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  • A protester chants slogans during the demonstration.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on the fourth day of protest against the military coup and demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar's military detained State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi on February 01, 2021 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 protester chants slogans during the demonstration.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on the fourth day of protest against the military coup and demanded the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar's military detained State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi on February 01, 2021 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).
  • Protesters holds placards during the demonstration.
More than a thousand people have demonstrated in Istanbul against Covid-19 vaccinations, testing and no masks.Protesters holds placards during the demonstration.
More than a thousand people have demonstrated in Istanbul against Covid-19 vaccinations, testing and no masks.
  • A man reads Kenya’s Daily Nation Newspaper carrying the headline ‘what UK,USA want from Ruto’ at his shop in Nakuru City. The UK and the United States have a strong interest in Kenya’s security due to Kenya’s strategic location in East Africa. Sources reveal U.S. plans to expand its existing military base and establish two additional sites in Wajir and Turkana.A man reads Kenya’s Daily Nation Newspaper carrying the headline ‘what UK,USA want from Ruto’ at his shop in Nakuru City. The UK and the United States have a strong interest in Kenya’s security due to Kenya’s strategic location in East Africa. Sources reveal U.S. plans to expand its existing military base and establish two additional sites in Wajir and Turkana.
  • A general view of the Acropolis Hill (L) and Lykavvitos Hill (R) covered with snow in the early hours on Tuesday. A snow storm ''Tilemachos'' sweeps over Athens is keeping the mercury far below zero across swathes of the country.A general view of the Acropolis Hill (L) and Lykavvitos Hill (R) covered with snow in the early hours on Tuesday. A snow storm ''Tilemachos'' sweeps over Athens is keeping the mercury far below zero across swathes of the country.
  • Singer Gabriel Mora Quintero also known as Mora performs during the Viña del Mar Festival. Viña del Mar Festival, is a 6-day musical show, with international artists and this year will offer support for the people affected by the mega-fire that occurred in Chile. Everything will be broadcast to 250 million people either on open television or online.Singer Gabriel Mora Quintero also known as Mora performs during the Viña del Mar Festival. Viña del Mar Festival, is a 6-day musical show, with international artists and this year will offer support for the people affected by the mega-fire that occurred in Chile. Everything will be broadcast to 250 million people either on open television or online.
  • U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) speaks at a press conference of the Senate Republican Caucus leadership.U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) speaks at a press conference of the Senate Republican Caucus leadership.
  • A young woman walks past tributes to the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in North Kensington, west London, four days after a horrifying overnight fire tore through the 24-storey buidling killing an unknown number of people and sending shockwaves through the community.A young woman walks past tributes to the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in North Kensington, west London, four days after a horrifying overnight fire tore through the 24-storey buidling killing an unknown number of people and sending shockwaves through the community.
  • Thousands of people gather and hold Bangladesh's flag after the funeral ceremony of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader, who died after being shot in the head. Osman Hadi, was a Bangladeshi political activist and founder of the Inqilab Moncho group (Platform for Revolution), which has been organising street protests and campaigns denouncing Hasina and India. He emerged to prominence during the July Revolution during which street protests ousted Sheikh Hasina from power. He was shot in the head by masked assailants on 12 December 2025 in the Box Culvert area of Bijoynagar, Dhaka.Thousands of people gather and hold Bangladesh's flag after the funeral ceremony of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader, who died after being shot in the head. Osman Hadi, was a Bangladeshi political activist and founder of the Inqilab Moncho group (Platform for Revolution), which has been organising street protests and campaigns denouncing Hasina and India. He emerged to prominence during the July Revolution during which street protests ousted Sheikh Hasina from power. He was shot in the head by masked assailants on 12 December 2025 in the Box Culvert area of Bijoynagar, Dhaka.
  • Rickshaw puller Lal Mia standing beside the road waits for passengers during a rainfall in Dhaka.
Heavy monsoon downpour caused extreme water logging in most areas of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Roads were submerged making travel slow and dangerous.Rickshaw puller Lal Mia standing beside the road waits for passengers during a rainfall in Dhaka.
Heavy monsoon downpour caused extreme water logging in most areas of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Roads were submerged making travel slow and dangerous.
  • A bulldozer removes debris of Al-Jawharah Tower that was hit by Israeli air strikes during Israel-Palestine fighting in May, 2021.A bulldozer removes debris of Al-Jawharah Tower that was hit by Israeli air strikes during Israel-Palestine fighting in May, 2021.
  • A view of the monument dedicated to the American soldier who died in the operation. At the Waal Crossing Memorial (Waaloversteek-monument), a solemn ceremony took place to commemorate the heroic crossing of the Waal River by American soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division, during the Operation, which took place 79 years ago. The ceremony was attended by Mayor of Nijmegen, Hubert Bruls, and the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers from the USA. Although Operation Market Garden was unsuccessful, the Americans and British were able to liberate Nijmegen, the Netherlands’ oldest city, after fierce fighting.A view of the monument dedicated to the American soldier who died in the operation. At the Waal Crossing Memorial (Waaloversteek-monument), a solemn ceremony took place to commemorate the heroic crossing of the Waal River by American soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division, during the Operation, which took place 79 years ago. The ceremony was attended by Mayor of Nijmegen, Hubert Bruls, and the 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers from the USA. Although Operation Market Garden was unsuccessful, the Americans and British were able to liberate Nijmegen, the Netherlands’ oldest city, after fierce fighting.
  • Shopping baskets being sterilized by a machine.
Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the Netherlands, Jumbo Supermarket has deployed a mobile sterilization machine which is install in a truck to sterilize the over 30,000 shopping baskets across its 77 stores in the Netherlands to ensure the safety f its customers.Shopping baskets being sterilized by a machine.
Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the Netherlands, Jumbo Supermarket has deployed a mobile sterilization machine which is install in a truck to sterilize the over 30,000 shopping baskets across its 77 stores in the Netherlands to ensure the safety f its customers.
  • British supermodel and actress Naomi Campbell arrives to meet Papa Leone XIV during the Wednesday General Audience at St. Peter's Square.British supermodel and actress Naomi Campbell arrives to meet Papa Leone XIV during the Wednesday General Audience at St. Peter's Square.
  • A female volunteer weaves a camouflage net for the needs of the Ukrainian army due to the ongoing Russian armed invasion of Ukraine. Over the weekend, several hundred volunteers wove more than 2,000 square meters of camouflage nets for the Ukrainian military. In this way, they covered most of the requests from the military for camouflage nets. The Ukrainian army has been fighting against the Russian invaders who invaded Ukrainian land since February 24, 2022.A female volunteer weaves a camouflage net for the needs of the Ukrainian army due to the ongoing Russian armed invasion of Ukraine. Over the weekend, several hundred volunteers wove more than 2,000 square meters of camouflage nets for the Ukrainian military. In this way, they covered most of the requests from the military for camouflage nets. The Ukrainian army has been fighting against the Russian invaders who invaded Ukrainian land since February 24, 2022.
  • Rebecca Piva #25 of Numia Vero Volley Milano seen in action during Volley Serie A women 2025/26 Finals Second Leg match between Numia Vero Volley Milano and Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano at Allianz Cloud in Milan. Final score Numia Vero Volley Milano 0 | 3 Prosecco Doc Imoco ConeglianoRebecca Piva #25 of Numia Vero Volley Milano seen in action during Volley Serie A women 2025/26 Finals Second Leg match between Numia Vero Volley Milano and Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano at Allianz Cloud in Milan. Final score Numia Vero Volley Milano 0 | 3 Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano
  • The Gracing underwear store is open in Changzhou.The Gracing underwear store is open in Changzhou.
  • Anthony Scaramucci, Former White House Communications Director, speaking at the Turning Point High School Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.Anthony Scaramucci, Former White House Communications Director, speaking at the Turning Point High School Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.
  • People walk past Oschadbank branch of the state savings bank of Ukraine, in downtown of Lviv.People walk past Oschadbank branch of the state savings bank of Ukraine, in downtown of Lviv.
  • Shoppers wearing face masks as a precaution against the spread of covid-19 passing by the Matalan Store.Shoppers wearing face masks as a precaution against the spread of covid-19 passing by the Matalan Store.
  • View of Marseille on a foggy day.View of Marseille on a foggy day.
  • Falleras dressed up in traditional costume prepare to present flowers to the Virgen de los Desamparados (Our Lady of the Forsaken) during Las Fallas Festival in Valencia. Fallas are huge sculptures depicting famous personalities or current events in the streets of Valencia which can be seen during the ‘Las Fallas’ Festival, the sculptures will be then burn on March 19, 2019 as a tribute to Saint Joseph, patron saint of the carpenters' guild.Falleras dressed up in traditional costume prepare to present flowers to the Virgen de los Desamparados (Our Lady of the Forsaken) during Las Fallas Festival in Valencia. Fallas are huge sculptures depicting famous personalities or current events in the streets of Valencia which can be seen during the ‘Las Fallas’ Festival, the sculptures will be then burn on March 19, 2019 as a tribute to Saint Joseph, patron saint of the carpenters' guild.
  • Athletes from the Special Olympics World Games 2019 are seen holding the Special Olympic torch bringing to Al Marjan Island during the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch run.
The Special Olympics World Games 2019 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March 2019 for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa since the movement’s founding over 50 years ago. The final stage of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run was held on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. The event was celebrated with traditional Emirati music and dances. The CEO of Marjan and Master Developer of Ras Al Khaimah, Mr Abdulla Al Abdouli opened the event.Athletes from the Special Olympics World Games 2019 are seen holding the Special Olympic torch bringing to Al Marjan Island during the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch run.
The Special Olympics World Games 2019 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in March 2019 for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa since the movement’s founding over 50 years ago. The final stage of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run was held on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. The event was celebrated with traditional Emirati music and dances. The CEO of Marjan and Master Developer of Ras Al Khaimah, Mr Abdulla Al Abdouli opened the event.
  • 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.
  • Penny Squibb (L) of Australia National Women's field hockey team and Julieta Jankunas (R) of Argentina Women's National field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Women's Pro-League match between Australia and Argentina at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 2:0 Argentina.Penny Squibb (L) of Australia National Women's field hockey team and Julieta Jankunas (R) of Argentina Women's National field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Women's Pro-League match between Australia and Argentina at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 2:0 Argentina.
  • Ballet director and dancer Tamara Rojo poses during a portrait session at the Teatro Real in Madrid.Ballet director and dancer Tamara Rojo poses during a portrait session at the Teatro Real in Madrid.

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