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  • A woman makes garland from the globe amaranth flowers for the upcoming Tihar festival. Tihar festival, known as the festival of lights, is a five-day festival celebrated in late autumn in which various forms of animals are worshipped. The festival is also celebrated in honor of the Hindu goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth.A woman makes garland from the globe amaranth flowers for the upcoming Tihar festival. Tihar festival, known as the festival of lights, is a five-day festival celebrated in late autumn in which various forms of animals are worshipped. The festival is also celebrated in honor of the Hindu goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth.
  • Palestinian medics give treatment to a wounded man during a Palestinian 'flag march' along the border with Israel east of Gaza City. Protesters gathered along the border to hold a Palestinian 'flag march' in response to the annual Israeli flag march marking 'Jerusalem Day' which commemorates the old city's capture by Israel.Palestinian medics give treatment to a wounded man during a Palestinian 'flag march' along the border with Israel east of Gaza City. Protesters gathered along the border to hold a Palestinian 'flag march' in response to the annual Israeli flag march marking 'Jerusalem Day' which commemorates the old city's capture by Israel.
  • David Ocitti, who runs an NGO Pathways to Peace, seen during the family reunion between three escapees and their families, who hadn't seen them in sixteen years. The men were abducted as kids by the Lord's Resistance Army, a rebel group that terrorized northern Uganda.David Ocitti, who runs an NGO Pathways to Peace, seen during the family reunion between three escapees and their families, who hadn't seen them in sixteen years. The men were abducted as kids by the Lord's Resistance Army, a rebel group that terrorized northern Uganda.
  • A man and his children pass by DV8 Fashion Store on Ann Street, Belfast.A man and his children pass by DV8 Fashion Store on Ann Street, Belfast.
  • An elderly man takes the lead to continue the protest in El Arbolito Park. Day 20 of the 2025 National Strike in Ecuador in discontent with the government of Daniel Noboa. The march was called as a peaceful demonstration by different social sectors. Thousands of people responded to the call and gathered at the Villaflora roundabout, south of Quito. The march was headed for El Arbolito Park; however, from the outset, the demonstration was dispersed by heavy repression and excessive use of tear gas. Despite this, hundreds of people managed to advance on foot along alternative routes until they reached the park, resisting constant repression. The use of tear gas did not stop at any point during the march.An elderly man takes the lead to continue the protest in El Arbolito Park. Day 20 of the 2025 National Strike in Ecuador in discontent with the government of Daniel Noboa. The march was called as a peaceful demonstration by different social sectors. Thousands of people responded to the call and gathered at the Villaflora roundabout, south of Quito. The march was headed for El Arbolito Park; however, from the outset, the demonstration was dispersed by heavy repression and excessive use of tear gas. Despite this, hundreds of people managed to advance on foot along alternative routes until they reached the park, resisting constant repression. The use of tear gas did not stop at any point during the march.
  • A woman shouts on a megaphone while thousands gather in front of the Los Angeles City Hall in response to recent ICE raids and arrests in the United States.A woman shouts on a megaphone while thousands gather in front of the Los Angeles City Hall in response to recent ICE raids and arrests in the United States.
  • Customers at Yaowarat Street food have dinner at a street restaurant implementing social distancing as a precaution during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Thailand's Health Ministry has so far recorded a total of 3,000 infections, 55 deaths and 2,784 recovered since the beginning of the outbreak.Customers at Yaowarat Street food have dinner at a street restaurant implementing social distancing as a precaution during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Thailand's Health Ministry has so far recorded a total of 3,000 infections, 55 deaths and 2,784 recovered since the beginning of the outbreak.
  • Indian paramilitary personnel patrol along a road in Srinagar ahead of Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370. India’s top court on Monday upheld the government’s controversial 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, also ruling that the disputed Muslim-majority territory should regain its state designation with local elections to be held next year. Four years ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scrapped Article 370, a constitutional provision that granted special status to the former state, including the power to have its own constitution, flag and autonomy over all matters, save for certain policy areas such as foreign affairs and defense.Indian paramilitary personnel patrol along a road in Srinagar ahead of Supreme Court's verdict on Article 370. India’s top court on Monday upheld the government’s controversial 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, also ruling that the disputed Muslim-majority territory should regain its state designation with local elections to be held next year. Four years ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scrapped Article 370, a constitutional provision that granted special status to the former state, including the power to have its own constitution, flag and autonomy over all matters, save for certain policy areas such as foreign affairs and defense.
  • General view of the Plastic Odyssey docked in Marseille. The Plastic Odyssey ship is docked at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille before setting off on a three-year circumnavigation of the globe with the mission of protecting the oceans from plastic pollution around the world.General view of the Plastic Odyssey docked in Marseille. The Plastic Odyssey ship is docked at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille before setting off on a three-year circumnavigation of the globe with the mission of protecting the oceans from plastic pollution around the world.
  • View of a room in the administrative building of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant where since February 24, national guardsmen had been held as hostages by Russian occupiers. On March 31, while leaving the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the Russian occupiers took 169 national guardsmen. According to the station employees, before leaving, the occupiers looted the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and stole everything valuable in their opinion, including teapots, coffee makers, computers, and 200 folding beds.View of a room in the administrative building of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant where since February 24, national guardsmen had been held as hostages by Russian occupiers. On March 31, while leaving the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the Russian occupiers took 169 national guardsmen. According to the station employees, before leaving, the occupiers looted the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and stole everything valuable in their opinion, including teapots, coffee makers, computers, and 200 folding beds.
  • Pro-democracy protesters seen confronting the riot police during an anti-government demonstration. Anti-government protesters attend a large demonstration at Pathumwan Intersection demanding the resignation of Thailand Prime Minister and the reform of the monarchy following a 'State Of Emergency' declared by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The demonstration ended with clashes with pro-democracy protesters and riot police.Pro-democracy protesters seen confronting the riot police during an anti-government demonstration. Anti-government protesters attend a large demonstration at Pathumwan Intersection demanding the resignation of Thailand Prime Minister and the reform of the monarchy following a 'State Of Emergency' declared by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The demonstration ended with clashes with pro-democracy protesters and riot police.
  • Customers wear protective mask while shopping at the fresh market as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus in Pathum tani. 59 new coronavirus cases in Thailand’s laboratory confirmed. Thailand's Health Ministry recorded a total of 2,220 infections, 26 deaths.Customers wear protective mask while shopping at the fresh market as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus in Pathum tani. 59 new coronavirus cases in Thailand’s laboratory confirmed. Thailand's Health Ministry recorded a total of 2,220 infections, 26 deaths.
  • Kashmiri Shiite Muslims take part in a ritual religious procession during the month of Muharram to mark Ashura. Ashura is the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, observed around the world in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).Kashmiri Shiite Muslims take part in a ritual religious procession during the month of Muharram to mark Ashura. Ashura is the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, observed around the world in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
  • A woman saying "shame on you" to the Orthodox Jews supporters of Palestine. Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters marched through the streets on the annual Al Quds Day. Started by the Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979 to show support for Palestine and oppose the existence of Israel and the counter protest from the Zionist Federation.A woman saying "shame on you" to the Orthodox Jews supporters of Palestine. Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters marched through the streets on the annual Al Quds Day. Started by the Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979 to show support for Palestine and oppose the existence of Israel and the counter protest from the Zionist Federation.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James #23 goes to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets during an NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena. Final Score : Hornets 100: 97 LakersLos Angeles Lakers' LeBron James #23 goes to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets during an NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena. Final Score : Hornets 100: 97 Lakers
  • Official Game Ball Spalding seen during the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague 2025/26 Regular Season Round 8 game between EA7 Emporio Armani Milano and Paris Basketball at Unipol Forum. Final score; EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 86:77 Paris BasketballOfficial Game Ball Spalding seen during the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague 2025/26 Regular Season Round 8 game between EA7 Emporio Armani Milano and Paris Basketball at Unipol Forum. Final score; EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 86:77 Paris Basketball
  • (EDITOR'S NOTE; Image contains profanity) A protester holds a sign that reads "Ice melts under Heat," in reference to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). Hundreds of protesters gathered near a building housing an immigration court in Downtown to protest against Trump's immigration crackdown. These demonstrations were sparked by anti-ICE protests that started early June in Los Angeles.(EDITOR'S NOTE; Image contains profanity) A protester holds a sign that reads "Ice melts under Heat," in reference to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). Hundreds of protesters gathered near a building housing an immigration court in Downtown to protest against Trump's immigration crackdown. These demonstrations were sparked by anti-ICE protests that started early June in Los Angeles.
  • Football fans at the Senate Square during the football parade. Football Club of Zenit Saint Petersburg team held a large-scale festive parade in the city center. An open-top double-decker bus with the team on top drove through iconic places in the city, stopping at different locations where fans were waiting for the team. Zenit became the champion after the match with Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League (RPL), having won the tenth league title in its history.Football fans at the Senate Square during the football parade. Football Club of Zenit Saint Petersburg team held a large-scale festive parade in the city center. An open-top double-decker bus with the team on top drove through iconic places in the city, stopping at different locations where fans were waiting for the team. Zenit became the champion after the match with Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League (RPL), having won the tenth league title in its history.
  • A woman stands outside a L'Occitane en Provence at the Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre in Portsmouth.A woman stands outside a L'Occitane en Provence at the Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre in Portsmouth.
  • Chocalerios marching through the streets during the parade. Vilardevos parade is a typical carnival of Galicia, a small town located in the province of Orense, that celebrates carnivals in an ancestral way, chocaleiros (participants) parade through the streets dressed in masks and colourful costumes, sounding their cowbells, called "chocas", touring the town to the sound of music and bands with large drums making all the neighbours rumble.Chocalerios marching through the streets during the parade. Vilardevos parade is a typical carnival of Galicia, a small town located in the province of Orense, that celebrates carnivals in an ancestral way, chocaleiros (participants) parade through the streets dressed in masks and colourful costumes, sounding their cowbells, called "chocas", touring the town to the sound of music and bands with large drums making all the neighbours rumble.
  • Halina Reijn attend a red carpet for the movie ‘Babygirl’ during the 81st Venice International Film Festival.Halina Reijn attend a red carpet for the movie ‘Babygirl’ during the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
  • A banner in support of French journalist Olivier Dubois is seen on one of the facades of the town hall in Marseille. The town hall of Marseille displayed a banner in support of the French journalist Olivier Dubois held hostage in Mali since April 8, 2021.A banner in support of French journalist Olivier Dubois is seen on one of the facades of the town hall in Marseille. The town hall of Marseille displayed a banner in support of the French journalist Olivier Dubois held hostage in Mali since April 8, 2021.
  • A man seen submerged in flood water half way his body at a residential area in Sunamganj. Flash floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream water, have inundated Sunamganj town and 11 upazilas of the district, rendering thousands of people marooned.A man seen submerged in flood water half way his body at a residential area in Sunamganj. Flash floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream water, have inundated Sunamganj town and 11 upazilas of the district, rendering thousands of people marooned.
  • A young fan is seen watching the 2025 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League Grand Final match between Melbourne Ice and Brisbane Lightning at O’Brien Icehouse. Final score: Melbourne Ice 4 : 1 Brisbane Lightning.A young fan is seen watching the 2025 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League Grand Final match between Melbourne Ice and Brisbane Lightning at O’Brien Icehouse. Final score: Melbourne Ice 4 : 1 Brisbane Lightning.
  • Tonya Lewis Lee attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music.Tonya Lewis Lee attends the "Highest 2 Lowest" New York Premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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