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  • A hot air balloon soars above Pame on the inaugural day of Nepal's First International Balloon Festival in Pokhara. Organized by Balloon Nepal, the festival runs from December 23 to January 1, coinciding with Christmas and New Year, to promote tourism. Professional pilots from various countries are participating in this festival.A hot air balloon soars above Pame on the inaugural day of Nepal's First International Balloon Festival in Pokhara. Organized by Balloon Nepal, the festival runs from December 23 to January 1, coinciding with Christmas and New Year, to promote tourism. Professional pilots from various countries are participating in this festival.
  • Palestinian youths throw stones at the Israeli army as they surrounded the building where the 30-year-old Palestinian gunman, Salman Omran, was holed up. Palestinian youths and the Israeli forces clash as the forces surrounded a building in which a Palestinian gunman (Saad Omran) was barricaded in the village of Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus in the West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said a Palestinian was killed and dozens were injured during these clashes.Palestinian youths throw stones at the Israeli army as they surrounded the building where the 30-year-old Palestinian gunman, Salman Omran, was holed up. Palestinian youths and the Israeli forces clash as the forces surrounded a building in which a Palestinian gunman (Saad Omran) was barricaded in the village of Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus in the West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said a Palestinian was killed and dozens were injured during these clashes.
  • Kenya police clear blocked Haile Selassie avenue during a protest by Kenya's opposition party the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance over the high cost of living and President William Ruto's government. Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga's supporters protested in Nairobi and other parts of the country, engaging police in running battles. Protesters criticized the high cost of living, alleging electoral irregularities, and corruption in the government of President William Ruto.Kenya police clear blocked Haile Selassie avenue during a protest by Kenya's opposition party the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance over the high cost of living and President William Ruto's government. Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga's supporters protested in Nairobi and other parts of the country, engaging police in running battles. Protesters criticized the high cost of living, alleging electoral irregularities, and corruption in the government of President William Ruto.
  • Prince Philip tributes displayed on the screens at Piccadilly Circus. The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh took place on the 17th of April 2021 in Windsor.Prince Philip tributes displayed on the screens at Piccadilly Circus. The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh took place on the 17th of April 2021 in Windsor.
  • The crowd is seen throwing rum at the statue with the Cabimas cathedral in the background. The San Benito festival is celebrated in Cabimas within the Zulia state every December 27th. The celebration involves a significant procession spanning over 13 kilometers through the city, where devotees carry the saint's statue. Thousands of participants join in, chanting, playing music, and symbolically offering rum to the statue as an act of devotion and to seek blessings and favors from the saint.The crowd is seen throwing rum at the statue with the Cabimas cathedral in the background. The San Benito festival is celebrated in Cabimas within the Zulia state every December 27th. The celebration involves a significant procession spanning over 13 kilometers through the city, where devotees carry the saint's statue. Thousands of participants join in, chanting, playing music, and symbolically offering rum to the statue as an act of devotion and to seek blessings and favors from the saint.
  • A Rogers Communications sign seen in front of one of their downtown offices. One week after the nationwide Rogers network outage affected the cellular and internet service for millions of Canadians on July 8, 2022, the company continues to face backlash after promising a five-day refund for customers as a compensation.A Rogers Communications sign seen in front of one of their downtown offices. One week after the nationwide Rogers network outage affected the cellular and internet service for millions of Canadians on July 8, 2022, the company continues to face backlash after promising a five-day refund for customers as a compensation.
  • The humanitarian ship Ocean Viking arrives at the port of Marseille for a technical stopover before leaving off the coast of Libya.The humanitarian ship Ocean Viking arrives at the port of Marseille for a technical stopover before leaving off the coast of Libya.
  • A huge screen showing Chinese flag beside Victoria Harbour, during the anniversary. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and China's National Security Law crackdown on Hong Kong democratic movement, numerous Chinese propaganda signs were put all over the city, as the Chinese Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary.A huge screen showing Chinese flag beside Victoria Harbour, during the anniversary. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and China's National Security Law crackdown on Hong Kong democratic movement, numerous Chinese propaganda signs were put all over the city, as the Chinese Communist Party celebrates its 100th anniversary.
  • A group of scientists march with a big banner in support of science during the demonstration. As a part of the climate organization Extinction Rebellion, scientists march through The Hague during the first scientist climate march in the Netherlands. Wearing lab coats, the march stopped in front of the Finance Ministry, the Economy and Climate Ministry, and the Foreign Affairs Ministry buildings.A group of scientists march with a big banner in support of science during the demonstration. As a part of the climate organization Extinction Rebellion, scientists march through The Hague during the first scientist climate march in the Netherlands. Wearing lab coats, the march stopped in front of the Finance Ministry, the Economy and Climate Ministry, and the Foreign Affairs Ministry buildings.
  • Rescue workers patrol the flooded street in Lewin Brzeski city in south Poland. In southwestern Poland, heavy rains and cyclones sweeping through central Europe have led to severe flooding. Rivers such as the Odra, Nysa Kłodzka, and Bystrzyca experienced a sharp rise in water levels, causing numerous floods and the breach of flood embankments. Authorities are working to manage the situation, with ongoing efforts to prevent further damage.Rescue workers patrol the flooded street in Lewin Brzeski city in south Poland. In southwestern Poland, heavy rains and cyclones sweeping through central Europe have led to severe flooding. Rivers such as the Odra, Nysa Kłodzka, and Bystrzyca experienced a sharp rise in water levels, causing numerous floods and the breach of flood embankments. Authorities are working to manage the situation, with ongoing efforts to prevent further damage.
  • A counter demonstrator seen chanting through police lines during the rally. Protesters gathered in Castle Park as part of ‘The Great British National Strike’, which saw gatherings across the country in protest of a number of topics including immigration, and calling for a general election. A counter protest organized by ‘Stand Up to Racism’ also took place - a heavy police presence ensured that both events passed off peacefully.A counter demonstrator seen chanting through police lines during the rally. Protesters gathered in Castle Park as part of ‘The Great British National Strike’, which saw gatherings across the country in protest of a number of topics including immigration, and calling for a general election. A counter protest organized by ‘Stand Up to Racism’ also took place - a heavy police presence ensured that both events passed off peacefully.
  • A migrant man wearing a facemask carries his child on his shoulders as he walks to the ferry during eid al-fitr. Migrant people get onto an overcrowded ferry to travel home for Eid al-Fitr festival amid concerns of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Munshiganj district.A migrant man wearing a facemask carries his child on his shoulders as he walks to the ferry during eid al-fitr. Migrant people get onto an overcrowded ferry to travel home for Eid al-Fitr festival amid concerns of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Munshiganj district.
  • Attendees and members of the congregation seen in black during a church service. Attendees and members of the congregation wear black during a church service ahead of Christmas, in solidarity with underground churches in China, especially larger establishments such as the Early Rain Covenant which has at least 500 members that are facing persecution.Attendees and members of the congregation seen in black during a church service. Attendees and members of the congregation wear black during a church service ahead of Christmas, in solidarity with underground churches in China, especially larger establishments such as the Early Rain Covenant which has at least 500 members that are facing persecution.
  • People inspect the destroyed Russian army equipment displayed at Khreshchatyk in the center of Kyiv. Captured Russian military equipment is being temporarily displayed on Khreschaytk street in the heart of the Ukrainian capital. The area has become a popular attraction among residents curious to see Ukraine's spoils of war.People inspect the destroyed Russian army equipment displayed at Khreshchatyk in the center of Kyiv. Captured Russian military equipment is being temporarily displayed on Khreschaytk street in the heart of the Ukrainian capital. The area has become a popular attraction among residents curious to see Ukraine's spoils of war.
  • Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A 2022/23 football match between AC Milan and US Lecce at San Siro Stadium. Final score; Milan 2:0 Lecce.Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A 2022/23 football match between AC Milan and US Lecce at San Siro Stadium. Final score; Milan 2:0 Lecce.
  • In this photo illustration, a Japan Post logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone.In this photo illustration, a Japan Post logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone.
  • Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iran, at the United Nations in New York City.Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iran, at the United Nations in New York City.
  • A student of the St. Petersburg State Academy of Arts and Industry stands in the hall of the building near the student's works. The St. Petersburg State Academy of Arts and Industry, named after A. L. Stieglitz (Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design), was founded in 1876. The Academy has trained a galaxy of talented and successful artists and designers for the manufacturing industry.A student of the St. Petersburg State Academy of Arts and Industry stands in the hall of the building near the student's works. The St. Petersburg State Academy of Arts and Industry, named after A. L. Stieglitz (Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design), was founded in 1876. The Academy has trained a galaxy of talented and successful artists and designers for the manufacturing industry.
  • A pedestrian walks past the American outdoor clothing brand company Patagonia store.A pedestrian walks past the American outdoor clothing brand company Patagonia store.
  • People practicing yoga at the beach in front of Mein Schiff 2 Cruise Ship in Malaga. Mein Schiff 2 is the first international cruise that has docked at Iberian Peninsula since Covid19 pandemic started. Spain lifted the ban for international cruise ships to dock in Spanish ports on May 30th.People practicing yoga at the beach in front of Mein Schiff 2 Cruise Ship in Malaga. Mein Schiff 2 is the first international cruise that has docked at Iberian Peninsula since Covid19 pandemic started. Spain lifted the ban for international cruise ships to dock in Spanish ports on May 30th.
  • Group of Sadhu holy men take part in a religious rally to mark the Mahashivaratri festival ahead of the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu. Hindu Devotees from Nepal and India come to this temple to take part in the Shivaratri festival which is one of the biggest Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated by devotees all over the world.Group of Sadhu holy men take part in a religious rally to mark the Mahashivaratri festival ahead of the Shivaratri festival in Kathmandu. Hindu Devotees from Nepal and India come to this temple to take part in the Shivaratri festival which is one of the biggest Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated by devotees all over the world.
  • MLS Soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario, also known as Dero attends the Euro Final 2020 Watch Party at the Pele Soccer Store in New York City. Pele Soccer Euro Final Watch Party. The Euro 2020 Final took place on Sunday, July 11th 2021 and watched it live from Times Square on a 500” big screen inside the Pelé Soccer store with a special appearance by MLS Soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario. Dero played 18 seasons of professional soccer, winning four MLS Cups and a CONCACAF Gold Cup for Canada. In retirement, he trained youth for the sport, and life, at the DeRo United Futbol Academy. Teqball was also on site for a live activation. This football-based sport, played on a specially-curved table (the Teq table), is attracting a new generation of athletes and amateur enthusiasts (teqers), whose ambition is to develop their technical skills, concentration and stamina. Teqball is the purest use of a football, with the rule of no physical contact allowed between the players, or between the players and the table, helping eliminate the risk of impact injuries. Pelé Soccer store, 1560 Broadway.MLS Soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario, also known as Dero attends the Euro Final 2020 Watch Party at the Pele Soccer Store in New York City. Pele Soccer Euro Final Watch Party. The Euro 2020 Final took place on Sunday, July 11th 2021 and watched it live from Times Square on a 500” big screen inside the Pelé Soccer store with a special appearance by MLS Soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario. Dero played 18 seasons of professional soccer, winning four MLS Cups and a CONCACAF Gold Cup for Canada. In retirement, he trained youth for the sport, and life, at the DeRo United Futbol Academy. Teqball was also on site for a live activation. This football-based sport, played on a specially-curved table (the Teq table), is attracting a new generation of athletes and amateur enthusiasts (teqers), whose ambition is to develop their technical skills, concentration and stamina. Teqball is the purest use of a football, with the rule of no physical contact allowed between the players, or between the players and the table, helping eliminate the risk of impact injuries. Pelé Soccer store, 1560 Broadway.
  • A TAP Air Portugal plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport.A TAP Air Portugal plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Macarthur FC celebrate during the A-League 2023/24 season round 7 match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC held at the Allianz Stadium. Final score Macarthur FC 2:0 Sydney FC.Macarthur FC celebrate during the A-League 2023/24 season round 7 match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC held at the Allianz Stadium. Final score Macarthur FC 2:0 Sydney FC.
  • Victoria Valentine Brown attends the launch party for the Boxcentric private member's club in London.Victoria Valentine Brown attends the launch party for the Boxcentric private member's club in London.

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