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  • Bangladeshi labourers work at a brick-field in Dhaka.
The high chimneys along the rivers, in the countryside, surrounding the Dhaka cities, pouring grey smoke into the air. Millions of bricks are burned here. Bangladesh is hit harder than almost any other country in the world by climate change despite emitting very little greenhouse gases. But the emissions from the brick kilns highly hurt the environment. Around 400,000 low-income migrants arrive in Dhaka every year and many of them work at brickfields seasonally.Bangladeshi labourers work at a brick-field in Dhaka.
The high chimneys along the rivers, in the countryside, surrounding the Dhaka cities, pouring grey smoke into the air. Millions of bricks are burned here. Bangladesh is hit harder than almost any other country in the world by climate change despite emitting very little greenhouse gases. But the emissions from the brick kilns highly hurt the environment. Around 400,000 low-income migrants arrive in Dhaka every year and many of them work at brickfields seasonally.
  • A wounded Palestinian man is seen among protesters.
A demonstration by the Palestinian citizens along the border with the Gaza strip east of Gaza city.A wounded Palestinian man is seen among protesters.
A demonstration by the Palestinian citizens along the border with the Gaza strip east of Gaza city.
  • Kenyan elephant campaigner and research scientist, Jim Justus Nyamu (not in the picture) flanked by Kenya Wildlife Service game rangers and volunteers walks on the highway during his campaign in Nakuru. Kenyan elephant campaigner and research scientist, Jim Justus Nyamu, The Executive Director of the Elephant Neighbours Centre (ENC), has embarked on a walk to sensitize citizens on conservation of elephants in an effort to eradicate poaching and the human-wildlife conflicts. Justus Nyamu will be walking across four East African countries; Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo in a campaign dubbed #IvoryBelongsToElephants. According to a report by The British Journal of Criminology, Africa's overall population of elephants increased after the International ban on ivory, but an analysis of elephant population data from 1979 to 2007 found that some of the 37 countries in Africa with elephants continued to lose significant numbers of them.Kenyan elephant campaigner and research scientist, Jim Justus Nyamu (not in the picture) flanked by Kenya Wildlife Service game rangers and volunteers walks on the highway during his campaign in Nakuru. Kenyan elephant campaigner and research scientist, Jim Justus Nyamu, The Executive Director of the Elephant Neighbours Centre (ENC), has embarked on a walk to sensitize citizens on conservation of elephants in an effort to eradicate poaching and the human-wildlife conflicts. Justus Nyamu will be walking across four East African countries; Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo in a campaign dubbed #IvoryBelongsToElephants. According to a report by The British Journal of Criminology, Africa's overall population of elephants increased after the International ban on ivory, but an analysis of elephant population data from 1979 to 2007 found that some of the 37 countries in Africa with elephants continued to lose significant numbers of them.
  • Smoke billows after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in Maida Vale. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.Smoke billows after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in Maida Vale. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
  • The Quebrada de las Señoritas, a red rock desert in the province of Jujuy in Argentina is pictured.The Quebrada de las Señoritas, a red rock desert in the province of Jujuy in Argentina is pictured.
  • A Brussels Airlines Airbus 320 taxiing to departure from Malaga Costa del Sol airport. Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier and largest airline of Belgium, based and headquartered at Brussels Airport. It operates to over 100 destinations in Europe, North America, and Africa.A Brussels Airlines Airbus 320 taxiing to departure from Malaga Costa del Sol airport. Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier and largest airline of Belgium, based and headquartered at Brussels Airport. It operates to over 100 destinations in Europe, North America, and Africa.
  • KOLKATA, INDIA, 9 JANUARY, 2020:
Women with blind folds protest at Jadavpur Police Station against police brutality on students at different University, continuous Rape incidents, discrimination and women violence in recent times with no action from Police administration.KOLKATA, INDIA, 9 JANUARY, 2020:
Women with blind folds protest at Jadavpur Police Station against police brutality on students at different University, continuous Rape incidents, discrimination and women violence in recent times with no action from Police administration.
  • A police officer shouts get back as he deploys his crowd control spray on an anti-fascist protester during the demonstration. A day of political tensions and clashes unfolded in Melbourne as a far-right Neo-Nazi group held an anti-immigration rally at state parliament and was met with fierce opposition from left-wing anti-fascist counter-protesters. Riot police were deployed as scuffles broke out between the two groups, with pepper spray and horses used to control the crowd. Protest signs demanding inclusivity, diversity, and social justice were held high in a show of unity against hate speech and discrimination. The clashes highlight the deep political divide and social issues surrounding immigration policies and the fight against racism in Melbourne and beyond.A police officer shouts get back as he deploys his crowd control spray on an anti-fascist protester during the demonstration. A day of political tensions and clashes unfolded in Melbourne as a far-right Neo-Nazi group held an anti-immigration rally at state parliament and was met with fierce opposition from left-wing anti-fascist counter-protesters. Riot police were deployed as scuffles broke out between the two groups, with pepper spray and horses used to control the crowd. Protest signs demanding inclusivity, diversity, and social justice were held high in a show of unity against hate speech and discrimination. The clashes highlight the deep political divide and social issues surrounding immigration policies and the fight against racism in Melbourne and beyond.
  • A volunteer wearing a protective suit disinfects a homeless man as a preventive measure during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Volunteers from Dhaka University campus donate relief food and offer free medical support to the vulnerable people amid coronavirus crisis.A volunteer wearing a protective suit disinfects a homeless man as a preventive measure during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Volunteers from Dhaka University campus donate relief food and offer free medical support to the vulnerable people amid coronavirus crisis.
  • Volunteers from the Syrian Civil Defense seen extinguish a wild fire in the forest that started from unknow reasons near Afrin in northern Syria.Volunteers from the Syrian Civil Defense seen extinguish a wild fire in the forest that started from unknow reasons near Afrin in northern Syria.
  • Chinese dragon dance during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Chinese around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. This New Year is Year of Pig according to the Chinese zodiac. The pig ranks 12th in the zodiac and is a symbol of wealth and good fortune. In Amsterdam hundreds of people gathered at the famous Dam square to celebrated it with lion dances and a lot of fireworks.Chinese dragon dance during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Chinese around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. This New Year is Year of Pig according to the Chinese zodiac. The pig ranks 12th in the zodiac and is a symbol of wealth and good fortune. In Amsterdam hundreds of people gathered at the famous Dam square to celebrated it with lion dances and a lot of fireworks.
  • A health care worker awaits visitors to the designated COVID-19 clinic in Shau Kei Wan. 
In response to the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases that are overloading Hong Kong's hospitals, the government has set up designated clinics across the city to handle those who test positive. The clinics are intended to treat those with mild symptoms, with daily quotas established and a soon-to-be launched taxi transport program. Hong Kong is currently in the fifth phase of the pandemic, recording thousands of new cases per day.A health care worker awaits visitors to the designated COVID-19 clinic in Shau Kei Wan. 
In response to the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases that are overloading Hong Kong's hospitals, the government has set up designated clinics across the city to handle those who test positive. The clinics are intended to treat those with mild symptoms, with daily quotas established and a soon-to-be launched taxi transport program. Hong Kong is currently in the fifth phase of the pandemic, recording thousands of new cases per day.
  • Skirmishes between Greek riot police and some of the demonstrators with the police using tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Big Demonstration in Syntagma as Greeks demand from the parliament to not vote yes at an agreement about the Macedonia Naming Dispute.Skirmishes between Greek riot police and some of the demonstrators with the police using tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Big Demonstration in Syntagma as Greeks demand from the parliament to not vote yes at an agreement about the Macedonia Naming Dispute.
  • Servicemen carry a person that can't move during the evacuation.
Thousands of residents of Irpin have to abandon their homes and evacuate as Russian troops are bombing a peaceful city. War refugees in Ukraine.Servicemen carry a person that can't move during the evacuation.
Thousands of residents of Irpin have to abandon their homes and evacuate as Russian troops are bombing a peaceful city. War refugees in Ukraine.
  • Alexander Bono laughs during 2018 MLS Regular Season match between Toronto FC (Canada) and Philadelphia Union (USA) at BMO Field (Score 3:0).Alexander Bono laughs during 2018 MLS Regular Season match between Toronto FC (Canada) and Philadelphia Union (USA) at BMO Field (Score 3:0).
  • In this photo illustration, the C4 Therapeutics logo is seen displayed on the screen of a tablet.In this photo illustration, the C4 Therapeutics logo is seen displayed on the screen of a tablet.
  • A protester holds a flag in a march and protest of President Trump's attacks on families, jobs, healthcare, and Social Security,'' in Los Angeles.A protester holds a flag in a march and protest of President Trump's attacks on families, jobs, healthcare, and Social Security,'' in Los Angeles.
  • Igor Laukhin, Head of Brokerage Services Department, Sovcombank PJSC seen during the session Digital financial instruments: current agenda and prospects in Russia and the world of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia at The new stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater.Igor Laukhin, Head of Brokerage Services Department, Sovcombank PJSC seen during the session Digital financial instruments: current agenda and prospects in Russia and the world of the Financial Congress of the Bank of Russia at The new stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater.
  • In this photo illustration a Verizon Communications logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.In this photo illustration a Verizon Communications logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.
  • An Indian boy seen loading water containers onto a bicycle cart in Mohali city.
Punjab, a state bordering Pakistan, is the heart of India’s Sikh community. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast, Rajasthan to the southwest, and the Pakistani province of Punjab to the west. Punjab is primarily agriculture-based due to the presence of abundant water sources and fertile soils. The population of Punjab is estimated to be 30,452,879 (30.4 million) in 2018.An Indian boy seen loading water containers onto a bicycle cart in Mohali city.
Punjab, a state bordering Pakistan, is the heart of India’s Sikh community. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast, Rajasthan to the southwest, and the Pakistani province of Punjab to the west. Punjab is primarily agriculture-based due to the presence of abundant water sources and fertile soils. The population of Punjab is estimated to be 30,452,879 (30.4 million) in 2018.
  • An attendee dressed in a costume poses for a photo during Comic-Con festival. Comic-Con Prague is biggest Czech pop culture festival, which is mostly visited by enthusiasts of films, series, comics or games with primarily sci-fi, fantasy or horror themes.An attendee dressed in a costume poses for a photo during Comic-Con festival. Comic-Con Prague is biggest Czech pop culture festival, which is mostly visited by enthusiasts of films, series, comics or games with primarily sci-fi, fantasy or horror themes.
  • Muslim men offer prayers during Eid 1443 Hijriyah / 2022 AD near a church in Jatinegara. This year, the Indonesian government allowed Eid prayers to be held together after two years of being canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Muslim men offer prayers during Eid 1443 Hijriyah / 2022 AD near a church in Jatinegara. This year, the Indonesian government allowed Eid prayers to be held together after two years of being canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Firefighters use blowers to prevent new fires in the hills near Rence. A large forest fire broke out in the hills of the Karst region of Slovenia as the country suffers from drought and high temperatures. The fire burned the hills for two days. Over 400 firemen fought the blaze with air support from the Slovenian army helicopters, a police helicopter, Italian helicopters and a Croatian Canadair firefighting aircraft.Firefighters use blowers to prevent new fires in the hills near Rence. A large forest fire broke out in the hills of the Karst region of Slovenia as the country suffers from drought and high temperatures. The fire burned the hills for two days. Over 400 firemen fought the blaze with air support from the Slovenian army helicopters, a police helicopter, Italian helicopters and a Croatian Canadair firefighting aircraft.
  • Piero Lardi Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari, is seen during F1 Grand Prix of Italy 2025 - Free Practice 1 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.Piero Lardi Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari, is seen during F1 Grand Prix of Italy 2025 - Free Practice 1 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
  • Martin Garrix performs ahead of Super Bowl LX at the Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumMartin Garrix performs ahead of Super Bowl LX at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

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