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  • People wearing masks walk across a street in the business district Toranomon Hills in Tokyo.People wearing masks walk across a street in the business district Toranomon Hills in Tokyo.
  • A relative holds a portrait of Adrienne Aviva kidnapped by Hamas in Israel on October 7 during the demonstration. Dozens of relatives and friends of the people kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, demonstrated peacefully in the city of Tel Aviv. These demonstrations were made after the Israeli government recognized that 7 of the hostages were killed after one of their incursions into the Strip. Protesters are calling on the government to act to bring their loved ones back safely.A relative holds a portrait of Adrienne Aviva kidnapped by Hamas in Israel on October 7 during the demonstration. Dozens of relatives and friends of the people kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, demonstrated peacefully in the city of Tel Aviv. These demonstrations were made after the Israeli government recognized that 7 of the hostages were killed after one of their incursions into the Strip. Protesters are calling on the government to act to bring their loved ones back safely.
  • The banner bearing the image of President-elect, William Ruto, is torn from the top of a building in Nakuru Town. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), declared William Ruto as the newly elected president of the Republic of Kenya in a hotly contested race, his main challenger, Raila Odinga rejected the election outcome, terming the president-elect, a nullity.The banner bearing the image of President-elect, William Ruto, is torn from the top of a building in Nakuru Town. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), declared William Ruto as the newly elected president of the Republic of Kenya in a hotly contested race, his main challenger, Raila Odinga rejected the election outcome, terming the president-elect, a nullity.
  • Protesters from the CGT (General Confederation of Workers) union march with flags and a banner during a demonstration to defend the civil service. According to the police, 4,700 people marched in Marseille, from the Canebière to the Prefecture, at the national call of the CGT, FSU, CFDT and Solidaires unions to demonstrate against the deterioration of working conditions and the pay in civil service.Protesters from the CGT (General Confederation of Workers) union march with flags and a banner during a demonstration to defend the civil service. According to the police, 4,700 people marched in Marseille, from the Canebière to the Prefecture, at the national call of the CGT, FSU, CFDT and Solidaires unions to demonstrate against the deterioration of working conditions and the pay in civil service.
  • An interior view of the legislative palace during the inauguration. A new Congress was inaugurated giving power to the Nuevas Ideas party created by the Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele that received 56 out of 84 legislative representatives.An interior view of the legislative palace during the inauguration. A new Congress was inaugurated giving power to the Nuevas Ideas party created by the Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele that received 56 out of 84 legislative representatives.
  • The Speed River overflows its banks onto Blackbridge Road. In early April 2025, west of the Greater Toronto Area, the Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge areas experienced significant flooding following a mixed precipitation event resulting in approximately 40 to 80 millimeters of total precipitation. Flood warnings were issued for these cities as the Grand River overflowed its banks, affecting low-lying areas and prompting road and park closures. In Cambridge, Water Street South and Blackbridge Road sections were closed due to high water levels, and Riverside Park experienced substantial flooding.The Speed River overflows its banks onto Blackbridge Road. In early April 2025, west of the Greater Toronto Area, the Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge areas experienced significant flooding following a mixed precipitation event resulting in approximately 40 to 80 millimeters of total precipitation. Flood warnings were issued for these cities as the Grand River overflowed its banks, affecting low-lying areas and prompting road and park closures. In Cambridge, Water Street South and Blackbridge Road sections were closed due to high water levels, and Riverside Park experienced substantial flooding.
  • Union Jack flags decorate Regent Street ahead of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.Union Jack flags decorate Regent Street ahead of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
  • View of a portrait of detained state counselor, Aung San Su Kyi wearing a face mask and encouraging safety during the covid pandemic on the Tourism building near Sule pagoda. Myanmar's military detained State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi and declared a state of emergency while seizing the power in the country for a year after losing the election against the National League for Democracy (NLD).View of a portrait of detained state counselor, Aung San Su Kyi wearing a face mask and encouraging safety during the covid pandemic on the Tourism building near Sule pagoda. Myanmar's military detained State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi and declared a state of emergency while seizing the power in the country for a year after losing the election against the National League for Democracy (NLD).
  • A burning bush seen in Catanzaro. A huge fire broke out in the Southern outskirts of Catanzaro, in Calabria (Italy). According to the Director of the Fire Fighters, summer season’s fires increased by 10% compared to last year, requiring high levels of attention.A burning bush seen in Catanzaro. A huge fire broke out in the Southern outskirts of Catanzaro, in Calabria (Italy). According to the Director of the Fire Fighters, summer season’s fires increased by 10% compared to last year, requiring high levels of attention.
  • Farm equipment and tires burn in a field. A spot fire from the Dixie Fire spreads to the highway 395. Cal Fire reports that the Dixie Fire has now grown over 600,000 acres. It remains 31 percent contained. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.Farm equipment and tires burn in a field. A spot fire from the Dixie Fire spreads to the highway 395. Cal Fire reports that the Dixie Fire has now grown over 600,000 acres. It remains 31 percent contained. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
  • European Union flag is seen flying at the General Council building in Marseille.European Union flag is seen flying at the General Council building in Marseille.
  • People wearing face masks as a preventive measure get off and on a bus in Piazza Venezia. In Italy, the increase in coronavirus is over 10,000 a day and has prompted the government to oblige protective masks on the streets and to take other measures to contain the pandemic.People wearing face masks as a preventive measure get off and on a bus in Piazza Venezia. In Italy, the increase in coronavirus is over 10,000 a day and has prompted the government to oblige protective masks on the streets and to take other measures to contain the pandemic.
  • Catholic devotees wave their palm branches to receive water blessing after the Palm Sunday mass in Antipolo City. Palm Sunday is a Catholic tradition signifies the triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem, greeted with palm branches that are recognized as victory and triumph on numerous cultures. Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the Christian calendar.Catholic devotees wave their palm branches to receive water blessing after the Palm Sunday mass in Antipolo City. Palm Sunday is a Catholic tradition signifies the triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem, greeted with palm branches that are recognized as victory and triumph on numerous cultures. Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the Christian calendar.
  • YPG soldiers seen at a frontline position. The city of Raqqa in eastern Syria has been under Islamic State militants control since March 2013. The city has finally been liberated by YPG forces in October 2017.YPG soldiers seen at a frontline position. The city of Raqqa in eastern Syria has been under Islamic State militants control since March 2013. The city has finally been liberated by YPG forces in October 2017.
  • Bangladesh cricket player Shakib Al Hasan (left) in action during the 40th match of the ICC (International Cricket Council) Cricket World Cup 2019 between India vs Bangladesh at Birmingham in England. India won by 28 runs.Bangladesh cricket player Shakib Al Hasan (left) in action during the 40th match of the ICC (International Cricket Council) Cricket World Cup 2019 between India vs Bangladesh at Birmingham in England. India won by 28 runs.
  • People wearing surgical masks walk by The Body Shop in the Central Business District of Hong Kong. According to the Hong Kong Government's economic analysis, the retail sector is facing immense pressure in the near-term, with the pandemic and associated social distancing measures creating challenges for a revival.People wearing surgical masks walk by The Body Shop in the Central Business District of Hong Kong. According to the Hong Kong Government's economic analysis, the retail sector is facing immense pressure in the near-term, with the pandemic and associated social distancing measures creating challenges for a revival.
  • Exterior view of the stadium during Coppa Italia 2025/26 football match between AC Milan and US Lecce at San Siro Stadium.Exterior view of the stadium during Coppa Italia 2025/26 football match between AC Milan and US Lecce at San Siro Stadium.
  • Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at a press briefing on the framework of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at a press briefing on the framework of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).
  • In this photo illustration, a screen shows the first presidential debate between US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the CNN studio in Atlanta.In this photo illustration, a screen shows the first presidential debate between US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the CNN studio in Atlanta.
  • MSC Poesia cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.MSC Poesia cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • A girl from the Jerusalem Art Ambassadors Band dances during the "I am staying" festival, in the ancient town of Sebastia, west of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Dating back three thousand years, the town of Sebastia is one of the oldest and most important archaeological sites in the northern West Bank. Once a popular tourist site, the number of visitors has decreased for fear of attacks by Jewish settlers on the site.A girl from the Jerusalem Art Ambassadors Band dances during the "I am staying" festival, in the ancient town of Sebastia, west of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Dating back three thousand years, the town of Sebastia is one of the oldest and most important archaeological sites in the northern West Bank. Once a popular tourist site, the number of visitors has decreased for fear of attacks by Jewish settlers on the site.
  • A man crosses the street at Khlong Toei market area, Bangkok.A man crosses the street at Khlong Toei market area, Bangkok.
  • A man rides his horse during a sunny and hot summer day in Gulmarg, a tourist destination about 55kms from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.A man rides his horse during a sunny and hot summer day in Gulmarg, a tourist destination about 55kms from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Bryan Weiss (L) of the France powerchair football team and Marcus Harrison (R) of the England powerchair football team seen in action during the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023 match between France and England at Quaycentre. France won the penalty shootout 2-1.Bryan Weiss (L) of the France powerchair football team and Marcus Harrison (R) of the England powerchair football team seen in action during the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023 match between France and England at Quaycentre. France won the penalty shootout 2-1.
  • Kelly Brook seen departing her Heart FM show at the Global Radio Studios in London.Kelly Brook seen departing her Heart FM show at the Global Radio Studios in London.

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