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  • A bishop wearing a protective suite offering last prayers for a covid 19 deceased man during a burial by Bangladeshi Christians at a cemetery.A bishop wearing a protective suite offering last prayers for a covid 19 deceased man during a burial by Bangladeshi Christians at a cemetery.
  • Palestinians look at the artworks during a contemporary art exhibition. The International Committee of the Red Cross organized a contemporary art exhibition titled "Fenced off " by Palestinian Visual artists in Gaza city. The artists participated in the exhibition with their artworks presenting and expressing the challenges they are facing due to the closure of the Gaza strip by Israel. Also, it displays the repercussions of the Israeli blockade and the restrictions imposed on the residents for more than 15 years.Palestinians look at the artworks during a contemporary art exhibition. The International Committee of the Red Cross organized a contemporary art exhibition titled "Fenced off " by Palestinian Visual artists in Gaza city. The artists participated in the exhibition with their artworks presenting and expressing the challenges they are facing due to the closure of the Gaza strip by Israel. Also, it displays the repercussions of the Israeli blockade and the restrictions imposed on the residents for more than 15 years.
  • 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.
  • Urban Outfitters store seen at Oxford Street.Urban Outfitters store seen at Oxford Street.
  • Two women leave stones with the names of their family members who died due to the coronavirus. March of the stones, a tribute to the victims of Covid-19 and repudiation of the government. The call seeks to represent with a rock each one of the deceased by coronavirus and expose it in front of the central government buildings, in repudiation of the management of the pandemic in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Two women leave stones with the names of their family members who died due to the coronavirus. March of the stones, a tribute to the victims of Covid-19 and repudiation of the government. The call seeks to represent with a rock each one of the deceased by coronavirus and expose it in front of the central government buildings, in repudiation of the management of the pandemic in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • A truck with wires caught on its top, having knocked down power poles along Aurora Ave in Seattle. The incident, which occurred around 5 p.m., led to approximately 770 people losing power, as indicated by the Seattle City Light outage map. Emergency responders were swift to the scene, where a truck was found entangled with wires and had knocked down several power poles, exacerbating the outage.A truck with wires caught on its top, having knocked down power poles along Aurora Ave in Seattle. The incident, which occurred around 5 p.m., led to approximately 770 people losing power, as indicated by the Seattle City Light outage map. Emergency responders were swift to the scene, where a truck was found entangled with wires and had knocked down several power poles, exacerbating the outage.
  • Smasher craft beer sales cans seen at the 8th edition of the Lyon Beer Festival at the mixed doubles. The Lyon Beer Festival, held annually in Lyon, France, is one of Europe's premier craft beer events, showcasing over 100 breweries from France and around the world. Celebrated for its lively atmosphere, tastings, and expert-led workshops, the festival brings together brewers, enthusiasts, and food lovers in a vibrant setting that highlights Lyon’s growing reputation as a hub for artisanal brewing and gastronomy.Smasher craft beer sales cans seen at the 8th edition of the Lyon Beer Festival at the mixed doubles. The Lyon Beer Festival, held annually in Lyon, France, is one of Europe's premier craft beer events, showcasing over 100 breweries from France and around the world. Celebrated for its lively atmosphere, tastings, and expert-led workshops, the festival brings together brewers, enthusiasts, and food lovers in a vibrant setting that highlights Lyon’s growing reputation as a hub for artisanal brewing and gastronomy.
  • Isabel Serra, candidate of Podemos for the Presidency of the Community of Madrid, seen explaining the programmatic lines of her electoral program in matters against labour precariousness during the meeting. Members of the Podemos parliamentary group met at Torrejon de Ardoz on the electro pre campaign on presidency of Isabel Serra and discussed on different political issues.Isabel Serra, candidate of Podemos for the Presidency of the Community of Madrid, seen explaining the programmatic lines of her electoral program in matters against labour precariousness during the meeting. Members of the Podemos parliamentary group met at Torrejon de Ardoz on the electro pre campaign on presidency of Isabel Serra and discussed on different political issues.
  • A pair of Mejiro, warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus) birds seen on a twig. In early spring, Kawazu-zakura an early-blooming cherry tree variety with vibrant deep-pink blossoms attracts two common nectar feeding birds. The mejiro or Japanese white-eye (Zosterops japonicus) is a tiny, agile green bird with a distinctive white ring around its eyes. It darts acrobatically among the flowers using its slender bill to sip the sweet nectar from Kawazu-zakura blooms often appearing in flocks and adding lively movement to the pink canopy. The hiyodori or brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis) is a larger, more vocal bird with a brownish body and distinctive calls. It perches boldly on branches to feed on the nectar frequently visiting these early cherry trees and bringing lively sound and presence to the scene. Together, these birds the delicate, ninja-fast mejiro and the bolder hiyodori create charming natural spectacles amid the Kawazu-zakura 's early February to March display especially in places like the Izu Peninsula, Tokyo area spots and Kawazu town festivals.A pair of Mejiro, warbling white-eye (Zosterops japonicus) birds seen on a twig. In early spring, Kawazu-zakura an early-blooming cherry tree variety with vibrant deep-pink blossoms attracts two common nectar feeding birds. The mejiro or Japanese white-eye (Zosterops japonicus) is a tiny, agile green bird with a distinctive white ring around its eyes. It darts acrobatically among the flowers using its slender bill to sip the sweet nectar from Kawazu-zakura blooms often appearing in flocks and adding lively movement to the pink canopy. The hiyodori or brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis) is a larger, more vocal bird with a brownish body and distinctive calls. It perches boldly on branches to feed on the nectar frequently visiting these early cherry trees and bringing lively sound and presence to the scene. Together, these birds the delicate, ninja-fast mejiro and the bolder hiyodori create charming natural spectacles amid the Kawazu-zakura 's early February to March display especially in places like the Izu Peninsula, Tokyo area spots and Kawazu town festivals.
  • Houses and cars are burnt during the wildfire and left ash behind. Pacific Palisades was one of the cities most severely affected by the Palisades wildfire in January 2025, with thousands of houses and businesses consumed by flames and leaving only ash behind, displacing many residents and devastating the community. Two months later, reconstruction efforts are in full swing as workers clear away ash and burnt materials in the first phase of rebuilding, while simultaneously working to restore essential utilities and help residents reclaim their homes and livelihoods as quickly as possible.Houses and cars are burnt during the wildfire and left ash behind. Pacific Palisades was one of the cities most severely affected by the Palisades wildfire in January 2025, with thousands of houses and businesses consumed by flames and leaving only ash behind, displacing many residents and devastating the community. Two months later, reconstruction efforts are in full swing as workers clear away ash and burnt materials in the first phase of rebuilding, while simultaneously working to restore essential utilities and help residents reclaim their homes and livelihoods as quickly as possible.
  • Demonstrators march in the streets draped in Tigray flags and chanting slogans during the demonstration. Demonstrators take to the streets in demonstration against the Eritrean military occupation of Tigray following the Ethiopian government ban of entry of journalists and aid workers to its State of Tigray and allegations of a humanitarian crisis and genocide. The government further denies Tigrayen deaths as well as the presence of the military from nearby Eritrea in the region.Demonstrators march in the streets draped in Tigray flags and chanting slogans during the demonstration. Demonstrators take to the streets in demonstration against the Eritrean military occupation of Tigray following the Ethiopian government ban of entry of journalists and aid workers to its State of Tigray and allegations of a humanitarian crisis and genocide. The government further denies Tigrayen deaths as well as the presence of the military from nearby Eritrea in the region.
  • A Muslim woman wearing a protective face mask walks pass a Malaysian national flag at a transit train station. Malaysia reimposes CMCO "Conditional Movement Control Order" in Selangor state, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur for two weeks starting October 14, 2020 as cases spike amid third wave of Covid-19.A Muslim woman wearing a protective face mask walks pass a Malaysian national flag at a transit train station. Malaysia reimposes CMCO "Conditional Movement Control Order" in Selangor state, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur for two weeks starting October 14, 2020 as cases spike amid third wave of Covid-19.
  • Hindu priests pour milk over a statue of Jagannath during the Snana Yatra procession. The Snana Yatra is a bathing festival celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day). It is an important festival of the Jagannath devotees. It is the birth day of lord Jagannath.Hindu priests pour milk over a statue of Jagannath during the Snana Yatra procession. The Snana Yatra is a bathing festival celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day). It is an important festival of the Jagannath devotees. It is the birth day of lord Jagannath.
  • An activists holds a placard that says ‘Free Azov’ near The Embassy of Russia in Kyiv during the rally urging for the return of Ukrainian soldiers of Mariupol garrison from Russian captivity. The "Free Azov" campaign took place near the Russian Embassy in Kyiv. The Free Azov rally in support of the captured defenders of Mariupol regularly takes place in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The activists and relatives of the prisoners of war come out to remind people about the Ukrainian soldiers who have been held in Russian captivity for more than two years.An activists holds a placard that says ‘Free Azov’ near The Embassy of Russia in Kyiv during the rally urging for the return of Ukrainian soldiers of Mariupol garrison from Russian captivity. The "Free Azov" campaign took place near the Russian Embassy in Kyiv. The Free Azov rally in support of the captured defenders of Mariupol regularly takes place in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. The activists and relatives of the prisoners of war come out to remind people about the Ukrainian soldiers who have been held in Russian captivity for more than two years.
  • Maria Sharapova of Russia plays a forehand to Kiki Bertens of The Netherlands in their Quarterfinal match during day six of Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica. (Final Score: Kiki Bertens wins 4-6, 6-2, 6,3)Maria Sharapova of Russia plays a forehand to Kiki Bertens of The Netherlands in their Quarterfinal match during day six of Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica. (Final Score: Kiki Bertens wins 4-6, 6-2, 6,3)
  • Protester paste flyers and placards to the ground to create a 'Lennon Wall' stretching over multiple districts during the demonstration. Demonstrators gathered for an anti-authoritarian rally that marked the 5th anniversary of the beginning of the 2014 'Umbrella Movement'. Thousands of protesters gathered peacefully, but minor clashes between protesters and police escalated through the night, leading to a police dispersal operation. Protesters continue to clash with police as they reiterate their 5 demands.Protester paste flyers and placards to the ground to create a 'Lennon Wall' stretching over multiple districts during the demonstration. Demonstrators gathered for an anti-authoritarian rally that marked the 5th anniversary of the beginning of the 2014 'Umbrella Movement'. Thousands of protesters gathered peacefully, but minor clashes between protesters and police escalated through the night, leading to a police dispersal operation. Protesters continue to clash with police as they reiterate their 5 demands.
  • Police vehicles and police officers block roads and close off streets following a shooting that left two people dead in Manhattan, New York Sunday evening. Two people dead after a shooting in Manhattan, New York, United States on March 24, 2024. Sunday, March 24, 2024, at approximately 7:27 PM, in the vicinity of East 128 Street and Lexington Avenue, police responded to 911 calls of shooting at the location and upon arrival, police observed 18-year-old female, Ashley Ballard with gunshot wounds to the back and head and 25-year-old male, Harry Mendoza with gunshot wounds to the head. Both the male and female were pronounced dead at the hospital. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.Police vehicles and police officers block roads and close off streets following a shooting that left two people dead in Manhattan, New York Sunday evening. Two people dead after a shooting in Manhattan, New York, United States on March 24, 2024. Sunday, March 24, 2024, at approximately 7:27 PM, in the vicinity of East 128 Street and Lexington Avenue, police responded to 911 calls of shooting at the location and upon arrival, police observed 18-year-old female, Ashley Ballard with gunshot wounds to the back and head and 25-year-old male, Harry Mendoza with gunshot wounds to the head. Both the male and female were pronounced dead at the hospital. There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.
  • Spectators seen during 1st stage of the Russian Baja Rally Raid Championship “Russia Northern Forest”.Spectators seen during 1st stage of the Russian Baja Rally Raid Championship “Russia Northern Forest”.
  • The passenger cruise ship Silver Nova arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The passenger cruise ship Silver Nova arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Sikh devotees are seen praying outside Gurdwara or a Sikh temple during the occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in Mohali. Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak, who broke away from Hinduism, India’s dominant religion, He preached the equality of races and genders and the rejection of image-worship and the caste system.Sikh devotees are seen praying outside Gurdwara or a Sikh temple during the occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in Mohali. Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak, who broke away from Hinduism, India’s dominant religion, He preached the equality of races and genders and the rejection of image-worship and the caste system.
  • A Thai woman pose for a picture at the Royal Crematorium site during the opening ceremony visit one day before the general opening for public. The Royal Crematorium site will be open for the public during one month before they dismantled it as Thailand spent $90 million of US dollars to build the Royal Crematorium and prepare the Royal funeral for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Thailand's Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the world's longest serving monarch who died on October 13th, 2016 at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. The Royal funeral ceremony taking place over three days in the Thai Capital front of the Royal Palace at the Grand Royal Crematorium site exclusively build for the much beloved King Rama 9. Today the Royal Relics and Ashes were transferred back to the Grand Palace and will be transferred into two different Temples in Bangkok on Sunday.A Thai woman pose for a picture at the Royal Crematorium site during the opening ceremony visit one day before the general opening for public. The Royal Crematorium site will be open for the public during one month before they dismantled it as Thailand spent $90 million of US dollars to build the Royal Crematorium and prepare the Royal funeral for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Thailand's Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the world's longest serving monarch who died on October 13th, 2016 at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. The Royal funeral ceremony taking place over three days in the Thai Capital front of the Royal Palace at the Grand Royal Crematorium site exclusively build for the much beloved King Rama 9. Today the Royal Relics and Ashes were transferred back to the Grand Palace and will be transferred into two different Temples in Bangkok on Sunday.
  • The liner Artania cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The liner Artania cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • A Kashmiri student prays during morning assembly in their school premises on the first day of the schooling session in Srinagar, Kashmir. The schools and colleges re-opened in Kashmir on Monday after nearly three-month-long winter vacation.A Kashmiri student prays during morning assembly in their school premises on the first day of the schooling session in Srinagar, Kashmir. The schools and colleges re-opened in Kashmir on Monday after nearly three-month-long winter vacation.
  • Fans celebrate on the track after the the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.Fans celebrate on the track after the the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
  • A model walks the runway wearing a creation of Roberto Verino during the presentation, a tribute collection to 40 years of experience, inspired by the great icons of the brand at Madrid Fashion Week.A model walks the runway wearing a creation of Roberto Verino during the presentation, a tribute collection to 40 years of experience, inspired by the great icons of the brand at Madrid Fashion Week.

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