SOPA Images
  • All files
    • All files
    • Images
    • Video
    • Audio

Advanced search
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Galleries
  • English (British)
  • Français
  • 中文
Latest
Categories
Search
  • NAMKHANA, INDIA - JANUARY 14 2020: Hindu devotees saying Holy Prayers during the festival. Gangasagar is one of the religious spots for Hindu Pilgrims situated at the Bay of Bengal where millions of devotees come to take a Holy bath annually during Makar Sankranti (Transition of the Sun) as per Hindu calendar and offer prayers to Kapil Muni Temple. The date for this Festival usually fall between 13 to 15 January of every year.NAMKHANA, INDIA - JANUARY 14 2020: Hindu devotees saying Holy Prayers during the festival. Gangasagar is one of the religious spots for Hindu Pilgrims situated at the Bay of Bengal where millions of devotees come to take a Holy bath annually during Makar Sankranti (Transition of the Sun) as per Hindu calendar and offer prayers to Kapil Muni Temple. The date for this Festival usually fall between 13 to 15 January of every year.
  • Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, seen speaking during a meeting. Republican People's Party Chairman and Nation Alliance Presidential Candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor and Nation Alliance Vice President Candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu, and IYI Party Chairman Meral Akşener came together for the Balkan Rumelian Emigrant Meeting held at Istanbul Haliç Congress Center.Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, seen speaking during a meeting. Republican People's Party Chairman and Nation Alliance Presidential Candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor and Nation Alliance Vice President Candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu, and IYI Party Chairman Meral Akşener came together for the Balkan Rumelian Emigrant Meeting held at Istanbul Haliç Congress Center.
  • Anti-riot police remove boulders and burning tires barricading a road during the protest against the government and high cost of living called by Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga.Anti-riot police remove boulders and burning tires barricading a road during the protest against the government and high cost of living called by Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga.
  • A general view inside the ATP Arena on day six of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena in Turin.A general view inside the ATP Arena on day six of the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 at Inalpi Arena in Turin.
  • Fireworks illuminate the coast of the bay of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in Chile, marking the New Year's celebration in Valparaíso.Fireworks illuminate the coast of the bay of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar in Chile, marking the New Year's celebration in Valparaíso.
  • Claudia Sheinbaum, candidate for the presidency of Mexico for the 'Let's Keep Making History' coalition speaks during a political rally on the esplanade of the Tlalpan Mayor's Office.Claudia Sheinbaum, candidate for the presidency of Mexico for the 'Let's Keep Making History' coalition speaks during a political rally on the esplanade of the Tlalpan Mayor's Office.
  • A health worker wearing a face mask gets vaccinated at Civico Hospital. “Civico” Hospital in Palermo Kicks-off Sicily’s Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign. After the Italian Army’s delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to Doctor Francesco Gervasi, who stored it in the Oncology Department, a first group of medical and health workers at risk had been vaccinated in the morning."A health worker wearing a face mask gets vaccinated at Civico Hospital. “Civico” Hospital in Palermo Kicks-off Sicily’s Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign. After the Italian Army’s delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to Doctor Francesco Gervasi, who stored it in the Oncology Department, a first group of medical and health workers at risk had been vaccinated in the morning."
  • The leader of the Belarusian democratic opposition Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks at a conference of Belarusian democratic forces in Vilnius. The conference of the Belarusian opposition "New Belarus" was held in Vilnius on August 3rd-4th.The leader of the Belarusian democratic opposition Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks at a conference of Belarusian democratic forces in Vilnius. The conference of the Belarusian opposition "New Belarus" was held in Vilnius on August 3rd-4th.
  • Homing pigeons are seen flying during a race between Almazán and Barcelona. 3,500 homing pigeons, which were taken from their lofts in Barcelona's province, were released in Almazán for a race of approximately 450 kilometres between this town in the north of Spain and Barcelona, east of country.Homing pigeons are seen flying during a race between Almazán and Barcelona. 3,500 homing pigeons, which were taken from their lofts in Barcelona's province, were released in Almazán for a race of approximately 450 kilometres between this town in the north of Spain and Barcelona, east of country.
  • People walk through a submerged road at Demra area near Dhaka. As many as 20 districts – including the latest additions Chandpur, Brahmanbaria, and Naogaon – have so far been hit with the worsening flood situation across Bangladesh and many more areas might be inundated if the situation does not improve soon, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).People walk through a submerged road at Demra area near Dhaka. As many as 20 districts – including the latest additions Chandpur, Brahmanbaria, and Naogaon – have so far been hit with the worsening flood situation across Bangladesh and many more areas might be inundated if the situation does not improve soon, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC).
  • People gather near the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin began a large-scale attack in Ukraine overnight.People gather near the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin began a large-scale attack in Ukraine overnight.
  • A former "cutter" from the Pokot tribe shows the tool she used to use to carry out female genital mutilation (FGM) on young girls. She claims she gave it up after the practice became illegal in Uganda in 2010, though says she misses the money and prestige it brought her. Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been outlawed in Uganda since 2010, but aid workers and police say it's still being practiced by tribes in the northeast, including the Pokots, Sebei, Tepeth and Kadama.A former "cutter" from the Pokot tribe shows the tool she used to use to carry out female genital mutilation (FGM) on young girls. She claims she gave it up after the practice became illegal in Uganda in 2010, though says she misses the money and prestige it brought her. Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been outlawed in Uganda since 2010, but aid workers and police say it's still being practiced by tribes in the northeast, including the Pokots, Sebei, Tepeth and Kadama.
  • Several visitors seen at Hatirjheel park during the Eid holidays.Several visitors seen at Hatirjheel park during the Eid holidays.
  • Sudanese men are seen holding flags from Sudan (right) and from South Sudan (left) during the demonstration. The Legal Committee for defending Sudanese Refugees organised a demonstration at the Ministry of Justice, focusing on the military coup that took place in Sudan in 2021 and in solidarity with the Sudanese refugees. They are in great insecurity because returning to Sudan is life-threatening for them, and because the IND (The Immigration and Naturalisation Service) has now postponed the decision on their asylum applications, so they have to wait and see whether they will ever be granted a right of residence in the Netherlands. The Committee delivered in hand a rejection note to the Minister of Justice.Sudanese men are seen holding flags from Sudan (right) and from South Sudan (left) during the demonstration. The Legal Committee for defending Sudanese Refugees organised a demonstration at the Ministry of Justice, focusing on the military coup that took place in Sudan in 2021 and in solidarity with the Sudanese refugees. They are in great insecurity because returning to Sudan is life-threatening for them, and because the IND (The Immigration and Naturalisation Service) has now postponed the decision on their asylum applications, so they have to wait and see whether they will ever be granted a right of residence in the Netherlands. The Committee delivered in hand a rejection note to the Minister of Justice.
  • Moneygram Haas F1 Team's German driver Niko Hulkenberg seen during the free practice two at the Yas Marina Circuit for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Moneygram Haas F1 Team's German driver Niko Hulkenberg seen during the free practice two at the Yas Marina Circuit for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  • Students from The Hong Kong University Student Union repainting the slogan on June 11, 2021 as a part of tradition to memorize and mourn the victims in June 4, 1989 Massacre in Beijing. The University of Hong Kong on Saturday, Jan 29 covered up a slogan on a bridge in its campus, which commemorating June 4 Massacre event. Another move after the school removes the Pillar of Shame erected in the school campus. School officials claimed the work is a part of its regular maintenance schedule.Students from The Hong Kong University Student Union repainting the slogan on June 11, 2021 as a part of tradition to memorize and mourn the victims in June 4, 1989 Massacre in Beijing. The University of Hong Kong on Saturday, Jan 29 covered up a slogan on a bridge in its campus, which commemorating June 4 Massacre event. Another move after the school removes the Pillar of Shame erected in the school campus. School officials claimed the work is a part of its regular maintenance schedule.
  • An exterior view of a Advance Auto Parts store in Shenandoh, Pennsylvania. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is an automotive aftermarket parts provider which operates more than 4,700 stores.An exterior view of a Advance Auto Parts store in Shenandoh, Pennsylvania. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is an automotive aftermarket parts provider which operates more than 4,700 stores.
  • Stanislav Pozdnyakov, President, Russian Olympic Committee, attends a session on Sport. A Bridge of Friendship between Russia and Africa in the framework of the Second Summit Economic and Humanitarian Forum 2023 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation.Stanislav Pozdnyakov, President, Russian Olympic Committee, attends a session on Sport. A Bridge of Friendship between Russia and Africa in the framework of the Second Summit Economic and Humanitarian Forum 2023 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation.
  • In this photo illustration a Wordle logo seen displayed on a smartphone.In this photo illustration a Wordle logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
  • Passengers wearing masks wait to board a train at a train station Around 6.3 million passenger trips are expected to be made across China on Saturday, the first day of this year's Spring Festival travel rush, the national railway operator China State Railway Group said. China optimized its epidemic control management recently, and epidemic measures for travel were also optimized last month. Travelers no longer need negative nucleic acid test results or health codes, are not required to undergo nucleic acid testing or health inspection upon arrival, and will not have their temperatures checked. About 2.1 billion passenger trips are expected to be made during the period, a year-on-year increase of 99.5 percent, Vice-Minister of Transport Xu Chengguang said at a news conference. This year's travel rush will start on Saturday and end on Feb 15. The Spring Festival will fall on Jan 22.Passengers wearing masks wait to board a train at a train station Around 6.3 million passenger trips are expected to be made across China on Saturday, the first day of this year's Spring Festival travel rush, the national railway operator China State Railway Group said. China optimized its epidemic control management recently, and epidemic measures for travel were also optimized last month. Travelers no longer need negative nucleic acid test results or health codes, are not required to undergo nucleic acid testing or health inspection upon arrival, and will not have their temperatures checked. About 2.1 billion passenger trips are expected to be made during the period, a year-on-year increase of 99.5 percent, Vice-Minister of Transport Xu Chengguang said at a news conference. This year's travel rush will start on Saturday and end on Feb 15. The Spring Festival will fall on Jan 22.
  • Revellers wearing traditional costumes dance during the festival. The Nativity Virgin (Virgen de Natividad) festival, one of the most important traditional celebrations in Cusco, it is celebrated in the neighbourhood of Almudena. Devotees to the Virgin carry her statue through the streets followed by musicians and hundreds of dancers wearing traditional costumes.Revellers wearing traditional costumes dance during the festival. The Nativity Virgin (Virgen de Natividad) festival, one of the most important traditional celebrations in Cusco, it is celebrated in the neighbourhood of Almudena. Devotees to the Virgin carry her statue through the streets followed by musicians and hundreds of dancers wearing traditional costumes.
  • Bangladesh's captain Tamim Iqbal (L) and West Indies' captain Jason Mohammed release balloons before the start of the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.Bangladesh's captain Tamim Iqbal (L) and West Indies' captain Jason Mohammed release balloons before the start of the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
  • The city lines ferry was seen in motion, while beautiful colors were forming in the sky at sunset. As the sun sets in the evening hours in Istanbul, there was a visual feast in the sky from the Kadikoy dock.The city lines ferry was seen in motion, while beautiful colors were forming in the sky at sunset. As the sun sets in the evening hours in Istanbul, there was a visual feast in the sky from the Kadikoy dock.
  • Kush Maini of India driving the Campos Racing (24) during F2 practice at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.Kush Maini of India driving the Campos Racing (24) during F2 practice at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
  • Amybeth McNulty attends the Photocall during the Outdoor Film Festival 2026.Amybeth McNulty attends the Photocall during the Outdoor Film Festival 2026.

Log In

Forgot your password?