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  • Officials open envelopes for vote counting. The officials facilitating the elections have begun counting the votes cast by the voters during 2023 presidential and parliamentary elections.Officials open envelopes for vote counting. The officials facilitating the elections have begun counting the votes cast by the voters during 2023 presidential and parliamentary elections.
  • Palestinians inspect a house bombed during a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus. Israeli forces blew up the home of Palestinian Jaafar Muna, who carried out a bombing near a synagogue in Tel Aviv on August 18, 2024. The Shin Bet security service and the Israeli government announced the demolition of 40 Palestinian homes in the Palestinian Authority territories.Palestinians inspect a house bombed during a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus. Israeli forces blew up the home of Palestinian Jaafar Muna, who carried out a bombing near a synagogue in Tel Aviv on August 18, 2024. The Shin Bet security service and the Israeli government announced the demolition of 40 Palestinian homes in the Palestinian Authority territories.
  • A doctor wearing full protective gear speaks to a patient in the Ebola treatment centre in Beni, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The DRC is currently experiencing the second worst Ebola outbreak in recorded history. More than 1,400 people have died.A doctor wearing full protective gear speaks to a patient in the Ebola treatment centre in Beni, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The DRC is currently experiencing the second worst Ebola outbreak in recorded history. More than 1,400 people have died.
  • Passengers leave Euston underground station.Passengers leave Euston underground station.
  • Cheerleaders perform at the beginning of the Divine Saviour of the World festivity of the Salvadoran capital during a parade.Cheerleaders perform at the beginning of the Divine Saviour of the World festivity of the Salvadoran capital during a parade.
  • A protester holds a placard during the demonstration. Various activist groups marched from the Angel of Independence to the Senate of the Republic to protest against the recent bill to integrate the National Guard into the Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) that will be discussed at the Senate these days in Mexico City.A protester holds a placard during the demonstration. Various activist groups marched from the Angel of Independence to the Senate of the Republic to protest against the recent bill to integrate the National Guard into the Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) that will be discussed at the Senate these days in Mexico City.
  • The wife of Assistant Sub-Inspector Milan Raya who was brutally killed during the Gen Z protests holds the hand before his cremation at Pashupatinath Temple. The Police performed a guard of honor. It marks the fifth day of an army-imposed curfew during which more than 51 people have been killed. The Gen Z protests fueled by anger over corruption and the social media ban forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.The wife of Assistant Sub-Inspector Milan Raya who was brutally killed during the Gen Z protests holds the hand before his cremation at Pashupatinath Temple. The Police performed a guard of honor. It marks the fifth day of an army-imposed curfew during which more than 51 people have been killed. The Gen Z protests fueled by anger over corruption and the social media ban forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.
  • New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at the National Action Network (NAN) convention in New York City.New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at the National Action Network (NAN) convention in New York City.
  • Policemen stand on guard in front of protesters holding a banner during the demonstration. Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists blocked one of the important bridges in Amsterdam, the Blauwbrug in the center of the city so that the Dutch government can acknowledge the climate crisis.Policemen stand on guard in front of protesters holding a banner during the demonstration. Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists blocked one of the important bridges in Amsterdam, the Blauwbrug in the center of the city so that the Dutch government can acknowledge the climate crisis.
  • People wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus walk on the street. South Korea today confirms 6 new covid 19 cases, 2 are overseas arrivals and 4 are from within the country and with no death. This is the lowest reported number of coronavirus cases since February when the outbreak escalated.People wearing face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus walk on the street. South Korea today confirms 6 new covid 19 cases, 2 are overseas arrivals and 4 are from within the country and with no death. This is the lowest reported number of coronavirus cases since February when the outbreak escalated.
  • A small Israeli flag is placed on a tree branch during a rally demanding for the release of Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside of the UN Headquarters. January 12th marks the 100th day of said hostages being held in captivity since the attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023.A small Israeli flag is placed on a tree branch during a rally demanding for the release of Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside of the UN Headquarters. January 12th marks the 100th day of said hostages being held in captivity since the attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023.
  • London service ambulance seen exiting the ramp at St Thomas’ Hospital. NHS Trusts across England have declared a critical incident as a result of increasing covid 19 hospitalizations.London service ambulance seen exiting the ramp at St Thomas’ Hospital. NHS Trusts across England have declared a critical incident as a result of increasing covid 19 hospitalizations.
  • Pope Leo XIV leaves Piazza della Libertà at the end of the traditional Angelus prayer in front of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, 40 km southeast of Rome.Pope Leo XIV leaves Piazza della Libertà at the end of the traditional Angelus prayer in front of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, 40 km southeast of Rome.
  • A man carries plywood behind a damaged car near a residential building that was heavily damaged by Russian missile strikes amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the early morning of June 17, the Russian army attacked the Ukrainian capital with missiles and Shahed-type combat drones, resulting in destruction and damages to residential buildings in different parts of the city. At least 28 people were killed and 140 were injured in Kyiv. For the second day in a row, rescuers cleared up rubbles of destroyed buildings and searched for dead bodies.A man carries plywood behind a damaged car near a residential building that was heavily damaged by Russian missile strikes amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the early morning of June 17, the Russian army attacked the Ukrainian capital with missiles and Shahed-type combat drones, resulting in destruction and damages to residential buildings in different parts of the city. At least 28 people were killed and 140 were injured in Kyiv. For the second day in a row, rescuers cleared up rubbles of destroyed buildings and searched for dead bodies.
  • Hatice Gokce Emir (TUR) seen during the Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Championships 2025 Rio de Janeiro at Parque Olimpico.Hatice Gokce Emir (TUR) seen during the Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Championships 2025 Rio de Janeiro at Parque Olimpico.
  • Hong Kong-based consular officials, including European Union office deputy head Matthias Kaufmann were seen waiting for the sentence hearing outside the Kowloon Law Courts Building. 47 activists and former legislators were charged with conspiring to subvert state power under the National Security Law, 14 of whom were convicted in May and two were acquitted. Thirty-one people had earlier pleaded guilty. The 45 activists and former legislators are set to face sentencing in a landmark national security trial, in which most of them had been remanded in custody for more than three years.Hong Kong-based consular officials, including European Union office deputy head Matthias Kaufmann were seen waiting for the sentence hearing outside the Kowloon Law Courts Building. 47 activists and former legislators were charged with conspiring to subvert state power under the National Security Law, 14 of whom were convicted in May and two were acquitted. Thirty-one people had earlier pleaded guilty. The 45 activists and former legislators are set to face sentencing in a landmark national security trial, in which most of them had been remanded in custody for more than three years.
  • Protesters hold and ignite a United States flag using handheld lighters during an anti-ICE demonstration near the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles. Several individuals take turns applying flame to the fabric while others document the moment with phones and cameras. The protest targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal immigration detention practices, drawing activists to the area surrounding the detention center.Protesters hold and ignite a United States flag using handheld lighters during an anti-ICE demonstration near the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles. Several individuals take turns applying flame to the fabric while others document the moment with phones and cameras. The protest targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal immigration detention practices, drawing activists to the area surrounding the detention center.
  • Marcilio Florencio Mota Filho, known as Nino (33) of Zenit and Igor Vujacic (5) of Rubin seen in action during the Russian Premier League football match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Rubin Kazan at Gazprom Arena. Final score; Zenit 1:0 Rubin.Marcilio Florencio Mota Filho, known as Nino (33) of Zenit and Igor Vujacic (5) of Rubin seen in action during the Russian Premier League football match between Zenit Saint Petersburg and Rubin Kazan at Gazprom Arena. Final score; Zenit 1:0 Rubin.
  • Motorcade of the Russian President Vladimir Putin departing, during the XV International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2021 that was opened by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. MAKS (International Air and Space Salon) is a biennial international air show held at Zhukovsky International Airport and is a traditional marketplace for Russian defence and commercial aerospace industry.Motorcade of the Russian President Vladimir Putin departing, during the XV International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2021 that was opened by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. MAKS (International Air and Space Salon) is a biennial international air show held at Zhukovsky International Airport and is a traditional marketplace for Russian defence and commercial aerospace industry.
  • People run behind the fire bull during the San Fermín festivities. A man carrying a bull-shaped structure loaded with fireworks called Toro de Fuego (fire bull) shoots fireworks and runs through the streets of the Old Town of Pamplona during the San Fermín festivities.People run behind the fire bull during the San Fermín festivities. A man carrying a bull-shaped structure loaded with fireworks called Toro de Fuego (fire bull) shoots fireworks and runs through the streets of the Old Town of Pamplona during the San Fermín festivities.
  • A woman and a man seen assembling a lamp with pieces of aluminium during the event. Chiang Mai hosts every year a design week to raise awareness of the use of alternate materials in design and crafts such as aluminium.A woman and a man seen assembling a lamp with pieces of aluminium during the event. Chiang Mai hosts every year a design week to raise awareness of the use of alternate materials in design and crafts such as aluminium.
  • An assistant to the Poor Me, puts his candle remembering all those who are no longer there, ending the festivities of San Fermin 2023. At midnight, hundreds of people gather in the town hall square to sing songs of the Poor Me, light candles and hold up their red scarves to mark the end of the San Fermín festivities 2023.An assistant to the Poor Me, puts his candle remembering all those who are no longer there, ending the festivities of San Fermin 2023. At midnight, hundreds of people gather in the town hall square to sing songs of the Poor Me, light candles and hold up their red scarves to mark the end of the San Fermín festivities 2023.
  • Indian tourist girl holds an umbrella as she poses for a photo near the bloomed tulip flowers inside Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden on a spring day in Srinagar. Kashmir's iconic and Asia's largest tulip garden is open to visitors, featuring a spectrum of colors with 1.7 million tulips in 73 varieties blossoming in the lap of the Zabarwan Hills along the banks of the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar city. The garden spans an area of about 12 hectares and is the main attraction during spring in the Himalayan region, marking the start of the peak tourist season.Indian tourist girl holds an umbrella as she poses for a photo near the bloomed tulip flowers inside Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden on a spring day in Srinagar. Kashmir's iconic and Asia's largest tulip garden is open to visitors, featuring a spectrum of colors with 1.7 million tulips in 73 varieties blossoming in the lap of the Zabarwan Hills along the banks of the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar city. The garden spans an area of about 12 hectares and is the main attraction during spring in the Himalayan region, marking the start of the peak tourist season.
  • Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan practices in preparation for the Billie Jean King Cup Group stage, being held in Brisbane. Kazakhstan team will play matches against Australia and Columbia with the goal of making the Billie Jean King Cup Finals to be held in Shenzhen.Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan practices in preparation for the Billie Jean King Cup Group stage, being held in Brisbane. Kazakhstan team will play matches against Australia and Columbia with the goal of making the Billie Jean King Cup Finals to be held in Shenzhen.
  • Irish singer, songwriter, actor and musician, Liam O' Maonlai best known as the lead vocalist with Dublin band The Hothouse Flowers, playing keyboard while performing live on stage at Wickham Festival.Irish singer, songwriter, actor and musician, Liam O' Maonlai best known as the lead vocalist with Dublin band The Hothouse Flowers, playing keyboard while performing live on stage at Wickham Festival.

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