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  • A police officer maintains a safe distance as he detains a man defying the lockdown regulations. The government imposed a nationwide lockdown amid concerns about the spread of Corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak.A police officer maintains a safe distance as he detains a man defying the lockdown regulations. The government imposed a nationwide lockdown amid concerns about the spread of Corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak.
  • A women seen praying during the special yoga event. A special yoga event was organized calling for the release of hostage Carmel Gat, an Israeli woman who is practicing yoga regularly, and for the release of all 120 Israelis that are still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 9 months now. A few dozens of women attended the special event, praying for the safety and release of all hostages back to their families, and performing yoga exercises as a peaceful act of hope.A women seen praying during the special yoga event. A special yoga event was organized calling for the release of hostage Carmel Gat, an Israeli woman who is practicing yoga regularly, and for the release of all 120 Israelis that are still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 9 months now. A few dozens of women attended the special event, praying for the safety and release of all hostages back to their families, and performing yoga exercises as a peaceful act of hope.
  • Essah Sanneh is from Gambia, he is 15 years old and started this migrant route 3 and a half years ago. He passed through Senegal, Mali, Burkina, Nigeria and the Sahara heading to Libya. Passing through the Sahara desert was the hardest part as he says, you’ll continuously see your fellows dying in the desert and other dead bodies around. The Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms rescued 378 migrants. They were 20 miles out from the Libyan coast. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 3.000 people have lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea. Even if one of every 53 has died crossing, migrants keep on trying to leave Libya because they say that life in Libya is really difficult.Essah Sanneh is from Gambia, he is 15 years old and started this migrant route 3 and a half years ago. He passed through Senegal, Mali, Burkina, Nigeria and the Sahara heading to Libya. Passing through the Sahara desert was the hardest part as he says, you’ll continuously see your fellows dying in the desert and other dead bodies around. The Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms rescued 378 migrants. They were 20 miles out from the Libyan coast. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 3.000 people have lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea. Even if one of every 53 has died crossing, migrants keep on trying to leave Libya because they say that life in Libya is really difficult.
  • A group of demonstrators hold a banner with the slogan: "Gaza, Breaking the blockade" during the rally at the central pond of El Retiro Park. A group of pro-Palestinian activists staged at the central pond of El Retiro park in Madrid the "blockade of the flotilla" of humanitarian aid chartered from Spain through the Mediterranean and which is currently detained in Turkey with the impossibility of setting sail to Gaza.A group of demonstrators hold a banner with the slogan: "Gaza, Breaking the blockade" during the rally at the central pond of El Retiro Park. A group of pro-Palestinian activists staged at the central pond of El Retiro park in Madrid the "blockade of the flotilla" of humanitarian aid chartered from Spain through the Mediterranean and which is currently detained in Turkey with the impossibility of setting sail to Gaza.
  • In this photo illustration, the Threads logo is seen displayed on a laptop screen.In this photo illustration, the Threads logo is seen displayed on a laptop screen.
  • White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaking at a press briefing in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C.White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaking at a press briefing in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C.
  • Protesters hold banners and placards expressing their opinion during the protest. A protest against the legislative positions that U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has taken regarding the budget reconciliation package. The protest took place near the dock where the Senator's boat is docked in Washington, D.C.Protesters hold banners and placards expressing their opinion during the protest. A protest against the legislative positions that U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has taken regarding the budget reconciliation package. The protest took place near the dock where the Senator's boat is docked in Washington, D.C.
  • Youngsters and adults alike are escorting a man who didn't wanted to vote because of the queues on a street leading to primary school Olympics in the middle of Kibera Slum where the voting is taking place.Youngsters and adults alike are escorting a man who didn't wanted to vote because of the queues on a street leading to primary school Olympics in the middle of Kibera Slum where the voting is taking place.
  • Extinction Rebellion scientist glued his hand on the glass at the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy during the demonstration. Extinction Rebellion scientists glued their hands to the glass at the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to demand the UK government to end investing on fossil fuels.Extinction Rebellion scientist glued his hand on the glass at the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy during the demonstration. Extinction Rebellion scientists glued their hands to the glass at the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to demand the UK government to end investing on fossil fuels.
  • View of the "Mer de Glace" a glacier in the French Alps which has practically disappeared. Some 500,000 cubic meters of ice could collapse due to the heat from the Italian side and local authorities have ordered the evacuation of around 30 houses in response.View of the "Mer de Glace" a glacier in the French Alps which has practically disappeared. Some 500,000 cubic meters of ice could collapse due to the heat from the Italian side and local authorities have ordered the evacuation of around 30 houses in response.
  • A replica of planet earth during the protest. Students from High school and universities in Milan participated in the World Strike call of Friday for Future. The movement, started with the protest of a 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, also spread in Italy, where the Ministry for Education recommended a day off for students.A replica of planet earth during the protest. Students from High school and universities in Milan participated in the World Strike call of Friday for Future. The movement, started with the protest of a 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, also spread in Italy, where the Ministry for Education recommended a day off for students.
  • A member of the Mng’aro Mtaani group led by Samuel Omolo Tores donates soap bars to an elderly woman as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus at Baba Dogo slum in Nairobi. There are more than 2.5 million people living in slums across Nairobi city who besides the pandemic, may badly suffer social-economic effects. Kenyan government has announced possibilities of a lockdown. Majority of the dwellers live under two dollars a day, this without running water, poor road network and food shortage. Kenya confirmed 122 cases of coronavirus and four deaths.A member of the Mng’aro Mtaani group led by Samuel Omolo Tores donates soap bars to an elderly woman as a preventive measure against the spread of Coronavirus at Baba Dogo slum in Nairobi. There are more than 2.5 million people living in slums across Nairobi city who besides the pandemic, may badly suffer social-economic effects. Kenyan government has announced possibilities of a lockdown. Majority of the dwellers live under two dollars a day, this without running water, poor road network and food shortage. Kenya confirmed 122 cases of coronavirus and four deaths.
  • An elderly woman, wearing a cloak of a member of the movement for the enthronement of Christ as King of Poland is seen during the ceremony. In the Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Monastery, listed on UNESCO World Heritage, every year thousands of people take part in a procession re-acting Crucifixion of Christ. However, this spring due to a record high incidence of coronavirus the formula of the celebration has been changed and people were instructed to do individual march and prayer. Formally, the third lockdown has recently started, but restrictions are widely ignored.An elderly woman, wearing a cloak of a member of the movement for the enthronement of Christ as King of Poland is seen during the ceremony. In the Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Monastery, listed on UNESCO World Heritage, every year thousands of people take part in a procession re-acting Crucifixion of Christ. However, this spring due to a record high incidence of coronavirus the formula of the celebration has been changed and people were instructed to do individual march and prayer. Formally, the third lockdown has recently started, but restrictions are widely ignored.
  • An FPV drone unit from the 92nd Brigade, known as "Achilles", operates inside a bunker about 10 kilometers from the Russian border in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. First Person View (FPV) drones have changed the nature of warfare in Ukraine, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces coming to rely on these drones, which are armed with explosives and remotely controlled by a pilot wearing a headset.An FPV drone unit from the 92nd Brigade, known as "Achilles", operates inside a bunker about 10 kilometers from the Russian border in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. First Person View (FPV) drones have changed the nature of warfare in Ukraine, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces coming to rely on these drones, which are armed with explosives and remotely controlled by a pilot wearing a headset.
  • Claudio Echeverri of Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain at the BayArena stadium. ( Final score; Paris Saint-Germain 7:2 FC Bayer Leverkusen )Claudio Echeverri of Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League football match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain at the BayArena stadium. ( Final score; Paris Saint-Germain 7:2 FC Bayer Leverkusen )
  • Pedestrians wearing face masks wait at a traffic light next to the Space museum in Hong Kong.Pedestrians wearing face masks wait at a traffic light next to the Space museum in Hong Kong.
  • Police cars and cordon tape block Main Street near the Old National Bank after a mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky. A gunman opened fire inside the bank, killing four people and wounding nine.Police cars and cordon tape block Main Street near the Old National Bank after a mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky. A gunman opened fire inside the bank, killing four people and wounding nine.
  • Protesters gather at Marsovo field during the demonstration. Protest against the detention of the opposition leader Alexey Navalny in St. Petersburg. Alexey Navalny is top Russian opposition figure who was arrested on January 17 when he returned from Germany, where he had spent five month recovering from poisoning.Protesters gather at Marsovo field during the demonstration. Protest against the detention of the opposition leader Alexey Navalny in St. Petersburg. Alexey Navalny is top Russian opposition figure who was arrested on January 17 when he returned from Germany, where he had spent five month recovering from poisoning.
  • A man seen riding a bicycle on London's Oxford Street with Christmas Decorations in the background during Christmas festive climate in Central London.A man seen riding a bicycle on London's Oxford Street with Christmas Decorations in the background during Christmas festive climate in Central London.
  • Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 landing at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport in The Netherlands. The aircraft has the registration N817NW. Delta Airlines connects Amsterdam to Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York JFK, Orlando, Portland (OR), Salt Lake City, Seattle Tacoma and Tampa in the United States.Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 landing at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport in The Netherlands. The aircraft has the registration N817NW. Delta Airlines connects Amsterdam to Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York JFK, Orlando, Portland (OR), Salt Lake City, Seattle Tacoma and Tampa in the United States.
  • Traditional style chinese light being displayed at Trafalgar square to celebrate Chinese New year. Londoners gather in London's chinatown and trafalgar square to celebrate Chinese new year 2018.Traditional style chinese light being displayed at Trafalgar square to celebrate Chinese New year. Londoners gather in London's chinatown and trafalgar square to celebrate Chinese new year 2018.
  • Vegetable traders display their produce at a traditional market in Jakarta. Bank of Indonesia cut its forecast for the country's economic growth in 2021 from 4.8-5.8 percent range to 4.3-5.3 percent range.Vegetable traders display their produce at a traditional market in Jakarta. Bank of Indonesia cut its forecast for the country's economic growth in 2021 from 4.8-5.8 percent range to 4.3-5.3 percent range.
  • Women in summer outfits enjoying the warm weather. According to the Met Office warmer weather is expected for the next few weeks in London with temperatures above 20 degree Celsius.Women in summer outfits enjoying the warm weather. According to the Met Office warmer weather is expected for the next few weeks in London with temperatures above 20 degree Celsius.
  • Nathan Luke Brattan (L) of Sydney FC team and Lachlan Michael William Rose (R) of Macarthur FC are seen in action during the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023-24 season Elimination Finals match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC held at the Allianz Stadium. Final score Sydney FC 4 : 0 Macarthur FC.Nathan Luke Brattan (L) of Sydney FC team and Lachlan Michael William Rose (R) of Macarthur FC are seen in action during the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023-24 season Elimination Finals match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC held at the Allianz Stadium. Final score Sydney FC 4 : 0 Macarthur FC.
  • Katy Perry live at Unipol Arena in Bologna. The international pop star held a concert at the Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) on Sunday 2 November 2025, as the only Italian date of his "The Lifetimes Tour.Katy Perry live at Unipol Arena in Bologna. The international pop star held a concert at the Unipol Arena in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) on Sunday 2 November 2025, as the only Italian date of his "The Lifetimes Tour.

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