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  • A man carrying a sack on his head walks past a graffiti of coronavirus warrior in Mumbai. Mural depicts a nurse as one of the many corona warriors who have worked throughout the lockdown, exposing themselves to the risk of infection. It is the expression of what every citizen is thankful for the efforts of essential service providers in the face of rising covid-19 cases.A man carrying a sack on his head walks past a graffiti of coronavirus warrior in Mumbai. Mural depicts a nurse as one of the many corona warriors who have worked throughout the lockdown, exposing themselves to the risk of infection. It is the expression of what every citizen is thankful for the efforts of essential service providers in the face of rising covid-19 cases.
  • Workers look at a snake they killed in the onion field. Thousands of seasonal agricultural workers from Kurdish cities, come to Ankara every year for the onion harvest. The workers came to Ankara with their families and live in tents during the harvest.Workers look at a snake they killed in the onion field. Thousands of seasonal agricultural workers from Kurdish cities, come to Ankara every year for the onion harvest. The workers came to Ankara with their families and live in tents during the harvest.
  • Thousands of Kenyans show up for the state funeral memorial service of the late Kenyan President Emilio Mwai Kibaki at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. A State Funeral Service was held for His Excellency Emilio Mwai Kibaki, former President of the Republic of Kenya. Kibaki passed away on April 22 at the age of 90 and will be laid to rest on April 30, 2022, at his home in Othaya, Nyeri county.Thousands of Kenyans show up for the state funeral memorial service of the late Kenyan President Emilio Mwai Kibaki at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. A State Funeral Service was held for His Excellency Emilio Mwai Kibaki, former President of the Republic of Kenya. Kibaki passed away on April 22 at the age of 90 and will be laid to rest on April 30, 2022, at his home in Othaya, Nyeri county.
  • A protester makes a gesture during the demonstration. A group of people chanting slogans demonstrate in Puerta del Sol, Madrid city center, demanding for the return of electricity service contracts for the neighborhoods and monitoring tables for the Cañada Real. They demand the end of this situation, since they have been without electricity services since October 2020.A protester makes a gesture during the demonstration. A group of people chanting slogans demonstrate in Puerta del Sol, Madrid city center, demanding for the return of electricity service contracts for the neighborhoods and monitoring tables for the Cañada Real. They demand the end of this situation, since they have been without electricity services since October 2020.
  • A health worker administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a child in the neighborhood of La Parada, near the Colombia-Venezuela border. 502 Colombian communities in the country already have more than 70% of their population with a complete vaccination schedule against covid-19, and lifted the measure of the use of face masks in open spaces.A health worker administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a child in the neighborhood of La Parada, near the Colombia-Venezuela border. 502 Colombian communities in the country already have more than 70% of their population with a complete vaccination schedule against covid-19, and lifted the measure of the use of face masks in open spaces.
  • People are seen singing the American hymn during the ceremony. After the pilgrims left England to escape the established Anglican Church and before they landed on Plymouth Rock, they arrived in Leiden, The Netherlands where they lived for 11 years. Thanksgiving holds a special significance for the Dutch and every year in Leiden, the annual Thanksgiving Day Service at the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden is a celebration of the history of the pilgrims and their connection to Holland. The pilgrims recorded their births, marriages, and deaths in the Pieterskerk, and lived in the surrounding neighbourhoods during their time in Leiden. The non-denominational service combines a civil ceremony with a Service of Thanksgiving. This year, US Ambassador, the Honorable Razdan Duggal delivers the President’s annual Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.People are seen singing the American hymn during the ceremony. After the pilgrims left England to escape the established Anglican Church and before they landed on Plymouth Rock, they arrived in Leiden, The Netherlands where they lived for 11 years. Thanksgiving holds a special significance for the Dutch and every year in Leiden, the annual Thanksgiving Day Service at the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden is a celebration of the history of the pilgrims and their connection to Holland. The pilgrims recorded their births, marriages, and deaths in the Pieterskerk, and lived in the surrounding neighbourhoods during their time in Leiden. The non-denominational service combines a civil ceremony with a Service of Thanksgiving. This year, US Ambassador, the Honorable Razdan Duggal delivers the President’s annual Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.
  • A group of children seen sitting in front of dolls covered in white blankets and fake bloodstains. The Ukrainian community in The Netherlands, mainly women and children gathered in the center of the city to draw the world's attention to the horrifying tragedies of children in Ukraine, caused by the Russian aggression. Within 21 days of war in Ukraine (as of March 16), at least 108 children were killed in shelling carried out by Russian Armed Forces, and more than 100 were wounded. During the protest, some of the women were holding dolls covered in a white blanket with fake bloodstains.A group of children seen sitting in front of dolls covered in white blankets and fake bloodstains. The Ukrainian community in The Netherlands, mainly women and children gathered in the center of the city to draw the world's attention to the horrifying tragedies of children in Ukraine, caused by the Russian aggression. Within 21 days of war in Ukraine (as of March 16), at least 108 children were killed in shelling carried out by Russian Armed Forces, and more than 100 were wounded. During the protest, some of the women were holding dolls covered in a white blanket with fake bloodstains.
  • Re-enactors seen standing on the Horse Guards Parade . Historical re-enactors took part in the annual March in Commemoration of King Charles I, organized by the English Civil War Society, retracing a ceremonial route from The Mall to Horse Guards Parade. Dressed in 17th-century period costume, participants marked the anniversary of the monarch’s execution with a public re-enactment. The event concluded with a commemorative service at the Banqueting House, the site where King Charles I was executed in 1649.Re-enactors seen standing on the Horse Guards Parade . Historical re-enactors took part in the annual March in Commemoration of King Charles I, organized by the English Civil War Society, retracing a ceremonial route from The Mall to Horse Guards Parade. Dressed in 17th-century period costume, participants marked the anniversary of the monarch’s execution with a public re-enactment. The event concluded with a commemorative service at the Banqueting House, the site where King Charles I was executed in 1649.
  • Police officer stops a motorcyclist at Pragati Sarani road checkpoint during the covid-19 lockdown in Dhaka. Bangladesh enacted a lockdown on July 1st in an effort to contain a third wave of Covid-19, as cases have surged, fueled by the Delta variant first detected in neighboring India.Police officer stops a motorcyclist at Pragati Sarani road checkpoint during the covid-19 lockdown in Dhaka. Bangladesh enacted a lockdown on July 1st in an effort to contain a third wave of Covid-19, as cases have surged, fueled by the Delta variant first detected in neighboring India.
  • A man seen walking next to a stranded ship at the site where the earthquake happened. A deadly earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude and a tsunami wave destroyed the city of Palu and much of the area in Central Sulawesi. The death toll was 2088, around 5000 people were seriously injured and some 62,000 people were displaced.A man seen walking next to a stranded ship at the site where the earthquake happened. A deadly earthquake measuring 7.5 magnitude and a tsunami wave destroyed the city of Palu and much of the area in Central Sulawesi. The death toll was 2088, around 5000 people were seriously injured and some 62,000 people were displaced.
  • A patient seen inside an ambulance being taken care by medical staff. The evacuation of two wounded in the eastern Ghouta besieged the hospitals outside Al-Gouta for medical treatment Al-Hilal Al-Ahmar evacuated the third batch of 13 medical cases from Al-Ghouta Al-Sharqiya in the Damascus countryside through the Al-Wafdeen refugee camp to the hospitals in Damascus. The evacuation comes as part of an agreement to evacuate 29 critical medical cases in exchange for the release of twenty- Opposition forcesA patient seen inside an ambulance being taken care by medical staff. The evacuation of two wounded in the eastern Ghouta besieged the hospitals outside Al-Gouta for medical treatment Al-Hilal Al-Ahmar evacuated the third batch of 13 medical cases from Al-Ghouta Al-Sharqiya in the Damascus countryside through the Al-Wafdeen refugee camp to the hospitals in Damascus. The evacuation comes as part of an agreement to evacuate 29 critical medical cases in exchange for the release of twenty- Opposition forces
  • Nepal police officers patrol streets requesting citizens to stay home as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus. Nepal government has decided to lock down the whole country from 24 March till 31 March following a second confirmed COVID-19 case.Nepal police officers patrol streets requesting citizens to stay home as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus. Nepal government has decided to lock down the whole country from 24 March till 31 March following a second confirmed COVID-19 case.
  • A physically disabled Muslim devote is seen during prayers. Muslims attended prayers (Namaz) at Gadu Miya Mosque on the occasion of Eid-al Adha. It is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.A physically disabled Muslim devote is seen during prayers. Muslims attended prayers (Namaz) at Gadu Miya Mosque on the occasion of Eid-al Adha. It is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
  • Protester holds a heart-shaped placard during a rally in support of Ukraine. A march and demonstration in support of Ukraine attended by about 1,000 people took place in Vilnius on the second anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion.Protester holds a heart-shaped placard during a rally in support of Ukraine. A march and demonstration in support of Ukraine attended by about 1,000 people took place in Vilnius on the second anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion.
  • Seyedaria Barzegar (back) of the Islamic Republic of Iran men football team and le Nguyen Hoang (front) of the Vietnam men football team are seen in action during the 19th Asian Games men's football group round Group B match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Vietnam held at the Linping Sports Centre Stadium. Final score Islamic Republic of Iran 4:0 Vietnam.Seyedaria Barzegar (back) of the Islamic Republic of Iran men football team and le Nguyen Hoang (front) of the Vietnam men football team are seen in action during the 19th Asian Games men's football group round Group B match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Vietnam held at the Linping Sports Centre Stadium. Final score Islamic Republic of Iran 4:0 Vietnam.
  • Shoppers stand outside of Suzhou Center avenue. Suzhou Center is a shopping mall located in the new commercial area of Suzhou.Shoppers stand outside of Suzhou Center avenue. Suzhou Center is a shopping mall located in the new commercial area of Suzhou.
  • Participants dressed as ducks and a flamingo cheer as confetti is popped. New Yorkers celebrate the New year with the annual Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge. The event raises money for various charities.Participants dressed as ducks and a flamingo cheer as confetti is popped. New Yorkers celebrate the New year with the annual Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge. The event raises money for various charities.
  • Ukrainian protesters seen holding a banner and placards expressing their opinion during the rally called "Empire must die" near the Russian embassy. On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the recognition of independence while Donetsk and Luhansk rebel republics protested Immediately after Putin's statement, a wave of indignation from Western countries like the United States and Britain have promised tough sanctions against those involved in recognizing the militants. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky , reacting to Putin's decision, stressed that we are talking about a violation of the integrity of Ukraine and the actual withdrawal from Minsk accords.Ukrainian protesters seen holding a banner and placards expressing their opinion during the rally called "Empire must die" near the Russian embassy. On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the recognition of independence while Donetsk and Luhansk rebel republics protested Immediately after Putin's statement, a wave of indignation from Western countries like the United States and Britain have promised tough sanctions against those involved in recognizing the militants. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky , reacting to Putin's decision, stressed that we are talking about a violation of the integrity of Ukraine and the actual withdrawal from Minsk accords.
  • Delta Airlines Airbus A330-200 airplane with registration N851NW is seen landing at the London Heathrow Airport, UK on a sunny day. DAL or Delta Airlines connects London LHR EGLL airport to Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis St. Paul, New York JFK and seasonal to Portland OR and Salt Lake City. The airplane previously flew for Northwest Airlines.Delta Airlines Airbus A330-200 airplane with registration N851NW is seen landing at the London Heathrow Airport, UK on a sunny day. DAL or Delta Airlines connects London LHR EGLL airport to Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis St. Paul, New York JFK and seasonal to Portland OR and Salt Lake City. The airplane previously flew for Northwest Airlines.
  • A man is seen taking a photo of the beautiful sunset at the Waal river. Due to the ongoing drought, the Netherlands officially has a water shortage, the government announced. The scarce water will be distributed according to the legal agreements so that dikes, peatlands, and very vulnerable nature areas are supplied with water for as long as possible. More measures may follow in the coming weeks. With two-thirds of the Dutch population living below sea level, droughts can quickly become an acute problem in the Netherlands, leading to rivers silting up and hampering water traffic. Due to the increasing drought, houseboats are lying on the muddy bottom, at the Ooijpolder area near Nijmegen.A man is seen taking a photo of the beautiful sunset at the Waal river. Due to the ongoing drought, the Netherlands officially has a water shortage, the government announced. The scarce water will be distributed according to the legal agreements so that dikes, peatlands, and very vulnerable nature areas are supplied with water for as long as possible. More measures may follow in the coming weeks. With two-thirds of the Dutch population living below sea level, droughts can quickly become an acute problem in the Netherlands, leading to rivers silting up and hampering water traffic. Due to the increasing drought, houseboats are lying on the muddy bottom, at the Ooijpolder area near Nijmegen.
  • The Full Harvest Moon is seen behind the silhouette of a television antenna in Marseille. The September full moon (Harvest Moon) is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. It is so called because it appears in the Northern Hemisphere at the time of year that coincides with crop harvest.The Full Harvest Moon is seen behind the silhouette of a television antenna in Marseille. The September full moon (Harvest Moon) is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. It is so called because it appears in the Northern Hemisphere at the time of year that coincides with crop harvest.
  • French Communist Party (PCF) presidential candidate Fabien Roussel delivers a speech during his first campaign meeting in Marseille. Fabien Roussel, candidate of the French Communist Party (PCF), chose Marseille for his first campaign rally in the French presidential election.French Communist Party (PCF) presidential candidate Fabien Roussel delivers a speech during his first campaign meeting in Marseille. Fabien Roussel, candidate of the French Communist Party (PCF), chose Marseille for his first campaign rally in the French presidential election.
  • The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Carlos Sainz of Spain and Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 (55) seen in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy 2025 - Media Day at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.Carlos Sainz of Spain and Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 (55) seen in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy 2025 - Media Day at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
  • Laura Gomez attends the 'Upon Entry' photocall at Renoir Cinema in Madrid.Laura Gomez attends the 'Upon Entry' photocall at Renoir Cinema in Madrid.

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