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  • A group of Chhau dancers (semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions) dressed as goddess Durga (ten-handed Hindu goddess on lion) on the road during the Durga puja carnival. Durga Puja is a Hindu festival and one of the biggest Bengali festivals, included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Durga Puja represents the collective worship of the Hindu Goddess Durga. The West Bengal Government organized a carnival with various puja pandals in Kolkata, India. Clubs participate in this carnival by arranging tableaus, dancing, and singing.A group of Chhau dancers (semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions) dressed as goddess Durga (ten-handed Hindu goddess on lion) on the road during the Durga puja carnival. Durga Puja is a Hindu festival and one of the biggest Bengali festivals, included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Durga Puja represents the collective worship of the Hindu Goddess Durga. The West Bengal Government organized a carnival with various puja pandals in Kolkata, India. Clubs participate in this carnival by arranging tableaus, dancing, and singing.
  • Hisham Abu Ali harvests his olives at the occupied, West Bank village of Al Walajah, south of Jerusalem. The Jerusalem municipality is planning to relocate an IDF checkpoint leading to the village, as part of the Israeli government's long running effort to take control over an increasing amount of land and importantly, the Ein Haniya spring that historically belongs to Al-Walajah. Once the checkpoint will be relocated Hisham will not be able to farm his land freely.Hisham Abu Ali harvests his olives at the occupied, West Bank village of Al Walajah, south of Jerusalem. The Jerusalem municipality is planning to relocate an IDF checkpoint leading to the village, as part of the Israeli government's long running effort to take control over an increasing amount of land and importantly, the Ein Haniya spring that historically belongs to Al-Walajah. Once the checkpoint will be relocated Hisham will not be able to farm his land freely.
  • Supporters of the Assisted Dying Bill hold placards during a demonstration in Parliament Square as Members of Parliament debate changes to the bill.Supporters of the Assisted Dying Bill hold placards during a demonstration in Parliament Square as Members of Parliament debate changes to the bill.
  • China's Jiabao Han in action during the women's multi-class 100 metres breaststroke World Series finals, during Day 3 of the 2019 British Para-Swimming International Meet, at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.China's Jiabao Han in action during the women's multi-class 100 metres breaststroke World Series finals, during Day 3 of the 2019 British Para-Swimming International Meet, at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
  • Manuel Lanzini (R) of River Plate in action during a match between River Plate and Atletico Tucuman as part of group A of Copa de la Liga Profesional 2023 at Estadio Mas Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Final Score: River Plate 1:0 Atletico TucumanManuel Lanzini (R) of River Plate in action during a match between River Plate and Atletico Tucuman as part of group A of Copa de la Liga Profesional 2023 at Estadio Mas Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Final Score: River Plate 1:0 Atletico Tucuman
  • Large crowd seen from above in Times Square during the rally. Ukrainian-American protesters march from the UNICEF building to Times Square in solidarity with Ukrainian mothers and calling to save their children from Russian military aggression.Large crowd seen from above in Times Square during the rally. Ukrainian-American protesters march from the UNICEF building to Times Square in solidarity with Ukrainian mothers and calling to save their children from Russian military aggression.
  • Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (C) King Felipe VI of Spain (L) and Queen Letizia of Spain (R) pose for a picture at Villa Doria Pamphilj during their 3 days official visit to Rome.Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (C) King Felipe VI of Spain (L) and Queen Letizia of Spain (R) pose for a picture at Villa Doria Pamphilj during their 3 days official visit to Rome.
  • Leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Yukio Edano speaks at the Unite For Our Future event in Shinjuku.
In an effort to unseat the ruling LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) in the October 31st Lower House election called by Japan's new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, the main, left-leaning opposition parties have decided to campaign together and not field candidates against each other.Leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Yukio Edano speaks at the Unite For Our Future event in Shinjuku.
In an effort to unseat the ruling LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) in the October 31st Lower House election called by Japan's new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, the main, left-leaning opposition parties have decided to campaign together and not field candidates against each other.
  • The presidential candidate for the Law and Justice Party, Karol Nawrocki, shares a joke with protestors during a demonstration. On January 3, Polish farmers and agricultural workers protested in Warsaw during the ceremonial start of Poland's EU presidency. As Ursula von der Leyen attended the Opening Gala at the National Theatre, protestors marched from the European Commission building to the theatre, voicing demands to halt food imports from Mercosur and Ukraine, oppose the Green Deal, protect Polish forests, and safeguard the economy. Presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki of the Law and Justice Party was among the notable speakers.The presidential candidate for the Law and Justice Party, Karol Nawrocki, shares a joke with protestors during a demonstration. On January 3, Polish farmers and agricultural workers protested in Warsaw during the ceremonial start of Poland's EU presidency. As Ursula von der Leyen attended the Opening Gala at the National Theatre, protestors marched from the European Commission building to the theatre, voicing demands to halt food imports from Mercosur and Ukraine, oppose the Green Deal, protect Polish forests, and safeguard the economy. Presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki of the Law and Justice Party was among the notable speakers.
  • Debris from houses and vehicles lies scattered across the flooded city of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, after a massive tsunami left many people missing following the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and disaster.Debris from houses and vehicles lies scattered across the flooded city of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, after a massive tsunami left many people missing following the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and disaster.
  • Protestors with US and Mexican flags in front of a line of police. These photos were taken during the Anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles this week. The daytime images were captured before curfew hours, while the nighttime shots were taken during the curfew.Protestors with US and Mexican flags in front of a line of police. These photos were taken during the Anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles this week. The daytime images were captured before curfew hours, while the nighttime shots were taken during the curfew.
  • A Palestinian doctor prepares a dose of Covid-19 vaccine inside a Palestinian police car used as a mobile vaccination clinic in Derastia in the West Bank.A Palestinian doctor prepares a dose of Covid-19 vaccine inside a Palestinian police car used as a mobile vaccination clinic in Derastia in the West Bank.
  • Fifty-eight year old Ruben Enaje on the cross for the 32nd year. Good Friday crucifixion rights were held in Cutud, Pampanga during the annual Maleldo Holy Week celebration.Fifty-eight year old Ruben Enaje on the cross for the 32nd year. Good Friday crucifixion rights were held in Cutud, Pampanga during the annual Maleldo Holy Week celebration.
  • People seen holding a huge banner during the rally.
Thousands of demonstrators protest against the Palestinian Authority gathered in Manara Square and marched to Arafat Square to show solidarity with Gaza.People seen holding a huge banner during the rally.
Thousands of demonstrators protest against the Palestinian Authority gathered in Manara Square and marched to Arafat Square to show solidarity with Gaza.
  • Luciano Darderi of Italy plays against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the Men's Singles third round match on Day Seven of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2024 at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. Alexander Zverev won against Luciano Darderi 7-6(3), 6-2Luciano Darderi of Italy plays against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the Men's Singles third round match on Day Seven of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2024 at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. Alexander Zverev won against Luciano Darderi 7-6(3), 6-2
  • Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit.Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit.
  • The Domino's Pizza logo is seen at their store in Danville.The Domino's Pizza logo is seen at their store in Danville.
  • Dmitry Makhonin, Governor of Perm Territory at session Where Spaces Meet Technology: New Solutions for Territorial Development in the framework of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).Dmitry Makhonin, Governor of Perm Territory at session Where Spaces Meet Technology: New Solutions for Territorial Development in the framework of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).
  • In this photo illustration, a smartphone with the logo of Japanese company COSMOS Pharmaceutical Corp. is seen on screen in front of website.In this photo illustration, a smartphone with the logo of Japanese company COSMOS Pharmaceutical Corp. is seen on screen in front of website.
  • A Kashmiri skier makes his way down a slope at a ski resort in Gulmarg, some 55kms west of Srinagar. Gulmarg, situated in the foothills of The Himalayas, is regarded as one of the leading ski destinations in South Asia.A Kashmiri skier makes his way down a slope at a ski resort in Gulmarg, some 55kms west of Srinagar. Gulmarg, situated in the foothills of The Himalayas, is regarded as one of the leading ski destinations in South Asia.
  • A temple at the forefront with a mountain in the backgroundA temple at the forefront with a mountain in the background
  • The container ship Olivia I of the company CMA CGM arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The container ship Olivia I of the company CMA CGM arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Bloomfield field is seen during a warm day.
Warm weather continues to sweep the country as the warmest winter month continues to break average temperatures with the thermometer reading 20 degrees.Bloomfield field is seen during a warm day.
Warm weather continues to sweep the country as the warmest winter month continues to break average temperatures with the thermometer reading 20 degrees.
  • Women wearing face masks as a preventive measure walk past Bourke Street mall.
Melburnians enjoy the first weekend of shopping and nice weather after the Covid-19 restrictions were eased.Women wearing face masks as a preventive measure walk past Bourke Street mall.
Melburnians enjoy the first weekend of shopping and nice weather after the Covid-19 restrictions were eased.
  • Fernando Cayo and Carmen Conesa seen during the performance of "The danger of good companies" at the Reina Victoria Theater in Madrid.Fernando Cayo and Carmen Conesa seen during the performance of "The danger of good companies" at the Reina Victoria Theater in Madrid.

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