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  • A child showcase creations by Flynow on the runway. Day 5 of Bangkok International Fashion Week takes place at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 6, 2024.A child showcase creations by Flynow on the runway. Day 5 of Bangkok International Fashion Week takes place at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 6, 2024.
  • The palm tree lined sea cycle path beside Cleopatra beach, Alanya peninsula on the Turkish Mediterranean.The palm tree lined sea cycle path beside Cleopatra beach, Alanya peninsula on the Turkish Mediterranean.
  • A Sudanese flag is raised during the protest. Sudanese people and supporters protested against the ongoing war and ethnic cleansing in Sudan, accusing Western governments of fuelling the conflict through arms sales and political support. 
The rally comes amid growing international outrage over the war between Sudan’s Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has killed thousands and displaced millions.A Sudanese flag is raised during the protest. Sudanese people and supporters protested against the ongoing war and ethnic cleansing in Sudan, accusing Western governments of fuelling the conflict through arms sales and political support. 
The rally comes amid growing international outrage over the war between Sudan’s Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has killed thousands and displaced millions.
  • Anti-government protesters use eyepatch during a sit-in protester at the Hong Kong international airport.
In response to violence in which a woman was shot in the eye with a projectile during confrontations between protesters and police, anti-government protesters occupied Hong Kong's International airport and forced the cancellation of all flights.Anti-government protesters use eyepatch during a sit-in protester at the Hong Kong international airport.
In response to violence in which a woman was shot in the eye with a projectile during confrontations between protesters and police, anti-government protesters occupied Hong Kong's International airport and forced the cancellation of all flights.
  • Argentina's Security minister Anibal Fernandez speaks to the press after taking an oath.
After the Political Crisis of the Government of Alberto Fernandez in Argentina, ministers and officials were present at the swearing-in of the new Ministers held at the Government House in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Argentina's Security minister Anibal Fernandez speaks to the press after taking an oath.
After the Political Crisis of the Government of Alberto Fernandez in Argentina, ministers and officials were present at the swearing-in of the new Ministers held at the Government House in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Senator Cortez Masto poses with a Latino supporter in Las Vegas after giving a victory speech earlier in the day. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto celebrates her reelection with Las Vegas Latino community members.Senator Cortez Masto poses with a Latino supporter in Las Vegas after giving a victory speech earlier in the day. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto celebrates her reelection with Las Vegas Latino community members.
  • Climate change placards during the demonstration.
Hundreds of young people worldwide joined hands in the third such worldwide global climate strike and it may be the biggest day of climate demonstrations in history.Climate change placards during the demonstration.
Hundreds of young people worldwide joined hands in the third such worldwide global climate strike and it may be the biggest day of climate demonstrations in history.
  • Protester with a banner being escorted by police during the demonstrations.
Around 200 radical independents tried to block the central station of Sants in the city of Barcelona on the occasion of the Resolution of the Procés Judgment. They demand freedom of Catalonia political prisoners. The autonomous police of Catalonia called Mossos de Esquadra had to evict one by one.Protester with a banner being escorted by police during the demonstrations.
Around 200 radical independents tried to block the central station of Sants in the city of Barcelona on the occasion of the Resolution of the Procés Judgment. They demand freedom of Catalonia political prisoners. The autonomous police of Catalonia called Mossos de Esquadra had to evict one by one.
  • View of a dilapidated building being demolished in Marseille.
The Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis has undertaken the demolition of a dilapidated building comprising of house and a shop.View of a dilapidated building being demolished in Marseille.
The Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis has undertaken the demolition of a dilapidated building comprising of house and a shop.
  • A Search and rescue worker stands in front of a collapsed hospital building. Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake which hit on January 15, 2021 and killed at least 56 people, hundreds were injured and thousands of residents had been evacuated.A Search and rescue worker stands in front of a collapsed hospital building. Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake which hit on January 15, 2021 and killed at least 56 people, hundreds were injured and thousands of residents had been evacuated.
  • Climate activists are seen sitting on the ground of the main hall of the airport during the demonstration. Hundreds of climate activists gathered outside of Schiphol to demand a climate plan for the airport. The activists marched through the main hall inside the airport, and walked to the construction site where a new terminal of Schiphol is to be built. After that, they went back and ocuppied the main hall for a few hours, while other activists outside blocked several private jets, because according to Greenpeace, flights with those planes are the most polluting. The disrupted mass action was organized by Greenpeace Netherlands and Extinction Rebellion.Climate activists are seen sitting on the ground of the main hall of the airport during the demonstration. Hundreds of climate activists gathered outside of Schiphol to demand a climate plan for the airport. The activists marched through the main hall inside the airport, and walked to the construction site where a new terminal of Schiphol is to be built. After that, they went back and ocuppied the main hall for a few hours, while other activists outside blocked several private jets, because according to Greenpeace, flights with those planes are the most polluting. The disrupted mass action was organized by Greenpeace Netherlands and Extinction Rebellion.
  • A Logo of the UEFA Euro 2020 is seen at a countdown clock.A Logo of the UEFA Euro 2020 is seen at a countdown clock.
  • A devotee prays to Lord Shiva during the Maha Shivratri festival.
Maha Shivratri is one of the most popular Hindu festivals in India which is in honour of Lord Shiva. On this occasion millions of Shiva devotees keep a fast all day and pray through the night.A devotee prays to Lord Shiva during the Maha Shivratri festival.
Maha Shivratri is one of the most popular Hindu festivals in India which is in honour of Lord Shiva. On this occasion millions of Shiva devotees keep a fast all day and pray through the night.
  • Igor (10) hugs his cat while waiting for the evacuation vehicle in Slovyansk. Slovyansk is a key strategic city in the Donetsk region of Donbas. The city has been heavily bombarded by Russian artillery and missiles. Since the war started, over 80% of the civilians have already been evacuated. According to the United Nations, at least 12 million people have fled their homes since Russia invaded Ukraine, while seven million people are displaced inside the country.Igor (10) hugs his cat while waiting for the evacuation vehicle in Slovyansk. Slovyansk is a key strategic city in the Donetsk region of Donbas. The city has been heavily bombarded by Russian artillery and missiles. Since the war started, over 80% of the civilians have already been evacuated. According to the United Nations, at least 12 million people have fled their homes since Russia invaded Ukraine, while seven million people are displaced inside the country.
  • Players of Gornik Zabrze are seen after the Polish PKO Ekstraklasa League match between Legia Warszawa and Gornik Zabrze at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Legia Warsaw Municipal Stadium.
Final score; Legia Warszawa 2:2 Gornik Zabrze.Players of Gornik Zabrze are seen after the Polish PKO Ekstraklasa League match between Legia Warszawa and Gornik Zabrze at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Legia Warsaw Municipal Stadium.
Final score; Legia Warszawa 2:2 Gornik Zabrze.
  • In this photo illustration, the American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY, NYSE: OXY), logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.In this photo illustration, the American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY, NYSE: OXY), logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.
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A nude model poses during the 8th annual 'NYC Body Painting Day' at Washington Square Park in New York City.
Over 30 artists gathered to paint more than 50 nude models before marching from Union Square Park along Fifth Avenue to Washington Square Park. This year's theme is resilience.(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity)
A nude model poses during the 8th annual 'NYC Body Painting Day' at Washington Square Park in New York City.
Over 30 artists gathered to paint more than 50 nude models before marching from Union Square Park along Fifth Avenue to Washington Square Park. This year's theme is resilience.
  • A figurine of the main character of the popular TV series "Mandalorian" Grogu (baby Yoda) seen in a store.A figurine of the main character of the popular TV series "Mandalorian" Grogu (baby Yoda) seen in a store.
  • U.S. Vice President Mike Pence participates in a roundtable discussion with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and hospitality and tourism industry leaders to discuss Florida's phased economic reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.U.S. Vice President Mike Pence participates in a roundtable discussion with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and hospitality and tourism industry leaders to discuss Florida's phased economic reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • A man watches the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on his computer. Reopening ceremony of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. Five years after the gigantic fire that ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, the cathedral has finally reopened its doors after a titanic construction site.A man watches the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on his computer. Reopening ceremony of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. Five years after the gigantic fire that ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, the cathedral has finally reopened its doors after a titanic construction site.
  • Thai dancers are seen performing the traditional Fon Leb (fingernail dance) in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest Thai dance. The traditional Fon Leb (fingernail dance), a classical northern Thai folk performance set a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Thai Dance with a total of 7,218 participants. The performance was held to commemorate the 729th anniversary of Chiang Mai’s founding serving as a vibrant expression of Thailand’s treasured cultural heritage.Thai dancers are seen performing the traditional Fon Leb (fingernail dance) in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest Thai dance. The traditional Fon Leb (fingernail dance), a classical northern Thai folk performance set a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Thai Dance with a total of 7,218 participants. The performance was held to commemorate the 729th anniversary of Chiang Mai’s founding serving as a vibrant expression of Thailand’s treasured cultural heritage.
  • General view of the Kraken moored in Marseille. The three-masted Kraken, renovated and managed by the Wings of the Ocean association, will be stopping at the Old Port of Marseille from July 2 to 13, 2025. This iconic sailing ship will carry out waste collection operations on the Mediterranean coast and awareness-raising activities.General view of the Kraken moored in Marseille. The three-masted Kraken, renovated and managed by the Wings of the Ocean association, will be stopping at the Old Port of Marseille from July 2 to 13, 2025. This iconic sailing ship will carry out waste collection operations on the Mediterranean coast and awareness-raising activities.
  • A motorcyclist rides along a road during rainfall on the outskirts of Srinagar.A motorcyclist rides along a road during rainfall on the outskirts of Srinagar.
  • A protester waves the Karen ethnic flag while raising the three-finger salute during a rally against China's interference to Myanmar. People gathered Saturday in front of the Chinese consulate to protest against China’s support of Myanmar's military for arms supply, sham elections, and diplomatic backing, all of which perpetuate the suffering of the Myanmar people.A protester waves the Karen ethnic flag while raising the three-finger salute during a rally against China's interference to Myanmar. People gathered Saturday in front of the Chinese consulate to protest against China’s support of Myanmar's military for arms supply, sham elections, and diplomatic backing, all of which perpetuate the suffering of the Myanmar people.
  • Masami Charlotte attends the Kenzo party at Museo del Traje in Madrid.Masami Charlotte attends the Kenzo party at Museo del Traje in Madrid.

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