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  • A view of the Red Fort as preparations begin ahead of the 73rd Independence Day which is celebrated on 15 August in India. Workers are building a stand for celebration, event and ceremony for the 73rd Independence Day.A view of the Red Fort as preparations begin ahead of the 73rd Independence Day which is celebrated on 15 August in India. Workers are building a stand for celebration, event and ceremony for the 73rd Independence Day.
  • People seen holding flags during the political rally. Ahead of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections, scheduled for May 14th, supporters of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), and the other allied parties, attended the rally in Maltepe district, in Istanbul, presenting the presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu.People seen holding flags during the political rally. Ahead of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections, scheduled for May 14th, supporters of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), and the other allied parties, attended the rally in Maltepe district, in Istanbul, presenting the presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
  • Fishermen are seen laying nets at a flooded area now part of Lake Nakuru. Fishing is outlawed on the lake but despite that, fishermen continue fishing risking arrest and prosecution. Lake Nakuru continued flooding has led to displacement of hundreds of people from their homes. Sources indicate lakes in Rift Valley are flooding because of the impact of climate change.Fishermen are seen laying nets at a flooded area now part of Lake Nakuru. Fishing is outlawed on the lake but despite that, fishermen continue fishing risking arrest and prosecution. Lake Nakuru continued flooding has led to displacement of hundreds of people from their homes. Sources indicate lakes in Rift Valley are flooding because of the impact of climate change.
  • Operators from the Pavitec company apply an anti-slip product on the "Encierro" route, thus minimizing the risk of runners and bulls slipping during the "Encierros" of the San Fermin festivities.Operators from the Pavitec company apply an anti-slip product on the "Encierro" route, thus minimizing the risk of runners and bulls slipping during the "Encierros" of the San Fermin festivities.
  • Venezuelans look towards the balcony of Casa Rosada while they await the departure of Edmundo González Urrutia during the celebration. A crowd celebrated Edmundo González Urrutia's visit to Argentina in Plaza de Mayo. The Venezuelan president-elect was received by Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada, in Buenos Aires.Venezuelans look towards the balcony of Casa Rosada while they await the departure of Edmundo González Urrutia during the celebration. A crowd celebrated Edmundo González Urrutia's visit to Argentina in Plaza de Mayo. The Venezuelan president-elect was received by Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada, in Buenos Aires.
  • Subway riders without pants participating in the annual No Pants Subway Ride, at the Union Square subway station in New York City.Subway riders without pants participating in the annual No Pants Subway Ride, at the Union Square subway station in New York City.
  • A Queensland Police officer speaks with an Extinction Rebellion representative on George Street during the protest. Climate change activism group Extinction Rebellion have amassed members in around seventy countries, and during their 'Rebellion Week' they planned to cause continued disruption to business and roads as a means to force government policy change when it comes to environmental and climate change issues. On this second day of the Rebellion Week, numerous individuals sought to cause disruptions in the Brisbane Central Business District.A Queensland Police officer speaks with an Extinction Rebellion representative on George Street during the protest. Climate change activism group Extinction Rebellion have amassed members in around seventy countries, and during their 'Rebellion Week' they planned to cause continued disruption to business and roads as a means to force government policy change when it comes to environmental and climate change issues. On this second day of the Rebellion Week, numerous individuals sought to cause disruptions in the Brisbane Central Business District.
  • A protester carries a cross while an activist wear a Duterte mask mock and hit him as they march towards Mendiola bridge in Manila. Activists slammed Duterte for the alleged double standard in his war on drugs, the crackdown on activists, and the recent designation of activists as terrorists according to the Malacanang. The march was held a few days before the Holy Week, with protesters carrying a cross to Mendiola, Manila.A protester carries a cross while an activist wear a Duterte mask mock and hit him as they march towards Mendiola bridge in Manila. Activists slammed Duterte for the alleged double standard in his war on drugs, the crackdown on activists, and the recent designation of activists as terrorists according to the Malacanang. The march was held a few days before the Holy Week, with protesters carrying a cross to Mendiola, Manila.
  • Ahed Tamimi seen speaking during the tour. Ahed Tamimi on her European tour during the Spanish Communist festivities Party, She is an activist who was sentenced to eight months in prison for assaulting an Israeli soldier at home a few hours after his 15-year-old cousin was shot with a rubber bullet on the head.Ahed Tamimi seen speaking during the tour. Ahed Tamimi on her European tour during the Spanish Communist festivities Party, She is an activist who was sentenced to eight months in prison for assaulting an Israeli soldier at home a few hours after his 15-year-old cousin was shot with a rubber bullet on the head.
  • 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.
  • Sajid Javid is seen at BBC Broadcasting House prior to appearing on the Andrew Marr Show.Sajid Javid is seen at BBC Broadcasting House prior to appearing on the Andrew Marr Show.
  • Healthcare worker wearing protective gear takes the temperature of a woman, during the covid 19 crisis. India has crossed seven lakh mark in coronavirus cases. Of these, over 2.5 lakh are active cases and 19,693 are number of deaths linked to the infectious virus.Healthcare worker wearing protective gear takes the temperature of a woman, during the covid 19 crisis. India has crossed seven lakh mark in coronavirus cases. Of these, over 2.5 lakh are active cases and 19,693 are number of deaths linked to the infectious virus.
  • A devotee throwing stones towards police forces during clashes. Nepalese devotees and riot police clash ahead of the Rato Machindranath chariot festival procession that has been deferred this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Machhindranath Jatra or the Bunga Dyaḥ Jatra was due to take place in April.A devotee throwing stones towards police forces during clashes. Nepalese devotees and riot police clash ahead of the Rato Machindranath chariot festival procession that has been deferred this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Machhindranath Jatra or the Bunga Dyaḥ Jatra was due to take place in April.
  • People wearing black clothes are seen at the Dam square holding placards with the names of the Ukrainian cities attacked by the Russian army. After the terrible events that happened in Bucha (Ukraine) this week, the Russian community in The Netherlands organized a vigil of grief to commemorate the victims of the Russian Federation atrocities. People gathered at the Dam square wearing black clothes and holding placards with the names of the Ukrainian cities attacked by the Russian army,. The event was a silent mourning action with no announcements or speeches.People wearing black clothes are seen at the Dam square holding placards with the names of the Ukrainian cities attacked by the Russian army. After the terrible events that happened in Bucha (Ukraine) this week, the Russian community in The Netherlands organized a vigil of grief to commemorate the victims of the Russian Federation atrocities. People gathered at the Dam square wearing black clothes and holding placards with the names of the Ukrainian cities attacked by the Russian army,. The event was a silent mourning action with no announcements or speeches.
  • Akane Yamaguchi of Japan poses with her winner medals at the podium after defeating Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia during the Women's Singles final match of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2023 at Axiata Arena. Akane Yamaguchi won with scores; 21/21 : 17/7.Akane Yamaguchi of Japan poses with her winner medals at the podium after defeating Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia during the Women's Singles final match of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2023 at Axiata Arena. Akane Yamaguchi won with scores; 21/21 : 17/7.
  • NG On Yee seen in action during the quarter-final match against Ronnie O'Sullivan on Day 2 of Hong Kong Masters snooker tournament 2022. Final score; Ronnie O'Sullivan 5:0 Ng On Yee.NG On Yee seen in action during the quarter-final match against Ronnie O'Sullivan on Day 2 of Hong Kong Masters snooker tournament 2022. Final score; Ronnie O'Sullivan 5:0 Ng On Yee.
  • Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway, and Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations seen at the United Nations General Assembly General Debate at the United Nations in New York City.Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway, and Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations seen at the United Nations General Assembly General Debate at the United Nations in New York City.
  • A passerby opposite a sign with Central Asian singer Yulduz Usmanova on the facade of the Izmailovo concert hall in early spring Moscow.A passerby opposite a sign with Central Asian singer Yulduz Usmanova on the facade of the Izmailovo concert hall in early spring Moscow.
  • In this photo illustration, a smartphone with the web page of US chemical company Advancion Corporation is seen on screen in front of logo.In this photo illustration, a smartphone with the web page of US chemical company Advancion Corporation is seen on screen in front of logo.
  • A couple is seen following people dancing. Every year, on November 11th, at 11:11 pm, people gather in the center to count down and celebrate the beginning of the Carnival season. From this day, a council of eleven meets to discuss the upcoming carnival events.A couple is seen following people dancing. Every year, on November 11th, at 11:11 pm, people gather in the center to count down and celebrate the beginning of the Carnival season. From this day, a council of eleven meets to discuss the upcoming carnival events.
  • In this photo illustration, a ballot of Emmanuel Macron is seen on a French flag for the second round of the 2022 French presidential election. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, French voters will choose their president for the next five years. The duel will oppose, as in 2017, the far right candidate Marine Le Pen of the "Rassemblement National" party (RN) to the outgoing president Emmanuel Macron of the "La Republique En Marche" (LREM).In this photo illustration, a ballot of Emmanuel Macron is seen on a French flag for the second round of the 2022 French presidential election. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, French voters will choose their president for the next five years. The duel will oppose, as in 2017, the far right candidate Marine Le Pen of the "Rassemblement National" party (RN) to the outgoing president Emmanuel Macron of the "La Republique En Marche" (LREM).
  • Shah Alam applies paint to his boat at Laharhat, Barishal. The Manta, or “River Gypsies,” are a vulnerable boat-dwelling community in Barishal, Bangladesh, whose living conditions have worsened as climate change intensifies cyclones, storm surges, and declining river resources. Constant exposure to harsh weather, dwindling fish stocks, unsafe shelter during storms, and limited access to healthcare or government support have left them among the most severely affected by the climate crisis.Shah Alam applies paint to his boat at Laharhat, Barishal. The Manta, or “River Gypsies,” are a vulnerable boat-dwelling community in Barishal, Bangladesh, whose living conditions have worsened as climate change intensifies cyclones, storm surges, and declining river resources. Constant exposure to harsh weather, dwindling fish stocks, unsafe shelter during storms, and limited access to healthcare or government support have left them among the most severely affected by the climate crisis.
  • Storm clouds over Marseille, France.Storm clouds over Marseille, France.
  • Italian Matteo Berrettini (L) and American Learner Tien (R) are seen after tennis match at Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Matteo Berrettini won in straight sets with a score 6-2 6-2Italian Matteo Berrettini (L) and American Learner Tien (R) are seen after tennis match at Kooyong Classic Tennis Tournament, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Matteo Berrettini won in straight sets with a score 6-2 6-2
  • Mahendra Singh Dhoni being interviewed during the Panerai launch.Mahendra Singh Dhoni being interviewed during the Panerai launch.

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