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  • Hong Kong residents line up for their COVID-19 test in Kornhill. With the Omicron variant breaking through Hong Kong’s “Zero COVID” containment strategy, tens of thousands of Hongkongers have queued in recent days to be tested. Many of them are under Compulsory Testing Notices issued by the Centre for Health Protection.Hong Kong residents line up for their COVID-19 test in Kornhill. With the Omicron variant breaking through Hong Kong’s “Zero COVID” containment strategy, tens of thousands of Hongkongers have queued in recent days to be tested. Many of them are under Compulsory Testing Notices issued by the Centre for Health Protection.
  • A woman with a tears in her eyes is watching the online concert. Ukrainians living in Ankara gathered in Ulus Square to watch the solidarity online concert in many countries of the world such as Berlin, London, Milan, Prague, Bratislava, and Toronto.A woman with a tears in her eyes is watching the online concert. Ukrainians living in Ankara gathered in Ulus Square to watch the solidarity online concert in many countries of the world such as Berlin, London, Milan, Prague, Bratislava, and Toronto.
  • A portrait of the late retired president Mwai Kibaki is seen during his state funeral at Nyayo Stadium. The former head of state, who ruled for ten years (December 2002 until April 2013) will be laid to rest on April 30, 2022 at his home in Othaya, Nyeri county.A portrait of the late retired president Mwai Kibaki is seen during his state funeral at Nyayo Stadium. The former head of state, who ruled for ten years (December 2002 until April 2013) will be laid to rest on April 30, 2022 at his home in Othaya, Nyeri county.
  • Mate Valkusz from Hungary returns a ball during the Millennium Estoril Open second qualifying round ATP 250 tennis tournament at the Clube de Tenis do Estoril. Final score: Henrique Rocha 2:0 Mate ValkuszMate Valkusz from Hungary returns a ball during the Millennium Estoril Open second qualifying round ATP 250 tennis tournament at the Clube de Tenis do Estoril. Final score: Henrique Rocha 2:0 Mate Valkusz
  • The town of Fordlândia and the surrounding Amazon rainforest, are seen from a hill. In 1927, Henry Ford established a plantation town in the Amazon rainforest to relocate rubber production to the Americas. The area was deforested and transformed into a Midwestern-style town imported from the US. However, the project failed due to diseases affecting rubber trees and was abandoned in 1945. Now home to fewer than 2,000 residents, the town seeks recognition for its historical heritage and aims to revitalize its economy.The town of Fordlândia and the surrounding Amazon rainforest, are seen from a hill. In 1927, Henry Ford established a plantation town in the Amazon rainforest to relocate rubber production to the Americas. The area was deforested and transformed into a Midwestern-style town imported from the US. However, the project failed due to diseases affecting rubber trees and was abandoned in 1945. Now home to fewer than 2,000 residents, the town seeks recognition for its historical heritage and aims to revitalize its economy.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking at a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee at the U.S. Capitol.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking at a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee at the U.S. Capitol.
  • A protester with his hands and face mask written on with anti rape inscriptions, during the demonstration. Bangladesh Student Union activists stage a demonstration in front of Home Ministry against rape and police harassment.A protester with his hands and face mask written on with anti rape inscriptions, during the demonstration. Bangladesh Student Union activists stage a demonstration in front of Home Ministry against rape and police harassment.
  • A woman holds a placard saying "TVN, Free Poland, Free People, Free Media - My Freedom” during the demonstration. Protest in defense of free media after the adoption of the so-called Lex-TVN in the Sejm in the Polish Parliament, which forces the sale of TVN by the American owner.A woman holds a placard saying "TVN, Free Poland, Free People, Free Media - My Freedom” during the demonstration. Protest in defense of free media after the adoption of the so-called Lex-TVN in the Sejm in the Polish Parliament, which forces the sale of TVN by the American owner.
  • View of Daffodil fields with people walking in the background at the Tete d'Or Park.View of Daffodil fields with people walking in the background at the Tete d'Or Park.
  • A message "Police kill" spray painted on a wooden planter by rioters in Marseille. After four consecutive nights of riots, many stores and building suffered considerable damage in Marseille and many other French cities. Police arrested 1,311 people nationwide. The unrest was sparked by the death of Nahel, a 17-year-old who was shot by police during a traffic stop in Parisian suburb of Nanterre on June 27, 2023.A message "Police kill" spray painted on a wooden planter by rioters in Marseille. After four consecutive nights of riots, many stores and building suffered considerable damage in Marseille and many other French cities. Police arrested 1,311 people nationwide. The unrest was sparked by the death of Nahel, a 17-year-old who was shot by police during a traffic stop in Parisian suburb of Nanterre on June 27, 2023.
  • Demonstrators seen holding banners with the photo of the kidnapped men printed on. Rally organized by the family of the three Neapolitan men kidnapped in Tecalitlàn in Mexico, they demand their immediate release. The men are Antonio Russo (25 years old), Raffaele Russo (60 years old) and Cimmino Vincenzo (29 years old).Demonstrators seen holding banners with the photo of the kidnapped men printed on. Rally organized by the family of the three Neapolitan men kidnapped in Tecalitlàn in Mexico, they demand their immediate release. The men are Antonio Russo (25 years old), Raffaele Russo (60 years old) and Cimmino Vincenzo (29 years old).
  • Labourer laying on top of a metal rod during the construction. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is constructing a hospital facility for the covid-19 patients which is expected to be completed in a week’s time. It will be known as open ground isolation & quarantine facility at Bandra Kurla complex (a northern suburb of Mumbai). The new facility will have 1000 beds out of which 100 beds will serve as ICU unit while the rest of 900 beds will have oxygen and non-oxygen facilities.Labourer laying on top of a metal rod during the construction. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is constructing a hospital facility for the covid-19 patients which is expected to be completed in a week’s time. It will be known as open ground isolation & quarantine facility at Bandra Kurla complex (a northern suburb of Mumbai). The new facility will have 1000 beds out of which 100 beds will serve as ICU unit while the rest of 900 beds will have oxygen and non-oxygen facilities.
  • The sun behind the cross of the dome of the St. Demetrius Church during sunset in St. Petersburg.The sun behind the cross of the dome of the St. Demetrius Church during sunset in St. Petersburg.
  • A child's shoes lie in the rubble following an air strike in Ain el Delb, near the city of Saida. Multiple Israeli airstrikes hit several cities in Lebanon, including Ain el Delb near Saida and the Bekaa Valley, resulting in numerous casualties. At least 45 people were killed in Ain el Delb, while three others died in the Bekaa Valley. Israel's assault on Lebanon has been described as one of the most intense aerial campaigns in recent history.A child's shoes lie in the rubble following an air strike in Ain el Delb, near the city of Saida. Multiple Israeli airstrikes hit several cities in Lebanon, including Ain el Delb near Saida and the Bekaa Valley, resulting in numerous casualties. At least 45 people were killed in Ain el Delb, while three others died in the Bekaa Valley. Israel's assault on Lebanon has been described as one of the most intense aerial campaigns in recent history.
  • Nate Wolters, #3 of Zalgiris seen in action during the 2018/2019 Turkish Airlines Euro-league Regular Season Round 30 game between Real Madrid and Zalgiris Kaunas at WiZink center in Madrid. (Final Score: Real Madrid 86:93 Zalgiris Kaunas)Nate Wolters, #3 of Zalgiris seen in action during the 2018/2019 Turkish Airlines Euro-league Regular Season Round 30 game between Real Madrid and Zalgiris Kaunas at WiZink center in Madrid. (Final Score: Real Madrid 86:93 Zalgiris Kaunas)
  • In this photo illustration a TikTok logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with an Oracle logo on the background.In this photo illustration a TikTok logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with an Oracle logo on the background.
  • Anti-medical mandates protestors seen with a banner at NYPD Police Headquarters at One Police Plaza before the arrival of US President Biden in the wake of police killings.Anti-medical mandates protestors seen with a banner at NYPD Police Headquarters at One Police Plaza before the arrival of US President Biden in the wake of police killings.
  • A mourner shares his memories of Mikhail Gorbachev in an interview with a local TV channel. On September 3, 2022, a public memorial service for Mikhail Gorbachev was held in Moscow. Hundreds of people gathered to bid farewell to the last Soviet leader, who served from 1985 to the country's dissolution in 1991. He is famous for his attempts to limit nuclear weapons and improve relations with the United States, virtually ending the Cold War. In the USSR, he initiated reforms that gave the Soviet people unprecedented level of freedom. He also withdrew Soviet troops from Afghanistan after ten years of war in the country. For his adherence to peaceful political means and efforts to end the Cold War, Gorbachev was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. Widely praised in the West, Gorbachev eventually sacrificed his political career in Russia and never returned to big politics after the Soviet Union collapsed as many people blamed him for this. Gorbachev died on August 30, 2022.A mourner shares his memories of Mikhail Gorbachev in an interview with a local TV channel. On September 3, 2022, a public memorial service for Mikhail Gorbachev was held in Moscow. Hundreds of people gathered to bid farewell to the last Soviet leader, who served from 1985 to the country's dissolution in 1991. He is famous for his attempts to limit nuclear weapons and improve relations with the United States, virtually ending the Cold War. In the USSR, he initiated reforms that gave the Soviet people unprecedented level of freedom. He also withdrew Soviet troops from Afghanistan after ten years of war in the country. For his adherence to peaceful political means and efforts to end the Cold War, Gorbachev was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. Widely praised in the West, Gorbachev eventually sacrificed his political career in Russia and never returned to big politics after the Soviet Union collapsed as many people blamed him for this. Gorbachev died on August 30, 2022.
  • A woman seen at a Tesla electric car charging station.A woman seen at a Tesla electric car charging station.
  • A street performer captivating a crowd with their mesmerizing juggling skills at the U District Street Fair. The U District Street Fair held its 51st year at the heart of the University District in Seattle which was held on May 20 and 21. The streets were transformed into a marketplace filled with creativity, entertainment, and delicious food.A street performer captivating a crowd with their mesmerizing juggling skills at the U District Street Fair. The U District Street Fair held its 51st year at the heart of the University District in Seattle which was held on May 20 and 21. The streets were transformed into a marketplace filled with creativity, entertainment, and delicious food.
  • (EDITOR'S NOTE : Image contains graphic content) The Momotxorro, a character that is half man and half bull. He wears a white clothe with animal blood stains and carries large horns that hang from a basket acting as a head during the carnival of Alsasua. The Carnival involves the Momotxorro, a character of unknown origin, half man and half bull that frightens and "attacks" whoever is in his path.(EDITOR'S NOTE : Image contains graphic content) The Momotxorro, a character that is half man and half bull. He wears a white clothe with animal blood stains and carries large horns that hang from a basket acting as a head during the carnival of Alsasua. The Carnival involves the Momotxorro, a character of unknown origin, half man and half bull that frightens and "attacks" whoever is in his path.
  • A general view of Mother Church of Caminha.A general view of Mother Church of Caminha.
  • A couple seen walking along an empty and deserted road during a rainy day amid the covid-19 lockdown. The country went into a strict lockdown and Heavy monsoon downpour caused extreme water logging in most areas of Dhaka city. Roads were submerged making travel slow and dangerous.A couple seen walking along an empty and deserted road during a rainy day amid the covid-19 lockdown. The country went into a strict lockdown and Heavy monsoon downpour caused extreme water logging in most areas of Dhaka city. Roads were submerged making travel slow and dangerous.
  • A firefighter speaks to the incident commander while wearing full firefighting gear. A fire broke out in Woolworths on Elizabeth Street. Firefighters and first responders have confirmed the fire is out.A firefighter speaks to the incident commander while wearing full firefighting gear. A fire broke out in Woolworths on Elizabeth Street. Firefighters and first responders have confirmed the fire is out.
  • Jamie Campbell Bower is seen arriving at Como Fun fair for a meet and greet with the fans in Milan.Jamie Campbell Bower is seen arriving at Como Fun fair for a meet and greet with the fans in Milan.

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