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  • Protesters holds umbrellas while marching during the anniversary in Hong Kong.
Anti-government protests spread out on the streets and protesters pose a direct challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary National day of the country.Protesters holds umbrellas while marching during the anniversary in Hong Kong.
Anti-government protests spread out on the streets and protesters pose a direct challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary National day of the country.
  • Palestinian demonstrator holds a flag during the confrontation with Israeli forces, near the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank.
Palestinians held a protest against the punitive measures taken by the Israeli Prison Service against Palestinian prisoners in Israel, after six prisoners escaped from Gilboa Israeli prison.Palestinian demonstrator holds a flag during the confrontation with Israeli forces, near the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank.
Palestinians held a protest against the punitive measures taken by the Israeli Prison Service against Palestinian prisoners in Israel, after six prisoners escaped from Gilboa Israeli prison.
  • Students march through the Streets while holding placards and a banner during a rally to mark the World Heart Day in Misrata. People, including students, join the 12-kilometer march from the city center to the heart hospital to educate heart patients about the benefits of walking and exercise.Students march through the Streets while holding placards and a banner during a rally to mark the World Heart Day in Misrata. People, including students, join the 12-kilometer march from the city center to the heart hospital to educate heart patients about the benefits of walking and exercise.
  • Protesters hold a large banner in front of "La Porte d'Aix" during a demonstration. Between 10,000 (according to the police) and 160,000 (according to the organisers) people took part in the 11th march in Marseille to protest against the pension reform and the use of article 49.3 of the constitution to impose it without a vote of the parliament.Protesters hold a large banner in front of "La Porte d'Aix" during a demonstration. Between 10,000 (according to the police) and 160,000 (according to the organisers) people took part in the 11th march in Marseille to protest against the pension reform and the use of article 49.3 of the constitution to impose it without a vote of the parliament.
  • In this photo illustration the Facebook Libra logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.In this photo illustration the Facebook Libra logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.
  • Normal school students block Paseo de la Reforma avenue during a demonstration. Students from rural normal schools carried out a blockade at Paseo de la Reforma avenue and Insurgentes avenue that lasted more than 24 hours. They gathered to demand the dismissal of the board of the Rural Normal School "Carmen Serdan" in Teteles, Puebla, allegedly due to the privatization of the school and the expulsion of three female students. A normal school is a college or institution that trains future teachers by educating them with the principles of pedagogy and curriculum.Normal school students block Paseo de la Reforma avenue during a demonstration. Students from rural normal schools carried out a blockade at Paseo de la Reforma avenue and Insurgentes avenue that lasted more than 24 hours. They gathered to demand the dismissal of the board of the Rural Normal School "Carmen Serdan" in Teteles, Puebla, allegedly due to the privatization of the school and the expulsion of three female students. A normal school is a college or institution that trains future teachers by educating them with the principles of pedagogy and curriculum.
  • Tourists and locals visit The Grand Palace a stunning complex of historic buildings. The Grand Palace built in 1782 during King Rama I’s reign as the official residence of Thai kings has evolved over the centuries into a symbol of Thailand's royal heritage, housing the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha while blending traditional Thai and Western architectural influences.Tourists and locals visit The Grand Palace a stunning complex of historic buildings. The Grand Palace built in 1782 during King Rama I’s reign as the official residence of Thai kings has evolved over the centuries into a symbol of Thailand's royal heritage, housing the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha while blending traditional Thai and Western architectural influences.
  • A protester wears an anti-extradition themed jersey referring to protesters '5 Demands' as others form a human chain during the halftime intermission.
Hong Kong fans cheered for their team while also chanting various anti-extradition slogans. Protesters formed a human chain during the halftime intermission in hopes of drawing further attention to the unrest in Hong Kong.
(Final score: Iran 2:0 Hong Kong)A protester wears an anti-extradition themed jersey referring to protesters '5 Demands' as others form a human chain during the halftime intermission.
Hong Kong fans cheered for their team while also chanting various anti-extradition slogans. Protesters formed a human chain during the halftime intermission in hopes of drawing further attention to the unrest in Hong Kong.
(Final score: Iran 2:0 Hong Kong)
  • Bucketsful of spoilt tomatoes are seen at a vegetable and fruit wholesale market in Nakuru. A report by the Environmental Protection Agency says that discarded food is responsible for as much as 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.Bucketsful of spoilt tomatoes are seen at a vegetable and fruit wholesale market in Nakuru. A report by the Environmental Protection Agency says that discarded food is responsible for as much as 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Street flooding is seen near City Hall and the Seminole County Courthouse as the St. John’s River reaches major flood stage, causing Lake Monroe to breach the sea wall in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in downtown Sanford. The St. John’s river is expected to crest tonight before slowly receding.Street flooding is seen near City Hall and the Seminole County Courthouse as the St. John’s River reaches major flood stage, causing Lake Monroe to breach the sea wall in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in downtown Sanford. The St. John’s river is expected to crest tonight before slowly receding.
  • Climate activists are seen sitting on the ground of the main hall of the airport during the demonstration. Hundreds of climate activists gathered outside of Schiphol to demand a climate plan for the airport. The activists marched through the main hall inside the airport, and walked to the construction site where a new terminal of Schiphol is to be built. After that, they went back and ocuppied the main hall for a few hours, while other activists outside blocked several private jets, because according to Greenpeace, flights with those planes are the most polluting. The disrupted mass action was organized by Greenpeace Netherlands and Extinction Rebellion.Climate activists are seen sitting on the ground of the main hall of the airport during the demonstration. Hundreds of climate activists gathered outside of Schiphol to demand a climate plan for the airport. The activists marched through the main hall inside the airport, and walked to the construction site where a new terminal of Schiphol is to be built. After that, they went back and ocuppied the main hall for a few hours, while other activists outside blocked several private jets, because according to Greenpeace, flights with those planes are the most polluting. The disrupted mass action was organized by Greenpeace Netherlands and Extinction Rebellion.
  • A woman wearing a face mask as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus walks past a sign outside a store in Central London encouraging people to continue to wear face masks if they can, as England ends mandatory face coverings in indoor public spaces.A woman wearing a face mask as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus walks past a sign outside a store in Central London encouraging people to continue to wear face masks if they can, as England ends mandatory face coverings in indoor public spaces.
  • Pope Francis delivers his blessing during Wednesday General Audience. Traditional Pope Francis Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.Pope Francis delivers his blessing during Wednesday General Audience. Traditional Pope Francis Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
  • Protesters meet and talk while holding a placard that says "From the river to the sea". Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered to march through the streets from the De Gaulle roundabout to the Israeli Embassy. Despite the fragile ceasefire, the protesters express their anger at the two-year genocide of the Palestinian people and demand justice.Protesters meet and talk while holding a placard that says "From the river to the sea". Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered to march through the streets from the De Gaulle roundabout to the Israeli Embassy. Despite the fragile ceasefire, the protesters express their anger at the two-year genocide of the Palestinian people and demand justice.
  • A general view inside the San Siro Stadium.A general view inside the San Siro Stadium.
  • View of the Gate to the East from a bridge in SuzhouView of the Gate to the East from a bridge in Suzhou
  • Programed lights shine patriotic flag images in downtown Toledo, Ohio during the festivities for the Fourth of July.Programed lights shine patriotic flag images in downtown Toledo, Ohio during the festivities for the Fourth of July.
  • Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov, from figure skating, at the awarding ceremony of the Russian Team Jumping Championship in 2022, in St. Petersburg, at the Yubileyny sports complex.Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov, from figure skating, at the awarding ceremony of the Russian Team Jumping Championship in 2022, in St. Petersburg, at the Yubileyny sports complex.
  • People walk past an Apple store in Barcelona.People walk past an Apple store in Barcelona.
  • Men from the Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille (BMPM) will set up a floating barrier to prevent the dispersion of hydrocarbons during a depollution operation. Following a fire that affected eleven boats moored in the port of L'Estaque in Marseille, men from the Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille (BMPM) set up pollution control measures to prevent any leaks and dispersion of hydrocarbons.Men from the Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille (BMPM) will set up a floating barrier to prevent the dispersion of hydrocarbons during a depollution operation. Following a fire that affected eleven boats moored in the port of L'Estaque in Marseille, men from the Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille (BMPM) set up pollution control measures to prevent any leaks and dispersion of hydrocarbons.
  • A Wheel barrow next to a pile of pumpkins which were cultivated in different parts of the United Kingdom displayed in a pumpkin patch in Wimbledon Park ahead of Halloween.A Wheel barrow next to a pile of pumpkins which were cultivated in different parts of the United Kingdom displayed in a pumpkin patch in Wimbledon Park ahead of Halloween.
  • A view from below of a green and very lush forest. After low temperatures and constant rain, spring showed up this weekend bringing sunshine and mild temperatures to The Netherlands. People were seen enjoying the weather, biking, walking routes, or spending some quality time with their families.A view from below of a green and very lush forest. After low temperatures and constant rain, spring showed up this weekend bringing sunshine and mild temperatures to The Netherlands. People were seen enjoying the weather, biking, walking routes, or spending some quality time with their families.
  • Tulips are seen growing at the centre of the city during a sunny day.
After the gloom and grey skies, the sun showed up with temperatures around 17-20 degrees. In Amsterdam, thousands of tourists enjoyed the spring weather around the centre of the Dutch city.Tulips are seen growing at the centre of the city during a sunny day.
After the gloom and grey skies, the sun showed up with temperatures around 17-20 degrees. In Amsterdam, thousands of tourists enjoyed the spring weather around the centre of the Dutch city.
  • A general view as members of the public watch a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet performing during the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Richmond Airshow 2025 at the RAAF Airbase in Richmond. The RAAF Richmond Airshow on 27 and 28 September 2025 commemorate 100 years of RAAF Base Richmond. The airshow showcases Australian Defence Force aircraft, military capabilities and Defence personnel.A general view as members of the public watch a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet performing during the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Richmond Airshow 2025 at the RAAF Airbase in Richmond. The RAAF Richmond Airshow on 27 and 28 September 2025 commemorate 100 years of RAAF Base Richmond. The airshow showcases Australian Defence Force aircraft, military capabilities and Defence personnel.
  • Alex Gonzalez attends the "Ladrones: la tiara de santa Águeda" at Santo Mauro Hotel.Alex Gonzalez attends the "Ladrones: la tiara de santa Águeda" at Santo Mauro Hotel.

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