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  • Martin Nicolus of Gokulam Kerala FC seen in action during the I-League match between Real Kashmir FC and Gokulam Kerala FC at TRC ground. Final Score: Real Kashmir FC 1-1 Gokulam Kerala FC.Martin Nicolus of Gokulam Kerala FC seen in action during the I-League match between Real Kashmir FC and Gokulam Kerala FC at TRC ground. Final Score: Real Kashmir FC 1-1 Gokulam Kerala FC.
  • Iraqi Yazidi women, dressed in traditional attire, play the egg-crushing game during the Yazidi New Year celebrations at the Lalish mountain valley and temple near Duhok, the holiest shrine of the Yazidis.Iraqi Yazidi women, dressed in traditional attire, play the egg-crushing game during the Yazidi New Year celebrations at the Lalish mountain valley and temple near Duhok, the holiest shrine of the Yazidis.
  • A technician repairs an electricity transformer on Kenyatta Lane in Nakuru Town. The government of Uganda last week began importing electricity from Kenya to plug a power shortfall after floods caused a shutdown of 183Megawatt at Isimba hydro-power dam. The dam, commissioned in March was partly financed by China’s Exim Bank.A technician repairs an electricity transformer on Kenyatta Lane in Nakuru Town. The government of Uganda last week began importing electricity from Kenya to plug a power shortfall after floods caused a shutdown of 183Megawatt at Isimba hydro-power dam. The dam, commissioned in March was partly financed by China’s Exim Bank.
  • A bag of popcorn seen on a table in front of a movie theater at the Alpe d'Huez ski resort.A bag of popcorn seen on a table in front of a movie theater at the Alpe d'Huez ski resort.
  • Silhouette of a woman in the light tree during the inauguration of BLOQUE. The Municipality of Querétaro inaugurated the BLOQUE Innovation and Creative Technology Center project, a seven-level technology ecosystem, created to offer 'showroom' experiences and interactive areas, unique in Mexico, to bring training closer and promote entrepreneurship.Silhouette of a woman in the light tree during the inauguration of BLOQUE. The Municipality of Querétaro inaugurated the BLOQUE Innovation and Creative Technology Center project, a seven-level technology ecosystem, created to offer 'showroom' experiences and interactive areas, unique in Mexico, to bring training closer and promote entrepreneurship.
  • People practice yoga on the lawn in Bryant Park in Manhattan, New York City.People practice yoga on the lawn in Bryant Park in Manhattan, New York City.
  • MALANG, INDONESIA - JANUARY 16 2020: Traditional incense in the making.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, incense demand is increasing and workers who use improvised masks have to go an extra mile.MALANG, INDONESIA - JANUARY 16 2020: Traditional incense in the making.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, incense demand is increasing and workers who use improvised masks have to go an extra mile.
  • Demonstrator holding a placard during the protest.
At Piazza Barberini a protest was held for Peace and against the risk of an escalation of war between the US and Iran, determined by the targeted assassination of the Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani killed by US drone strike - ordered by the US President Donald Trump and the consequent Iranian missile launch against two US bases in Iraq. Protesters called the Italian Government to withdraw the Italian troops from Iraq and from all other war scenarios, to leave NATO, and for a drastic reductions of the military expenses.Demonstrator holding a placard during the protest.
At Piazza Barberini a protest was held for Peace and against the risk of an escalation of war between the US and Iran, determined by the targeted assassination of the Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani killed by US drone strike - ordered by the US President Donald Trump and the consequent Iranian missile launch against two US bases in Iraq. Protesters called the Italian Government to withdraw the Italian troops from Iraq and from all other war scenarios, to leave NATO, and for a drastic reductions of the military expenses.
  • A protester makes a gesture during the demonstration.
Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters took to the Streets protesting against climate change, global warming, and plans to target the root cause of the climate and ecological crisis and to demand the government divest from fossil fuel companies.A protester makes a gesture during the demonstration.
Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters took to the Streets protesting against climate change, global warming, and plans to target the root cause of the climate and ecological crisis and to demand the government divest from fossil fuel companies.
  • View of a burnt motorcycle and a car near Agia Anna.
The aftermath of the wildfires in the northern part of the Greek island of Evia (Euboea ) where fire kept burning almost for 10 days, burning forest and buildings. Almost 100,000 hectares of forest burned in Greek fires according to Copernicus European Emergency Services.View of a burnt motorcycle and a car near Agia Anna.
The aftermath of the wildfires in the northern part of the Greek island of Evia (Euboea ) where fire kept burning almost for 10 days, burning forest and buildings. Almost 100,000 hectares of forest burned in Greek fires according to Copernicus European Emergency Services.
  • A woman is seen playing the cello in front of a big Earth ball. Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven meters in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth surface, the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions. This experience gives people a sense of awe, a deep realization of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. In Greek mythology, Gaia is the personification of Mother Earth. This artwork belongs to Arcadia, a 100-day cultural program that is taking place this summer in the province of Friesland, The Netherlands.A woman is seen playing the cello in front of a big Earth ball. Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven meters in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth surface, the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions. This experience gives people a sense of awe, a deep realization of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. In Greek mythology, Gaia is the personification of Mother Earth. This artwork belongs to Arcadia, a 100-day cultural program that is taking place this summer in the province of Friesland, The Netherlands.
  • KATHMANDU, NEPAL - APRIL 8, 2020:
A man wearing a face mask offers prayers during the Balaju Baise Dhara festival on the sixteenth day of the nationwide lockdown in Kathmandu.KATHMANDU, NEPAL - APRIL 8, 2020:
A man wearing a face mask offers prayers during the Balaju Baise Dhara festival on the sixteenth day of the nationwide lockdown in Kathmandu.
  • Muslims offer Friday prayers inside the Hazratbal Shrine on the second Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. Islam’s holiest month, Ramadan, is a sacred period marked by deep spiritual reflection, heightened devotion, and self-discipline. During this month, Muslims around the world observe a daily fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and obedience to God. The days are devoted to prayer, recitation of the Holy Qur’an, and acts of charity, while the nights come alive with special congregational prayers and gatherings.Muslims offer Friday prayers inside the Hazratbal Shrine on the second Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. Islam’s holiest month, Ramadan, is a sacred period marked by deep spiritual reflection, heightened devotion, and self-discipline. During this month, Muslims around the world observe a daily fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and obedience to God. The days are devoted to prayer, recitation of the Holy Qur’an, and acts of charity, while the nights come alive with special congregational prayers and gatherings.
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death)
Mourners carry the body of Amer Arqawi during his funeral, a day after he was reportedly killed during an Israeli raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, one Palestinian was killed and another three were injured during clashes with Israeli troops. Since 07 October 2023, 185 Palestinians have been killed, while over 2,000 have sustained injuries in the West Bank.(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death)
Mourners carry the body of Amer Arqawi during his funeral, a day after he was reportedly killed during an Israeli raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, one Palestinian was killed and another three were injured during clashes with Israeli troops. Since 07 October 2023, 185 Palestinians have been killed, while over 2,000 have sustained injuries in the West Bank.
  • Alexander Shevchenko of Russia plays against Alexander Bublik (not pictured) of Kazakhstan during the exhibition tennis match of the North Palmyra Trophies - International Team Exhibition Tennis Tournament at KSK Arena. 
Final score; Alexander Bublik 2:0 Alexander Shevchenko.Alexander Shevchenko of Russia plays against Alexander Bublik (not pictured) of Kazakhstan during the exhibition tennis match of the North Palmyra Trophies - International Team Exhibition Tennis Tournament at KSK Arena. 
Final score; Alexander Bublik 2:0 Alexander Shevchenko.
  • People wearing masks pose for photos during the Halloween celebration.People wearing masks pose for photos during the Halloween celebration.
  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson (R) delivers his speech while Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Phil Brown (L) attentively listens during a press conference of the implementation of a NASA-developed flight scheduling technology to all airports across the country in 2023.
The Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 (ATD-2) system was transferred to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September. This technology will allow planes to roll directly to the runway for takeoff to avoid excessive taxi-out time and hold time thereby reducing fuel use, emissions, and passenger delays.NASA Administrator Bill Nelson (R) delivers his speech while Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Phil Brown (L) attentively listens during a press conference of the implementation of a NASA-developed flight scheduling technology to all airports across the country in 2023.
The Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 (ATD-2) system was transferred to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September. This technology will allow planes to roll directly to the runway for takeoff to avoid excessive taxi-out time and hold time thereby reducing fuel use, emissions, and passenger delays.
  • A young lady with a smartphone near the window of a 24-hour pharmacy in Moscow.A young lady with a smartphone near the window of a 24-hour pharmacy in Moscow.
  • In this photo illustration, a Lowe's Co. logo is displayed on the screen of an iPhone.In this photo illustration, a Lowe's Co. logo is displayed on the screen of an iPhone.
  • People are seen enjoying the music in a crowded square. The Vierdaagsefeesten (Dutch for Four Days Festival) event is held simultaneously with the International Four Days Marches. Every year, this event presents a versatile program with more than 1,000 acts on over 45 stages, all of which are completely free, attracting over 1.5 million people to the inner city of Nijmegen.People are seen enjoying the music in a crowded square. The Vierdaagsefeesten (Dutch for Four Days Festival) event is held simultaneously with the International Four Days Marches. Every year, this event presents a versatile program with more than 1,000 acts on over 45 stages, all of which are completely free, attracting over 1.5 million people to the inner city of Nijmegen.
  • Ballet dancers performing during the event.
live on Zoom, the Javanese Cross-Cultural Collaboration with Australian Ballet program dance present a mixed dance between Javanese traditional dance and Australian Ballet at Gondangdia.Ballet dancers performing during the event.
live on Zoom, the Javanese Cross-Cultural Collaboration with Australian Ballet program dance present a mixed dance between Javanese traditional dance and Australian Ballet at Gondangdia.
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Women seen moving along the streets during the protest.
The Italian Women organization Non Una di Meno called for a march against the thirteenth “World Congress of Families” (WCF) in Verona. The WCF gathers several representatives of “pro-life movements” in Europe and abroad, personalities from the religious world against abortion and it’s reportedly connected to far-rights movements. Non Una di Meno and other associations protest against the WCF’s positions against abortion, homosexuality and their aims to write a global agenda and politics on these matters.(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.)
Women seen moving along the streets during the protest.
The Italian Women organization Non Una di Meno called for a march against the thirteenth “World Congress of Families” (WCF) in Verona. The WCF gathers several representatives of “pro-life movements” in Europe and abroad, personalities from the religious world against abortion and it’s reportedly connected to far-rights movements. Non Una di Meno and other associations protest against the WCF’s positions against abortion, homosexuality and their aims to write a global agenda and politics on these matters.
  • Members of public are caught during rainfall in London.Members of public are caught during rainfall in London.
  • Taylor Fritz of USA in action during Day 3 of the Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament match against Alexei Popyrin of Australia at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. On the final day of the tournament top ranked American Taylor Fritz took to the court, defeating Australian youngster Alexei Popyrin in straight sets (7:6, 6:1). Despite a close opening set, the world No. 9 proved too strong, capitalising on a flurry of unforced errors from the Aussie to claim the double break and cruise to victory.Taylor Fritz of USA in action during Day 3 of the Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament match against Alexei Popyrin of Australia at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. On the final day of the tournament top ranked American Taylor Fritz took to the court, defeating Australian youngster Alexei Popyrin in straight sets (7:6, 6:1). Despite a close opening set, the world No. 9 proved too strong, capitalising on a flurry of unforced errors from the Aussie to claim the double break and cruise to victory.
  • The area in front of the main stage at the Orange Stage has been abandoned after the last night's last concert during Roskilde Festival 2025. The festival is the largest of its kind in the Nordics with an expected 130,000 participants during the 7 days the festival spans. The camping area opens four days before the festival.The area in front of the main stage at the Orange Stage has been abandoned after the last night's last concert during Roskilde Festival 2025. The festival is the largest of its kind in the Nordics with an expected 130,000 participants during the 7 days the festival spans. The camping area opens four days before the festival.

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