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  • Visitors explore the Shrunz waterfall during a hot summer day in Chandoosa area of disrtict Baramulla, about 60kms from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. After respite from hot weather, temperatures rose in Srinagar to settle at 34.2°C with Weatherman forecasting isolated showers across the region.Visitors explore the Shrunz waterfall during a hot summer day in Chandoosa area of disrtict Baramulla, about 60kms from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. After respite from hot weather, temperatures rose in Srinagar to settle at 34.2°C with Weatherman forecasting isolated showers across the region.
  • Firefighters extinguish burning Palestinian vehicles after the Israeli military operation in the Al-Faraa camp. A military operation by Israeli army forces in the Al-Faraa camp for Palestinian refugees in the West Bank resulted in the killing of a Palestinian, injuring dozens, and causing significant destruction to homes and infrastructure. The operation aimed to search for Palestinian militants.Firefighters extinguish burning Palestinian vehicles after the Israeli military operation in the Al-Faraa camp. A military operation by Israeli army forces in the Al-Faraa camp for Palestinian refugees in the West Bank resulted in the killing of a Palestinian, injuring dozens, and causing significant destruction to homes and infrastructure. The operation aimed to search for Palestinian militants.
  • Fire fighters survey an area of burning Menengai forest. The fire destroyed hundreds of acres of forest vegetation. Efforts by Nakuru County Fire Brigade to contain the raging fire were hampered by strong winds and dead vegetation owing to ongoing dry season. The fire allegedly emanated from farming activities adjacent to the forest.Fire fighters survey an area of burning Menengai forest. The fire destroyed hundreds of acres of forest vegetation. Efforts by Nakuru County Fire Brigade to contain the raging fire were hampered by strong winds and dead vegetation owing to ongoing dry season. The fire allegedly emanated from farming activities adjacent to the forest.
  • Jubilee 2025 Special Commissioner and Mayor Roberto Gualtieri speak during the ceremony for the dedication of Ponte dell'Industria to Saint Francis of Assisi.Jubilee 2025 Special Commissioner and Mayor Roberto Gualtieri speak during the ceremony for the dedication of Ponte dell'Industria to Saint Francis of Assisi.
  • A protester runs with a Palestinian flag while being sprayed by a water cannon during the demonstration march for the resistance of Mapuche and all Indigenous peoples. A demonstration march for Mapuche resistance and all Indigenous people, took place in Santiago de Chile, bringing together dozens of people. At the same time, clashes with the police occurred, with tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons being used.A protester runs with a Palestinian flag while being sprayed by a water cannon during the demonstration march for the resistance of Mapuche and all Indigenous peoples. A demonstration march for Mapuche resistance and all Indigenous people, took place in Santiago de Chile, bringing together dozens of people. At the same time, clashes with the police occurred, with tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons being used.
  • Press Briefing on the G7 with Larry Kudlow, Director of the United States National Economic Council, in the White House Press Briefing room at the White House in Washington.Press Briefing on the G7 with Larry Kudlow, Director of the United States National Economic Council, in the White House Press Briefing room at the White House in Washington.
  • Workers organise boxes of artichokes in a field near the airport. The coronavirus crisis and the closing of borders are leaving Spanish fields without labour. The fruit harvesting season is approaching and the agricultural organisations estimated that they will need 100,000 people to work.Workers organise boxes of artichokes in a field near the airport. The coronavirus crisis and the closing of borders are leaving Spanish fields without labour. The fruit harvesting season is approaching and the agricultural organisations estimated that they will need 100,000 people to work.
  • Supporters of President Donald Trump seen at a rally on Biscayne Boulevard close to the PAMM museum (Pérez Art Museum Miami). Demonstrators both for and against President Trump gathered in downtown Miami tonight where the president held a town hall meeting with NBC News where the Presidential Debate was to be held before it was canceled. The president scheduled this town hall to compete with Joe Biden’s town hall with ABC news in Pennsylvania and their competing events took place in lieu of the canceled Presidential Debates.Supporters of President Donald Trump seen at a rally on Biscayne Boulevard close to the PAMM museum (Pérez Art Museum Miami). Demonstrators both for and against President Trump gathered in downtown Miami tonight where the president held a town hall meeting with NBC News where the Presidential Debate was to be held before it was canceled. The president scheduled this town hall to compete with Joe Biden’s town hall with ABC news in Pennsylvania and their competing events took place in lieu of the canceled Presidential Debates.
  • Sandra Batista, Brazilian artist and activist speaks during the protest. Brazilians living in The Netherlands organised a demonstration in solidarity with rain forest protectors and against the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro. Around fifty people gathered at The Hague to show their support.Sandra Batista, Brazilian artist and activist speaks during the protest. Brazilians living in The Netherlands organised a demonstration in solidarity with rain forest protectors and against the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro. Around fifty people gathered at The Hague to show their support.
  • A grandmother is nursing her granddaughter in the Lere Refugee settlement. A deadly earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude and the tsunami wave caused by it has destroyed the city of Palu and much of the area in Central Sulawesi. According to the officials, death toll from devastating quake and tsunami rises to 1,347, around 800 people in hospitals are seriously injured and some 62,000 people have been displaced in 24 camps around the region.A grandmother is nursing her granddaughter in the Lere Refugee settlement. A deadly earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude and the tsunami wave caused by it has destroyed the city of Palu and much of the area in Central Sulawesi. According to the officials, death toll from devastating quake and tsunami rises to 1,347, around 800 people in hospitals are seriously injured and some 62,000 people have been displaced in 24 camps around the region.
  • View of Notre-Dame de la Garde under construction. 400 tonnes of scaffolding were installed for the renovation of Notre-Dame de la Garde.View of Notre-Dame de la Garde under construction. 400 tonnes of scaffolding were installed for the renovation of Notre-Dame de la Garde.
  • A group of Muslims queue with no social distance at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque for Eid Al-Fitr prayers amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.A group of Muslims queue with no social distance at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque for Eid Al-Fitr prayers amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
  • A gajan sanyasi steps on a child as part of a Hindu ritual on the last day of the Bengali New Year. The Gajon festival or "Shiber Gajon" in West Bengal is celebrated on the last two days of the month of Chaitra. The central theme of this festival is deriving satisfaction through non-sexual pain, devotion, and sacrifice. Devotees collect remains of dead body parts, mainly head parts, from different burial grounds. Before the day of Gajon, they carry human skulls in a procession to appease Hindu Lord Shiva. This ritual has been controversial for a long time.A gajan sanyasi steps on a child as part of a Hindu ritual on the last day of the Bengali New Year. The Gajon festival or "Shiber Gajon" in West Bengal is celebrated on the last two days of the month of Chaitra. The central theme of this festival is deriving satisfaction through non-sexual pain, devotion, and sacrifice. Devotees collect remains of dead body parts, mainly head parts, from different burial grounds. Before the day of Gajon, they carry human skulls in a procession to appease Hindu Lord Shiva. This ritual has been controversial for a long time.
  • Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations speaking at the United Nations Security Council. The UN security council discussed the ongoing violence between Israeli forces and Gaza protesters at the border area between Israel and the Gaza strip.Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations speaking at the United Nations Security Council. The UN security council discussed the ongoing violence between Israeli forces and Gaza protesters at the border area between Israel and the Gaza strip.
  • Juste Jocyte of Spar Girona seen in action during match of the Euro League Women Basketball regular season gameday 3 group A between Spar Girona (ESP) and Tango Bourges Basket (FRA) at Fontajau Pavilion. Final score Spar Girona 92 : 62 Tango Bourges BasketJuste Jocyte of Spar Girona seen in action during match of the Euro League Women Basketball regular season gameday 3 group A between Spar Girona (ESP) and Tango Bourges Basket (FRA) at Fontajau Pavilion. Final score Spar Girona 92 : 62 Tango Bourges Basket
  • HONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2020: Medical staff ready to treat passengers while the World Dream cruiser is docked at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong. Hong Kong authorities are keeping 3,600 passengers and crew members under quarantine on the cruise ship World Dream after three previous travelers were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and escorted with ambulance.HONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 5, 2020: Medical staff ready to treat passengers while the World Dream cruiser is docked at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong. Hong Kong authorities are keeping 3,600 passengers and crew members under quarantine on the cruise ship World Dream after three previous travelers were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and escorted with ambulance.
  • Location where the stabbing occurred. Stabbing in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States on April 29, 2023. At around 2240 hours, more than two people were stabbed near the area of West 4th Street in Plainfield, Saturday evening. No additional information was immediately available from Plainfield police on the severity of the victims or if any suspects were captured. Plainfield police were on the scene Sunday morning. Police tape blocked off the scene, where the stabbing occurred.Location where the stabbing occurred. Stabbing in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States on April 29, 2023. At around 2240 hours, more than two people were stabbed near the area of West 4th Street in Plainfield, Saturday evening. No additional information was immediately available from Plainfield police on the severity of the victims or if any suspects were captured. Plainfield police were on the scene Sunday morning. Police tape blocked off the scene, where the stabbing occurred.
  • A newly commissioned residential complex in the Russian Federation is seen in St. Petersburg during the sanctions. The construction and transfer of housing to residents of Russia continue despite the various sanctions imposed. Residential apartment buildings in the city of St. Petersburg in July 2022.A newly commissioned residential complex in the Russian Federation is seen in St. Petersburg during the sanctions. The construction and transfer of housing to residents of Russia continue despite the various sanctions imposed. Residential apartment buildings in the city of St. Petersburg in July 2022.
  • Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak displays the red budget briefcase to the waiting media in Downing Street ahead of the Autumn Budget.Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak displays the red budget briefcase to the waiting media in Downing Street ahead of the Autumn Budget.
  • View of the ship "Ocean Viking" during a technical stopover in Marseille. The ship "Ocean Viking" rescued 230 migrants off the coast of Libya. After three weeks of waiting at the sea and a showdown between Paris and Rome, they could finally disembark at the French military port of Toulon.View of the ship "Ocean Viking" during a technical stopover in Marseille. The ship "Ocean Viking" rescued 230 migrants off the coast of Libya. After three weeks of waiting at the sea and a showdown between Paris and Rome, they could finally disembark at the French military port of Toulon.
  • Catherine Ringer perform live during the 'Chorus festival' at the Seine Musicale in Boulogne Billancourt.Catherine Ringer perform live during the 'Chorus festival' at the Seine Musicale in Boulogne Billancourt.
  • A view of the sunrise from Aglantzia suburb.A view of the sunrise from Aglantzia suburb.
  • A Kashmiri skier makes his way down a slope at a ski resort in Gulmarg, some 55kms west of Srinagar. Gulmarg, situated in the foothills of The Himalayas, is regarded as one of the leading ski destinations in South Asia.A Kashmiri skier makes his way down a slope at a ski resort in Gulmarg, some 55kms west of Srinagar. Gulmarg, situated in the foothills of The Himalayas, is regarded as one of the leading ski destinations in South Asia.
  • Lando Norris of Great Britain and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren Formula 1 Team seen at the fan forum ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.Lando Norris of Great Britain and Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren Formula 1 Team seen at the fan forum ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
  • Massimo Martellotta of Calibro 35 performs during their concert at Chiesa di San Carlo. The 11th edition of the Documentaries, Investigations, Journalism (DIG) International Festival of Investigative Journalism will take place from 24 to 28 September 2025.Massimo Martellotta of Calibro 35 performs during their concert at Chiesa di San Carlo. The 11th edition of the Documentaries, Investigations, Journalism (DIG) International Festival of Investigative Journalism will take place from 24 to 28 September 2025.

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