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  • A rare shishimai (traditional Japanese lion dance) appears before shoppers at the Isetan Department Store. Shishimai or the traditional Japanese lion dance is a cultural performance believed to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits and pray for health and prosperity. The lion is thought to have the power to drive away bad fortune and during New Year celebrations it often “bites” people’s heads especially children which is believed to bring wisdom, protect against illness, and ensure a year of good health.A rare shishimai (traditional Japanese lion dance) appears before shoppers at the Isetan Department Store. Shishimai or the traditional Japanese lion dance is a cultural performance believed to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits and pray for health and prosperity. The lion is thought to have the power to drive away bad fortune and during New Year celebrations it often “bites” people’s heads especially children which is believed to bring wisdom, protect against illness, and ensure a year of good health.
  • A protester flees the police blockade during the demonstration. Turkish women affiliated with Women's Assemblies gathered at the Ankara Sakarya Square in Istanbul ahead of International Women's Day to call for the resignation of the government over their failure to protect women against femicides and violence. Due to this call, the police imposed the banning of slogans calling the government to resign. The police intervened by not allowing the press statement of the Women's Assemblies and detained dozens of women.A protester flees the police blockade during the demonstration. Turkish women affiliated with Women's Assemblies gathered at the Ankara Sakarya Square in Istanbul ahead of International Women's Day to call for the resignation of the government over their failure to protect women against femicides and violence. Due to this call, the police imposed the banning of slogans calling the government to resign. The police intervened by not allowing the press statement of the Women's Assemblies and detained dozens of women.
  • Hamdou El houni and Gilbert Baruti are seen in action during the CAF Champions League 2021 - 22 football match between Esperance sportive Tunisia and Jwaneng Galaxy Football Club in Rades. (Final Score: Esperance sportive 4:0 Jwaneng Galaxy Football Club)Hamdou El houni and Gilbert Baruti are seen in action during the CAF Champions League 2021 - 22 football match between Esperance sportive Tunisia and Jwaneng Galaxy Football Club in Rades. (Final Score: Esperance sportive 4:0 Jwaneng Galaxy Football Club)
  • Tourists and locals seen walking with in the historical neighbourhood of Ribeira. In 2018, Porto entered the list of the 100 most visited cities in the world in a ranking prepared by Euromonitor International. In 2018 it is estimated that the number of tourists reached 2.39 million.Tourists and locals seen walking with in the historical neighbourhood of Ribeira. In 2018, Porto entered the list of the 100 most visited cities in the world in a ranking prepared by Euromonitor International. In 2018 it is estimated that the number of tourists reached 2.39 million.
  • wrestlers in action during the Show in El Alto. Wrestling show in El Alto by women in traditional costumes known as “Cholitas” derogatory phrase against Bolivian women who with this show seeks to revalue the identity and important role of women in society demonstrating that they can fight the same and even Better than boys.wrestlers in action during the Show in El Alto. Wrestling show in El Alto by women in traditional costumes known as “Cholitas” derogatory phrase against Bolivian women who with this show seeks to revalue the identity and important role of women in society demonstrating that they can fight the same and even Better than boys.
  • A health worker prepares to perform a nasal swab sample at a COVID-19 rapid testing site at Barnett Park. With just three days until Thanksgiving, and increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in Florida, record numbers of residents are visiting testing locations as they prepare to gather with family members to celebrate the holiday.A health worker prepares to perform a nasal swab sample at a COVID-19 rapid testing site at Barnett Park. With just three days until Thanksgiving, and increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in Florida, record numbers of residents are visiting testing locations as they prepare to gather with family members to celebrate the holiday.
  • Greek riot police argue with protesters during a march in support of the crew of the Madlleen in the city. Greek people gathered to show support for the crew of The Madleen, a vessel reportedly seized by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean. The demonstration highlighted growing concern over Israeli maritime actions in the region.Greek riot police argue with protesters during a march in support of the crew of the Madlleen in the city. Greek people gathered to show support for the crew of The Madleen, a vessel reportedly seized by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean. The demonstration highlighted growing concern over Israeli maritime actions in the region.
  • An elderly Ukrainian woman reads a pre-election leaflet of President Poroshenko’s with the image of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, who look at each other. Text on the leaflet are saying " The 21st of April, Choose" The second round of presidential elections in Ukraine will be held on April 21.An elderly Ukrainian woman reads a pre-election leaflet of President Poroshenko’s with the image of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, who look at each other. Text on the leaflet are saying " The 21st of April, Choose" The second round of presidential elections in Ukraine will be held on April 21.
  • Students prepare traditional Burmese dishes to raise funds for earthquake victims. An earthquake relief event was held as Myanmar students gathered to raise awareness, show solidarity and raise funds for those affected by the recent disaster. The devastating earthquake has claimed over 4,000 lives with thousands more injured or missing prompting calls for urgent humanitarian assistance.Students prepare traditional Burmese dishes to raise funds for earthquake victims. An earthquake relief event was held as Myanmar students gathered to raise awareness, show solidarity and raise funds for those affected by the recent disaster. The devastating earthquake has claimed over 4,000 lives with thousands more injured or missing prompting calls for urgent humanitarian assistance.
  • Residents are being evacuated by using a boat. Citarum river overflowed due to the heavy rainfall inundating thousands of houses in Bandung regency including Dayeuhkolot, Bojongsoang, and Baleendah.Residents are being evacuated by using a boat. Citarum river overflowed due to the heavy rainfall inundating thousands of houses in Bandung regency including Dayeuhkolot, Bojongsoang, and Baleendah.
  • Evidence markers showing where the shell casings are seen on the ground along with authorities investigating. Mass shooting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on July 3, 2023. Six people were shot in total, four people were killed. The dead men ranged in age from 20 to 59. The two hospitalized victims are boys, ages 2 and 13. They are in stable condition. There didn’t appear to be a connection between the shooter and the victims. The other two victims were found to be NOT SHOT, but still injured, apparently from broken glass shards. The crime scene stretches for several blocks.Evidence markers showing where the shell casings are seen on the ground along with authorities investigating. Mass shooting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on July 3, 2023. Six people were shot in total, four people were killed. The dead men ranged in age from 20 to 59. The two hospitalized victims are boys, ages 2 and 13. They are in stable condition. There didn’t appear to be a connection between the shooter and the victims. The other two victims were found to be NOT SHOT, but still injured, apparently from broken glass shards. The crime scene stretches for several blocks.
  • In this photo illustration a total global number of people confirmed infected with Covid-19 seen displayed on a mobile phone in a background Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India Reported 2100 infected case & 55 Death as on 3rd April due to Coronavirus outbreak.In this photo illustration a total global number of people confirmed infected with Covid-19 seen displayed on a mobile phone in a background Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India Reported 2100 infected case & 55 Death as on 3rd April due to Coronavirus outbreak.
  • View of the Palais du Pharo in Marseille. French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Pope Francis at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille on September 23, 2023. The same day, a moment of mourning will take place with religious leaders near the Memorial dedicated to sailors and migrants lost at the sea.View of the Palais du Pharo in Marseille. French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Pope Francis at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille on September 23, 2023. The same day, a moment of mourning will take place with religious leaders near the Memorial dedicated to sailors and migrants lost at the sea.
  • A protester holds a placard saying "Palestinian lives matters" during the demonstration. Israeli left-wing peace activists and Palestinians take part in a demonstration against evictions from homes in the Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.A protester holds a placard saying "Palestinian lives matters" during the demonstration. Israeli left-wing peace activists and Palestinians take part in a demonstration against evictions from homes in the Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah.
  • Francesco Pecco Bagnaia of Italy with Ducati Lenovo Team celebrates the victory in Sprint Race during the MotoGP GP7 Gran Premio d'Italia Brembo - Sprint Race at Mugello Circuit.Francesco Pecco Bagnaia of Italy with Ducati Lenovo Team celebrates the victory in Sprint Race during the MotoGP GP7 Gran Premio d'Italia Brembo - Sprint Race at Mugello Circuit.
  • Students wearing face masks walk out of the examination room after the first subject of the national college entrance examination. Aside from a postponement in Shanghai due to COVID-19, the gaokao, also known as China's national college entrance exam, will be held on June 7 and 8 nationwide, amid sporadic COVID-19 infections in some places. This year, a new high of 11.93 million students across the country will take the exam and among them at least 48,000 participants will be taking their exams in Beijing.Students wearing face masks walk out of the examination room after the first subject of the national college entrance examination. Aside from a postponement in Shanghai due to COVID-19, the gaokao, also known as China's national college entrance exam, will be held on June 7 and 8 nationwide, amid sporadic COVID-19 infections in some places. This year, a new high of 11.93 million students across the country will take the exam and among them at least 48,000 participants will be taking their exams in Beijing.
  • NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 31, 2020: The body of a deceased covid-19 patient is loaded into a temporary morgue outside of the Brooklyn Hospital amid the coronavirus outbreak. The state of New York has turned into the epicenter of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the United States with over 75,000 confirmed cases and 1,500+ deaths reported.NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 31, 2020: The body of a deceased covid-19 patient is loaded into a temporary morgue outside of the Brooklyn Hospital amid the coronavirus outbreak. The state of New York has turned into the epicenter of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the United States with over 75,000 confirmed cases and 1,500+ deaths reported.
  • Gerard Gallant, head coach of Shanghai Dragons Hockey Club attends a Press Conference after the Hockey match, Kontinental Hockey League 2025/2026 between Shanghai Dragons China and SKA Saint Petersburg at the SKA Arena. (Final score; Shanghai Dragons 7:4 SKA Saint Petersburg).Gerard Gallant, head coach of Shanghai Dragons Hockey Club attends a Press Conference after the Hockey match, Kontinental Hockey League 2025/2026 between Shanghai Dragons China and SKA Saint Petersburg at the SKA Arena. (Final score; Shanghai Dragons 7:4 SKA Saint Petersburg).
  • A woman seen outside COINHERO in Hong Kong. COINHERO is one of the largest Bitcoin ATM networks in Asia. Hong Kong has confirmed that crypto including ether (ETH) and bitcoin (BTC) can be used as proof of assets when applying for its New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme visa. A government spokesperson said in January that the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has over 750 applicants.A woman seen outside COINHERO in Hong Kong. COINHERO is one of the largest Bitcoin ATM networks in Asia. Hong Kong has confirmed that crypto including ether (ETH) and bitcoin (BTC) can be used as proof of assets when applying for its New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme visa. A government spokesperson said in January that the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has over 750 applicants.
  • The Sturgeon Supermoon seen from Marseille. The August 1, 2023 full moon (Supermoon of the Sturgeon) is a supermoon closer to Earth than usual. This full moon in perigee is a phenomenon that takes place when the moon is closest to the Earth.The Sturgeon Supermoon seen from Marseille. The August 1, 2023 full moon (Supermoon of the Sturgeon) is a supermoon closer to Earth than usual. This full moon in perigee is a phenomenon that takes place when the moon is closest to the Earth.
  • A view of a female bas-relief sculpture on one of the buildings along the Griboyedov Canal in St. Petersburg.A view of a female bas-relief sculpture on one of the buildings along the Griboyedov Canal in St. Petersburg.
  • Grammy Award winning American singer songwriter of folk, blues, pop, and rock, Judith Marjorie Collins popularly known as Judy Collins performs live at Wickham festival in Hampshire.Grammy Award winning American singer songwriter of folk, blues, pop, and rock, Judith Marjorie Collins popularly known as Judy Collins performs live at Wickham festival in Hampshire.
  • The Ro-Ro Cargo Ship Grande Angola of the company Grimaldi Lines arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The Ro-Ro Cargo Ship Grande Angola of the company Grimaldi Lines arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Royal terns on a bridge railing in Moorea Island. The royal tern (Thalasseus maximus) is a large tern with pointed wings and forked tail. It has a red-orange bill and a black crested head during the breeding season, but in the winter it becomes patchy. Royal terns eat small fish, shrimp and crustaceans.Royal terns on a bridge railing in Moorea Island. The royal tern (Thalasseus maximus) is a large tern with pointed wings and forked tail. It has a red-orange bill and a black crested head during the breeding season, but in the winter it becomes patchy. Royal terns eat small fish, shrimp and crustaceans.
  • In a hangar in downtown Rio, a costume maker from the Império Serrano samba school glues decorative elements onto a costume for the parade in the sambadrome. Império Serrano chose to honor writer Conceição Evaristo by celebrating her concept of “escrevivência,” a form of storytelling rooted in the lived experiences of Black Brazilian women. Its 2026 theme, “Ponciá Evaristo, Flor do Mulungu,” draws on her characters and life to present a poetic narrative that denounces inequality and racism while highlighting the strength of Black ancestry. By bringing her literary universe to the Sambadrome, the samba school aims to reflect its community and affirm literature as a tool for cultural resistance.In a hangar in downtown Rio, a costume maker from the Império Serrano samba school glues decorative elements onto a costume for the parade in the sambadrome. Império Serrano chose to honor writer Conceição Evaristo by celebrating her concept of “escrevivência,” a form of storytelling rooted in the lived experiences of Black Brazilian women. Its 2026 theme, “Ponciá Evaristo, Flor do Mulungu,” draws on her characters and life to present a poetic narrative that denounces inequality and racism while highlighting the strength of Black ancestry. By bringing her literary universe to the Sambadrome, the samba school aims to reflect its community and affirm literature as a tool for cultural resistance.

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