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  • Tear gas being fired at protesters during the demonstration. A general strike organised by protesters turned into clashes and conflicts, the riot police tries to secure the second bridge in the Chinese University of Hong Kong.Tear gas being fired at protesters during the demonstration. A general strike organised by protesters turned into clashes and conflicts, the riot police tries to secure the second bridge in the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
  • A Syrian child from the city of Afrin joins the White Helmets civil defense teams in cleaning up his city and rehabilitating its public facilities.A Syrian child from the city of Afrin joins the White Helmets civil defense teams in cleaning up his city and rehabilitating its public facilities.
  • A fireman rests on his engine after quelling a blaze that gutted multiple oil tankers early Saturday morning in Nakuru. Two people suffered burns after multiple oil tankers parked by the roadside caught fire and were completely damaged in early morning inferno in Nakuru. The cause of the accident is under investigation.A fireman rests on his engine after quelling a blaze that gutted multiple oil tankers early Saturday morning in Nakuru. Two people suffered burns after multiple oil tankers parked by the roadside caught fire and were completely damaged in early morning inferno in Nakuru. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
  • Richard Gere attends the "Lo Que Nadie Quiere Ver" premiere at the Callao cinema.Richard Gere attends the "Lo Que Nadie Quiere Ver" premiere at the Callao cinema.
  • A couple dance the forró, a traditional dance of northeastern Brazil, during a street carnival in Rio de Janeiro. A dozen of days after the end of the official carnival, the carnival continues in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Caramuela street carnival block performs on the Aterro do Flamengo, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They play forró, a traditional music from the northeastern region of Brazil. Carnival came back in its full form in 2023 after two years of covid 19 pandemic.A couple dance the forró, a traditional dance of northeastern Brazil, during a street carnival in Rio de Janeiro. A dozen of days after the end of the official carnival, the carnival continues in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Caramuela street carnival block performs on the Aterro do Flamengo, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They play forró, a traditional music from the northeastern region of Brazil. Carnival came back in its full form in 2023 after two years of covid 19 pandemic.
  • Pro-Palestine demonstrators hold placards at a rally on the steps of the New York Public Library. Demonstrators in Manhattan, New York City condemned the Israel Defense Forces for bombing Gaza overnight on Tuesday, which ended a 2-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Gaza's health ministry said the bombardment killed more than 400 people in Gaza, a territory ruled by Hamas. The death toll does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the IDF will continue its military operations in Gaza. Netanyahu's office demands Hamas to return the remaining hostages.Pro-Palestine demonstrators hold placards at a rally on the steps of the New York Public Library. Demonstrators in Manhattan, New York City condemned the Israel Defense Forces for bombing Gaza overnight on Tuesday, which ended a 2-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Gaza's health ministry said the bombardment killed more than 400 people in Gaza, a territory ruled by Hamas. The death toll does not differentiate between civilians and combatants. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the IDF will continue its military operations in Gaza. Netanyahu's office demands Hamas to return the remaining hostages.
  • A group of Iranian people hold Iranian flags while shouting slogans during the rally. Iranians and their supporters around the globe again held rallies on October 8 to show solidarity with protests inside Iran, sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely. In The Hague, Iranian and Dutch people gathered at the Malieveld to call for justice in Iran. Inside Iran, protests are continuing, despite a brutal crackdown by authorities that Iranians for Justice and Human Rights claims has taken more than 80 lives.A group of Iranian people hold Iranian flags while shouting slogans during the rally. Iranians and their supporters around the globe again held rallies on October 8 to show solidarity with protests inside Iran, sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely. In The Hague, Iranian and Dutch people gathered at the Malieveld to call for justice in Iran. Inside Iran, protests are continuing, despite a brutal crackdown by authorities that Iranians for Justice and Human Rights claims has taken more than 80 lives.
  • Thousands of protesters occupied the roads near the Legislative Council Complex in Hong Kong to demand to government to withdraw extradition bill. The Hong Kong government has refused to withdraw or delay putting forward the bill after hundreds of thousands of people marched against it on Sunday.Thousands of protesters occupied the roads near the Legislative Council Complex in Hong Kong to demand to government to withdraw extradition bill. The Hong Kong government has refused to withdraw or delay putting forward the bill after hundreds of thousands of people marched against it on Sunday.
  • The Mayor of Bogor, Bima Arya (C) was seen monitoring the evacuation process of residents with rubber boats. Dozens of residents were evacuated due to the flood disaster that hit village Rancamaya Cikobak RT 03/04, Rancamaya, Bogor City. This flood began to hit dozens of houses in Kampung Rancamaya Cikobak due to the flow of the Cisadane tributary of the Cimakaci River overflowing.The Mayor of Bogor, Bima Arya (C) was seen monitoring the evacuation process of residents with rubber boats. Dozens of residents were evacuated due to the flood disaster that hit village Rancamaya Cikobak RT 03/04, Rancamaya, Bogor City. This flood began to hit dozens of houses in Kampung Rancamaya Cikobak due to the flow of the Cisadane tributary of the Cimakaci River overflowing.
  • Boats blown from a nearby marina are seen along the side of a road in Fort Myers Beach, Florida over a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm caused an estimated $67 billion in insured losses and at least 127 storm-related deaths in Florida.Boats blown from a nearby marina are seen along the side of a road in Fort Myers Beach, Florida over a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm caused an estimated $67 billion in insured losses and at least 127 storm-related deaths in Florida.
  • Video surveillance camera (L) and Marseille metro sign (R) seen at Vieux-Port station. On September 27, 2023, the Régie des transports métropolitains (RTM) of Marseille announced the implementation of evening closures for two Marseille metro lines from Monday to Thursday, commencing after the 9:30 p.m. service, to conduct essential testing of the new metro trains. While these nighttime closures are in effect, the RTM has confirmed the uninterrupted operation of bus and tram services to serve the commuting public.Video surveillance camera (L) and Marseille metro sign (R) seen at Vieux-Port station. On September 27, 2023, the Régie des transports métropolitains (RTM) of Marseille announced the implementation of evening closures for two Marseille metro lines from Monday to Thursday, commencing after the 9:30 p.m. service, to conduct essential testing of the new metro trains. While these nighttime closures are in effect, the RTM has confirmed the uninterrupted operation of bus and tram services to serve the commuting public.
  • Coffins full of dead bodies from Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the Collserola mortuary parking lot. This space has been converted into a morgue due to the increase in deaths of Covid19. Coronavirus outbreak in Spain has already killed 14,659 people. The large number of deaths has forced Eurocoffin, the main coffin factory in Catalonia, to triple its production, from 50 to 150 coffins per day. Isolation and quarantine prevent family members from gettting infected or infect others. In Spain today, the pandemic leaves numbers of 146,690 infected and 48,021 recovered.Coffins full of dead bodies from Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the Collserola mortuary parking lot. This space has been converted into a morgue due to the increase in deaths of Covid19. Coronavirus outbreak in Spain has already killed 14,659 people. The large number of deaths has forced Eurocoffin, the main coffin factory in Catalonia, to triple its production, from 50 to 150 coffins per day. Isolation and quarantine prevent family members from gettting infected or infect others. In Spain today, the pandemic leaves numbers of 146,690 infected and 48,021 recovered.
  • The first phase of a three-day Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims after hajj, began on Friday on the bank of the Turag River.The first phase of a three-day Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslims after hajj, began on Friday on the bank of the Turag River.
  • Military car on Kharkivska street. On 10th September 2023, the Ukrainian authorities announced the obligatory evacuation of settlements in the area of Kupiansk, on the east bank of the river Oskol — including parts of Kupiansk itself. Less than a year after being liberated by the Ukrainian army, the town and its suburbs, being an important railway and road junction connected directly to Russia itself, again became an important military objective, endangered by the Russian offensive.Military car on Kharkivska street. On 10th September 2023, the Ukrainian authorities announced the obligatory evacuation of settlements in the area of Kupiansk, on the east bank of the river Oskol — including parts of Kupiansk itself. Less than a year after being liberated by the Ukrainian army, the town and its suburbs, being an important railway and road junction connected directly to Russia itself, again became an important military objective, endangered by the Russian offensive.
  • Norwegian Casper Ruud celebrates with the trophy after his victory against British Jack Draper after the men's singles final on day thirteen of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Mágica. Final score: 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to 6-3, 7-6 for Ruud.Norwegian Casper Ruud celebrates with the trophy after his victory against British Jack Draper after the men's singles final on day thirteen of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Mágica. Final score: 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to 6-3, 7-6 for Ruud.
  • Jimmy Lai, talks with press after being granted bail nearly three week into his arrest. The founder of Next digital and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was released on bail in Hong Kong, nearly three weeks after his controversial arrest for allegedly violating the terms of his office lease. He was subsequently charged under China's new Hong Kong national security law for colluding with a foreign country, which can lead to life imprisonment.Jimmy Lai, talks with press after being granted bail nearly three week into his arrest. The founder of Next digital and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was released on bail in Hong Kong, nearly three weeks after his controversial arrest for allegedly violating the terms of his office lease. He was subsequently charged under China's new Hong Kong national security law for colluding with a foreign country, which can lead to life imprisonment.
  • Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a Shabtai event. The Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Yale University John C. Anderson House.Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a Shabtai event. The Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Yale University John C. Anderson House.
  • The logo of the Mega shopping center in St. Petersburg, Russia. In shopping malls, foot traffic has dropped, and some branded clothing stores by foreign companies.The logo of the Mega shopping center in St. Petersburg, Russia. In shopping malls, foot traffic has dropped, and some branded clothing stores by foreign companies.
  • A woman works at an embroidery machine in a textile factory at Kamrangirchar.A woman works at an embroidery machine in a textile factory at Kamrangirchar.
  • Several children run as the fire bull chases them during the San FermÌn 2024 festivities. At ten at night during the San Fermín festivities, it is one of the events scheduled for adults and children, it is the "torico" fire bull, it is a cardboard frame pretending to be a bull with horns, on its back it carries rockets and the mission is to chase children and adults during the San Fermín 2024 festivities.Several children run as the fire bull chases them during the San FermÌn 2024 festivities. At ten at night during the San Fermín festivities, it is one of the events scheduled for adults and children, it is the "torico" fire bull, it is a cardboard frame pretending to be a bull with horns, on its back it carries rockets and the mission is to chase children and adults during the San Fermín 2024 festivities.
  • A woman picks marigold flowers to be used during the Tihar festival also called Dipawali. Tihar is the second biggest festival of Nepal which is devoted to a different animal or object of worship, including cows, crows and dogs. The festival celebrates the powerful relationship between humans, gods and animalsA woman picks marigold flowers to be used during the Tihar festival also called Dipawali. Tihar is the second biggest festival of Nepal which is devoted to a different animal or object of worship, including cows, crows and dogs. The festival celebrates the powerful relationship between humans, gods and animals
  • A child wears an anonymous character mask as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus in Jakarta.A child wears an anonymous character mask as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus in Jakarta.
  • A motorcyclist rides through a flooded area after continuous heavy rainfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai has been experiencing continuous heavy rain, causing flooding in several parts of the city. Some areas are also at risk of flash floods. Relevant authorities are working to drain the water and have advised the public to exercise caution when traveling during this period.A motorcyclist rides through a flooded area after continuous heavy rainfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai has been experiencing continuous heavy rain, causing flooding in several parts of the city. Some areas are also at risk of flash floods. Relevant authorities are working to drain the water and have advised the public to exercise caution when traveling during this period.
  • Katie Boulter of Great Britain plays against Elizabeth Mandlik of USA on Day 2 of the 2026 Kooyong Classic Elizabeth Mandlik of USA won Katie Boulter of Great Britain (6-4, 7-6)Katie Boulter of Great Britain plays against Elizabeth Mandlik of USA on Day 2 of the 2026 Kooyong Classic Elizabeth Mandlik of USA won Katie Boulter of Great Britain (6-4, 7-6)
  • Jesse Chuku attends the "King Richard" UK Premiere, 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall.Jesse Chuku attends the "King Richard" UK Premiere, 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall.

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