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  • An elderly man pulling empty cardboard boxes for recycling as he walks past typical Chinese New Year theme flowers such as orchids during the preparations for the upcoming Chinese lunar new year Ox holidays.An elderly man pulling empty cardboard boxes for recycling as he walks past typical Chinese New Year theme flowers such as orchids during the preparations for the upcoming Chinese lunar new year Ox holidays.
  • An Iraqi security force stands on guard outside a polling station during the special voting, two days before the ballot boxes open to the public in the parliamentary elections in Mosul. Parliamentary elections in Iraq are set for November 11, 2025, to elect 329 members of the Council of Representatives. The newly elected parliament will be responsible for choosing the country’s president and approving the appointment of the prime minister.An Iraqi security force stands on guard outside a polling station during the special voting, two days before the ballot boxes open to the public in the parliamentary elections in Mosul. Parliamentary elections in Iraq are set for November 11, 2025, to elect 329 members of the Council of Representatives. The newly elected parliament will be responsible for choosing the country’s president and approving the appointment of the prime minister.
  • Daniel Mwangi, a local cobbler cleans his customer's shoes at his shop in Kibera Slum. Mr. Paul Mwangi works as a shoe cobbler and has been serving residents from Kibera Slum with shoe cleaning, and repair services, including selling brand-new shoes to locals since 2010. Working from his mini street shop has been a journey fraught with challenges, including experiencing tribalism from locals due to being the only Kikuyu individual present. It is important to note that the Kikuyu people belong to the Northeastern Bantu branch.Daniel Mwangi, a local cobbler cleans his customer's shoes at his shop in Kibera Slum. Mr. Paul Mwangi works as a shoe cobbler and has been serving residents from Kibera Slum with shoe cleaning, and repair services, including selling brand-new shoes to locals since 2010. Working from his mini street shop has been a journey fraught with challenges, including experiencing tribalism from locals due to being the only Kikuyu individual present. It is important to note that the Kikuyu people belong to the Northeastern Bantu branch.
  • Protesters holding placards during the demonstration. Accusing Unilever of crimes against people and the environment, protesters demonstrate outside the HQ of Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment.Protesters holding placards during the demonstration. Accusing Unilever of crimes against people and the environment, protesters demonstrate outside the HQ of Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment.
  • A health worker collects a nasal sample during a COVID-19 testing operation at the culture Plaza as the country registers a spike in daily confirmed cases.A health worker collects a nasal sample during a COVID-19 testing operation at the culture Plaza as the country registers a spike in daily confirmed cases.
  • ORLANDO, UNITED STATES - MARCH 3, 2020: Democratic presidential candidate former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg addresses his supporters at a campaign stop at the Bloomberg campaign field office in Orlando.ORLANDO, UNITED STATES - MARCH 3, 2020: Democratic presidential candidate former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg addresses his supporters at a campaign stop at the Bloomberg campaign field office in Orlando.
  • Sailboats are seen during the Florence Arthaud regatta in Marseille. The Florence Arthaud regatta, also called the Challenge d'Hiver, takes place on November 26 and 27.Sailboats are seen during the Florence Arthaud regatta in Marseille. The Florence Arthaud regatta, also called the Challenge d'Hiver, takes place on November 26 and 27.
  • A banner at the Columbus Monument that says, Welcome to Catalonia, squad 421 with closed fists and open hearts, Zapatista tour for life, meeting of peoples united in rebellion and resistance, during the event. Barcelona welcomes the 421 Squadron of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), a libertarian socialist political and militant group of Mexico, on their way through Europe. Composed of different members. The 421 Squad has been received at the Columbus Monument by local collectives and social organizations.A banner at the Columbus Monument that says, Welcome to Catalonia, squad 421 with closed fists and open hearts, Zapatista tour for life, meeting of peoples united in rebellion and resistance, during the event. Barcelona welcomes the 421 Squadron of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), a libertarian socialist political and militant group of Mexico, on their way through Europe. Composed of different members. The 421 Squad has been received at the Columbus Monument by local collectives and social organizations.
  • Protesters hold a placard during the demonstration. Thousands of activists protested at Syntagma square for the intentional human activity in climate change, trying to raise awareness about its future effectiveness.Protesters hold a placard during the demonstration. Thousands of activists protested at Syntagma square for the intentional human activity in climate change, trying to raise awareness about its future effectiveness.
  • A child flees the Moria refugee camp after fires completely destroyed the camp on Wednesday. Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after a fire broke out in Moria camp destroying their homes and belongings.A child flees the Moria refugee camp after fires completely destroyed the camp on Wednesday. Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after a fire broke out in Moria camp destroying their homes and belongings.
  • Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives at the Google Startup campus before he meets with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomes Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to the company's Startups Campus. During a press conference, Tusk and Pichai announced the signing of a memorandum on cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence in sectors such as energy and cybersecurity. Donald Tusk believes this memorandum will enable greater investment opportunities for Google within Poland which will benefit national security. Pichai emphasized that this cooperation could contribute to an 8% growth in Poland’s GDP and highlighted Poland’s strategic role as Google’s largest engineering hub in Europe, employing over 2,000 people. The signatories of the letter are the Polish Development Fund (PFR), the National Cloud Operator (OChK) and Google Cloud.Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrives at the Google Startup campus before he meets with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomes Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to the company's Startups Campus. During a press conference, Tusk and Pichai announced the signing of a memorandum on cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence in sectors such as energy and cybersecurity. Donald Tusk believes this memorandum will enable greater investment opportunities for Google within Poland which will benefit national security. Pichai emphasized that this cooperation could contribute to an 8% growth in Poland’s GDP and highlighted Poland’s strategic role as Google’s largest engineering hub in Europe, employing over 2,000 people. The signatories of the letter are the Polish Development Fund (PFR), the National Cloud Operator (OChK) and Google Cloud.
  • A health worker administers a dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to a man at the Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok. Thailand has accelerated Covid-19 vaccination shots and booster shots to contain the surge of COVID-19 coronavirus infections linked with the Omicron variant after the New Year holiday. Thailand's Ministry of Health reported that more than 2,338 cases of Omicron had been discovered in Thailand.A health worker administers a dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to a man at the Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok. Thailand has accelerated Covid-19 vaccination shots and booster shots to contain the surge of COVID-19 coronavirus infections linked with the Omicron variant after the New Year holiday. Thailand's Ministry of Health reported that more than 2,338 cases of Omicron had been discovered in Thailand.
  • A group of Tibetan men seen holding a big banner against the violations of human rights in China during the demonstration. The Tibetan community in The Netherlands organized a demonstration against the celebration of the Olympic Games in Beijing. According to a statement from over 240 nongovernmental organizations, including the International Campaign for Tibet, calling for a diplomatic boycott and other actions related to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The groups urged governments to join a diplomatic boycott of the Games, slated to begin February 4, 2022, and for athletes and sponsors not to legitimize government abuses.A group of Tibetan men seen holding a big banner against the violations of human rights in China during the demonstration. The Tibetan community in The Netherlands organized a demonstration against the celebration of the Olympic Games in Beijing. According to a statement from over 240 nongovernmental organizations, including the International Campaign for Tibet, calling for a diplomatic boycott and other actions related to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The groups urged governments to join a diplomatic boycott of the Games, slated to begin February 4, 2022, and for athletes and sponsors not to legitimize government abuses.
  • A group of Sudanese people dance below a Sudanese flag during the march. From September 6th to 11th, an international Sudanese march took place starting in London and ending in The Hague after stopping in France and Belgium. On September 11th, the march arrived in front of the International Criminal Court building, situated in The Hague. The march was held in solidarity with the Sudanese revolution and calls for the prosecution of military criminals in Sudan. The march was organized by the Sudanese Initiative Europe.A group of Sudanese people dance below a Sudanese flag during the march. From September 6th to 11th, an international Sudanese march took place starting in London and ending in The Hague after stopping in France and Belgium. On September 11th, the march arrived in front of the International Criminal Court building, situated in The Hague. The march was held in solidarity with the Sudanese revolution and calls for the prosecution of military criminals in Sudan. The march was organized by the Sudanese Initiative Europe.
  • Antonio Silva of SL Benfica (L) and Luis Suarez of Sporting CP (R) in action during Liga Portugal Betclic football match between SL Benfica and Sporting CP at Estadio da Luz. Final score: SL Benfica 1:1 Sporting CPAntonio Silva of SL Benfica (L) and Luis Suarez of Sporting CP (R) in action during Liga Portugal Betclic football match between SL Benfica and Sporting CP at Estadio da Luz. Final score: SL Benfica 1:1 Sporting CP
  • In this photo illustration, the American financial technology conglomerate Square (NYSE: SQ), the former name of Block Inc., logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.In this photo illustration, the American financial technology conglomerate Square (NYSE: SQ), the former name of Block Inc., logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity) Two protesters hold placards outside the Supreme Court of the United States after a conservative majority struck down Roe v Wade. The Court's decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health overturns the landmark 50-year-old Roe v Wade case and erases a federal right to an abortion.(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity) Two protesters hold placards outside the Supreme Court of the United States after a conservative majority struck down Roe v Wade. The Court's decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health overturns the landmark 50-year-old Roe v Wade case and erases a federal right to an abortion.
  • Botic van de Zandschulp of Netherlands seen during a match against Marin Cilic of Croatia at the St. Petersburg Open, 2021 tennis tournament at Sibur Arena. (Final score: Botic van de Zandschulp 0:2 Marin Cilic)Botic van de Zandschulp of Netherlands seen during a match against Marin Cilic of Croatia at the St. Petersburg Open, 2021 tennis tournament at Sibur Arena. (Final score: Botic van de Zandschulp 0:2 Marin Cilic)
  • In this photo illustration, a mobile phone with the logo of American company Frontier Communications Parent Inc. is seen on screen in front of website.In this photo illustration, a mobile phone with the logo of American company Frontier Communications Parent Inc. is seen on screen in front of website.
  • The Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship Cracovia arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The Ro-Ro/Passenger Ship Cracovia arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Ryan Tedder of Onerepublic performs live at the Unipol Arena in Bologna. The band Onerepublic performed live at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, playing songs from 2024's Artificial Paradise along with their greatest hits.Ryan Tedder of Onerepublic performs live at the Unipol Arena in Bologna. The band Onerepublic performed live at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, playing songs from 2024's Artificial Paradise along with their greatest hits.
  • Children seen cooling off in a pond on a sweltering summer day.Children seen cooling off in a pond on a sweltering summer day.
  • A Kashmiri elderly boatman waits for tourists on his boat on Dal Lake during a cold winter evening in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. The Himalayan Kashmir region is in the grip of Chillai Kalan, 40 days of severe winter cold, as the local weather office warned that a sharp drop in nighttime temperatures could further intensify cold wave conditions, particularly late at night and in the early morning.A Kashmiri elderly boatman waits for tourists on his boat on Dal Lake during a cold winter evening in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. The Himalayan Kashmir region is in the grip of Chillai Kalan, 40 days of severe winter cold, as the local weather office warned that a sharp drop in nighttime temperatures could further intensify cold wave conditions, particularly late at night and in the early morning.
  • Alex de Minaur of Australia in action during Day 3 of the Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament match against Sir Andy Murray of Great Britain at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. In the feature match of day 3, decorated British star Sir Andy Murray upstaged Australian crowd favorite Alex de Minaur (6:3, 6:3). Unable to continue on from his impressive day 1 win, de Minaur could not match the clean hitting of the dual Wimbledon champion ahead of his home slam.Alex de Minaur of Australia in action during Day 3 of the Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament match against Sir Andy Murray of Great Britain at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. In the feature match of day 3, decorated British star Sir Andy Murray upstaged Australian crowd favorite Alex de Minaur (6:3, 6:3). Unable to continue on from his impressive day 1 win, de Minaur could not match the clean hitting of the dual Wimbledon champion ahead of his home slam.
  • Anna Bassy, ​​singer of Julie's Haircut, on stage at the Locomotiv in Bologna. They performed in Bologna on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Locomotiv Club. The concert was part of the tour to promote their tenth album, Radiance Opposition, which was released at the end of 2025.Anna Bassy, ​​singer of Julie's Haircut, on stage at the Locomotiv in Bologna. They performed in Bologna on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Locomotiv Club. The concert was part of the tour to promote their tenth album, Radiance Opposition, which was released at the end of 2025.

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