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  • Commuters take shelter beneath their umbrellas as they make their way to work in the pouring rain. Hongkongers woke up to another Red Rain Warning Signal, as more than 50mm of rain was expected to fall during the morning hours. Schools were shuttered and commuters dodged puddles amidst the downpour. With more than 1000mm of rain recorded in the past two weeks and nine rain warnings issued to date, this September may be the wettest on record.Commuters take shelter beneath their umbrellas as they make their way to work in the pouring rain. Hongkongers woke up to another Red Rain Warning Signal, as more than 50mm of rain was expected to fall during the morning hours. Schools were shuttered and commuters dodged puddles amidst the downpour. With more than 1000mm of rain recorded in the past two weeks and nine rain warnings issued to date, this September may be the wettest on record.
  • A bombed building seen after the war in Gaza.A bombed building seen after the war in Gaza.
  • A Tunisian woman infected by the COVID-19 coronavirus receives oxygen at the Ibn al-Jazzar hospital in the east-central city of Kairouan. Tunisia placed the capital Tunis and the northern town of Bizerte under a partial lockdown from July 14 in a bid to rein in record daily coronavirus cases and deaths.A Tunisian woman infected by the COVID-19 coronavirus receives oxygen at the Ibn al-Jazzar hospital in the east-central city of Kairouan. Tunisia placed the capital Tunis and the northern town of Bizerte under a partial lockdown from July 14 in a bid to rein in record daily coronavirus cases and deaths.
  • Black Francis of the alternative rock band Pixies performs live on stage at the Edinburgh O2 Academy.Black Francis of the alternative rock band Pixies performs live on stage at the Edinburgh O2 Academy.
  • A group of protesters from the first line recollecting bricks during the demonstration. Plaza de Los Heroes (Heroes square) in Bogota, was one of the 40 points of demonstration during the 19M national strike. A total of fifteen thousand people took part in the strike, on the 22nd day of protest. The protests in different parts of the country began to oppose tax reform. Police have responded with extreme violence, and the demands have multiplied as the economic crisis sharpen.A group of protesters from the first line recollecting bricks during the demonstration. Plaza de Los Heroes (Heroes square) in Bogota, was one of the 40 points of demonstration during the 19M national strike. A total of fifteen thousand people took part in the strike, on the 22nd day of protest. The protests in different parts of the country began to oppose tax reform. Police have responded with extreme violence, and the demands have multiplied as the economic crisis sharpen.
  • Demonstrators gather outside the El Capitan Theatre and Jimmy Kimmel Live studio in Hollywood on September 20, 2025.Demonstrators gather outside the El Capitan Theatre and Jimmy Kimmel Live studio in Hollywood on September 20, 2025.
  • A forest of pine trees is seen during a snowfall in Jokkmokk, Swedish Lapland. Sweden accounts for around 18% of the European Union's total forest area. 70% of the Swedish territory is covered by forests.A forest of pine trees is seen during a snowfall in Jokkmokk, Swedish Lapland. Sweden accounts for around 18% of the European Union's total forest area. 70% of the Swedish territory is covered by forests.
  • Protesters hold a huge banner during the demonstration. Hundreds of people have demonstrated in San Sebastian for the independence of Catalonia and against the sentencing of imprisoned Catalan leaders.Protesters hold a huge banner during the demonstration. Hundreds of people have demonstrated in San Sebastian for the independence of Catalonia and against the sentencing of imprisoned Catalan leaders.
  • Protesters march with a banner through St Ives village near where delegates are meeting for the 47th G7 during the demonstration. The Extinction Rebellion movement descend onto the small Cornish seaside town. Hundreds of protesters march through the village near where delegates are meeting for the 47th G7. The event sees world leaders come together to discuss matters around climate change.Protesters march with a banner through St Ives village near where delegates are meeting for the 47th G7 during the demonstration. The Extinction Rebellion movement descend onto the small Cornish seaside town. Hundreds of protesters march through the village near where delegates are meeting for the 47th G7. The event sees world leaders come together to discuss matters around climate change.
  • Trees that were destroyed by the fires. A visit to a destroyed site by forest fires of the Mati region of Athens.Trees that were destroyed by the fires. A visit to a destroyed site by forest fires of the Mati region of Athens.
  • Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of his visit to the Roman parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Castro Pretorio in Rome.Pope Leo XIV leaves at the end of his visit to the Roman parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Castro Pretorio in Rome.
  • Kenyan homeless sleep outside a cyber café along Monrovia street, during the curfew. From 10pm – 4am curfew continues in Kenya as part of measures put by the Kenyan government to curb the spread of Covid-19. The government continues to work towards containing the spread of the virus by vaccinating its citizens amid a fourth wave surge of delta variant, with the hope of restoring the country’s economy to normalcy.Kenyan homeless sleep outside a cyber café along Monrovia street, during the curfew. From 10pm – 4am curfew continues in Kenya as part of measures put by the Kenyan government to curb the spread of Covid-19. The government continues to work towards containing the spread of the virus by vaccinating its citizens amid a fourth wave surge of delta variant, with the hope of restoring the country’s economy to normalcy.
  • Demonstrators hang a banner from a window grille at Marseille Town Hall during the protest. Activists of the Jewish collective Tsedek demonstrated demanding an end of apartheid by Israel's occupation of Palestine.Demonstrators hang a banner from a window grille at Marseille Town Hall during the protest. Activists of the Jewish collective Tsedek demonstrated demanding an end of apartheid by Israel's occupation of Palestine.
  • Demonstrators hold flags during a rally in support of regime change in Iran near the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States may consider striking additional areas and groups in Iran that were not previously targeted, signaling a potential escalation in the week-long conflict that has disrupted energy markets and drawn global attention.Demonstrators hold flags during a rally in support of regime change in Iran near the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States may consider striking additional areas and groups in Iran that were not previously targeted, signaling a potential escalation in the week-long conflict that has disrupted energy markets and drawn global attention.
  • Federico Monja (L) of Argentina National Men's field hockey team and Nathan Ephraums (C) of Australia National Men's field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Pro-League match between Argentina and Australia at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 3:0 Argentina.Federico Monja (L) of Argentina National Men's field hockey team and Nathan Ephraums (C) of Australia National Men's field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Pro-League match between Argentina and Australia at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 3:0 Argentina.
  • Commuters wearing facemasks are seen waiting for a subway train to arrive at a MTR station in Hong Kong. The city of Hong Kong is on high alert as a heavily-mutated new Covid-19 variant known as the Omicron variant has been detected from a passenger traveling from South Africa.Commuters wearing facemasks are seen waiting for a subway train to arrive at a MTR station in Hong Kong. The city of Hong Kong is on high alert as a heavily-mutated new Covid-19 variant known as the Omicron variant has been detected from a passenger traveling from South Africa.
  • WWE Superstars Montez Ford and Bianca Belair visit the Empire State Building to kickoff SummerSlam week in New York City.WWE Superstars Montez Ford and Bianca Belair visit the Empire State Building to kickoff SummerSlam week in New York City.
  • Sergei Semak, head coach of the Zenit football club seen during a press conference at the Zenit FC training base in St. Petersburg before the Zenit Saint Petersburg - Baltika Kaliningrad region football match, which will be held in Saint Petersburg, Russia.Sergei Semak, head coach of the Zenit football club seen during a press conference at the Zenit FC training base in St. Petersburg before the Zenit Saint Petersburg - Baltika Kaliningrad region football match, which will be held in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • Labourers carry goods to load on a boat along river Buriganga in Dhaka.Labourers carry goods to load on a boat along river Buriganga in Dhaka.
  • Arrangement of skulls on rocky foundations in the Tomb of Terunyan Village. Trunyan is a village located in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia. This village is believed to be the oldest village on the island of Bali and its inhabitants still maintain the traditions of their ancestors. People who die in this village will not be burned like other Hindus, but left to be destroyed naturally and not smell.Arrangement of skulls on rocky foundations in the Tomb of Terunyan Village. Trunyan is a village located in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia. This village is believed to be the oldest village on the island of Bali and its inhabitants still maintain the traditions of their ancestors. People who die in this village will not be burned like other Hindus, but left to be destroyed naturally and not smell.
  • King Charles speaks with Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Sir Kenneth Olisa as he departs from the Garrison Chapel after visiting the exhibition “New Wood: Building a Bio-Based Future,” a collaboration between the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance, the King’s Foundation, and the Finnish Forest Association.King Charles speaks with Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Sir Kenneth Olisa as he departs from the Garrison Chapel after visiting the exhibition “New Wood: Building a Bio-Based Future,” a collaboration between the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance, the King’s Foundation, and the Finnish Forest Association.
  • Facial condition of Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak of Thailand after being punched by Lara Fernandez of Spain during the One fight night 13 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.Facial condition of Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak of Thailand after being punched by Lara Fernandez of Spain during the One fight night 13 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.
  • The medieval village of Baume-les-Messieurs in Jura, is seen on a winter morning. It is located at the bottom of a cirque, surrounded by cliffs about a hundred meters high. It was awarded the label: "The Most Beautiful Villages of France"The medieval village of Baume-les-Messieurs in Jura, is seen on a winter morning. It is located at the bottom of a cirque, surrounded by cliffs about a hundred meters high. It was awarded the label: "The Most Beautiful Villages of France"
  • Rebecca Gibney seen on the red carpet during the 60th AACTA Awards in Sydney.Rebecca Gibney seen on the red carpet during the 60th AACTA Awards in Sydney.
  • Vanessa Feltz attends the launch night for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2022 in London.Vanessa Feltz attends the launch night for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2022 in London.

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