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  • Kids offer prayers beside the grave of their deceased relative during All Souls' Day at a cemetery. Christian devotees gather at the graves of their departed loved ones at a cemetery with lit-up candles and flowers during All Souls' Day. This comes from an ancient belief that the souls of the dead will return, on this particular day, to have a meal with their family & friends. Candles are lit to guide the souls to their homes.Kids offer prayers beside the grave of their deceased relative during All Souls' Day at a cemetery. Christian devotees gather at the graves of their departed loved ones at a cemetery with lit-up candles and flowers during All Souls' Day. This comes from an ancient belief that the souls of the dead will return, on this particular day, to have a meal with their family & friends. Candles are lit to guide the souls to their homes.
  • Displaced people from the earthquake-affected province of Hatay prepare to leave the city at Hatay Iskenderun Bus Station. Hatay is the most damaged area due to the terrible earthquake in southern Turkey. Turkey and Syria have experienced the most severe earthquakes to hit the region in almost a century. After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southeast Turkey, a second 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in northern Syria.Displaced people from the earthquake-affected province of Hatay prepare to leave the city at Hatay Iskenderun Bus Station. Hatay is the most damaged area due to the terrible earthquake in southern Turkey. Turkey and Syria have experienced the most severe earthquakes to hit the region in almost a century. After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southeast Turkey, a second 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in northern Syria.
  • A man reads a Kenyan newspaper featuring the death of Chief of Defense Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who lost his life along with nine others in a military helicopter crash in Elgeiyo Marakwet, located approximately 400km Northwest of Nairobi. President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the accident, and the flags will be flown at half-mast.A man reads a Kenyan newspaper featuring the death of Chief of Defense Forces, General Francis Ogolla, who lost his life along with nine others in a military helicopter crash in Elgeiyo Marakwet, located approximately 400km Northwest of Nairobi. President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the accident, and the flags will be flown at half-mast.
  • Dancer Amador Rojas poses during the presentation of the show "Authentic Flamenco" at the Teatro Real in Madrid.Dancer Amador Rojas poses during the presentation of the show "Authentic Flamenco" at the Teatro Real in Madrid.
  • In this photo illustration, the Eleuther AI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.In this photo illustration, the Eleuther AI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.
  • President Joe Biden giving the State of the Union Address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol.President Joe Biden giving the State of the Union Address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol.
  • Police officers stand on guard during the demonstration. Hundreds of members of the Algerian diaspora march in Marseille against the military dictatorship in their country.Police officers stand on guard during the demonstration. Hundreds of members of the Algerian diaspora march in Marseille against the military dictatorship in their country.
  • The Belarusian Free Choir (Volny Chor) performed during the beginning of the March of dignity is dedicated to the 2nd anniversary of the beginning of the protests in Belarus. Belarusian diaspora around the world organized the International day of solidarity with Belarus, dedicated to the anniversary of the presidential elections in Belarus on August 9, 2020. After falsifying the election results and police brutality, hundreds of thousands of people in Belarus went to the street to show their peaceful pro-democracy protest. Repressions dedicated to the pre-election period and post-election period continued till now. Some people were forced to leave Belarus because of security reasons.The Belarusian Free Choir (Volny Chor) performed during the beginning of the March of dignity is dedicated to the 2nd anniversary of the beginning of the protests in Belarus. Belarusian diaspora around the world organized the International day of solidarity with Belarus, dedicated to the anniversary of the presidential elections in Belarus on August 9, 2020. After falsifying the election results and police brutality, hundreds of thousands of people in Belarus went to the street to show their peaceful pro-democracy protest. Repressions dedicated to the pre-election period and post-election period continued till now. Some people were forced to leave Belarus because of security reasons.
  • In this photo illustration, a yellow balloon and a nitrous oxide cartridge are placed on a white table. Nitrous oxide, nicknamed "laughing gas", is a new drug that is attracting more and more adolescents.In this photo illustration, a yellow balloon and a nitrous oxide cartridge are placed on a white table. Nitrous oxide, nicknamed "laughing gas", is a new drug that is attracting more and more adolescents.
  • People wade through a flooded road after a rise in the water level of the river Yamuna following heavy monsoon rains in New Delhi. The government issued flood warnings and asked people living close to the riverbed or low-lying areas to evacuate their homes.People wade through a flooded road after a rise in the water level of the river Yamuna following heavy monsoon rains in New Delhi. The government issued flood warnings and asked people living close to the riverbed or low-lying areas to evacuate their homes.
  • The shattered connecting bridge of the luxury "Park Origin Thonglor" Condominium dangles precariously, a stark symbol of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake’s devastating reach from central Myanmar, as Bangkok’s skyline bears the scars of Day 3’s unrelenting aftermath in Bangkok. On Day 3, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, Bangkok confronts the widening impact of the disaster. The collapse of a 33-story skyscraper under construction still traps 44 to 87 people, mostly workers, with 10 survivors rescued and faint vital signs detected for about 12. The death toll in Bangkok has risen to 11 as rescue operations persist. Across the city, several condominiums exhibit severe exterior cracks, sparking concerns over additional structural risks as families endure mounting uncertainty.The shattered connecting bridge of the luxury "Park Origin Thonglor" Condominium dangles precariously, a stark symbol of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake’s devastating reach from central Myanmar, as Bangkok’s skyline bears the scars of Day 3’s unrelenting aftermath in Bangkok. On Day 3, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, Bangkok confronts the widening impact of the disaster. The collapse of a 33-story skyscraper under construction still traps 44 to 87 people, mostly workers, with 10 survivors rescued and faint vital signs detected for about 12. The death toll in Bangkok has risen to 11 as rescue operations persist. Across the city, several condominiums exhibit severe exterior cracks, sparking concerns over additional structural risks as families endure mounting uncertainty.
  • Border police officers inspecting vehicles at a check point. Border authorities crack down on unnecessary crossings into Belgium from France and the Netherlands amid the new coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The governor of West Flanders said police would double down on checks to ensure that only people come to Belgium for essential reasons are allowed in.Border police officers inspecting vehicles at a check point. Border authorities crack down on unnecessary crossings into Belgium from France and the Netherlands amid the new coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The governor of West Flanders said police would double down on checks to ensure that only people come to Belgium for essential reasons are allowed in.
  • Brother Lucio Beninati, an Italian Catholic missionary from the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME), offers first aid to a street child at a park. Brother Lucio Beninati, an Italian Catholic missionary from the Milan-based Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME), has worked in Bangladesh for the past 23 years. Brother Lucio tries to cultivate a sense of respect and togetherness with marginalized children and their families. The plight of poor people caught his attention and he decided not to start a family for himself, but to serve the big family — humanity.Brother Lucio Beninati, an Italian Catholic missionary from the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME), offers first aid to a street child at a park. Brother Lucio Beninati, an Italian Catholic missionary from the Milan-based Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME), has worked in Bangladesh for the past 23 years. Brother Lucio tries to cultivate a sense of respect and togetherness with marginalized children and their families. The plight of poor people caught his attention and he decided not to start a family for himself, but to serve the big family — humanity.
  • In this photo illustration, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen. Recent developments in India have tightened controls on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), with authorities escalating enforcement under cybersecurity and national security laws. In early January 2026, officials in Jammu and Kashmir imposed temporary restrictions on “unauthorized” VPNs, carried out device checks, and removed some VPN apps from domestic app stores, citing concerns over terrorism and misuse of encrypted services.In this photo illustration, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen. Recent developments in India have tightened controls on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), with authorities escalating enforcement under cybersecurity and national security laws. In early January 2026, officials in Jammu and Kashmir imposed temporary restrictions on “unauthorized” VPNs, carried out device checks, and removed some VPN apps from domestic app stores, citing concerns over terrorism and misuse of encrypted services.
  • At half-time, players listen to Pepkrakte Jakukreikapiti Ronore Konxarti, known as Zeca Gaviao, the coach and founder of the indigenous club Gaviao Kyikateje. Gaviao Kyikateje faces Remo, a club based in Belem, the capital of the Brazilian state of Para, in a Para championship match in Bom Jesus do Tocantins. Gaviao Kyikateje became the first indigenous women's soccer team in Brazilian history to compete in a professional league. In the Amazon, in the state of Para, indigenous women see soccer as a new opportunity to be seen and heard. Unfortunately, this does not prevent racism and discrimination.At half-time, players listen to Pepkrakte Jakukreikapiti Ronore Konxarti, known as Zeca Gaviao, the coach and founder of the indigenous club Gaviao Kyikateje. Gaviao Kyikateje faces Remo, a club based in Belem, the capital of the Brazilian state of Para, in a Para championship match in Bom Jesus do Tocantins. Gaviao Kyikateje became the first indigenous women's soccer team in Brazilian history to compete in a professional league. In the Amazon, in the state of Para, indigenous women see soccer as a new opportunity to be seen and heard. Unfortunately, this does not prevent racism and discrimination.
  • Residents of Mong Kok area observe a group of riot police chasing demonstrators on Nathan Road during the protests. After 14 weeks of protests, demonstrations have continued across Hong Kong despite the withdrawal by Chief Executive, Carrie Lam of a controversial extradition bill. Protests keep taking the streets as demonstrators demands the city’s government to attend to their demands, including an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word 'riot' to describe the rallies, and the right for Hong Kong people to vote for their own leaders.Residents of Mong Kok area observe a group of riot police chasing demonstrators on Nathan Road during the protests. After 14 weeks of protests, demonstrations have continued across Hong Kong despite the withdrawal by Chief Executive, Carrie Lam of a controversial extradition bill. Protests keep taking the streets as demonstrators demands the city’s government to attend to their demands, including an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word 'riot' to describe the rallies, and the right for Hong Kong people to vote for their own leaders.
  • Hayley Paige attends the Knot Gala held at the New York Public Library.Hayley Paige attends the Knot Gala held at the New York Public Library.
  • Russian politician Yekaterina Duntsova meets with party members at the St. Petersburg office of her newly founded party, Rassvet ("Dawn"). Duntsova gained public attention after announcing her intention to run for President of the Russian Federation in the March 2024 elections.Russian politician Yekaterina Duntsova meets with party members at the St. Petersburg office of her newly founded party, Rassvet ("Dawn"). Duntsova gained public attention after announcing her intention to run for President of the Russian Federation in the March 2024 elections.
  • Ridesharing motorbike riders wait for passengers in Dhaka. Unemployment is rising day by day in Bangladesh. The number of unemployed people in the country rose by 270,000 in the first quarter of the current year. The overall number of unemployed people stood at 2,590,000 in the January-March period, according to the first-ever quarterly data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics in the capital.Ridesharing motorbike riders wait for passengers in Dhaka. Unemployment is rising day by day in Bangladesh. The number of unemployed people in the country rose by 270,000 in the first quarter of the current year. The overall number of unemployed people stood at 2,590,000 in the January-March period, according to the first-ever quarterly data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics in the capital.
  • People board a southern-bound Light Rail train as the NJ Transit Rail Strike begins in New Jersey, US, on Friday, May 16, 2025. New Jersey locomotive engineers began a rail strike early Friday, triggering a shutdown of NJ Transit rail services which resulted in travel disruptions for thousands of commuters.People board a southern-bound Light Rail train as the NJ Transit Rail Strike begins in New Jersey, US, on Friday, May 16, 2025. New Jersey locomotive engineers began a rail strike early Friday, triggering a shutdown of NJ Transit rail services which resulted in travel disruptions for thousands of commuters.
  • Richard Martin is seen speaking during the Estaque International Festival of Caricature, Press Drawing, and Satire (FIDEP) in Marseille.Richard Martin is seen speaking during the Estaque International Festival of Caricature, Press Drawing, and Satire (FIDEP) in Marseille.
  • Railway workers are seen on a train as the railway station reopens after the COVID-19 lockdown. Bangladesh government is likely to end the ongoing nationwide lockdown to contain Covid-19 in Bangladesh, and allow all offices, businesses and public transport to resume operation on May 31.Railway workers are seen on a train as the railway station reopens after the COVID-19 lockdown. Bangladesh government is likely to end the ongoing nationwide lockdown to contain Covid-19 in Bangladesh, and allow all offices, businesses and public transport to resume operation on May 31.
  • The liner Seven Seas Voyager cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The liner Seven Seas Voyager cruise ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • A man wearing a face mask sits in a tram amid coronavirus crisis. Under the stage 4 restriction of lockdown due to the second wave of Covid 19, the city appears to be desolate with only a few people around for essential reasons. This harsh lockdown is unlikely to be eased on Sunday as expected.A man wearing a face mask sits in a tram amid coronavirus crisis. Under the stage 4 restriction of lockdown due to the second wave of Covid 19, the city appears to be desolate with only a few people around for essential reasons. This harsh lockdown is unlikely to be eased on Sunday as expected.
  • Actress Natalia Sanchez poses during the portrait session in Madrid.Actress Natalia Sanchez poses during the portrait session in Madrid.

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