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  • Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, addresses a press regarding the recent protest activity and fields various questions from reporters. Carrie Lam held a press conference to discuss her plan on quelling the anti-extradition protests that have continued since the beginning of summer. She criticised recent acts of violence and emphasised the need to ensure the safety of Hong Kong's infrastructure.Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's Chief Executive, addresses a press regarding the recent protest activity and fields various questions from reporters. Carrie Lam held a press conference to discuss her plan on quelling the anti-extradition protests that have continued since the beginning of summer. She criticised recent acts of violence and emphasised the need to ensure the safety of Hong Kong's infrastructure.
  • (EDITORS' NOTE : Image depicts death) Palestinian civil defense extract a body of a Palestinian man who was killed during an Israeli airstrike. A total of 174 people have been killed in Israeli raids on Gaza, including 47 children and 29 women, the Palestinian ministry of health said on Sunday. In response to the violent confrontations between Israeli security forces and Palestinians in Jerusalem, various Palestinian militant factions in Gaza launched rocket attacks on Israel since 10 may, resulting in retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza strip.(EDITORS' NOTE : Image depicts death) Palestinian civil defense extract a body of a Palestinian man who was killed during an Israeli airstrike. A total of 174 people have been killed in Israeli raids on Gaza, including 47 children and 29 women, the Palestinian ministry of health said on Sunday. In response to the violent confrontations between Israeli security forces and Palestinians in Jerusalem, various Palestinian militant factions in Gaza launched rocket attacks on Israel since 10 may, resulting in retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza strip.
  • A graffiti portrait of the late Robert Nesta Marley a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist, painted on a matatu (mini bus) in Mombasa. Matatus are buses or mini-buses responsible for a big ​percentage of public transport in and around Nairobi. ​The public transport in Nairobi is so popular and unique​ because of the matutu culture. In Kenya’s capital, public transport is not just about getting from one place to another. It’s a culture, and you’ll start understanding why when faced with graffiti-covered buses. The graffiti often depicts celebrities, political figures,​ movies, and popular TV shows. Several internationally famous politicians, boxers and musicians, including Cardi B​, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown,​ among many others are featured on Nairobi matatus donning artwork with their images, praising the talent and culture.A graffiti portrait of the late Robert Nesta Marley a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist, painted on a matatu (mini bus) in Mombasa. Matatus are buses or mini-buses responsible for a big ​percentage of public transport in and around Nairobi. ​The public transport in Nairobi is so popular and unique​ because of the matutu culture. In Kenya’s capital, public transport is not just about getting from one place to another. It’s a culture, and you’ll start understanding why when faced with graffiti-covered buses. The graffiti often depicts celebrities, political figures,​ movies, and popular TV shows. Several internationally famous politicians, boxers and musicians, including Cardi B​, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown,​ among many others are featured on Nairobi matatus donning artwork with their images, praising the talent and culture.
  • Union Jack flags decorate Regent Street ahead of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.Union Jack flags decorate Regent Street ahead of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
  • ISA cutters working in a field on the outskirts of an area known locally as "the island of widows". In the village of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua, there are at least three funerals a week. The village's municipality of Chinandega has the worlds highest death rate per capita from a single illness: chronic kidney disease of nontraditional causes (CKDnT0, which has killed at least 20,000 people in the past two decades. In Chichigalpa, the disease afflicts more than half the adult population; one in three men are in the end stage of renal failure, and CKDnT is responsible for 75 percent of deaths of men aged thirty-five to fifty-five.ISA cutters working in a field on the outskirts of an area known locally as "the island of widows". In the village of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua, there are at least three funerals a week. The village's municipality of Chinandega has the worlds highest death rate per capita from a single illness: chronic kidney disease of nontraditional causes (CKDnT0, which has killed at least 20,000 people in the past two decades. In Chichigalpa, the disease afflicts more than half the adult population; one in three men are in the end stage of renal failure, and CKDnT is responsible for 75 percent of deaths of men aged thirty-five to fifty-five.
  • Edmonton Stinger's Elijah Miller (C) splits the Winnipeg defense of David Muenkat (L) and Alex Campbell (R) in the final Regular Season Game in 2024 CEBL action against the Winnipeg Seabears. Winnipeg Seabears (9-11) 86:89 Edmonton Stingers (13-7)Edmonton Stinger's Elijah Miller (C) splits the Winnipeg defense of David Muenkat (L) and Alex Campbell (R) in the final Regular Season Game in 2024 CEBL action against the Winnipeg Seabears. Winnipeg Seabears (9-11) 86:89 Edmonton Stingers (13-7)
  • Essah Sanneh is from Gambia, he is 15 years old and started this migrant route 3 and a half years ago. He passed through Senegal, Mali, Burkina, Nigeria and the Sahara heading to Libya. Passing through the Sahara desert was the hardest part as he says, you’ll continuously see your fellows dying in the desert and other dead bodies around. The Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms rescued 378 migrants. They were 20 miles out from the Libyan coast. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 3.000 people have lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea. Even if one of every 53 has died crossing, migrants keep on trying to leave Libya because they say that life in Libya is really difficult.Essah Sanneh is from Gambia, he is 15 years old and started this migrant route 3 and a half years ago. He passed through Senegal, Mali, Burkina, Nigeria and the Sahara heading to Libya. Passing through the Sahara desert was the hardest part as he says, you’ll continuously see your fellows dying in the desert and other dead bodies around. The Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms rescued 378 migrants. They were 20 miles out from the Libyan coast. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 3.000 people have lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea. Even if one of every 53 has died crossing, migrants keep on trying to leave Libya because they say that life in Libya is really difficult.
  • Participants seen holding pictures during the celebrations. Thousands of Russian citizens participated in the celebrations for the anniversary of the victory against fascism, which has been established as a Victory Day. With the military parade as well as the demonstration, the festive event took place across Russia, with citizens holding photos of their relatives who have either fought or been killed during the World War.Participants seen holding pictures during the celebrations. Thousands of Russian citizens participated in the celebrations for the anniversary of the victory against fascism, which has been established as a Victory Day. With the military parade as well as the demonstration, the festive event took place across Russia, with citizens holding photos of their relatives who have either fought or been killed during the World War.
  • Smog is seen above residential areas as the sun rise up in Krakow. Today, January 02 the public transport is free due to the high levels of PM10 circulating in the air.Smog is seen above residential areas as the sun rise up in Krakow. Today, January 02 the public transport is free due to the high levels of PM10 circulating in the air.
  • Firefighter prepares to douse a fire that broke out a day before in a beverage and food factory in Rupganj Narayanganj district on the outskirts of Dhaka. At least 52 people have been killed, 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.Firefighter prepares to douse a fire that broke out a day before in a beverage and food factory in Rupganj Narayanganj district on the outskirts of Dhaka. At least 52 people have been killed, 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.
  • Protesters march during a demonstration in Madrid against the Spanish government of Pedro Sanchez, for the unity of the country and against the inheritance tax. The demonstration started at the Plaza de Colón to the Congress of Deputies.Protesters march during a demonstration in Madrid against the Spanish government of Pedro Sanchez, for the unity of the country and against the inheritance tax. The demonstration started at the Plaza de Colón to the Congress of Deputies.
  • Protesters hold a banner and placards during the demonstration. People gathered in Place Bargemon to demonstrate against maritime transport pollution in Marseille.Protesters hold a banner and placards during the demonstration. People gathered in Place Bargemon to demonstrate against maritime transport pollution in Marseille.
  • Hubert Bruls, Mayor of Nijmegen, (front) pays respect after the ceremony. A solemn ceremony took place in St. Steven's Church to commemorate the end of the war in Indonesia. Although the war ended in the Netherlands on May 5, 1945—80 years ago now, this was not the case for everyone within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In the Dutch East Indies, as Indonesia was then still called, the war continued until August 15, 1945. On this day, the Japanese surrendered, and the Dutch East Indies was liberated. This officially marked the end of World War II for the Netherlands.Hubert Bruls, Mayor of Nijmegen, (front) pays respect after the ceremony. A solemn ceremony took place in St. Steven's Church to commemorate the end of the war in Indonesia. Although the war ended in the Netherlands on May 5, 1945—80 years ago now, this was not the case for everyone within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In the Dutch East Indies, as Indonesia was then still called, the war continued until August 15, 1945. On this day, the Japanese surrendered, and the Dutch East Indies was liberated. This officially marked the end of World War II for the Netherlands.
  • A young child is seen displaying a protest placard on Lesbos island in wake of a fire at Moria camp. More than 13,000 Asylum seekers flee fire at Greece's largest migrant Moira camp at lesbos. They have been stranded on the street before the town of mitilini and prevented to enter the harbour by police.A young child is seen displaying a protest placard on Lesbos island in wake of a fire at Moria camp. More than 13,000 Asylum seekers flee fire at Greece's largest migrant Moira camp at lesbos. They have been stranded on the street before the town of mitilini and prevented to enter the harbour by police.
  • Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Marcel Granollers (R) of Spain team prepare to play against Jakub Mensik and Adam Pavlasek of Czechia team during the Davis Cup Final Group B doubles match at Pabellon Fuente de San Luis. Spain won 7/6, 3/6, 6/7Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Marcel Granollers (R) of Spain team prepare to play against Jakub Mensik and Adam Pavlasek of Czechia team during the Davis Cup Final Group B doubles match at Pabellon Fuente de San Luis. Spain won 7/6, 3/6, 6/7
  • Heineken beer at Sam's Club supermarket in Changzhou.Heineken beer at Sam's Club supermarket in Changzhou.
  • Traffic travels south on Fifth Avenue into New York City's Congestion Relief Zone. New York City's congestion pricing program, which charges most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, went into effect at midnight.Traffic travels south on Fifth Avenue into New York City's Congestion Relief Zone. New York City's congestion pricing program, which charges most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, went into effect at midnight.
  • OMON (riot police) officers move through unfamiliar terrain under the cover of an armored vehicle during the field phase of the exercise. A complex tactical and special exercise took place in the Voronezh region. It was attended by employees and servicemen of the National Guard and regional offices of the state power departments.OMON (riot police) officers move through unfamiliar terrain under the cover of an armored vehicle during the field phase of the exercise. A complex tactical and special exercise took place in the Voronezh region. It was attended by employees and servicemen of the National Guard and regional offices of the state power departments.
  • In this photo illustration an American multinational technology company Amazon logo displayed on a smartphone.In this photo illustration an American multinational technology company Amazon logo displayed on a smartphone.
  • A general view of the Sau Reservoir shows water levels at 20% of its capacity and rising due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. The recent rains and snowfalls have helped Catalonian water reservoirs recover from one of the most severe droughts in recent years, which significantly affected the autonomous community.A general view of the Sau Reservoir shows water levels at 20% of its capacity and rising due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. The recent rains and snowfalls have helped Catalonian water reservoirs recover from one of the most severe droughts in recent years, which significantly affected the autonomous community.
  • Garut sheep in action during the competition. In Garut culture, sheep fighting is an established tradition. Garut sheep have special characteristics for fighting like a more muscular physique than other sheep. In general their average weight is 60Kg - 80Kg with strong and circular horn.Garut sheep in action during the competition. In Garut culture, sheep fighting is an established tradition. Garut sheep have special characteristics for fighting like a more muscular physique than other sheep. In general their average weight is 60Kg - 80Kg with strong and circular horn.
  • People sit on the terrace of a restaurant near the basin at the "Cours d'Estienne d'Orves" in Marseille.People sit on the terrace of a restaurant near the basin at the "Cours d'Estienne d'Orves" in Marseille.
  • Tourists seen at Trevi Fountain during spring.Tourists seen at Trevi Fountain during spring.
  • Marc Marquez of Spain and representing team Gresini Racing is seen during the medal presentation for the MotoGP™ Sprint Race - the highlight event of day two of The Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024. The Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024 features the world’s best and emerging riders. Day two action continued to impress spectators with World's stars of motor sport showing impressive performances through qualification rounds in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3.Marc Marquez of Spain and representing team Gresini Racing is seen during the medal presentation for the MotoGP™ Sprint Race - the highlight event of day two of The Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024. The Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2024 features the world’s best and emerging riders. Day two action continued to impress spectators with World's stars of motor sport showing impressive performances through qualification rounds in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3.
  • LGBT participants march with placards and banners during the Pride event in London. Pride activity in London Trafalgar Square stage acts, and hundreds of attendees participate.LGBT participants march with placards and banners during the Pride event in London. Pride activity in London Trafalgar Square stage acts, and hundreds of attendees participate.

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