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  • A dockyard worker welds a section of a ship's hull on the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka. Rivers are the lifeblood of the delta nation of 168 million people where much of the low-lying land is accessed via boat, with Bangladesh's strong economic growth of recent years fuelling more investments in new and bigger ships. Twenty-eight dockyards occupying 30.96 acres of the Buriganga foreshore have been in operation for the last 50 years without any authorization or guidelines, polluting the river and encroaching into the riverbank, reducing its navigability.A dockyard worker welds a section of a ship's hull on the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka. Rivers are the lifeblood of the delta nation of 168 million people where much of the low-lying land is accessed via boat, with Bangladesh's strong economic growth of recent years fuelling more investments in new and bigger ships. Twenty-eight dockyards occupying 30.96 acres of the Buriganga foreshore have been in operation for the last 50 years without any authorization or guidelines, polluting the river and encroaching into the riverbank, reducing its navigability.
  • Israeli citizens salute while shouting “We’re sorry!” as the bodies of Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz arrive for identification in Abu Kabir Forensic Institute. Israelis gathered in front of Abu Kabir Forensic Institute to show their respect to deceased Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz.Israeli citizens salute while shouting “We’re sorry!” as the bodies of Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz arrive for identification in Abu Kabir Forensic Institute. Israelis gathered in front of Abu Kabir Forensic Institute to show their respect to deceased Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz.
  • Kenyan men look on as famers sell and buy goats during a goat auction ahead of Easter celebration at livestock market in Nakuru. Each year famer come to this live stock market to bid for their perfect goat before Easter.Kenyan men look on as famers sell and buy goats during a goat auction ahead of Easter celebration at livestock market in Nakuru. Each year famer come to this live stock market to bid for their perfect goat before Easter.
  • People seen in front of a sign reading "Hello London" at Stansted Airport.People seen in front of a sign reading "Hello London" at Stansted Airport.
  • Vice President Victoria Villarroel descends from the official box and walks through the audience after the Independence Day parade is over. In the city of Buenos Aires, around 11:00 a.m., the parade for July 9, the day of the declaration of the independence of the Argentine Republic, took place. The act was presided over by President Javier Milei, accompanied by his main officials. Leading the parade were the veterans of the Malvinas War.Vice President Victoria Villarroel descends from the official box and walks through the audience after the Independence Day parade is over. In the city of Buenos Aires, around 11:00 a.m., the parade for July 9, the day of the declaration of the independence of the Argentine Republic, took place. The act was presided over by President Javier Milei, accompanied by his main officials. Leading the parade were the veterans of the Malvinas War.
  • Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins (2) carries the ball against Indiana University during an NCAA football game at IU's Memorial Stadium. (Finale score: Ohio state 50 - 10 Indiana University )Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins (2) carries the ball against Indiana University during an NCAA football game at IU's Memorial Stadium. (Finale score: Ohio state 50 - 10 Indiana University )
  • Protesters march with a banner during the demonstration. More than a hundred IT ( (Information Technology) employees and several DYFI ( Democratic Youth Federation of India) activists protested at the IT hub of Kolkata- Sector 5 against what they claimed was the illegal and unethical mass retrenchment in the IT industry.Protesters march with a banner during the demonstration. More than a hundred IT ( (Information Technology) employees and several DYFI ( Democratic Youth Federation of India) activists protested at the IT hub of Kolkata- Sector 5 against what they claimed was the illegal and unethical mass retrenchment in the IT industry.
  • A kid is seen wearing an anti-BJP cap during the 'NO VOTE TO BJP' rally. A 'NO VOTE TO BJP' rally was staged in Kolkata with the support of local people, minority groups, students and youth of the society. Many renowned farmers' protest leaders from Delhi-Ghazipur-Noida border joined in support of the rally.A kid is seen wearing an anti-BJP cap during the 'NO VOTE TO BJP' rally. A 'NO VOTE TO BJP' rally was staged in Kolkata with the support of local people, minority groups, students and youth of the society. Many renowned farmers' protest leaders from Delhi-Ghazipur-Noida border joined in support of the rally.
  • A centuries-old ash tree seen in Rebollo de Duero, north of Spain. In this small Spanish village, there are ash trees that are around five hundred years old. Their preservation over the centuries is largely due to the stewardship and dedication of the local villagers.A centuries-old ash tree seen in Rebollo de Duero, north of Spain. In this small Spanish village, there are ash trees that are around five hundred years old. Their preservation over the centuries is largely due to the stewardship and dedication of the local villagers.
  • Bouches-du-Rhone department has been placed on the alert for strong winds. In Marseille, a very strong wind with punctually violent gusts required special vigilance with the risk of waves and submersion. (Achieved photo: 04/03/2017)Bouches-du-Rhone department has been placed on the alert for strong winds. In Marseille, a very strong wind with punctually violent gusts required special vigilance with the risk of waves and submersion. (Achieved photo: 04/03/2017)
  • 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 member of the theatre staff checking body temperatures of the audience before letting them into the theatre. Despite failure on lifting lockdown requirements on Monday, theatres are still able to open to their audiences if they adhere the recommended social distancing and infection control measures set by the UK government.A member of the theatre staff checking body temperatures of the audience before letting them into the theatre. Despite failure on lifting lockdown requirements on Monday, theatres are still able to open to their audiences if they adhere the recommended social distancing and infection control measures set by the UK government.
  • A woman hands over the crown of thorns after removing it from the image of the crucified articulated Christ, during the act of Unclapping at the Mass of the Holy Burial in the church of San Lorenzo in Sahagun.A woman hands over the crown of thorns after removing it from the image of the crucified articulated Christ, during the act of Unclapping at the Mass of the Holy Burial in the church of San Lorenzo in Sahagun.
  • People with lamps and flags of Ukraine mourn at the wall of memory. People gathered at the Wall of Memory for "Volunteers Day", in commemoration of those who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war.People with lamps and flags of Ukraine mourn at the wall of memory. People gathered at the Wall of Memory for "Volunteers Day", in commemoration of those who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
  • Juan Martin Del Potro seen in action during an Argentina Open tennis match at Guillermo Vilas Stadium. Federico Delbonis won 6-1/6-3Juan Martin Del Potro seen in action during an Argentina Open tennis match at Guillermo Vilas Stadium. Federico Delbonis won 6-1/6-3
  • Actors are performing "ZhaGuoHuai", a traditional Chinese opera, and the audience is watching it carefully in the countryside. The 2nd day of the 2nd month of the Chinese lunar calendar is called the day of "Dragon raising its head". Traditional folk performances are held in some parts of China to celebrate this day.Actors are performing "ZhaGuoHuai", a traditional Chinese opera, and the audience is watching it carefully in the countryside. The 2nd day of the 2nd month of the Chinese lunar calendar is called the day of "Dragon raising its head". Traditional folk performances are held in some parts of China to celebrate this day.
  • Heshy Tischler (R) poses with a President Trump's supporter dress as a rat at a rally, outside the court house, in support of former President Donald Trump amid his complex legal situation, which he has suggested could lead to his arrest on Tuesday on March 20, 2023 in New York City.Heshy Tischler (R) poses with a President Trump's supporter dress as a rat at a rally, outside the court house, in support of former President Donald Trump amid his complex legal situation, which he has suggested could lead to his arrest on Tuesday on March 20, 2023 in New York City.
  • A woman seen entering a voting booth at a polling station as voting begins for the 2024 Russian presidential election. The 2024 Russian presidential election is scheduled to take place from March 15 to March 17. The electorate will have four presidential candidates to consider: Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), Nikolai Kharitonov of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party, and the incumbent president, running as an independent, Vladimir Putin.A woman seen entering a voting booth at a polling station as voting begins for the 2024 Russian presidential election. The 2024 Russian presidential election is scheduled to take place from March 15 to March 17. The electorate will have four presidential candidates to consider: Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), Nikolai Kharitonov of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party, and the incumbent president, running as an independent, Vladimir Putin.
  • The H&M logo seen on the store wall in Moscow.The H&M logo seen on the store wall in Moscow.
  • (Editors Note: Image was taken with a drone.) A general view of the football stadium of Panathinaikos Athletic Club which is located at the Abelokipi suburb in Central Athens.(Editors Note: Image was taken with a drone.) A general view of the football stadium of Panathinaikos Athletic Club which is located at the Abelokipi suburb in Central Athens.
  • A lady decorates the tomb of her relatives with flowers in the Cemetery of Pamplona, during the celebration of All Saints' Day. Every 1st of November, in the Catholic religion, All Saints' Day is celebrated, a Christian custom where the faithful go to cemeteries to take flowers to their loved ones who are no longer among the living.A lady decorates the tomb of her relatives with flowers in the Cemetery of Pamplona, during the celebration of All Saints' Day. Every 1st of November, in the Catholic religion, All Saints' Day is celebrated, a Christian custom where the faithful go to cemeteries to take flowers to their loved ones who are no longer among the living.
  • A student seen learning how to paint on a weekend during the school holidays in Indonesia. The creative community in Aceh channel hobbies and talents in painting on weekends together and also to develop skills in art.A student seen learning how to paint on a weekend during the school holidays in Indonesia. The creative community in Aceh channel hobbies and talents in painting on weekends together and also to develop skills in art.
  • People seen using a boat at sunset. Daily life at Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir.People seen using a boat at sunset. Daily life at Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir.
  • Joseph Lolley (front) of Sydney FC, Dylan Pierias (L) and Oscar James Moncrieff Priestman (back) of Western Sydney Wanderers FC are seen during the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023-24 season round 24 match between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC held at the Allianz Stadium. Final score Sydney FC 2:1 Western Sydney Wanderers.Joseph Lolley (front) of Sydney FC, Dylan Pierias (L) and Oscar James Moncrieff Priestman (back) of Western Sydney Wanderers FC are seen during the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023-24 season round 24 match between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC held at the Allianz Stadium. Final score Sydney FC 2:1 Western Sydney Wanderers.
  • Pio Stellaccio attends the photocall of Rai tv series Il metodo Fenoglio at Rai center Viale Mazzini.Pio Stellaccio attends the photocall of Rai tv series Il metodo Fenoglio at Rai center Viale Mazzini.

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