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  • A cannabis leaf seen in a basket on a table during the "Makinkan Cannabis Food Fair". The "Makinkan Cannabis Food Fair" is being held from 21-23 January 2022 by The tourism Authority of Thailand at the 100th anniversary park of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand to promote the consumption of cannabis-producing foods after Thailand Ministry of Public Health’s narcotics control committee has approved the removal of cannabis from the list of narcotics list for paving the way for households to grow the cannabis legally on January 20, 2022.A cannabis leaf seen in a basket on a table during the "Makinkan Cannabis Food Fair". The "Makinkan Cannabis Food Fair" is being held from 21-23 January 2022 by The tourism Authority of Thailand at the 100th anniversary park of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand to promote the consumption of cannabis-producing foods after Thailand Ministry of Public Health’s narcotics control committee has approved the removal of cannabis from the list of narcotics list for paving the way for households to grow the cannabis legally on January 20, 2022.
  • A Palestinian child plays at the beach on a hot day in Gaza City.A Palestinian child plays at the beach on a hot day in Gaza City.
  • Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission officer preparing ballot box at Moi Avenue Primary School polling station in Nairobi during the repeat presidential election. National Super Alliance (NASA) opposition coalition leader Raila Odinga asked his followers to boycott the election.Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission officer preparing ballot box at Moi Avenue Primary School polling station in Nairobi during the repeat presidential election. National Super Alliance (NASA) opposition coalition leader Raila Odinga asked his followers to boycott the election.
  • The Co-Leader of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), Cigdem Kilicgun Ucar, seen making the closing speech of the conference. The 1st Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference was organized by the Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinen Azad /TJA) in city of Diyarbakir. About 60 Kurdish women parliamentarians and TJA activists from Turkey, Iraq and Iran attended the conference.The Co-Leader of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), Cigdem Kilicgun Ucar, seen making the closing speech of the conference. The 1st Kurdish Women Parliamentarians Conference was organized by the Free Women's Movement (Tevgera Jinen Azad /TJA) in city of Diyarbakir. About 60 Kurdish women parliamentarians and TJA activists from Turkey, Iraq and Iran attended the conference.
  • In this photo illustration, the OpenAI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen, ChatGPT in the background.In this photo illustration, the OpenAI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen, ChatGPT in the background.
  • People walk past the Wall Street subway station in the Financial District in Manhattan, New York City.People walk past the Wall Street subway station in the Financial District in Manhattan, New York City.
  • KOZP activists hold a big banner and placards The Anti-Zwarte Piet group Kick out Zwarte Piet (KOZP) organized a rally against Sinterklaas’ black-faced helpers, in Eindhoven. The group feels that the traditional form of Zwarte Piet (Black Piet) is a racist caricature. Also, during the last weeks, some of them have suffered verbal and physical racist attacks. In Eindhoven, around fifty people gathered to speak out against racism and violence from radicalized pro-Zwarte Piet groups.KOZP activists hold a big banner and placards The Anti-Zwarte Piet group Kick out Zwarte Piet (KOZP) organized a rally against Sinterklaas’ black-faced helpers, in Eindhoven. The group feels that the traditional form of Zwarte Piet (Black Piet) is a racist caricature. Also, during the last weeks, some of them have suffered verbal and physical racist attacks. In Eindhoven, around fifty people gathered to speak out against racism and violence from radicalized pro-Zwarte Piet groups.
  • An activist with a black clown nose is evicted by the Catalan police. Convened by the Committee of Defense of the Republic (CDR) hundreds of activists have blocked for two hours the doors of the Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia in Barcelona, some of them chained. The protest has been made because of 23 anniversary of 23F (coup d'état of 1981) and to claim freedom for the catalan political prisoners that are still in pre-trial detention.An activist with a black clown nose is evicted by the Catalan police. Convened by the Committee of Defense of the Republic (CDR) hundreds of activists have blocked for two hours the doors of the Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia in Barcelona, some of them chained. The protest has been made because of 23 anniversary of 23F (coup d'état of 1981) and to claim freedom for the catalan political prisoners that are still in pre-trial detention.
  • People ride on a bike along a road amid smoggy conditions in New Delhi. As the city's air quality declined to absolutely horrible levels, residents of New Delhi, the capital of India, woke up to a heavy layer of smog. Falling temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicle emissions, and burning crop stubble are the main causes of the hazardous air that the northern states and the nation's capital face every year from October to January.People ride on a bike along a road amid smoggy conditions in New Delhi. As the city's air quality declined to absolutely horrible levels, residents of New Delhi, the capital of India, woke up to a heavy layer of smog. Falling temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicle emissions, and burning crop stubble are the main causes of the hazardous air that the northern states and the nation's capital face every year from October to January.
  • A water bomber helicopter is seen in the airspace. A water bomber helicopter circles between the sea and a hillside fire in Marseille.A water bomber helicopter is seen in the airspace. A water bomber helicopter circles between the sea and a hillside fire in Marseille.
  • MTR passengers wear surgical face masks on their commute. Citizens throughout Hong Kong are wearing face masks to prevent against the Coronavirus. Originating in Wuhan, China, the virus has spread beyond China's borders into Hong Kong as well as other countries abroad.MTR passengers wear surgical face masks on their commute. Citizens throughout Hong Kong are wearing face masks to prevent against the Coronavirus. Originating in Wuhan, China, the virus has spread beyond China's borders into Hong Kong as well as other countries abroad.
  • A man seen enjoying a lonely beach during sunset. From the dramatic rock formations of Galicia to the serene coves of Asturias, the windswept dunes of Cantabria, and the vibrant surf scene in the Basque Country, the beaches in Northern Spain offer something truly special for every type of traveler. Beaches in Northern Spain are home to the most beautiful stretches of sand in the entire country. Known for their green and rocky surrounding landscapes, tourists and locals enjoy the beaches during the Summer months.A man seen enjoying a lonely beach during sunset. From the dramatic rock formations of Galicia to the serene coves of Asturias, the windswept dunes of Cantabria, and the vibrant surf scene in the Basque Country, the beaches in Northern Spain offer something truly special for every type of traveler. Beaches in Northern Spain are home to the most beautiful stretches of sand in the entire country. Known for their green and rocky surrounding landscapes, tourists and locals enjoy the beaches during the Summer months.
  • Village people seen enjoying a game with a buffalo on the occasion of Goru Khuta Festival. Goru khuta is a traditional part of Bandna Festival at Purulia where villagers are playing with Cow / Buffalo as a part of Traditional Practices.Village people seen enjoying a game with a buffalo on the occasion of Goru Khuta Festival. Goru khuta is a traditional part of Bandna Festival at Purulia where villagers are playing with Cow / Buffalo as a part of Traditional Practices.
  • A damaged car stands next to a residential building damaged by a drone strike. Local authorities reported dozens of victims of the Russian night attack in Kyiv on the night of November 29, who are currently at city hospitals. According to preliminary information, two people died. The main direction of the Russian army’s strikes is the energy infrastructure of the Kyiv region. Also, destruction of civilian infrastructure and fires due to debris hits were recorded in several residential districts in Kyiv. Part of the capital was left without electricity. Emergency rescue operations and elimination of the consequences of the Russian attack are ongoing at all locations.A damaged car stands next to a residential building damaged by a drone strike. Local authorities reported dozens of victims of the Russian night attack in Kyiv on the night of November 29, who are currently at city hospitals. According to preliminary information, two people died. The main direction of the Russian army’s strikes is the energy infrastructure of the Kyiv region. Also, destruction of civilian infrastructure and fires due to debris hits were recorded in several residential districts in Kyiv. Part of the capital was left without electricity. Emergency rescue operations and elimination of the consequences of the Russian attack are ongoing at all locations.
  • Gabriel Medina (BRA) is seen preparing to enter the water at Supertubos Beach, Peniche. Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira won the Portuguese stage of the World Surf League, MEO Rio Curl Pro, held in Peniche. Ferreira defeated frenchman Joan Duru in the final after beating compatriot Gabriel Medina in the semi-finals. Now all the attention goes to Havaii, the final step that will decide the next world surfing champion.Gabriel Medina (BRA) is seen preparing to enter the water at Supertubos Beach, Peniche. Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira won the Portuguese stage of the World Surf League, MEO Rio Curl Pro, held in Peniche. Ferreira defeated frenchman Joan Duru in the final after beating compatriot Gabriel Medina in the semi-finals. Now all the attention goes to Havaii, the final step that will decide the next world surfing champion.
  • People wearing facemasks as a precaution against the spread of covid-19 seen walking past the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing.People wearing facemasks as a precaution against the spread of covid-19 seen walking past the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing.
  • Railway motorcars travel on the North Shore Railroad. Members of the Northern Central Railcar Association (NCRA), an affiliate of the North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA), participated in an excursion riding on the North Shore Railroad between Northumberland and Berwick, Pennsylvania.Railway motorcars travel on the North Shore Railroad. Members of the Northern Central Railcar Association (NCRA), an affiliate of the North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA), participated in an excursion riding on the North Shore Railroad between Northumberland and Berwick, Pennsylvania.
  • Andrey Zubkov (No.20) of Zenit seen in action during the 1/4 finals of the VTB United League basketball match between Zenit and Enisey at Sibur Arena. Final score; Zenit Saint Petersburg 104:55 Enisey Krasnoyarsk.Andrey Zubkov (No.20) of Zenit seen in action during the 1/4 finals of the VTB United League basketball match between Zenit and Enisey at Sibur Arena. Final score; Zenit Saint Petersburg 104:55 Enisey Krasnoyarsk.
  • A FedEx Boeing 737-400Sf about to leave a Liege Bierset airport full of packs to deliver.A FedEx Boeing 737-400Sf about to leave a Liege Bierset airport full of packs to deliver.
  • A man takes a ladder to access his relative's niche, while another observes and prays to his relatives at the cemetery of Pamplona. Hundreds of parishioners of the Catholic Church have gathered in the cemetery of Pamplona to pray for the memory of their passed relatives.A man takes a ladder to access his relative's niche, while another observes and prays to his relatives at the cemetery of Pamplona. Hundreds of parishioners of the Catholic Church have gathered in the cemetery of Pamplona to pray for the memory of their passed relatives.
  • People rest under the shadow of a Banyan Tree during Bangkok Design Week 2026. Bangkok Design Week 2026, themed "Design SOS" is an expansive festival celebrating creativity and design across Bangkok. Held from January 29 to February 08, showcasing innovative design solutions and fostering positive energy amidst challenges. It promotes Bangkok's status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, attracting creatives and visitors to explore and contribute to the city's vibrant design landscape.People rest under the shadow of a Banyan Tree during Bangkok Design Week 2026. Bangkok Design Week 2026, themed "Design SOS" is an expansive festival celebrating creativity and design across Bangkok. Held from January 29 to February 08, showcasing innovative design solutions and fostering positive energy amidst challenges. It promotes Bangkok's status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, attracting creatives and visitors to explore and contribute to the city's vibrant design landscape.
  • Workers install an advertisement of a luxury fashion brand during the reopening preparations at Siam Paragon shopping mall. After two month of Thailand shutdown due to the Covid-19 crisis. Shopping malls will reopen to the public with strict health and safety measures on May 17th.Workers install an advertisement of a luxury fashion brand during the reopening preparations at Siam Paragon shopping mall. After two month of Thailand shutdown due to the Covid-19 crisis. Shopping malls will reopen to the public with strict health and safety measures on May 17th.
  • New York City Department Of Transportation (DOT) snow plows clears snow on the Brooklyn Bridge as a massive snow storm sweeps across the United States on January 25, 2026 in New York City.New York City Department Of Transportation (DOT) snow plows clears snow on the Brooklyn Bridge as a massive snow storm sweeps across the United States on January 25, 2026 in New York City.
  • Mackenzie Arnold of Australia seen in action during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 Group match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium. Nigeria beat Australia 3-2.Mackenzie Arnold of Australia seen in action during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 Group match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium. Nigeria beat Australia 3-2.
  • Members of the Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls, form “pinya” begin building the human tower, a tradition that dates back to the 15th century, during the exhibition. Members of the Colla Vella dels xiquets de Valls held an exhibition of their human towers in Pamplona, ​​Navarra, Spain.Members of the Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls, form “pinya” begin building the human tower, a tradition that dates back to the 15th century, during the exhibition. Members of the Colla Vella dels xiquets de Valls held an exhibition of their human towers in Pamplona, ​​Navarra, Spain.

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