidential election, with the first round taking place on April 10, 2022.Protesters march with a banner expressing their opinion during the demonstration. Retirees have held protests in some 20 towns across France to demand higher pensions and better access to health care services. The protests started three weeks before the French presidential election, with the first round taking place on April 10, 2022.
  • Jordan Thompson of Australia celebrates his win against Denis Shapovalov of Canada on Day 2 of the 2026 Kooyong Classic. Denis Shapovalov 1 - 2 Jordan Thompson (7-6, 3-6, 8-10)Jordan Thompson of Australia celebrates his win against Denis Shapovalov of Canada on Day 2 of the 2026 Kooyong Classic. Denis Shapovalov 1 - 2 Jordan Thompson (7-6, 3-6, 8-10)
  • Protester spray water on teargas canisters. Protesters clashed with the Hong Kong police at the end of the Civil Human Rights Front march. Hong Kong demonstrators gathered for another weekend of protests against the controversial extradition bill and with a growing list of grievances, maintaining pressure on Chief Executive Carrie Lam.Protester spray water on teargas canisters. Protesters clashed with the Hong Kong police at the end of the Civil Human Rights Front march. Hong Kong demonstrators gathered for another weekend of protests against the controversial extradition bill and with a growing list of grievances, maintaining pressure on Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
  • Firefighters on the scene at a burning house on Saturday morning. A second alarm fire destroyed a mansion type house on Maryann Lane in Harrington Park, New Jersey, United States. Multiple fire brigade units arrived at the scene to get the heavy fire under control. The house is uninhabitable and its all damaged due to the fire.Firefighters on the scene at a burning house on Saturday morning. A second alarm fire destroyed a mansion type house on Maryann Lane in Harrington Park, New Jersey, United States. Multiple fire brigade units arrived at the scene to get the heavy fire under control. The house is uninhabitable and its all damaged due to the fire.
  • Andrey Mostovoy (17) of Zenit and Arsen Zakharyan (47) of Dynamo seen during the Russian Premier League football match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Dynamo Moscow at Gazprom Arena. Zenit 2:3 Dynamo.Andrey Mostovoy (17) of Zenit and Arsen Zakharyan (47) of Dynamo seen during the Russian Premier League football match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Dynamo Moscow at Gazprom Arena. Zenit 2:3 Dynamo.
  • Horse handlers wait for customers along the beach. Daily life moves at a slower pace with local businesses reporting fewer visitors amidst broader tourism slowdown. From January to mid-July, the country recorded 17.75 million foreign arrivals, a 5.62% drop from last year with popular destinations feeling the impact.Horse handlers wait for customers along the beach. Daily life moves at a slower pace with local businesses reporting fewer visitors amidst broader tourism slowdown. From January to mid-July, the country recorded 17.75 million foreign arrivals, a 5.62% drop from last year with popular destinations feeling the impact.
  • View of the Axioma super yacht docked in Marseille. The Axioma superyacht linked to a Russian billionaire is to be auctioned off in Gibraltar. Authorized to enter the waters of Gibraltar, it had been seized by the authorities in March 2022.View of the Axioma super yacht docked in Marseille. The Axioma superyacht linked to a Russian billionaire is to be auctioned off in Gibraltar. Authorized to enter the waters of Gibraltar, it had been seized by the authorities in March 2022.
  • Press cartoonists and guests pose in front of the entrance to the Salle de l'Harmonie de l'Estaque. Intended for lovers of press cartoons, the fanzine "L'Encatané" was born from the will of two cartoonists (Christophe Charmag and Julien Viot alias Ïoo), a graphic designer (Peggy Despres) and a satirical press collector ( Cyril Bosc) to do something together related to press cartoons. The launch took place in the Salle de l'Harmonie de l'Estaque, with many press cartoonists, guests and lovers of press cartoons.Press cartoonists and guests pose in front of the entrance to the Salle de l'Harmonie de l'Estaque. Intended for lovers of press cartoons, the fanzine "L'Encatané" was born from the will of two cartoonists (Christophe Charmag and Julien Viot alias Ïoo), a graphic designer (Peggy Despres) and a satirical press collector ( Cyril Bosc) to do something together related to press cartoons. The launch took place in the Salle de l'Harmonie de l'Estaque, with many press cartoonists, guests and lovers of press cartoons.
  • The container ship Fort Saint Louis of the company CMA CGM arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The container ship Fort Saint Louis of the company CMA CGM arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • A view of a forest illuminated by some rays of light. With the arrival of Autumn weather, the colors in nature have started to change, and after several rainy days, people could enjoy the warm temperatures in the countryside. Autumn is the perfect season to take pictures of nature and enjoy the marvelous sights. The Netherlands has many wooded areas with hiking trails that are easy to follow.A view of a forest illuminated by some rays of light. With the arrival of Autumn weather, the colors in nature have started to change, and after several rainy days, people could enjoy the warm temperatures in the countryside. Autumn is the perfect season to take pictures of nature and enjoy the marvelous sights. The Netherlands has many wooded areas with hiking trails that are easy to follow.
  • Shubman Gill of India seen in action during the 5th and final game of the BKT Tyre’s Men’s T20I series between India and Australia at the Gabba. Final score Game 5 washed out after 4 . 5 overs. India win the series 2 : 1.Shubman Gill of India seen in action during the 5th and final game of the BKT Tyre’s Men’s T20I series between India and Australia at the Gabba. Final score Game 5 washed out after 4 . 5 overs. India win the series 2 : 1.
  • Participants wearing scout uniforms attend the opening ceremony of the Central European Jamboree. More than 1200 boy and girl scouts from 23 countries attended the Central European Jamboree in Prague. Central European Jamboree is a ten-day meeting with various activities for teenager scouts. Scouting was established 115 years ago by Robert Baden-Powell. Today it has more than 50 million members worldwide.Participants wearing scout uniforms attend the opening ceremony of the Central European Jamboree. More than 1200 boy and girl scouts from 23 countries attended the Central European Jamboree in Prague. Central European Jamboree is a ten-day meeting with various activities for teenager scouts. Scouting was established 115 years ago by Robert Baden-Powell. Today it has more than 50 million members worldwide.

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