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  • A 14 year old school girl Hafsa sits with friends and neighbors while posing for photos on her wedding day at a village named Joymoni from a coastal area from Mongla in Bagerhat district. Bangladesh witnessed a 13% increase in child marriages during the Covid-19 pandemic last year as the deadly virus massively affected societies and economies, pushing many into extreme poverty. The gender justice and diversity department of Brac, the world’s largest NGO, found that child marriage increased by 13% when it conducted a survey to access the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on women and adolescents in 11 districts across the country last year. This is the highest rate of child marriage in Bangladesh in the last 25 years.A 14 year old school girl Hafsa sits with friends and neighbors while posing for photos on her wedding day at a village named Joymoni from a coastal area from Mongla in Bagerhat district. Bangladesh witnessed a 13% increase in child marriages during the Covid-19 pandemic last year as the deadly virus massively affected societies and economies, pushing many into extreme poverty. The gender justice and diversity department of Brac, the world’s largest NGO, found that child marriage increased by 13% when it conducted a survey to access the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on women and adolescents in 11 districts across the country last year. This is the highest rate of child marriage in Bangladesh in the last 25 years.
  • Yahya Sinwar, head of the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, waves his hand to the crowd during the celebration of International Quds Day in Gaza City. The chief of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar delivered a historic address to the Palestinian people of Gaza, telling them to stick up to the fighting against Israel in a speech that reflected his country's support for the territory's ruling Hamas militant group. Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day is a commemoration day in support of the Palestinian people held annually on the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan by an initiative started by the late founder of the Islamic Republic in Iran.Yahya Sinwar, head of the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, waves his hand to the crowd during the celebration of International Quds Day in Gaza City. The chief of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar delivered a historic address to the Palestinian people of Gaza, telling them to stick up to the fighting against Israel in a speech that reflected his country's support for the territory's ruling Hamas militant group. Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day is a commemoration day in support of the Palestinian people held annually on the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan by an initiative started by the late founder of the Islamic Republic in Iran.
  • A woman is seen showing the portrait of Nasser Zafzafi in front of the manifestation of support for the prisoners of the Rif. More than 500 people from the Rif community in Barcelona have demonstrated to show their support for the political prisoners imprisoned by the Moroccan regime. The leader of the Rif protests, Naser Zafzafi was sentenced to 20 years in prison last June. The protests in support of the Rif began with the death of a vendor last October 2016.A woman is seen showing the portrait of Nasser Zafzafi in front of the manifestation of support for the prisoners of the Rif. More than 500 people from the Rif community in Barcelona have demonstrated to show their support for the political prisoners imprisoned by the Moroccan regime. The leader of the Rif protests, Naser Zafzafi was sentenced to 20 years in prison last June. The protests in support of the Rif began with the death of a vendor last October 2016.
  • The Kozak System group seen performing at the Black Sea Steppe Festival at the Taras Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation. Kozak System is a Ukrainian rock band playing in the folk-punk style. The purpose of the event is to support the morale of the population during the ongoing military aggression of the Russian Federation.The Kozak System group seen performing at the Black Sea Steppe Festival at the Taras Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation. Kozak System is a Ukrainian rock band playing in the folk-punk style. The purpose of the event is to support the morale of the population during the ongoing military aggression of the Russian Federation.
  • A Brazilian woman tries out one of the latest weapons at the stands of LAAD, Latin America's largest defense and security trade fair More and more Brazilian women are buying guns to ensure their safety or to practice sports shooting, convinced by industry lobbying and ex-president Bolsonaro.A Brazilian woman tries out one of the latest weapons at the stands of LAAD, Latin America's largest defense and security trade fair More and more Brazilian women are buying guns to ensure their safety or to practice sports shooting, convinced by industry lobbying and ex-president Bolsonaro.
  • Health workers in tents administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to people in cars at a drive-thru vaccination event sponsored by the Lake County Health Department for persons 65 and older at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. Residents waited for as long as three hours at the first come, first served vaccination distribution event, while new daily coronavirus cases in Florida are currently at record levels.Health workers in tents administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to people in cars at a drive-thru vaccination event sponsored by the Lake County Health Department for persons 65 and older at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. Residents waited for as long as three hours at the first come, first served vaccination distribution event, while new daily coronavirus cases in Florida are currently at record levels.
  • A female opera performer in a red warrior costume strikes a commanding pose with a raised hand. Mu Guiying takes Command is one of the classic repertoires of the traditional Bangzi Opera. During the Spring festival holiday, various folk opera performances are held to celebrate the Chinese New Year.A female opera performer in a red warrior costume strikes a commanding pose with a raised hand. Mu Guiying takes Command is one of the classic repertoires of the traditional Bangzi Opera. During the Spring festival holiday, various folk opera performances are held to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
  • Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni speaks during the event in support of the candidate of the right-wing coalition for the presidency of the Lazio Region, Francesco Rocca. On 12 and 13 February 2023 we vote to elect the President of the Lazio Region and the Regional Council.Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni speaks during the event in support of the candidate of the right-wing coalition for the presidency of the Lazio Region, Francesco Rocca. On 12 and 13 February 2023 we vote to elect the President of the Lazio Region and the Regional Council.
  • Climate activists block the road with a banner during the rally. The Last Generation (Ostatnie Pokolenie) initiates blockades on a main trunk road in Warsaw, Wislostrada, to protest against the climate policies of Donald Tusk. The blockades on this road have continued for the past 2 weeks and are designed to raise awareness of the climate crisis through sustained, non-violent disruption. The group are demanding that the government shifts 100% of the money allocated for new expressways to regional public transport, and introduces a low-cost, 12.37 USD ticket for public transport throughout Poland. The series of road blocks take place on the week that Polish students return to school. "People must demand change" they state, "otherwise the government will continue to disregard our basic safety."Climate activists block the road with a banner during the rally. The Last Generation (Ostatnie Pokolenie) initiates blockades on a main trunk road in Warsaw, Wislostrada, to protest against the climate policies of Donald Tusk. The blockades on this road have continued for the past 2 weeks and are designed to raise awareness of the climate crisis through sustained, non-violent disruption. The group are demanding that the government shifts 100% of the money allocated for new expressways to regional public transport, and introduces a low-cost, 12.37 USD ticket for public transport throughout Poland. The series of road blocks take place on the week that Polish students return to school. "People must demand change" they state, "otherwise the government will continue to disregard our basic safety."
  • Firefighters are working hard to douse the fire at a trekking company in Kapan, Kathmandu. The fire broke out in a building occupied by Elite Exped, the trekking company founded and run by famous Nepalese mountaineer Nims Purja (Nirmal Purja). Several oxygen cylinders exploded, leaving three people dead, according to the Metropolitan Police Office in Kathmandu. The fire was apparently caused by an electrical short circuit. Firefighters took two hours to bring the blaze under control.Firefighters are working hard to douse the fire at a trekking company in Kapan, Kathmandu. The fire broke out in a building occupied by Elite Exped, the trekking company founded and run by famous Nepalese mountaineer Nims Purja (Nirmal Purja). Several oxygen cylinders exploded, leaving three people dead, according to the Metropolitan Police Office in Kathmandu. The fire was apparently caused by an electrical short circuit. Firefighters took two hours to bring the blaze under control.
  • Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Holy Mass on Ash Wednesday at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome.Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Holy Mass on Ash Wednesday at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome.
  • A local health worker wearing a protective mask and gloves sensitises residents on how to stay safe and be aware of Coronavirus. Kenya Coronavirus cases rise to 38 as 7 new infections are confirmed.A local health worker wearing a protective mask and gloves sensitises residents on how to stay safe and be aware of Coronavirus. Kenya Coronavirus cases rise to 38 as 7 new infections are confirmed.
  • The brothers seen playing drums at the Plaza de La Villa. With the traditional tamborrada in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, the Spanish capital puts an end to the activities of Holy Week 2023. The drum sections of the Cofradía La Real, Muy illustrious y Antiquísima de la Esclavitud de Jesús Nazareno and Conversión de Santa María Magdalena de Zaragoza have toured the streets of central Madrid before reaching the Plaza Mayor.The brothers seen playing drums at the Plaza de La Villa. With the traditional tamborrada in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, the Spanish capital puts an end to the activities of Holy Week 2023. The drum sections of the Cofradía La Real, Muy illustrious y Antiquísima de la Esclavitud de Jesús Nazareno and Conversión de Santa María Magdalena de Zaragoza have toured the streets of central Madrid before reaching the Plaza Mayor.
  • A Ukrainian soldier walks past the ruins of a destroyed residential building. Following the recapture of Borodyanka by the Ukrainian forces, the city was heavily devastated and turned into ruins under intense fighting and shelling attacks.A Ukrainian soldier walks past the ruins of a destroyed residential building. Following the recapture of Borodyanka by the Ukrainian forces, the city was heavily devastated and turned into ruins under intense fighting and shelling attacks.
  • Matias Suarez (R) of River Plate and Jorge Nicolás Figal (L) of Boca Juniors seen in action during a match between Boca Juniors and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional 2022 at Estadio Alberto J. Armando. (Final score; Boca Juniors 1:0 River Plate)Matias Suarez (R) of River Plate and Jorge Nicolás Figal (L) of Boca Juniors seen in action during a match between Boca Juniors and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional 2022 at Estadio Alberto J. Armando. (Final score; Boca Juniors 1:0 River Plate)
  • A masked man looking out Victoria Harbour in the very quiet and empty Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade - one of the the top 10 Hong Kong attraction and normally full of tourist. The deadly coronavirus (known as COVID-19) has caused most industries, factories and malls in China shut down. More than 50 million people are in quarantine.A masked man looking out Victoria Harbour in the very quiet and empty Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade - one of the the top 10 Hong Kong attraction and normally full of tourist. The deadly coronavirus (known as COVID-19) has caused most industries, factories and malls in China shut down. More than 50 million people are in quarantine.
  • Investigators converge at the crime scene attempting to gather any clues that they can find. Shooting on East Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, United States on May 6, 2023. One person was pronounced dead after being shot on East Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey early Saturday morning. Police were on scene throughout Saturday morning investigating the shooting.Investigators converge at the crime scene attempting to gather any clues that they can find. Shooting on East Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, United States on May 6, 2023. One person was pronounced dead after being shot on East Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey early Saturday morning. Police were on scene throughout Saturday morning investigating the shooting.
  • People cross Nevsky Prospect during the covid 19 pandemic. Russian President, Vladimir Putin extends off-work days till 11 May as at least 93 558 confirmed cases and 867 death by the corona virus disease have been recorded in Russia.People cross Nevsky Prospect during the covid 19 pandemic. Russian President, Vladimir Putin extends off-work days till 11 May as at least 93 558 confirmed cases and 867 death by the corona virus disease have been recorded in Russia.
  • Two men talk business over a coconut seller's stall. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh lies along the east bank of the Buriganga River in the heart of the Bengal delta. The city is a microcosm of the entire country, with diverse religious and ethnic communities. Dhaka is the economic, cultural and political center of Bangladesh and is a major financial center of South Asia. It is one of the world's most populated cities with a population of 18.89 million people in the Greater Dhaka Area.Two men talk business over a coconut seller's stall. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh lies along the east bank of the Buriganga River in the heart of the Bengal delta. The city is a microcosm of the entire country, with diverse religious and ethnic communities. Dhaka is the economic, cultural and political center of Bangladesh and is a major financial center of South Asia. It is one of the world's most populated cities with a population of 18.89 million people in the Greater Dhaka Area.
  • A car passes down a street in Teotitlán del Valle. Teotitlán del Valle is a small village in the state of Oaxaca known for its textiles, particularly carpets, which are woven on hand looms.A car passes down a street in Teotitlán del Valle. Teotitlán del Valle is a small village in the state of Oaxaca known for its textiles, particularly carpets, which are woven on hand looms.
  • A child helps his mother to decorate with Chinese New Year ornaments their textile shop. The former british colony of Hong Kong is preparing for the Lunar Chinese New Year 2018. People in the city are busy decorating to welcome the year of dog.A child helps his mother to decorate with Chinese New Year ornaments their textile shop. The former british colony of Hong Kong is preparing for the Lunar Chinese New Year 2018. People in the city are busy decorating to welcome the year of dog.
  • In this photo illustration, a pen and a calculator seen placed on an Engie gas bill. The regulated gas prices applied by Engie will increase by 4.4% on June 1, 2021: the increase will be 1.2% for customers who use gas for cooking, 2.6% for those who have a dual use (cooking and hot water) and 4.6% for gas-heated fireplaces.In this photo illustration, a pen and a calculator seen placed on an Engie gas bill. The regulated gas prices applied by Engie will increase by 4.4% on June 1, 2021: the increase will be 1.2% for customers who use gas for cooking, 2.6% for those who have a dual use (cooking and hot water) and 4.6% for gas-heated fireplaces.
  • Palestinians ride their horses along the beach during sunset in Gaza City.Palestinians ride their horses along the beach during sunset in Gaza City.
  • Exterior view of the stadium during Coppa Italia 2025/26 football match between AC Milan and US Lecce at San Siro Stadium.Exterior view of the stadium during Coppa Italia 2025/26 football match between AC Milan and US Lecce at San Siro Stadium.
  • Actress Elsa Pataky seen during the presentation of Biotherm in Madrid.Actress Elsa Pataky seen during the presentation of Biotherm in Madrid.

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