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  • A member of the Central Security Force looks on while standing on guard during the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election in Baruipur.A member of the Central Security Force looks on while standing on guard during the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election in Baruipur.
  • Medical workers carry a wounded person during the clashes. Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces during a major demonstration on the Gaza border demanding for the right to return to their homes at the border fence between Israel and Gaza in the southern Gaza Strip.Medical workers carry a wounded person during the clashes. Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces during a major demonstration on the Gaza border demanding for the right to return to their homes at the border fence between Israel and Gaza in the southern Gaza Strip.
  • A police officer preparing himself to throw tear gas cannister at supporters during a protest. The Opposition demonstrators knows as National Super Alliance (NASA) were blocked from entering the city center as Police used tear gas on them, while calling for the resignation of Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission blaming them for the August 8 presidential Election.A police officer preparing himself to throw tear gas cannister at supporters during a protest. The Opposition demonstrators knows as National Super Alliance (NASA) were blocked from entering the city center as Police used tear gas on them, while calling for the resignation of Independent Electoral and Boundaries commission blaming them for the August 8 presidential Election.
  • A protester gestures during the demonstration. In the weekend leading up to International Women's Day, several organizations called for a demonstration to raise awareness of the importance of, among other things, sexual and reproductive rights, the climate, and to stand up against violence and sexually transgressive behavior. Hundreds of women and men gathered at the Dam Square in the city center to make a collective sound heard.A protester gestures during the demonstration. In the weekend leading up to International Women's Day, several organizations called for a demonstration to raise awareness of the importance of, among other things, sexual and reproductive rights, the climate, and to stand up against violence and sexually transgressive behavior. Hundreds of women and men gathered at the Dam Square in the city center to make a collective sound heard.
  • Francesca Michielin performs live during Music Break of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena in Turin.Francesca Michielin performs live during Music Break of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena in Turin.
  • BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES, DECEMBER 2, 2019: Tuba Santas perform during the Holiday Farmers Market in Bloomington. Harvey Phillips, who died in 2010, held the first Tuba Christmas performance in 1974, and the tradition has continued for 45 years. Phillips was a renowned tuba player.BLOOMINGTON, UNITED STATES, DECEMBER 2, 2019: Tuba Santas perform during the Holiday Farmers Market in Bloomington. Harvey Phillips, who died in 2010, held the first Tuba Christmas performance in 1974, and the tradition has continued for 45 years. Phillips was a renowned tuba player.
  • (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image depicts death) Men loading a coffin with a body on a truck during Tamang’s Cremation, a 28 year old father of 2 kids, worked in a garment factory where he died of a heart attack according to the death certificate. Along with 19 dead bodies of migrant workers, Surya Bahadur Tamang of Sindhuli was bought back from Malaysia. According to data from the Foreign Employment Board, around 1,000 Nepalese die in labor destination countries each year, despite being declared fit and healthy for work prior to departure. 97% of these deaths occur in Gulf countries.(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image depicts death) Men loading a coffin with a body on a truck during Tamang’s Cremation, a 28 year old father of 2 kids, worked in a garment factory where he died of a heart attack according to the death certificate. Along with 19 dead bodies of migrant workers, Surya Bahadur Tamang of Sindhuli was bought back from Malaysia. According to data from the Foreign Employment Board, around 1,000 Nepalese die in labor destination countries each year, despite being declared fit and healthy for work prior to departure. 97% of these deaths occur in Gulf countries.
  • Children, parents and young adults gathered on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in support of HB-279, a bill which would allow all Pennsylvanians to obtain a driver's license regardless of immigration status.Children, parents and young adults gathered on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in support of HB-279, a bill which would allow all Pennsylvanians to obtain a driver's license regardless of immigration status.
  • Actors dressed in old costumes attend the ceremony. On this day in 1926, the dike breached in the Land van Maas en Waal region, destroying 3,000 homes and forcing nearly 6,000 people to flee. Today, people gathered in the same church where locals were warned about the broken dike. The flood cost millions of guilders, but fortunately, there were no fatalities. During the ceremony, an artwork was unveiled to commemorate the disaster.Actors dressed in old costumes attend the ceremony. On this day in 1926, the dike breached in the Land van Maas en Waal region, destroying 3,000 homes and forcing nearly 6,000 people to flee. Today, people gathered in the same church where locals were warned about the broken dike. The flood cost millions of guilders, but fortunately, there were no fatalities. During the ceremony, an artwork was unveiled to commemorate the disaster.
  • Firefighters are seen around the building after a fire broke out at a factory named Hashem Foods Ltd in Rupganj of Narayanganj district on the outskirts of Dhaka. At least 52 people have been found dead, 25 others injured and many are feared trapped after a massive fire raged through a factory, the cause of the fire which originated at a ground floor of a multi storey building of the factory is not yet known.Firefighters are seen around the building after a fire broke out at a factory named Hashem Foods Ltd in Rupganj of Narayanganj district on the outskirts of Dhaka. At least 52 people have been found dead, 25 others injured and many are feared trapped after a massive fire raged through a factory, the cause of the fire which originated at a ground floor of a multi storey building of the factory is not yet known.
  • A powerful image captured during the "Vigil in Jose Rizal Park Honors Slain Journalists, Calls for Press Freedom," showing a diverse group of attendees gathered solemnly around a candle-lit memorial. On Sunday, December 10th, at 5 pm, a diverse group of journalists, friends, and supporters of press freedom gathered at Seattle's Jose Rizal Park for a solemn vigil. The event aimed to honor and draw attention to the tragic loss of journalists worldwide, with a specific focus on those who have lost their lives while reporting in Palestine.A powerful image captured during the "Vigil in Jose Rizal Park Honors Slain Journalists, Calls for Press Freedom," showing a diverse group of attendees gathered solemnly around a candle-lit memorial. On Sunday, December 10th, at 5 pm, a diverse group of journalists, friends, and supporters of press freedom gathered at Seattle's Jose Rizal Park for a solemn vigil. The event aimed to honor and draw attention to the tragic loss of journalists worldwide, with a specific focus on those who have lost their lives while reporting in Palestine.
  • In this photo illustration, a covid-19 antigen home test kit shows a negative result. United States President Joe Biden has announced his plan to mail 500 million Covid-19 rapid home test kits to American households. Also, Biden directs the insurance companies to reimburse individuals for private purchases.In this photo illustration, a covid-19 antigen home test kit shows a negative result. United States President Joe Biden has announced his plan to mail 500 million Covid-19 rapid home test kits to American households. Also, Biden directs the insurance companies to reimburse individuals for private purchases.
  • Kashmiri Muslims offer prayers at a mosque in Charar-e-Sharief Budgam on the night of Shab-e-Qadr, the 27th night of the Holy month of Ramadan. The Night of Power (Shab-e-Qadr or Lailat-ul-Qadr) is the holiest night in the Islamic calendar. On this night, Muslims believe that the Islamic Holy book Quran's first verses were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad. The Quran states: ''The Night of Al-Qadr is better than thousand months. Meanwhile, Indian authorities in Kashmir decide not to allow Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida (Last Friday Prayers of Ramadan) at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.Kashmiri Muslims offer prayers at a mosque in Charar-e-Sharief Budgam on the night of Shab-e-Qadr, the 27th night of the Holy month of Ramadan. The Night of Power (Shab-e-Qadr or Lailat-ul-Qadr) is the holiest night in the Islamic calendar. On this night, Muslims believe that the Islamic Holy book Quran's first verses were revealed to the Prophet Mohammad. The Quran states: ''The Night of Al-Qadr is better than thousand months. Meanwhile, Indian authorities in Kashmir decide not to allow Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida (Last Friday Prayers of Ramadan) at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.
  • A masked protester holds an American flag during the demonstration. Hong Kong people call for international SOS and humanity aid at Edinburgh Place, Central in a demonstration against the Anti-mask Law. Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam invoked the use of the Emergency Regulations Ordinance (ERO) allowing the government to ban use of masks in public gatherings.A masked protester holds an American flag during the demonstration. Hong Kong people call for international SOS and humanity aid at Edinburgh Place, Central in a demonstration against the Anti-mask Law. Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam invoked the use of the Emergency Regulations Ordinance (ERO) allowing the government to ban use of masks in public gatherings.
  • A big wave kite surfer James Carew rides on a wave during a surfing session at Praia do Norte in Nazaré. From the 27th to 30th January, numerous surfers attempted to ride these massive waves aiming to break new world records.A big wave kite surfer James Carew rides on a wave during a surfing session at Praia do Norte in Nazaré. From the 27th to 30th January, numerous surfers attempted to ride these massive waves aiming to break new world records.
  • In this photo illustration, the hand seen holding several banknotes of Chinese currency, renminbi, with a face value of one hundred yuan.In this photo illustration, the hand seen holding several banknotes of Chinese currency, renminbi, with a face value of one hundred yuan.
  • The Rise and Resist organisation activists hold a banner protesting against the President of the United States's decisions regarding the Coronavirus pandemic at the Unisphere in Corona Park.The Rise and Resist organisation activists hold a banner protesting against the President of the United States's decisions regarding the Coronavirus pandemic at the Unisphere in Corona Park.
  • Alexander Nechaev, Deputy General Director, Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (RTR) seen during the Media Revolution: The Impact of Modern Technologies on Television and OTT Video Content session of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center.Alexander Nechaev, Deputy General Director, Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (RTR) seen during the Media Revolution: The Impact of Modern Technologies on Television and OTT Video Content session of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center.
  • In this photo illustration, the Apple TV Plus logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.In this photo illustration, the Apple TV Plus logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.
  • A group of Surinamese women seen dancing in traditional clothes. July 1, 1863, marked the end of slavery for the Surinamese. This parade is part of the 'Keti Koti' ('Broken Chains' in Surinamese) festival, which is opened with a colorful parade in traditional clothing called Bigi Spikri.A group of Surinamese women seen dancing in traditional clothes. July 1, 1863, marked the end of slavery for the Surinamese. This parade is part of the 'Keti Koti' ('Broken Chains' in Surinamese) festival, which is opened with a colorful parade in traditional clothing called Bigi Spikri.
  • Protesters wearing face masks hold placards during the demonstration. Workers of theatre demonstrate against the restrictive measures taken by the Government as a result of the increases in Covid infections that forces them to remain closed with a poor economic rescue.Protesters wearing face masks hold placards during the demonstration. Workers of theatre demonstrate against the restrictive measures taken by the Government as a result of the increases in Covid infections that forces them to remain closed with a poor economic rescue.
  • A Japanese macaque enjoys a hot spring. Jigokudani Yaen-koen was opened in 1964 and it’s known to be the only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. The Jigokudani Yaen-koen (altitude 850 meters) is located in the Valley of Yokoyu River sourced from Shiga-Kogen of the Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park in northern part of Nagano prefecture.A Japanese macaque enjoys a hot spring. Jigokudani Yaen-koen was opened in 1964 and it’s known to be the only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs. The Jigokudani Yaen-koen (altitude 850 meters) is located in the Valley of Yokoyu River sourced from Shiga-Kogen of the Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park in northern part of Nagano prefecture.
  • A teenager pulls her sled at "the knoll" on the campus of the Danville State Hospital. A winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow over much of central Pennsylvania.A teenager pulls her sled at "the knoll" on the campus of the Danville State Hospital. A winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow over much of central Pennsylvania.
  • Cosplayers dressed as characters from Genshin Impact pose for a photo at OzComicCon 2022. Thousands of pop culture fans attended the OzComic 2022 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre during the weekend to enjoy forums, cosplay competitions, and celebrity guests. Crowds returned to participating in this event after the government eased pandemic restrictions. Tickets on the first day of the event were sold out.Cosplayers dressed as characters from Genshin Impact pose for a photo at OzComicCon 2022. Thousands of pop culture fans attended the OzComic 2022 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre during the weekend to enjoy forums, cosplay competitions, and celebrity guests. Crowds returned to participating in this event after the government eased pandemic restrictions. Tickets on the first day of the event were sold out.
  • The Italian singer Annalisa Scarrone, alias Annalisa, seen during the Press Conference of the 30th anniversary of Roma Pride 2024 in Rome.The Italian singer Annalisa Scarrone, alias Annalisa, seen during the Press Conference of the 30th anniversary of Roma Pride 2024 in Rome.

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