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  • Pro-China candidate Stanley Ng Chau-pei shakes hand with a supporter during his rally in Siu Sai Wan. The 2021 Legislative Council General Election has been held on December 19, with a 30.2 per cent turnout rate in the election, the lowest since 1997 as pro-China or pro-establishment candidates won a sweeping victory. This is the first major election for the legislative council since the electoral system reformation, a major crackdown on pro-democratic parties and the establishment of Hong Kong National Security Law, with the introduction of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee to ensure that only patriotic candidates are allowed under the Beijing overhaul.Pro-China candidate Stanley Ng Chau-pei shakes hand with a supporter during his rally in Siu Sai Wan. The 2021 Legislative Council General Election has been held on December 19, with a 30.2 per cent turnout rate in the election, the lowest since 1997 as pro-China or pro-establishment candidates won a sweeping victory. This is the first major election for the legislative council since the electoral system reformation, a major crackdown on pro-democratic parties and the establishment of Hong Kong National Security Law, with the introduction of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee to ensure that only patriotic candidates are allowed under the Beijing overhaul.
  • A mural depicting the late Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat on a wall in Gaza City. The mural was painted to mark the 16th anniversary of Yasser Arafat's death which celebrated on November 11th.A mural depicting the late Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat on a wall in Gaza City. The mural was painted to mark the 16th anniversary of Yasser Arafat's death which celebrated on November 11th.
  • Kenyan Somali children light up fireworks at Jackson Muriethi street in Eastleigh during Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations. Muslims in Kenya celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.Kenyan Somali children light up fireworks at Jackson Muriethi street in Eastleigh during Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations. Muslims in Kenya celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan.
  • Lawyers seen relax outside the bunker room. “Rinascita Scott”, one of the biggest trial for mafia in Italy, kicked off on January 13th in the bunker room in Lamezia Terme, led by anti-mafia prosecutor Nicola Gratteri. More than 350 alleged members of mafia and nearly 400 lawyers will attend a trial that targets the organized crime (‘ndrangheta).Lawyers seen relax outside the bunker room. “Rinascita Scott”, one of the biggest trial for mafia in Italy, kicked off on January 13th in the bunker room in Lamezia Terme, led by anti-mafia prosecutor Nicola Gratteri. More than 350 alleged members of mafia and nearly 400 lawyers will attend a trial that targets the organized crime (‘ndrangheta).
  • In this photo illustration, the Amwell logo seen displayed on a smartphone.In this photo illustration, the Amwell logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
  • Elizabeth police block entry to the parking lot of the Wawa. Early Saturday morning around 5:00 AM, police responded to a report of a shooting at Wawa in Elizabeth, located at 595 Spring Street. An individual was suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment. At this time, there is no indication that the shooting is fatal. Wawa was closed while police conduct the investigation. Police tape littered the sidewalks and public areas for processing of the scene by investigators.Elizabeth police block entry to the parking lot of the Wawa. Early Saturday morning around 5:00 AM, police responded to a report of a shooting at Wawa in Elizabeth, located at 595 Spring Street. An individual was suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment. At this time, there is no indication that the shooting is fatal. Wawa was closed while police conduct the investigation. Police tape littered the sidewalks and public areas for processing of the scene by investigators.
  • Lots of Santa ride on Motorbikes during the annual massive parade of almost 2000 riders who gather money that is donate to needy children for Christmas packages and warm meals.Lots of Santa ride on Motorbikes during the annual massive parade of almost 2000 riders who gather money that is donate to needy children for Christmas packages and warm meals.
  • A protester wearing a prisoner's outfit and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's face mask outside The Supreme Court on the day the court ruled that the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue Parliament is unlawful.A protester wearing a prisoner's outfit and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's face mask outside The Supreme Court on the day the court ruled that the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue Parliament is unlawful.
  • The presidential candidate for the Law and Justice Party, Karol Nawrocki, shares a joke with protestors during a demonstration. On January 3, Polish farmers and agricultural workers protested in Warsaw during the ceremonial start of Poland's EU presidency. As Ursula von der Leyen attended the Opening Gala at the National Theatre, protestors marched from the European Commission building to the theatre, voicing demands to halt food imports from Mercosur and Ukraine, oppose the Green Deal, protect Polish forests, and safeguard the economy. Presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki of the Law and Justice Party was among the notable speakers.The presidential candidate for the Law and Justice Party, Karol Nawrocki, shares a joke with protestors during a demonstration. On January 3, Polish farmers and agricultural workers protested in Warsaw during the ceremonial start of Poland's EU presidency. As Ursula von der Leyen attended the Opening Gala at the National Theatre, protestors marched from the European Commission building to the theatre, voicing demands to halt food imports from Mercosur and Ukraine, oppose the Green Deal, protect Polish forests, and safeguard the economy. Presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki of the Law and Justice Party was among the notable speakers.
  • Iraqi local police guarding an oil well that was set alight by fleeing IS militants. During the Iraqi advance against Islamic state occupied territories in the north of Iraq, IS militants set dozens of oil wells alight in an attempt to "blacken the sky" so that coalition planes were unable to strike fleeing IS convoys.Iraqi local police guarding an oil well that was set alight by fleeing IS militants. During the Iraqi advance against Islamic state occupied territories in the north of Iraq, IS militants set dozens of oil wells alight in an attempt to "blacken the sky" so that coalition planes were unable to strike fleeing IS convoys.
  • Pope Leo XIV together with leaders of world religions attend the Prayer for Peace meeting organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio at the Colosseum.Pope Leo XIV together with leaders of world religions attend the Prayer for Peace meeting organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio at the Colosseum.
  • Protesters hold a banner expressing their opinion during the demonstration. Hundreds of students and teachers took the streets during a general students strike after the reopening of schools and classrooms in Spain called by organizations in defense of public education. Mandatory face masks, social distancing and use of sanitizers are some of measures implemented at schools and universities to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), but insufficient according with students and teachers.Protesters hold a banner expressing their opinion during the demonstration. Hundreds of students and teachers took the streets during a general students strike after the reopening of schools and classrooms in Spain called by organizations in defense of public education. Mandatory face masks, social distancing and use of sanitizers are some of measures implemented at schools and universities to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), but insufficient according with students and teachers.
  • Syriac Orthodox Christian woman touches the Holy Fire during the ceremony of its arrival of the Mar Matti Monastery near Mosul. Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that the 'Holy Fire' emanates from within the Tomb of Christ inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on the Holy Saturday in Jerusalem. Eastern Orthodox Christian believers mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Eastern Orthodox world celebrates Easter Day according to the old Julian calendar.Syriac Orthodox Christian woman touches the Holy Fire during the ceremony of its arrival of the Mar Matti Monastery near Mosul. Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that the 'Holy Fire' emanates from within the Tomb of Christ inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on the Holy Saturday in Jerusalem. Eastern Orthodox Christian believers mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Eastern Orthodox world celebrates Easter Day according to the old Julian calendar.
  • Kashmiri medical students hold placards as they take part in a protest led by the ruling National Conference leader and member of Indian Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi outside the chief minister’s official residence in Srinagar's Gupkar Road demanding fairness and rationality in Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy. The demonstration, led by National Conference leader and Indian MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, protested Jammu and Kashmir's new reservation policy, which increased reserved quotas to 60% while reducing the general category to 40%. Critics, including students from the open merit category, claim the policy is discriminatory. Introduced by the Lieutenant Governor-led administration, the policy reserves jobs and educational seats for groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Residents of Backward Areas. Recent changes expanded these categories, introducing OBC reservations, and further reducing opportunities for the general category. Opponents argue the policy unfairly limits the chances of the general population and demands its reconsideration.Kashmiri medical students hold placards as they take part in a protest led by the ruling National Conference leader and member of Indian Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi outside the chief minister’s official residence in Srinagar's Gupkar Road demanding fairness and rationality in Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy. The demonstration, led by National Conference leader and Indian MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, protested Jammu and Kashmir's new reservation policy, which increased reserved quotas to 60% while reducing the general category to 40%. Critics, including students from the open merit category, claim the policy is discriminatory. Introduced by the Lieutenant Governor-led administration, the policy reserves jobs and educational seats for groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Residents of Backward Areas. Recent changes expanded these categories, introducing OBC reservations, and further reducing opportunities for the general category. Opponents argue the policy unfairly limits the chances of the general population and demands its reconsideration.
  • Pavel Moisevich (39), Mikhail Grigorenko (25), Ivan Demidov of SKA Hockey Club seen in action during the Hockey match, Kontinental Hockey League 2024/2025 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Kunlun Red Star at the SKA Arena. (Final score; SKA Saint Petersburg 4:6 Kunlun Red Star)Pavel Moisevich (39), Mikhail Grigorenko (25), Ivan Demidov of SKA Hockey Club seen in action during the Hockey match, Kontinental Hockey League 2024/2025 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Kunlun Red Star at the SKA Arena. (Final score; SKA Saint Petersburg 4:6 Kunlun Red Star)
  • In this photo illustration, a BMW Group logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone.In this photo illustration, a BMW Group logo is displayed on the screen of a smartphone.
  • Protesters shout slogans while holding placards during the democratic debate in support of Elizabeth Warren in Westerville.Protesters shout slogans while holding placards during the democratic debate in support of Elizabeth Warren in Westerville.
  • OMON (riot police) are seen detaining violators during a training exercise at a reservoir near the nuclear power plant. The special forces of the National Guard regularly conduct a training exercise where some of their officers act as the riot police and some as criminals. They made this activity to prepare its members for possible criminal situations that will happen in the area.OMON (riot police) are seen detaining violators during a training exercise at a reservoir near the nuclear power plant. The special forces of the National Guard regularly conduct a training exercise where some of their officers act as the riot police and some as criminals. They made this activity to prepare its members for possible criminal situations that will happen in the area.
  • People walk past an apple store in Wangfujing with iPhone 13 series advertisement on a big screen. On September 24, 2021, the first batch of iPhone 13 series mobile phones are officially launched to be sold worldwide.People walk past an apple store in Wangfujing with iPhone 13 series advertisement on a big screen. On September 24, 2021, the first batch of iPhone 13 series mobile phones are officially launched to be sold worldwide.
  • The Oosterdam cruise liner of the Holland America Line shipping company leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The Oosterdam cruise liner of the Holland America Line shipping company leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • A clown seen interacting with school children on a school bus on the first day of the school year. On the morning of the first day of the school year, clowns of Gaza take to the street to entertain the school children to cheer them up.A clown seen interacting with school children on a school bus on the first day of the school year. On the morning of the first day of the school year, clowns of Gaza take to the street to entertain the school children to cheer them up.
  • A man seen blowing air bubbles at the fair. Annual Mahim Fair in Mumbai. The 10 day 'Urs' festival is an annual celebration in the memory of Hazrat Makhdoom Ali Mahimi, a 14th century Sufi saint and scholar.A man seen blowing air bubbles at the fair. Annual Mahim Fair in Mumbai. The 10 day 'Urs' festival is an annual celebration in the memory of Hazrat Makhdoom Ali Mahimi, a 14th century Sufi saint and scholar.
  • Several people cross the street carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the heavy rains this afternoon in downtown Mexico City.Several people cross the street carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the heavy rains this afternoon in downtown Mexico City.
  • A protester holds two Palestine flags during a rally in Melbourne. In a heartfelt gathering in Melbourne Australia , Jews and their allies came together to protest the ongoing Israeli military action in Gaza. The devastating loss of thousands of innocent lives has spurred their call for immediate peace. Holding signs and chanting slogans, they made a powerful plea for international intervention, urging world leaders to prioritize diplomacy over violence.A protester holds two Palestine flags during a rally in Melbourne. In a heartfelt gathering in Melbourne Australia , Jews and their allies came together to protest the ongoing Israeli military action in Gaza. The devastating loss of thousands of innocent lives has spurred their call for immediate peace. Holding signs and chanting slogans, they made a powerful plea for international intervention, urging world leaders to prioritize diplomacy over violence.
  • Henry Cavill attends the UK Premiere of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" at BFI IMAX in London, England.Henry Cavill attends the UK Premiere of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" at BFI IMAX in London, England.

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