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  • Pro-democracy protesters prepare to confront the riot police officers during the demonstration. Mass demonstrations continues for one more weekend in Hong Kong which began in June 2019 over a now-suspended extradition bill to China.Pro-democracy protesters prepare to confront the riot police officers during the demonstration. Mass demonstrations continues for one more weekend in Hong Kong which began in June 2019 over a now-suspended extradition bill to China.
  • Senator Giulio Maria Terzi is seen addressing the conference. A conference titled - Human Rights Violations in Iran and the Need for a New Policy was held at the Montecitorio Press Room at the Italian Parliament. Maryam Rajavi, the president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), addressed this event online. Rajavi said, The most important reality about the situation in Iran is this: The ruling regime is in a state of overthrow. The international community—especially Europe—continues to suffer from the absence of a clear and effective solution to the Iran question. Members of the Italian Parliament highlighted the 1,153 executions carried out in the Iranian year 1403 (March 21, 2024, to March 21, 2025), expressed support for Mrs. Rajavi's 10-point platform for Iran's future as a secular and democratic republic.Senator Giulio Maria Terzi is seen addressing the conference. A conference titled - Human Rights Violations in Iran and the Need for a New Policy was held at the Montecitorio Press Room at the Italian Parliament. Maryam Rajavi, the president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), addressed this event online. Rajavi said, The most important reality about the situation in Iran is this: The ruling regime is in a state of overthrow. The international community—especially Europe—continues to suffer from the absence of a clear and effective solution to the Iran question. Members of the Italian Parliament highlighted the 1,153 executions carried out in the Iranian year 1403 (March 21, 2024, to March 21, 2025), expressed support for Mrs. Rajavi's 10-point platform for Iran's future as a secular and democratic republic.
  • Activists hold candles and posters to pay tribute to the assassinated Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko in Nakuru Town. Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko laid to rest on Sunday, January 29, 2023, was brutally killed in front of his wife and two young children by unknown assailants at his home in Luhelko. He was famously known for agitating for the ending of absolute monarchy in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland.Activists hold candles and posters to pay tribute to the assassinated Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko in Nakuru Town. Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko laid to rest on Sunday, January 29, 2023, was brutally killed in front of his wife and two young children by unknown assailants at his home in Luhelko. He was famously known for agitating for the ending of absolute monarchy in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland.
  • Ground View of Apostolos Nikolaidis, home of Panathinaikos Athletic Club. Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium commonly known as Leoforos Alexandras, is a football stadium and multi-sport center in Athens, Greece. It was inaugurated in 1922 and is the oldest football stadium in Greece currently active. It is the traditional athletic center of Panathinaikos A.C and has been the home ground of Panathinaikos FC for the most part of the club's existence. Panathinaikos face financial problem and UEFA ( Union of European Football Associations) threatens Panathinaikos for relegation in the second division for Greek Championship as they have outstanding bills.Ground View of Apostolos Nikolaidis, home of Panathinaikos Athletic Club. Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium commonly known as Leoforos Alexandras, is a football stadium and multi-sport center in Athens, Greece. It was inaugurated in 1922 and is the oldest football stadium in Greece currently active. It is the traditional athletic center of Panathinaikos A.C and has been the home ground of Panathinaikos FC for the most part of the club's existence. Panathinaikos face financial problem and UEFA ( Union of European Football Associations) threatens Panathinaikos for relegation in the second division for Greek Championship as they have outstanding bills.
  • People celebrate the approval of the law. Voting and approval of the work quota for transvestites and transgender people in Argentina, a large group of people gathered outside the Congress of the Argentine Nation to hold a vigil awaiting the result of the vote of the Senate, which ended in the approval of the Law.People celebrate the approval of the law. Voting and approval of the work quota for transvestites and transgender people in Argentina, a large group of people gathered outside the Congress of the Argentine Nation to hold a vigil awaiting the result of the vote of the Senate, which ended in the approval of the Law.
  • Michael Regan, Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency, speaking at a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee.Michael Regan, Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency, speaking at a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee.
  • Standing at the entrance to a room he shares with five others a migrant from Pakistan relaxes in the afternoon sun. Horgos is a village located in Kanjiza municipality, in the North Banat District of Serbia, less than 10km from the Serbian Ð Hungarian border. The Balkan route was officially closed over a year ago with Croatia and Hungary increasing border security which has led to migrants and refugees becoming stuck in Serbia. While the borders around Serbia have tightened there are still attempted border crossings every night. Migrants from Pakistan prefer to illegally enter the EU rather than risk waiting for their asylum applications to be rejected and then forcibly deported back to Pakistan.Standing at the entrance to a room he shares with five others a migrant from Pakistan relaxes in the afternoon sun. Horgos is a village located in Kanjiza municipality, in the North Banat District of Serbia, less than 10km from the Serbian Ð Hungarian border. The Balkan route was officially closed over a year ago with Croatia and Hungary increasing border security which has led to migrants and refugees becoming stuck in Serbia. While the borders around Serbia have tightened there are still attempted border crossings every night. Migrants from Pakistan prefer to illegally enter the EU rather than risk waiting for their asylum applications to be rejected and then forcibly deported back to Pakistan.
  • A protester displays a Togo national flag during the protest. Protesters gather in front of the White House to protest against Togo's dictator Faure Gnassingbe. They demand fairness and openness in the upcoming election.A protester displays a Togo national flag during the protest. Protesters gather in front of the White House to protest against Togo's dictator Faure Gnassingbe. They demand fairness and openness in the upcoming election.
  • A Western house martin seen in its nest at Rebollo de Duero, northeastern Spain. Western house martins (Delichon urbicum) build closed cup nests from mud and plant material, usually under eaves or in sheltered spots. Both males and females contribute to the construction, which can take up to 10 days. They often nest in colonies and may repair nests taken over by house sparrows, though if sparrows succeed in claiming the nest, the martins will move and rebuild elsewhere.A Western house martin seen in its nest at Rebollo de Duero, northeastern Spain. Western house martins (Delichon urbicum) build closed cup nests from mud and plant material, usually under eaves or in sheltered spots. Both males and females contribute to the construction, which can take up to 10 days. They often nest in colonies and may repair nests taken over by house sparrows, though if sparrows succeed in claiming the nest, the martins will move and rebuild elsewhere.
  • A Thai rescuer carries a survived chicken from a fire at Chatuchak Weekend Market. The lives of thousands of pets for sale (birds, reptiles, dogs, cats, fishes, etc.) were endangered by a fire. An electrical short circuit is suspected to be the main reason for the fire outbreak. There are no reports of human casualties. The blaze started around 04:10 local time on Tuesday (21:10 GMT on Monday) and was extinguished 30 minutes later. The Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand and also known as JJ Market, It claims to draw nearly 200,000 tourists every Saturday and Sunday.A Thai rescuer carries a survived chicken from a fire at Chatuchak Weekend Market. The lives of thousands of pets for sale (birds, reptiles, dogs, cats, fishes, etc.) were endangered by a fire. An electrical short circuit is suspected to be the main reason for the fire outbreak. There are no reports of human casualties. The blaze started around 04:10 local time on Tuesday (21:10 GMT on Monday) and was extinguished 30 minutes later. The Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand and also known as JJ Market, It claims to draw nearly 200,000 tourists every Saturday and Sunday.
  • An old lady that always participates in this run is seen talking with someone from the organization and Santa Claus. These days many towns in countries across the world host Santa Run events. In the Dutch city of Breda, two hundred people including parents with their children ran in Santa Claus costumes around 3 km during the Rotary Santa Run. The once-annual event was organized by the foundation 'Rotary Santa Run'. The event raised at least 8.000€ for two local charities, 'Youth Breakfast Breda Foundation' and the foundation 'Het Bonte Perdje' which aims to offer young people with disabilities the opportunity to practice equestrian sports in a safe way.An old lady that always participates in this run is seen talking with someone from the organization and Santa Claus. These days many towns in countries across the world host Santa Run events. In the Dutch city of Breda, two hundred people including parents with their children ran in Santa Claus costumes around 3 km during the Rotary Santa Run. The once-annual event was organized by the foundation 'Rotary Santa Run'. The event raised at least 8.000€ for two local charities, 'Youth Breakfast Breda Foundation' and the foundation 'Het Bonte Perdje' which aims to offer young people with disabilities the opportunity to practice equestrian sports in a safe way.
  • Representatives of the Republican Guard parade in the Old Port of Marseille during the Bastille Day parade Military parade on the Old Port of Marseille on the occasion of the Bastille Day military ceremony.Representatives of the Republican Guard parade in the Old Port of Marseille during the Bastille Day parade Military parade on the Old Port of Marseille on the occasion of the Bastille Day military ceremony.
  • Muslim men are seen at the Al Wahid Mosque with no social distancing during Eid-ul-Fitr festival. Following the recent agreement between the Italian Government and Islamic Communities for the opening of religious center during the Covid19 Emergency, the Italian Islamic Religious Community (COREIS) was able to celebrate the Eid al Fitr, or "festival of breaking the fast” at the end of holy month of Ramadan, praying in their mosques in Milan.Muslim men are seen at the Al Wahid Mosque with no social distancing during Eid-ul-Fitr festival. Following the recent agreement between the Italian Government and Islamic Communities for the opening of religious center during the Covid19 Emergency, the Italian Islamic Religious Community (COREIS) was able to celebrate the Eid al Fitr, or "festival of breaking the fast” at the end of holy month of Ramadan, praying in their mosques in Milan.
  • View of the damaged site from Israeli airstrike in front of Baalbek temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Baalbek. Baalbek's ancient Roman temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was near the impact of an Israeli airstrike. Hundreds petitioned for a "no-target zone" around the site, prompting UNESCO to hold an emergency session to protect Lebanese cultural heritage.View of the damaged site from Israeli airstrike in front of Baalbek temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Baalbek. Baalbek's ancient Roman temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was near the impact of an Israeli airstrike. Hundreds petitioned for a "no-target zone" around the site, prompting UNESCO to hold an emergency session to protect Lebanese cultural heritage.
  • Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) practices for the 2024 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) practices for the 2024 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • Participants seen dressing up with traditional chinese costumes during the Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown. Chinese communities around the world celebrated the Chinese New Year 2019, the year of the pig.Participants seen dressing up with traditional chinese costumes during the Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown. Chinese communities around the world celebrated the Chinese New Year 2019, the year of the pig.
  • Models walk the runway finale at the Idan Cohen Bridal Spring 2025 Runway Show at The St. Regis Hotel on April 02, 2024 in New York City.Models walk the runway finale at the Idan Cohen Bridal Spring 2025 Runway Show at The St. Regis Hotel on April 02, 2024 in New York City.
  • Sandbags piled around a monument of the Princess Olga, Apostle Andrew, Cyril and Methodius to protect it in case of a possible bombardment as Russian forces continue their full-scale invasion of Ukraine Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, triggering the largest military attack in Europe since World War II.Sandbags piled around a monument of the Princess Olga, Apostle Andrew, Cyril and Methodius to protect it in case of a possible bombardment as Russian forces continue their full-scale invasion of Ukraine Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, triggering the largest military attack in Europe since World War II.
  • In this photo illustration, Sega Corporation logo is seen on a smartphone screen.In this photo illustration, Sega Corporation logo is seen on a smartphone screen.
  • In this photo illustration, a man watches a video of Trump's attack on his computer. Former US President Donald Trump was attacked and shot in the right ear while holding a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as part of his campaign for the US presidential election in 2024.In this photo illustration, a man watches a video of Trump's attack on his computer. Former US President Donald Trump was attacked and shot in the right ear while holding a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as part of his campaign for the US presidential election in 2024.
  • Garbage is strewn on the ground next to a full trashcan at Mistral Park in Marseille.Garbage is strewn on the ground next to a full trashcan at Mistral Park in Marseille.
  • Aerial view of Horseshoe Falls of the Niagara Falls is seen on a hot and sunny day. Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls - a Horseshoe Fall, an American Falls and a Bridal Veil Falls which is straddle the international border between Canada and the United States; more specifically, between the province of Ontario and the state of New York.Aerial view of Horseshoe Falls of the Niagara Falls is seen on a hot and sunny day. Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls - a Horseshoe Fall, an American Falls and a Bridal Veil Falls which is straddle the international border between Canada and the United States; more specifically, between the province of Ontario and the state of New York.
  • The Milky Way, part of our galaxy photographed with long exposure technique over an abandoned rail bridge near the Philadelphia village between Thessaloniki and Kilkis cities in Greece.The Milky Way, part of our galaxy photographed with long exposure technique over an abandoned rail bridge near the Philadelphia village between Thessaloniki and Kilkis cities in Greece.
  • Fiorella Mannoia performs live during Music Break of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena in Turin.Fiorella Mannoia performs live during Music Break of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena in Turin.
  • Milos Bikovic, stage and screen actor, producer seen during a session on A Common Cultural Space Is It Possible Today? at the framework of the XI St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures.Milos Bikovic, stage and screen actor, producer seen during a session on A Common Cultural Space Is It Possible Today? at the framework of the XI St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures.

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