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  • Protesters march with banners and placards during the demonstration. Left front party takes out a protest rally in Kolkata against communal violence happening in Delhi.Protesters march with banners and placards during the demonstration. Left front party takes out a protest rally in Kolkata against communal violence happening in Delhi.
  • A young guy with the red cap looking at the camera during the opening ceremony of the Taksim Mosque. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the newly built Taksim Mosque in Istanbul's main square.A young guy with the red cap looking at the camera during the opening ceremony of the Taksim Mosque. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the newly built Taksim Mosque in Istanbul's main square.
  • Kids play soccer by the neighborhoods in Kibera Slum. Kibera Slums is viewed as the biggest, largest and poorest slum in Africa. The most discussed suburb of Nairobi and its extremely continuous population and slow economic growth is one of the most underserviced settlements in Kenya.Kids play soccer by the neighborhoods in Kibera Slum. Kibera Slums is viewed as the biggest, largest and poorest slum in Africa. The most discussed suburb of Nairobi and its extremely continuous population and slow economic growth is one of the most underserviced settlements in Kenya.
  • Members of the media gather outside the private London Clinic as King Charles III is admitted for prostate treatment, the same hospital where Princess Catherine had her surgery.Members of the media gather outside the private London Clinic as King Charles III is admitted for prostate treatment, the same hospital where Princess Catherine had her surgery.
  • Two protesters hide behind a shield in confrontation with police during a protest in Popayan. Protesters confront police in protest of the assassination of Esteban Mosquera, a student leader and anti-police brutality activist in Popayán. The protest is part of an on-going national strike that began in Colombia on April 28th in reaction to tax reforms that would target the poorest in the country.Two protesters hide behind a shield in confrontation with police during a protest in Popayan. Protesters confront police in protest of the assassination of Esteban Mosquera, a student leader and anti-police brutality activist in Popayán. The protest is part of an on-going national strike that began in Colombia on April 28th in reaction to tax reforms that would target the poorest in the country.
  • US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi(D-CA) speaks during a press conference about Vanessa Guillen Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act at HVC/Capitol Hill in Washington DC, USA. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi(D-CA) speaks during a press conference about Vanessa Guillen Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act at HVC/Capitol Hill in Washington DC, USA. 
  • Migrant from Ghana waits inside the Red Cross building to be relocated. 33 migrants were relocated to hostels near Motril, Granada, because of lack of space. 96 migrants were rescued by Spanish Maritime Rescue and brought at Motril port. Today more than 500 migrants were rescued and assisted while they try to cross to Spain by dinghy.Migrant from Ghana waits inside the Red Cross building to be relocated. 33 migrants were relocated to hostels near Motril, Granada, because of lack of space. 96 migrants were rescued by Spanish Maritime Rescue and brought at Motril port. Today more than 500 migrants were rescued and assisted while they try to cross to Spain by dinghy.
  • Protesters chant slogans during the demonstration. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Westlake Park in downtown Seattle on Saturday to voice their opposition to further violence in the wake of the recent deadly attacks that took Israel by surprise just a week ago. The demonstration aimed to shift the focus toward restoring human rights and providing humanitarian aid to the war-torn region of Gaza. This event came in response to the tragic incident that occurred on October 7, when armed fighters associated with the Palestinian military group Hamas infiltrated Israel, resulting in the loss of nearly 1,200 lives.Protesters chant slogans during the demonstration. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Westlake Park in downtown Seattle on Saturday to voice their opposition to further violence in the wake of the recent deadly attacks that took Israel by surprise just a week ago. The demonstration aimed to shift the focus toward restoring human rights and providing humanitarian aid to the war-torn region of Gaza. This event came in response to the tragic incident that occurred on October 7, when armed fighters associated with the Palestinian military group Hamas infiltrated Israel, resulting in the loss of nearly 1,200 lives.
  • Protesters hold a banner saying Greenpeace during the demonstration. Climate activists gathered outside the Bank of England and marched to Trafalgar Square for a rally on a Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. Protesters demand governments and corporations to control global temperatures rise and deliver real solutions to the climate crisis.Protesters hold a banner saying Greenpeace during the demonstration. Climate activists gathered outside the Bank of England and marched to Trafalgar Square for a rally on a Global Day of Action for Climate Justice. Protesters demand governments and corporations to control global temperatures rise and deliver real solutions to the climate crisis.
  • Aftermath of a massive fire that destroyed a chemical plant near Howrah's Jagannath Ghat. The cause of the fire and damages are still uncertain as the police is still investigating the cause of the fire.Aftermath of a massive fire that destroyed a chemical plant near Howrah's Jagannath Ghat. The cause of the fire and damages are still uncertain as the police is still investigating the cause of the fire.
  • A woman shouts in support of the LGBTQ+ community with a background of LGBTQ+ flags in her background. From the Palais Longchamp to the town hall of Marseille, 1,500 people marched for the rights of LGBTQ + community.A woman shouts in support of the LGBTQ+ community with a background of LGBTQ+ flags in her background. From the Palais Longchamp to the town hall of Marseille, 1,500 people marched for the rights of LGBTQ + community.
  • Elderly people seen waiting in queue during the vaccination. Chaos was seen on the first day of vaccination for older adults in the Boedo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires as the administrative and health organization was overwhelmed with lines of more than a block, of elderly people who were waiting standing in the sun.Elderly people seen waiting in queue during the vaccination. Chaos was seen on the first day of vaccination for older adults in the Boedo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires as the administrative and health organization was overwhelmed with lines of more than a block, of elderly people who were waiting standing in the sun.
  • Pandal (Temporary place for Worship) decorated with creative concepts of celebration during the festival. Durgapuja is the biggest Hindu festival celebrated in Kolkata and runs for 9 days. Durga is a description for the power of the goddess in Hindu Mythology.Pandal (Temporary place for Worship) decorated with creative concepts of celebration during the festival. Durgapuja is the biggest Hindu festival celebrated in Kolkata and runs for 9 days. Durga is a description for the power of the goddess in Hindu Mythology.
  • A large crater and a destroyed building are surrounded by debris after a Russian missile strike in Kupyansk. Due to constant Russian attacks on water, gas, and power infrastructure, remaining residents of Kupyansk have been ordered to evacuate before winter. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces is just 8 kilometers away, with drones, artillery, and missiles posing a constant threat. The town saw heavy fighting in 2022 when Russian troops took control in February but were pushed back by Ukrainian forces in September. Now, Russian troops are advancing again toward the town, which is crucial for logistics. “The evacuation of families with children in the Kupyansk area continues. From September 9 to October 14, 234 children and their families were evacuated, with 35 children still remaining to be evacuated,” said Oleg Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.A large crater and a destroyed building are surrounded by debris after a Russian missile strike in Kupyansk. Due to constant Russian attacks on water, gas, and power infrastructure, remaining residents of Kupyansk have been ordered to evacuate before winter. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces is just 8 kilometers away, with drones, artillery, and missiles posing a constant threat. The town saw heavy fighting in 2022 when Russian troops took control in February but were pushed back by Ukrainian forces in September. Now, Russian troops are advancing again toward the town, which is crucial for logistics. “The evacuation of families with children in the Kupyansk area continues. From September 9 to October 14, 234 children and their families were evacuated, with 35 children still remaining to be evacuated,” said Oleg Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.
  • A mounted police officer rides past the Glasgow Rangers fans outside the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium. Prior to the Europa League final match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Glasgow Rangers at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, the fans of both teams filled streets of the Spanish city with chants and cheers to support their teams. Under intense police control, the Spanish authorities sought to reduce any acts of violence or vandalism by fans of both teams.A mounted police officer rides past the Glasgow Rangers fans outside the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium. Prior to the Europa League final match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Glasgow Rangers at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, the fans of both teams filled streets of the Spanish city with chants and cheers to support their teams. Under intense police control, the Spanish authorities sought to reduce any acts of violence or vandalism by fans of both teams.
  • A protester holds a placard expressing his opinion during the demonstration. As Beijing continues pursuing the Zero-covid-19 policy, mainland Chinese students at the University of Hong Kong protest against the policy. The new wave of protests was one of the major opposition voices out since the 1989 June 4 Tiananmen Square protests.A protester holds a placard expressing his opinion during the demonstration. As Beijing continues pursuing the Zero-covid-19 policy, mainland Chinese students at the University of Hong Kong protest against the policy. The new wave of protests was one of the major opposition voices out since the 1989 June 4 Tiananmen Square protests.
  • Dr. Alejo Vidal-Quadras, former Vice-President of the European Parliament speaks during the conference. In an international conference organized by the Iranian communities in Germany, prominent German politicians and high-ranking former officials from across the political spectrum called for a new Iran policy that aligns with the Iranian people and their organized resistance to pursue democratic change. Political dignitaries from Europe and the United States joined them. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), addressed the conference from Paris.Dr. Alejo Vidal-Quadras, former Vice-President of the European Parliament speaks during the conference. In an international conference organized by the Iranian communities in Germany, prominent German politicians and high-ranking former officials from across the political spectrum called for a new Iran policy that aligns with the Iranian people and their organized resistance to pursue democratic change. Political dignitaries from Europe and the United States joined them. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), addressed the conference from Paris.
  • Kamila Valieva rejoices at the gold medals, at the award ceremony in figure skating, at the Russian Women's Jumping Championship 2022 in St. Petersburg, at the Yubileyny sports complex.Kamila Valieva rejoices at the gold medals, at the award ceremony in figure skating, at the Russian Women's Jumping Championship 2022 in St. Petersburg, at the Yubileyny sports complex.
  • A closer view of the purple heather. The heathlands of the Hoge Veluwe National Park are in full bloom. The blooming purple heather attracts each year lots of tourists, hikers, and families to enjoy this outstanding nature event.A closer view of the purple heather. The heathlands of the Hoge Veluwe National Park are in full bloom. The blooming purple heather attracts each year lots of tourists, hikers, and families to enjoy this outstanding nature event.
  • Walkers are seen walking the last kilometers. The International Four Days Marches (in Dutch 'De Vierdaagse') is the world’s biggest multi-day walking event, and is seen as the prime example of sportsmanship and international bonding between military service people and civilians from many different countries. This year, because of hot temperatures, all the routes were shorter by 10 km on the last day.Walkers are seen walking the last kilometers. The International Four Days Marches (in Dutch 'De Vierdaagse') is the world’s biggest multi-day walking event, and is seen as the prime example of sportsmanship and international bonding between military service people and civilians from many different countries. This year, because of hot temperatures, all the routes were shorter by 10 km on the last day.
  • Young participants from different states of Northeast India seen walking during a festival of the occasion of the 6th North East Youth in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura. This year, youth affairs and sports department organized the event.Young participants from different states of Northeast India seen walking during a festival of the occasion of the 6th North East Youth in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura. This year, youth affairs and sports department organized the event.
  • NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 21, 2020: (L-R) Jimin (Park Jimin), Jungkook (Jeon Jeongguk), Rap Monster (Kim Nanjoon), J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), V (Kim Taehyung), Jin (Kim Seokjin) and SUGA (Min Yoongi) of BTS (Bangtan Boys) band visit the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 21, 2020: (L-R) Jimin (Park Jimin), Jungkook (Jeon Jeongguk), Rap Monster (Kim Nanjoon), J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), V (Kim Taehyung), Jin (Kim Seokjin) and SUGA (Min Yoongi) of BTS (Bangtan Boys) band visit the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
  • The container ship Better Ways of the company CMA CGM arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The container ship Better Ways of the company CMA CGM arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • A woman stands on a planter while talking to two people at a quarantine facility. With the far more transmissible variants of the virus, New Zealanders are questioning whether we should be allowing kiwis to return at all.A woman stands on a planter while talking to two people at a quarantine facility. With the far more transmissible variants of the virus, New Zealanders are questioning whether we should be allowing kiwis to return at all.
  • Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez from Strictly Come Dancing seen performing on The One Show outside the BBC in London.Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez from Strictly Come Dancing seen performing on The One Show outside the BBC in London.

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