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  • A motorcyclist rides through a road during foggy weather on the outskirts of Srinagar. Light to moderate rains continued to lash Kashmir and Meteorological Department has predicted fairly widespread light to moderate showers in the next 24 hours.A motorcyclist rides through a road during foggy weather on the outskirts of Srinagar. Light to moderate rains continued to lash Kashmir and Meteorological Department has predicted fairly widespread light to moderate showers in the next 24 hours.
  • Syrian refugee kid seen posing for a photo in a neighborhood in Izmir during World Refugee Day. According to the figures of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on 20 June World Refugee Day, there are 108.4 million refugees in the world. Most of the refugees are women and children. Türkiye is one of the countries receiving refugees. As of May 2023, the number of refugees in Turkey has reached 3 million 381 thousand people. Most of the refugees in Turkey are Syrian citizens due to the proximity of the region. The pressure on refugees has increased in recent times. From time to time they are oppressed by racist groups or they are subjected to hate and exclusion in the news.Syrian refugee kid seen posing for a photo in a neighborhood in Izmir during World Refugee Day. According to the figures of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on 20 June World Refugee Day, there are 108.4 million refugees in the world. Most of the refugees are women and children. Türkiye is one of the countries receiving refugees. As of May 2023, the number of refugees in Turkey has reached 3 million 381 thousand people. Most of the refugees in Turkey are Syrian citizens due to the proximity of the region. The pressure on refugees has increased in recent times. From time to time they are oppressed by racist groups or they are subjected to hate and exclusion in the news.
  • Middle-aged man seen holding a banner seeking for employment during the celebrations. Kenyans celebrated Labour Day at Uhuru Park in Nairobi where some Youths protested against rampant corruption and poor leadership in Kenya. Unemployment and underemployment is widespread in the country.Middle-aged man seen holding a banner seeking for employment during the celebrations. Kenyans celebrated Labour Day at Uhuru Park in Nairobi where some Youths protested against rampant corruption and poor leadership in Kenya. Unemployment and underemployment is widespread in the country.
  • A model showcases Silvia Fernandez design during the Atelier Couture bridal catwalk within Madrid Fashion Week, held at the Santonia Palace in Madrid.A model showcases Silvia Fernandez design during the Atelier Couture bridal catwalk within Madrid Fashion Week, held at the Santonia Palace in Madrid.
  • A group of young women hold a banner that says "environmental justice is social justice" as they march along the avenue of Mayo towards the Congress of the Argentine Nation during the demonstration. Social, environmental and political organizations participated in the Global March for Climate, in commemoration of Earth Day, calling for public policies that promote friendly actions with the planet and for the change of development and production models, with the objective to reduce the impact of climate change.A group of young women hold a banner that says "environmental justice is social justice" as they march along the avenue of Mayo towards the Congress of the Argentine Nation during the demonstration. Social, environmental and political organizations participated in the Global March for Climate, in commemoration of Earth Day, calling for public policies that promote friendly actions with the planet and for the change of development and production models, with the objective to reduce the impact of climate change.
  • A view of a sign at the Novavax corporate headquarters. Novavax is the creator of a vaccine for COVID-19.A view of a sign at the Novavax corporate headquarters. Novavax is the creator of a vaccine for COVID-19.
  • A protester holds a placard that says "UPS: Don't cut part-timer pay" during the demonstration. United Parcel Service (UPS) employees and supporters gathered to protest wage cuts for part-time employees.A protester holds a placard that says "UPS: Don't cut part-timer pay" during the demonstration. United Parcel Service (UPS) employees and supporters gathered to protest wage cuts for part-time employees.
  • LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 27 2019: Expelled Conservative grandee, Lord Michael Heseltine speaks to the media during a Liberal Democrats press conference. Former Deputy Prime Minister endorses Liberal Democrat candidates - Sam Gyimah who is standing in Kensington and Chuka Umunna who is standing for Cities of London & Westminster. Both Liberal Democrat candidates are standing against the Conservatives on anti-brexit manifestos.LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 27 2019: Expelled Conservative grandee, Lord Michael Heseltine speaks to the media during a Liberal Democrats press conference. Former Deputy Prime Minister endorses Liberal Democrat candidates - Sam Gyimah who is standing in Kensington and Chuka Umunna who is standing for Cities of London & Westminster. Both Liberal Democrat candidates are standing against the Conservatives on anti-brexit manifestos.
  • A silhouette of a local child seen playing with a football at the world longest beach in Cox's Bazar. This is the part of the coastline of the Bay of Bengal which is claimed to be the longest natural sea sandy beach in the world, running 120 kilometers.A silhouette of a local child seen playing with a football at the world longest beach in Cox's Bazar. This is the part of the coastline of the Bay of Bengal which is claimed to be the longest natural sea sandy beach in the world, running 120 kilometers.
  • The mountain of Valdepeñas de la Sierra devastated by the flames of the fire. The Red Cross shelter in the town of Uceda, next to Valdepeñas de la Sierra, welcomed more than 150 people from the towns affected by the fire. The forest fire that lasted more than 48 hours in Valdepeñas de la Sierra, 80 kilometers from Madrid, Spain, destroyed more than 3,000 hectares. The authorities suspect that the fire could have been caused by a pyromaniac during the days of high heat temperatures recorded in Spain.The mountain of Valdepeñas de la Sierra devastated by the flames of the fire. The Red Cross shelter in the town of Uceda, next to Valdepeñas de la Sierra, welcomed more than 150 people from the towns affected by the fire. The forest fire that lasted more than 48 hours in Valdepeñas de la Sierra, 80 kilometers from Madrid, Spain, destroyed more than 3,000 hectares. The authorities suspect that the fire could have been caused by a pyromaniac during the days of high heat temperatures recorded in Spain.
  • A demonstratorr wearing a T- shirt dipicting the picture of Asifa Bano during a protest in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. The members of the Civil society and students in Kashmir on Monday held a peaceful demonstration demanding justice for Asifa Bano and action against the accused. Asifa Bano was gang-raped and murdered, in Kathua district of Jammu region in January 2018.A demonstratorr wearing a T- shirt dipicting the picture of Asifa Bano during a protest in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. The members of the Civil society and students in Kashmir on Monday held a peaceful demonstration demanding justice for Asifa Bano and action against the accused. Asifa Bano was gang-raped and murdered, in Kathua district of Jammu region in January 2018.
  • Volunteers clean up the riverbanks surrounding the canal. It was a canal before but continuous deposit of urban waste have clogged it completely.Volunteers clean up the riverbanks surrounding the canal. It was a canal before but continuous deposit of urban waste have clogged it completely.
  • A nun seen holding an umbrella during rainfall, the traditional Wednesday General Audience at St. Peter's Square.A nun seen holding an umbrella during rainfall, the traditional Wednesday General Audience at St. Peter's Square.
  • Protesters from India's leftist parties speak to media from inside a police van after the police detained them during the anti-Israel demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Protesters rally in New Delhi, after the October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas prompted Israel to launch a bombing campaign and to impose a total blockade on the Gaza Strip while urging residents in the northern part of the region to relocate south of the Wadi Gaza wetlands.Protesters from India's leftist parties speak to media from inside a police van after the police detained them during the anti-Israel demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Protesters rally in New Delhi, after the October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas prompted Israel to launch a bombing campaign and to impose a total blockade on the Gaza Strip while urging residents in the northern part of the region to relocate south of the Wadi Gaza wetlands.
  • Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Marcus Burris Jr. (92) reacts after sacking Washington Huskies quarterback Will Rogers (7) during an NCAA football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The Hoosiers beat the Huskies 31-17.Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Marcus Burris Jr. (92) reacts after sacking Washington Huskies quarterback Will Rogers (7) during an NCAA football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. The Hoosiers beat the Huskies 31-17.
  • Two yellow hanging towers work at a construction site, with towering residential buildings in the background. The World Bank said in a report released on June 8th that it has revised its economic forecast for China down to 4.3 percent this year, from 5.1 percent in December, amid deterioration in the global environment and the spread of covi-19. The report added that China's growth momentum is expected to rebound in the second half of 2022, boosted by aggressive fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and a further relaxation of housing sector regulation. The country's gross domestic product growth is expected to rise to 5.2 percent in 2023.Two yellow hanging towers work at a construction site, with towering residential buildings in the background. The World Bank said in a report released on June 8th that it has revised its economic forecast for China down to 4.3 percent this year, from 5.1 percent in December, amid deterioration in the global environment and the spread of covi-19. The report added that China's growth momentum is expected to rebound in the second half of 2022, boosted by aggressive fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and a further relaxation of housing sector regulation. The country's gross domestic product growth is expected to rise to 5.2 percent in 2023.
  • Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before House Committee on Appropriation during a hearing about Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security at Rayburn HOB/Capitol Hill in Washington.Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before House Committee on Appropriation during a hearing about Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security at Rayburn HOB/Capitol Hill in Washington.
  • A blooming willow tree in the snow.A blooming willow tree in the snow.
  • Parents take photos of their kids at the Bund in Shanghai.Parents take photos of their kids at the Bund in Shanghai.
  • A general view of the terraced agricultural land in Argapura, Majalengka, West Java. In addition to farming, terrace is also a tourist destination.A general view of the terraced agricultural land in Argapura, Majalengka, West Java. In addition to farming, terrace is also a tourist destination.
  • A floral display is pictured inside the Ghotic room of Brussels' town hall. Flower time is a biennial initiative that was launched in 2013 by the City of Brussels and the ASBL (non-profit organization) Tapis de Fleurs de Bruxelles. Under the theme 'A World of Floral Emotions', more than 30 top florists from 13 countries decorated the magnificent rooms of Brussels City Hall, a Unesco masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Brussels’ famous Grand Place hosted for the occasion a stunning flower arch composed of 500 fuchsias. This year, the artistic direction is once again in the hands of the world-famous Floraliën. The famous Manneken-Pis gets dressed up for Flower time by floral artist Geoffroy Mottart.A floral display is pictured inside the Ghotic room of Brussels' town hall. Flower time is a biennial initiative that was launched in 2013 by the City of Brussels and the ASBL (non-profit organization) Tapis de Fleurs de Bruxelles. Under the theme 'A World of Floral Emotions', more than 30 top florists from 13 countries decorated the magnificent rooms of Brussels City Hall, a Unesco masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Brussels’ famous Grand Place hosted for the occasion a stunning flower arch composed of 500 fuchsias. This year, the artistic direction is once again in the hands of the world-famous Floraliën. The famous Manneken-Pis gets dressed up for Flower time by floral artist Geoffroy Mottart.
  • A view of the Super moon over Greater Jakarta, Indonesia. February's full moon will be the biggest and brightest Super Moon of the year. Super Moon is a term used with a full moon that occurs when the Moon is at or near its closest approach to Earth. On February 19, the Moon will be just 221,681 miles from Earth, or about 17,000 miles closer than average.A view of the Super moon over Greater Jakarta, Indonesia. February's full moon will be the biggest and brightest Super Moon of the year. Super Moon is a term used with a full moon that occurs when the Moon is at or near its closest approach to Earth. On February 19, the Moon will be just 221,681 miles from Earth, or about 17,000 miles closer than average.
  • In this photo illustration, a ballot of Emmanuel Macron is seen on a French flag for the second round of the 2022 French presidential election. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, French voters will choose their president for the next five years. The duel will oppose, as in 2017, the far right candidate Marine Le Pen of the "Rassemblement National" party (RN) to the outgoing president Emmanuel Macron of the "La Republique En Marche" (LREM).In this photo illustration, a ballot of Emmanuel Macron is seen on a French flag for the second round of the 2022 French presidential election. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, French voters will choose their president for the next five years. The duel will oppose, as in 2017, the far right candidate Marine Le Pen of the "Rassemblement National" party (RN) to the outgoing president Emmanuel Macron of the "La Republique En Marche" (LREM).
  • Driver Sam Livesley seen in action aboard Gone Mental during the Sports 85 and Sports 65 Race 3 at the 2025 Offshore Superboat Championships. The Sports 85 and Sports 65 race categories showcased the next generation of offshore racing talent at the 2025 Offshore Superboat Championships. These categories, known for their close, high-paced racing, feature boats that are slightly smaller but still incredibly fast, designed for maximum agility on the water. As part of the event’s legacy, the Offshore Superboat Championships continue to be an important platform for both seasoned veterans and rising stars in the sport. This race was crucial for securing points in the overall series, with racers looking to gain an edge as the season progresses.Driver Sam Livesley seen in action aboard Gone Mental during the Sports 85 and Sports 65 Race 3 at the 2025 Offshore Superboat Championships. The Sports 85 and Sports 65 race categories showcased the next generation of offshore racing talent at the 2025 Offshore Superboat Championships. These categories, known for their close, high-paced racing, feature boats that are slightly smaller but still incredibly fast, designed for maximum agility on the water. As part of the event’s legacy, the Offshore Superboat Championships continue to be an important platform for both seasoned veterans and rising stars in the sport. This race was crucial for securing points in the overall series, with racers looking to gain an edge as the season progresses.
  • Actress Oona Chaplin attends the "Avatar: Fire and Ash" photocall at Ritz Hotel.Actress Oona Chaplin attends the "Avatar: Fire and Ash" photocall at Ritz Hotel.

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