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  • Legendary Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa waves at people as he arrives after scaling Mt Everest for the 30th time, leading the world record of most ascents on the world's highest peak Mount Everest at Tribhuvan International Airport. Kami Rita Sherpa, considered one of the greatest mountain guides, reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit at 7:49 AM local time on Wednesday 22 May, 2024 according to expedition organizer Seven Summits Treks.Legendary Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa waves at people as he arrives after scaling Mt Everest for the 30th time, leading the world record of most ascents on the world's highest peak Mount Everest at Tribhuvan International Airport. Kami Rita Sherpa, considered one of the greatest mountain guides, reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit at 7:49 AM local time on Wednesday 22 May, 2024 according to expedition organizer Seven Summits Treks.
  • A destroyed house by landslides caused by floods. Heavy rains caused landslides and floods in the Shaft city. Several bridges collapsed and roads of the three hundred households of the village of Visrood were blocked. The flood also damaged homes and farms. Shaft is a city in the west of Guilan province.A destroyed house by landslides caused by floods. Heavy rains caused landslides and floods in the Shaft city. Several bridges collapsed and roads of the three hundred households of the village of Visrood were blocked. The flood also damaged homes and farms. Shaft is a city in the west of Guilan province.
  • Elizabeth Auma, mother and Alvy Okello, wife of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo attend a court hearing on his disappearance at the world renowned Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park rangers arrested Brian Odhiambo on January 18 2025 for allegedly fishing illegally before he went missing. Six months later, his whereabouts remain unknown.Elizabeth Auma, mother and Alvy Okello, wife of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo attend a court hearing on his disappearance at the world renowned Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park rangers arrested Brian Odhiambo on January 18 2025 for allegedly fishing illegally before he went missing. Six months later, his whereabouts remain unknown.
  • Coventry players in a scrum during the Friendly match between Coventry Rugby and Gloucester Rugby at Butts Park Arena. Final score; Coventry 40:50 Gloucester.Coventry players in a scrum during the Friendly match between Coventry Rugby and Gloucester Rugby at Butts Park Arena. Final score; Coventry 40:50 Gloucester.
  • Large crowd seen during a protest to support Venezuelan interim president Juan Guaido. Venezuelans community of Buenos Aires gathered together front of the Faculty of Law to take part in a rally to support Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and to express their anger against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.Large crowd seen during a protest to support Venezuelan interim president Juan Guaido. Venezuelans community of Buenos Aires gathered together front of the Faculty of Law to take part in a rally to support Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and to express their anger against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
  • Day of the dead Caterinas are being displayed at a market stall in Mexico City. Day of the Dead objects from the markets in Mexico City. Typically these objects are used to create shrines in the houses together with photos of deceased loved ones.Day of the dead Caterinas are being displayed at a market stall in Mexico City. Day of the Dead objects from the markets in Mexico City. Typically these objects are used to create shrines in the houses together with photos of deceased loved ones.
  • A protester chants slogans during the demonstration in solidarity with Palestine. More than 2,000 people marched on the streets of Marseille in support of the Palestinian people and to stop the bombings in Gaza.A protester chants slogans during the demonstration in solidarity with Palestine. More than 2,000 people marched on the streets of Marseille in support of the Palestinian people and to stop the bombings in Gaza.
  • Carlos Sanchez Mato, candidate for mayor of Madrid, seen promising that they will allocate the current surplus of the City of Madrid to create social housing, during the party conference. The political coalition Madrid en Pie holds a Party conference with the participation of Carlos Sánchez Mato, candidate for mayor of the city of Madrid, Rommy Arce, number 2 on the lists of Madrid en Pie, and Pablo Carmona, number 3 on the Madrid lists standing.Carlos Sanchez Mato, candidate for mayor of Madrid, seen promising that they will allocate the current surplus of the City of Madrid to create social housing, during the party conference. The political coalition Madrid en Pie holds a Party conference with the participation of Carlos Sánchez Mato, candidate for mayor of the city of Madrid, Rommy Arce, number 2 on the lists of Madrid en Pie, and Pablo Carmona, number 3 on the Madrid lists standing.
  • A white stork is seen with its two chicks in their nest in Madrid. The number of white stork chicks born in their nests at Madrid zoo has increased considerably in the last decade due to availability of food.A white stork is seen with its two chicks in their nest in Madrid. The number of white stork chicks born in their nests at Madrid zoo has increased considerably in the last decade due to availability of food.
  • A firefighter monitors the Caldor fire as it burns by the highway. The Caldor fire has grown to over 122,000 acres and threatens to grow to the Tahoe basin.A firefighter monitors the Caldor fire as it burns by the highway. The Caldor fire has grown to over 122,000 acres and threatens to grow to the Tahoe basin.
  • Protesters seen holding the palestinian flags during the rally to demand the release of Ahed Tamimi, a 16-year-old Palestinian girl held in Israeli military detention. The start of a military trial for the Palestinian teenager charged after a viral video showed her hitting two Israeli soldiers has been delayed until February 6.Protesters seen holding the palestinian flags during the rally to demand the release of Ahed Tamimi, a 16-year-old Palestinian girl held in Israeli military detention. The start of a military trial for the Palestinian teenager charged after a viral video showed her hitting two Israeli soldiers has been delayed until February 6.
  • A member of the Indonesian Army dressed in a protective suit while spraying disinfectants in public places and places of worship as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus in Lhokseumawe. According to the Indonesian government report, cases of the Coronavirus continued to increase. 2020, 893 people tested positive, 78 dead and 35 recovering.A member of the Indonesian Army dressed in a protective suit while spraying disinfectants in public places and places of worship as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus in Lhokseumawe. According to the Indonesian government report, cases of the Coronavirus continued to increase. 2020, 893 people tested positive, 78 dead and 35 recovering.
  • Chopda (books of accounts) are kept for performing rituals on the occasion of Chopda poojan inside Swaminarayan temple at Dadar in Mumbai. Chopda (books of accounts) poojan rituals were performed inside the temple premises and devotees watched the same online as there were restriction on gathering of people due to coronavirus pandemic.Chopda (books of accounts) are kept for performing rituals on the occasion of Chopda poojan inside Swaminarayan temple at Dadar in Mumbai. Chopda (books of accounts) poojan rituals were performed inside the temple premises and devotees watched the same online as there were restriction on gathering of people due to coronavirus pandemic.
  • The families of Roman Gah and Ihor Dashko, the border guards who were among eight guards killed by the Russian military, hold sets of stamps with the image of Ukrainian border guards, who were posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. The public organization "Community in Action" and "Ukrposhta", which issued the stamps, said revenue from the stamp sales will be used to support border guards at the front.The families of Roman Gah and Ihor Dashko, the border guards who were among eight guards killed by the Russian military, hold sets of stamps with the image of Ukrainian border guards, who were posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. The public organization "Community in Action" and "Ukrposhta", which issued the stamps, said revenue from the stamp sales will be used to support border guards at the front.
  • UEFA Euro 2020 banners and signs seen outside Wembley Stadium in London ahead of the football tournament. The UEFA Euro 2020 football tournament, rescheduled from 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, takes place 11th June - 11th July 2021 in 11 countries, including England.UEFA Euro 2020 banners and signs seen outside Wembley Stadium in London ahead of the football tournament. The UEFA Euro 2020 football tournament, rescheduled from 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, takes place 11th June - 11th July 2021 in 11 countries, including England.
  • A man walks into the Foreign Correspondent's Club on Lower Albert Road, Hong Hong. Hong Kong's Foreign Correspondents Club has scrapped its annual human rights press awards just days before it was due to announce winners, out of fear it would violate the city's wide-ranging national security law.A man walks into the Foreign Correspondent's Club on Lower Albert Road, Hong Hong. Hong Kong's Foreign Correspondents Club has scrapped its annual human rights press awards just days before it was due to announce winners, out of fear it would violate the city's wide-ranging national security law.
  • A man dressed in a steampunk inspired costume stands in front of St Patricks Cathedral. New Yorkers don their most creative and colorful Easter bonnets and show them off in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in a tradition that has been going on since the 1870’s.A man dressed in a steampunk inspired costume stands in front of St Patricks Cathedral. New Yorkers don their most creative and colorful Easter bonnets and show them off in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in a tradition that has been going on since the 1870’s.
  • Anatoly Aksakov, Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation seen during the session National digital infrastructure in the financial market: how to find the optimal model of cooperation between government and business of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia at the new stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater.Anatoly Aksakov, Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation seen during the session National digital infrastructure in the financial market: how to find the optimal model of cooperation between government and business of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia at the new stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater.
  • People are seen shopping in the OBI supermarket in Moscow. DIY retailer OBI is reportedly ceasing operations in Russia. The chain owned by the German Tengelmann Group has 28 stores and approximately 4.900 employees in Russia.People are seen shopping in the OBI supermarket in Moscow. DIY retailer OBI is reportedly ceasing operations in Russia. The chain owned by the German Tengelmann Group has 28 stores and approximately 4.900 employees in Russia.
  • A family with multiple children seen wearing face masks as preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus at Schiphol airport. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is significantly quieter than usual as over 70% of it's scheduled flight has been canceled due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.A family with multiple children seen wearing face masks as preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus at Schiphol airport. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is significantly quieter than usual as over 70% of it's scheduled flight has been canceled due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.
  • People skate on a rink near the Christmas tree at Yuzhno-Primorsky Park in St. Petersburg.People skate on a rink near the Christmas tree at Yuzhno-Primorsky Park in St. Petersburg.
  • Protesters listen to speeches during the silent march. The families' collective organized a silent march to honor Socayna, a 24-year-old student who was tragically killed by a stray bullet in her room during gangland warfare related to drug trafficking. This remembrance rally marked the anniversary of her death and paid tribute not only to her but also to other innocent victims of drug-related violence.Protesters listen to speeches during the silent march. The families' collective organized a silent march to honor Socayna, a 24-year-old student who was tragically killed by a stray bullet in her room during gangland warfare related to drug trafficking. This remembrance rally marked the anniversary of her death and paid tribute not only to her but also to other innocent victims of drug-related violence.
  • Spring ice seen drifting on the Oka river as the starting to melt after the winter.Spring ice seen drifting on the Oka river as the starting to melt after the winter.
  • The garage of Liam Lawson of New Zealand and the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team is pictured as track preparations are underway at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit for the 2025 Australian Formula One Grand Prix, taking place from March 13 to March 16.The garage of Liam Lawson of New Zealand and the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team is pictured as track preparations are underway at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit for the 2025 Australian Formula One Grand Prix, taking place from March 13 to March 16.
  • Film director, Wim Wenders speaks to members of the press at the opening of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival. The director received the Heart of Sarajevo awardFilm director, Wim Wenders speaks to members of the press at the opening of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival. The director received the Heart of Sarajevo award

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