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  • BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 27, 2020: People practice social distancing as they sit on chairs spread apart in a waiting area for take-away food orders at a shopping mall in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus in Bangkok.BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 27, 2020: People practice social distancing as they sit on chairs spread apart in a waiting area for take-away food orders at a shopping mall in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus in Bangkok.
  • Earth mound placed by the Israeli army at the road leading to the market in the town of Huwara closing it off after young men from the town threw stones at Israeli vehicles.Earth mound placed by the Israeli army at the road leading to the market in the town of Huwara closing it off after young men from the town threw stones at Israeli vehicles.
  • Esther Maina, a participant during a Fridays for Future protest in Nakuru is seen talking to pupils of a local school about climate change. Climate activists in Nakuru on September 24, 2021 joined others across the world in a Fridays for Future protest and tree planting; they also educated pupils of a local school on the impact of climate change. The young African climate activists said that despite Africa being only responsible for less than 3% of total global carbon emissions, it ranks high among continents that have been most affected by extreme weather events and adverse impacts of climate change with the poor and marginalized communities bearing the greatest blunt.Esther Maina, a participant during a Fridays for Future protest in Nakuru is seen talking to pupils of a local school about climate change. Climate activists in Nakuru on September 24, 2021 joined others across the world in a Fridays for Future protest and tree planting; they also educated pupils of a local school on the impact of climate change. The young African climate activists said that despite Africa being only responsible for less than 3% of total global carbon emissions, it ranks high among continents that have been most affected by extreme weather events and adverse impacts of climate change with the poor and marginalized communities bearing the greatest blunt.
  • Alastair Cook attends the World Premiere of "THE EDGE" at Picturehouse Central.Alastair Cook attends the World Premiere of "THE EDGE" at Picturehouse Central.
  • Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele gestures while speaking during a public appearance to set the first stone for the new Rosales Hospital in the Salvadoran capital.Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele gestures while speaking during a public appearance to set the first stone for the new Rosales Hospital in the Salvadoran capital.
  • A customer walks out of a TD Bank.A customer walks out of a TD Bank.
  • A protester covers her face with a placard written in Polish that says "In the silence of the night, someone dies in the forest", referencing the situation on the Polish/Belarussian border during the rally. A coalition of activist groups protested against the Polish government's plan to suspend the right to asylum, which they argue is a fundamental human right. On October 15, the government announced a new migration strategy for 2025-2030 that includes a "temporary and territorial suspension" of asylum applications, intended to address the Polish-Belarusian border crisis. Protesters claim this violates Article 56 of the Polish Constitution and international agreements. They marched through Warsaw, condemning the political exploitation of the refugee crisis.A protester covers her face with a placard written in Polish that says "In the silence of the night, someone dies in the forest", referencing the situation on the Polish/Belarussian border during the rally. A coalition of activist groups protested against the Polish government's plan to suspend the right to asylum, which they argue is a fundamental human right. On October 15, the government announced a new migration strategy for 2025-2030 that includes a "temporary and territorial suspension" of asylum applications, intended to address the Polish-Belarusian border crisis. Protesters claim this violates Article 56 of the Polish Constitution and international agreements. They marched through Warsaw, condemning the political exploitation of the refugee crisis.
  • Access system is seen at the entrance of the polling station. Today is the final day of the single vote. From 17th to 19th, Russians elect deputies to the State Duma, in nine subjects - heads of regions, and in another 39 - regional parliaments. Municipal elections are also taking place on these days. Electronic voting has been introduced for the first time.Access system is seen at the entrance of the polling station. Today is the final day of the single vote. From 17th to 19th, Russians elect deputies to the State Duma, in nine subjects - heads of regions, and in another 39 - regional parliaments. Municipal elections are also taking place on these days. Electronic voting has been introduced for the first time.
  • Activists shout slogans while holding a banner that reads Close all slaughterhouses during the march. Animal rights activists marched through central London to demand the closing of the slaughterhouses and to claim the abolition of slavery of the animals.Activists shout slogans while holding a banner that reads Close all slaughterhouses during the march. Animal rights activists marched through central London to demand the closing of the slaughterhouses and to claim the abolition of slavery of the animals.
  • A medical staff wearing a protective suit as a preventive measure, collects samples from a resident at the 'Walk Thru' centre. The Seoul government opened a 'Walk Thru' centre testing for corona virus cases only for residents in Seoul coming from abroad in response to the global coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic.A medical staff wearing a protective suit as a preventive measure, collects samples from a resident at the 'Walk Thru' centre. The Seoul government opened a 'Walk Thru' centre testing for corona virus cases only for residents in Seoul coming from abroad in response to the global coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic.
  • 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.
  • Elderly people sitting in the main waiting hall during the first day of vaccination. At the new Covid-19 vaccination hub in the Trade Fair Centre (Ente Fiera) in Catanzaro Lido, nearly 500 people aged 70 and older, without particular pathologies, reserved places to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. Members of the Italian Red Cross and Civil Protection help the local sanitary workers in both administrative and sanitary matters for implementing the vaccination programme.Elderly people sitting in the main waiting hall during the first day of vaccination. At the new Covid-19 vaccination hub in the Trade Fair Centre (Ente Fiera) in Catanzaro Lido, nearly 500 people aged 70 and older, without particular pathologies, reserved places to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. Members of the Italian Red Cross and Civil Protection help the local sanitary workers in both administrative and sanitary matters for implementing the vaccination programme.
  • Irish Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD speaks at the start of the 28th Saint Patrick's Day parade in Omotesando, Tokyo. The parade is the largest and oldest St Patrick's Day event in Asia and returned this year after a 3 year hiatus caused by the Coronavirus. It was apart of a two day "I love Ireland" festival with food, music and other cultural events in nearby Yoyogi park.Irish Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD speaks at the start of the 28th Saint Patrick's Day parade in Omotesando, Tokyo. The parade is the largest and oldest St Patrick's Day event in Asia and returned this year after a 3 year hiatus caused by the Coronavirus. It was apart of a two day "I love Ireland" festival with food, music and other cultural events in nearby Yoyogi park.
  • Ukrainian soldiers carry their comrade's coffin during the military funeral. The military funeral of Ukrainian soldiers killed in airstrike bombing in Yavoriv, Western part of Ukraine near the border to Poland, has been held in Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church, Lviv.Ukrainian soldiers carry their comrade's coffin during the military funeral. The military funeral of Ukrainian soldiers killed in airstrike bombing in Yavoriv, Western part of Ukraine near the border to Poland, has been held in Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church, Lviv.
  • Nuria Parizzas Diaz (SPAIN) against Magdalena Frech (POLAND) seen in action during the BNP Paribas Poland Open Tournament (WTA 250 category) in Gdynia. Final score 6:3, 2:6, 6:4 for Diaz.Nuria Parizzas Diaz (SPAIN) against Magdalena Frech (POLAND) seen in action during the BNP Paribas Poland Open Tournament (WTA 250 category) in Gdynia. Final score 6:3, 2:6, 6:4 for Diaz.
  • A man harvesting wheat at a field in zhoudazhuang village, lvzhai Town. Since late May, the main wheat producing areas in Huang Huai Hai region of China have stepped into the concentrated harvest period from the south to the north, and the wheat harvest in Hubei, Anhui, Henan, Jiangsu and other places has started one after another.A man harvesting wheat at a field in zhoudazhuang village, lvzhai Town. Since late May, the main wheat producing areas in Huang Huai Hai region of China have stepped into the concentrated harvest period from the south to the north, and the wheat harvest in Hubei, Anhui, Henan, Jiangsu and other places has started one after another.
  • Protesters seen with placards expressing their opinion, during the strike. Elected officials gathered with taxi drivers outside City Hall to announce the beginning of a hunger strike following a month-long 24/7 protest calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to provide relief from medallion debt that has taken many drivers’ lives.Protesters seen with placards expressing their opinion, during the strike. Elected officials gathered with taxi drivers outside City Hall to announce the beginning of a hunger strike following a month-long 24/7 protest calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to provide relief from medallion debt that has taken many drivers’ lives.
  • The logo of the McDonald's fast food chain seen on one of their restaurants in St Petersburg, Russia.The logo of the McDonald's fast food chain seen on one of their restaurants in St Petersburg, Russia.
  • The MSC Magnifica is docked at the cruise terminal of the Port of Marseille. The MSC Magnifica is a cruise ship of the company MSC Cruises, built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire. It has 1,259 cabins for transporting 2,518 passengers and cruises on the Mediterranean sea.The MSC Magnifica is docked at the cruise terminal of the Port of Marseille. The MSC Magnifica is a cruise ship of the company MSC Cruises, built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire. It has 1,259 cabins for transporting 2,518 passengers and cruises on the Mediterranean sea.
  • Motorboats take residents and guests of St. Petersburg along the Griboyedov Canal in the center of St. Petersburg.Motorboats take residents and guests of St. Petersburg along the Griboyedov Canal in the center of St. Petersburg.
  • Local people walk by as large pots with plants seen surrounding the upcoming Chrismas market used to protect the people from a possible terrorist attack. Few days before the opening of the traditional market of Christmas on the Cathedral of Barcelona square, the Town Hall has deployed a system of large pots with big plants and concrete cubes defences to protect the market from a possible terrorist attack using a car as the Christmas market will open it’s doors on November 24, 2017.Local people walk by as large pots with plants seen surrounding the upcoming Chrismas market used to protect the people from a possible terrorist attack. Few days before the opening of the traditional market of Christmas on the Cathedral of Barcelona square, the Town Hall has deployed a system of large pots with big plants and concrete cubes defences to protect the market from a possible terrorist attack using a car as the Christmas market will open it’s doors on November 24, 2017.
  • Fireworks seen above Chao Phraya river during the new year celebration in Bangkok.Fireworks seen above Chao Phraya river during the new year celebration in Bangkok.
  • Chiang Mai city scape is pictured amidst dust. Chiang Mai became top pollute city of the world with concentration of PM2.5 at 147.3 µg/m³ that 29.5 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value. The city was cover by the mist of air pollute that might cause health effects.Chiang Mai city scape is pictured amidst dust. Chiang Mai became top pollute city of the world with concentration of PM2.5 at 147.3 µg/m³ that 29.5 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value. The city was cover by the mist of air pollute that might cause health effects.
  • Gout Gout seen after his 100m heat run during the Queensland Championships at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre. The 17 year old was competing in the under 20. Gout went on to win the final in 10.39 and subsequently ran a world best 19.98 (wind assisted) in the 200m.Gout Gout seen after his 100m heat run during the Queensland Championships at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre. The 17 year old was competing in the under 20. Gout went on to win the final in 10.39 and subsequently ran a world best 19.98 (wind assisted) in the 200m.
  • Chrissy Teigen attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: CraSH/imageSPACEChrissy Teigen attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: CraSH/imageSPACE

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