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  • A healthcare worker collects swab samples from a man for RTPCR covid 19 tests. There has been a scarcity of hospital beds reported in Kolkata as well as other Indian states along with medical oxygen.A healthcare worker collects swab samples from a man for RTPCR covid 19 tests. There has been a scarcity of hospital beds reported in Kolkata as well as other Indian states along with medical oxygen.
  • (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image depicts death) Palestinian mourners carry the body of Ahmed Mohammed, during the funeral procession. Palestinian, Ahmed Mohammed al-Qara, 23 received his last farewell in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis, he was wounded by a live bullet in the abdomen during the "Al-Awda al-Kobra" demonstration in Khan Younis on 26th Jul 2019.(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image depicts death) Palestinian mourners carry the body of Ahmed Mohammed, during the funeral procession. Palestinian, Ahmed Mohammed al-Qara, 23 received his last farewell in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis, he was wounded by a live bullet in the abdomen during the "Al-Awda al-Kobra" demonstration in Khan Younis on 26th Jul 2019.
  • A young school girl watches while other pupils play in Kibera Slums in Nairobi.A young school girl watches while other pupils play in Kibera Slums in Nairobi.
  • Ukrainian farmers gather near a dead pig lying in a coffin, symbolising the country's agriculture during the protest against land sale reform.Ukrainian farmers gather near a dead pig lying in a coffin, symbolising the country's agriculture during the protest against land sale reform.
  • The traditional hats on stilts of the Kaxinawá people in Mucuripe. Mucuripe is an isolated village of the indigenous Kaxinawá people, located ten hours by boat from the nearest town, Tarauacá, in the Brazilian state of Acre.The traditional hats on stilts of the Kaxinawá people in Mucuripe. Mucuripe is an isolated village of the indigenous Kaxinawá people, located ten hours by boat from the nearest town, Tarauacá, in the Brazilian state of Acre.
  • People take photos by the "Charging Bull" statue in the Financial District in Manhattan, New York City.People take photos by the "Charging Bull" statue in the Financial District in Manhattan, New York City.
  • Climate activists seen listening to speeches during the rally. Activists from Extinction Rebellion protested for the second time against the new gas power plant that might be built on the site where a coal-fired power station was closed just a few years ago. At the same time, other XR activists blocked the 'De Oversteek bridge' as a protest against this new gas power plant.Climate activists seen listening to speeches during the rally. Activists from Extinction Rebellion protested for the second time against the new gas power plant that might be built on the site where a coal-fired power station was closed just a few years ago. At the same time, other XR activists blocked the 'De Oversteek bridge' as a protest against this new gas power plant.
  • Indian security personnel acting as a militant walk during a mock drill at a railway station ahead of Republic Day in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Central Reserve Police Force and other security agencies carried out the exercise to test coordination and enhance preparedness against potential militant threats and emergency situations as security is tightened across the Himalayan region, including intensified vehicle checks, increased patrols and expanded surveillance using drones and high resolution CCTV cameras, ahead of India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, which marks the adoption of India’s constitution in 1950.Indian security personnel acting as a militant walk during a mock drill at a railway station ahead of Republic Day in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Central Reserve Police Force and other security agencies carried out the exercise to test coordination and enhance preparedness against potential militant threats and emergency situations as security is tightened across the Himalayan region, including intensified vehicle checks, increased patrols and expanded surveillance using drones and high resolution CCTV cameras, ahead of India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, which marks the adoption of India’s constitution in 1950.
  • Homing pigeons are seen flying during a race between Almazán and Barcelona. 3,500 homing pigeons, which were taken from their lofts in Barcelona's province, were released in Almazán for a race of approximately 450 kilometres between this town in the north of Spain and Barcelona, east of country.Homing pigeons are seen flying during a race between Almazán and Barcelona. 3,500 homing pigeons, which were taken from their lofts in Barcelona's province, were released in Almazán for a race of approximately 450 kilometres between this town in the north of Spain and Barcelona, east of country.
  • Residents of New Orleans walks through flooded streets following a flash flood that put parts of the city underwater on Wednesday. With the Mississippi River's water level at an all time high and a storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana and Texas coasts, many fear that levees will fail and that New Orleans will again be inundated as bad as it was in the 2004 aftermath of Hurricane Kartina.Residents of New Orleans walks through flooded streets following a flash flood that put parts of the city underwater on Wednesday. With the Mississippi River's water level at an all time high and a storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to make landfall on the Louisiana and Texas coasts, many fear that levees will fail and that New Orleans will again be inundated as bad as it was in the 2004 aftermath of Hurricane Kartina.
  • Medical officers are conducting vaccine injections to a woman to prevent and spread Diphtheria outbreaks in remote villages of Aceh Utara District. According to the Health Service of the Republic of Indonesia, currently people are facing a Diphtheria outbreak, of 591 diphtheria cases 32 of whom die throughout 2017. Most of the diphtheria outbreak affects children aged 5 to 15 years, caused by bacterial infections.Medical officers are conducting vaccine injections to a woman to prevent and spread Diphtheria outbreaks in remote villages of Aceh Utara District. According to the Health Service of the Republic of Indonesia, currently people are facing a Diphtheria outbreak, of 591 diphtheria cases 32 of whom die throughout 2017. Most of the diphtheria outbreak affects children aged 5 to 15 years, caused by bacterial infections.
  • In this photo illustration, Moderna Covid-19 and flu jabs seen at a vaccination centre.In this photo illustration, Moderna Covid-19 and flu jabs seen at a vaccination centre.
  • People covered in colored dye enjoying during the festival. Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, also known as the "festival of love", the "festival of colours", and the "festival of spring". The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over evil.People covered in colored dye enjoying during the festival. Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, also known as the "festival of love", the "festival of colours", and the "festival of spring". The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over evil.
  • A firefighter extinguishes fire after drone attack in Moldovanka district of Odessa. Russia attacked Odessa with strike drones. The head of the Odessa Regional State Administration, Oleh Oleksandrovych Kiper said that nine people were injured as a result of the attack, and seven were hospitalized. In the area of the impact, windows of private houses were damaged and service station, cars damaged by debris.A firefighter extinguishes fire after drone attack in Moldovanka district of Odessa. Russia attacked Odessa with strike drones. The head of the Odessa Regional State Administration, Oleh Oleksandrovych Kiper said that nine people were injured as a result of the attack, and seven were hospitalized. In the area of the impact, windows of private houses were damaged and service station, cars damaged by debris.
  • Evgeni Semenenko performs during the Finals of the Russian Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2023 for Men category, which took place in St. Petersburg, in the sports complex "Jubilee.Evgeni Semenenko performs during the Finals of the Russian Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2023 for Men category, which took place in St. Petersburg, in the sports complex "Jubilee.
  • Replica of a Chinese city buildings built with Lego at a Lego store flagship in Shanghai People's Square.Replica of a Chinese city buildings built with Lego at a Lego store flagship in Shanghai People's Square.
  • Breezy Point 9/11 Memorial, Queens, NY. 9/11 cross created from twisted steel recovered from the World Trade Center.Breezy Point 9/11 Memorial, Queens, NY. 9/11 cross created from twisted steel recovered from the World Trade Center.
  • Country house in a village in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation.Country house in a village in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation.
  • A man seen playing at Novomatic Gaming booth, a gaming platform, during the third day of the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) Barcelona 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona. The third and final day of International Casino Exhibition (ICE) Barcelona 2026, held on January 21 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, served as the grand finale for what has been described as the largest gathering in the history of the international gaming industry. With attendance projected at over 65,000 delegates from 180+ nations, the final day focused on cementing business partnerships and exploring the "tactical breakdown" of emerging sectors like esports, including sessions on titles like Counter-Strike 2. A significant highlight of the day was the Academia America Latina, a dedicated seminar on the Enterprise Stage that addressed the surging opportunities and regulatory landscapes in Latin American markets. The exhibition floor, spanning five halls, buzzed with the last of an estimated 1.5 million business meetings as over 600 global exhibitors showcased approximately 25,000 product launches. As the event concluded, the focus shifted to responsible gaming and the industry's collective efforts to combat illegal markets, a theme championed by the World Gaming Forum throughout the week.A man seen playing at Novomatic Gaming booth, a gaming platform, during the third day of the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) Barcelona 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona. The third and final day of International Casino Exhibition (ICE) Barcelona 2026, held on January 21 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, served as the grand finale for what has been described as the largest gathering in the history of the international gaming industry. With attendance projected at over 65,000 delegates from 180+ nations, the final day focused on cementing business partnerships and exploring the "tactical breakdown" of emerging sectors like esports, including sessions on titles like Counter-Strike 2. A significant highlight of the day was the Academia America Latina, a dedicated seminar on the Enterprise Stage that addressed the surging opportunities and regulatory landscapes in Latin American markets. The exhibition floor, spanning five halls, buzzed with the last of an estimated 1.5 million business meetings as over 600 global exhibitors showcased approximately 25,000 product launches. As the event concluded, the focus shifted to responsible gaming and the industry's collective efforts to combat illegal markets, a theme championed by the World Gaming Forum throughout the week.
  • The Neva River and the silhouette of the Peter and Paul Cathedral during sunset in St. Petersburg.The Neva River and the silhouette of the Peter and Paul Cathedral during sunset in St. Petersburg.
  • Vocalist Lily Fontaine of the British indie rock band English Teacher performs live on the Under Himlen or Under the Sky at Syd For Solen 2025. Syd For Solen or South of the Sun takes place in Valbyparken in Copenhagen on August 7, 8, and 9. This will be the 4th edition of the festival.Vocalist Lily Fontaine of the British indie rock band English Teacher performs live on the Under Himlen or Under the Sky at Syd For Solen 2025. Syd For Solen or South of the Sun takes place in Valbyparken in Copenhagen on August 7, 8, and 9. This will be the 4th edition of the festival.
  • The local residents are seen spectating the burning towers in Wang Fuk Court. On Wednesday 26th November, a tower in Wang Fuk Court, which is an eight-tower complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, caught fire while the complex had been under renovation, the towers were clad in bamboo scaffolding and mesh, it led to the rapid spread of the deadly fire to the other six towers. The incident soon escalated to Level 5 fire, for the first time in 17 years. After an overnight rescue operation by firefighters and police force, the fire was reportedly under control. The death toll has been rising following the continuation of the rescue work. Many local residents have also volunteered to allocate and deliver emergency supplies to displaced residents of the complex.The local residents are seen spectating the burning towers in Wang Fuk Court. On Wednesday 26th November, a tower in Wang Fuk Court, which is an eight-tower complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, caught fire while the complex had been under renovation, the towers were clad in bamboo scaffolding and mesh, it led to the rapid spread of the deadly fire to the other six towers. The incident soon escalated to Level 5 fire, for the first time in 17 years. After an overnight rescue operation by firefighters and police force, the fire was reportedly under control. The death toll has been rising following the continuation of the rescue work. Many local residents have also volunteered to allocate and deliver emergency supplies to displaced residents of the complex.
  • A sunset over Krakow's Old Town and Wawel Castle during a smog alert. Pollution in the city of Krakow largely exceeded the allowed EU norms.A sunset over Krakow's Old Town and Wawel Castle during a smog alert. Pollution in the city of Krakow largely exceeded the allowed EU norms.
  • The Aurora Australis illuminates the sky from Brighton beach in Melbourne.The Aurora Australis illuminates the sky from Brighton beach in Melbourne.
  • Nik Kershaw seen performing at Lets Rock Leeds 80s Festival in Temple Newsom, UK.Nik Kershaw seen performing at Lets Rock Leeds 80s Festival in Temple Newsom, UK.

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