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  • Kashmiri artist holds balloons in the tri-colours of the Indian national flag during an event organised by the District Election Office to raise awareness about voting in India's upcoming general elections in Srinagar.Kashmiri artist holds balloons in the tri-colours of the Indian national flag during an event organised by the District Election Office to raise awareness about voting in India's upcoming general elections in Srinagar.
  • A protester chants and gestures during a protest. Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators disrupted a Rosh Hashanah event in Kfar Saba hosted by the ruling Likud party, calling for an end to the war in Gaza, the release of hostages, and opposing the appointment of David Zini as the new head of the Shin Bet security agency.A protester chants and gestures during a protest. Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators disrupted a Rosh Hashanah event in Kfar Saba hosted by the ruling Likud party, calling for an end to the war in Gaza, the release of hostages, and opposing the appointment of David Zini as the new head of the Shin Bet security agency.
  • A Kenyan woman holds a placard with a message protesting the high cost of food prices, during a march to decry the high cost of living on Saba Saba Day. Kenyan activists from the Social Justice Centres Working Group organised the march on the streets of Nairobi with the purpose of drawing the government’s attention to the high cost of living being faced by Kenyans. Saba Saba day commemorates multi-party democracy protests and government crackdown in the 1990s.A Kenyan woman holds a placard with a message protesting the high cost of food prices, during a march to decry the high cost of living on Saba Saba Day. Kenyan activists from the Social Justice Centres Working Group organised the march on the streets of Nairobi with the purpose of drawing the government’s attention to the high cost of living being faced by Kenyans. Saba Saba day commemorates multi-party democracy protests and government crackdown in the 1990s.
  • Ischia Quincy Jones and Tony Renis attend 2018 Ischia Global Film & Music Fest. Quincy Jones celebrated American musician and producer has been honored with the William Walton Music Legend Award'.Ischia Quincy Jones and Tony Renis attend 2018 Ischia Global Film & Music Fest. Quincy Jones celebrated American musician and producer has been honored with the William Walton Music Legend Award'.
  • Supporters holding Placards outside the embassy during the protest. Supporters of social movements and Venezuelan communist youth protest in support of former president, Evo Morales in front of the Bolivian embassy. The president of the country resigned after strong protests against his re-election and for refusing to conduct an audit of votes.Supporters holding Placards outside the embassy during the protest. Supporters of social movements and Venezuelan communist youth protest in support of former president, Evo Morales in front of the Bolivian embassy. The president of the country resigned after strong protests against his re-election and for refusing to conduct an audit of votes.
  • Chilean Presidential Candidate Jose Antonio Kast leaves the building after his meeting with businessman and thinkers at the Inter American Dialogue think tank in Washington DC, USA.Chilean Presidential Candidate Jose Antonio Kast leaves the building after his meeting with businessman and thinkers at the Inter American Dialogue think tank in Washington DC, USA.
  • In this photo illustration, the la poste book seen on top of yellow 0.01 euros stamps The French national postal service, "La Poste," has declared an increase in stamp prices effective from January 1, 2024. This adjustment involves the timbre vert or green stamp, which will rise from €1.16 to €1.29.In this photo illustration, the la poste book seen on top of yellow 0.01 euros stamps The French national postal service, "La Poste," has declared an increase in stamp prices effective from January 1, 2024. This adjustment involves the timbre vert or green stamp, which will rise from €1.16 to €1.29.
  • People are seen celebrating Lula da Silva's victory in the presidential elections to the sound of samba music. Hundreds of people gathering at Ferro Bar, Porto, to celebrate Lula da SIlva's victory in the presidential elections.People are seen celebrating Lula da Silva's victory in the presidential elections to the sound of samba music. Hundreds of people gathering at Ferro Bar, Porto, to celebrate Lula da SIlva's victory in the presidential elections.
  • Protesters seen holding green flags while listening to speeches in front of the city hall, during the demonstration. In order to prevent the disappearance of Amsterdam's urban nature, more than 40 ecological residents' organizations, joined forces and together they are proclaiming the 'Green Revolution of Amsterdam'. After seeing a selection of plans of municipality to destroy several green areas in the city, with the construction of parking garages, place wind turbines in vulnerable bird areas, etc, the organizations held a demonstration in the city center in front of Stopera, where the town hall is located to send an urgent signal to the Amsterdam city council to stop these plans.Protesters seen holding green flags while listening to speeches in front of the city hall, during the demonstration. In order to prevent the disappearance of Amsterdam's urban nature, more than 40 ecological residents' organizations, joined forces and together they are proclaiming the 'Green Revolution of Amsterdam'. After seeing a selection of plans of municipality to destroy several green areas in the city, with the construction of parking garages, place wind turbines in vulnerable bird areas, etc, the organizations held a demonstration in the city center in front of Stopera, where the town hall is located to send an urgent signal to the Amsterdam city council to stop these plans.
  • Wilson Ndiye 35, a construction worker, shows how his work equipment has been considerably modified, during the quarantine. Days after the president of the government of Spain, Pedro Sanchez decreed the confinement of all citizens to their homes, the quarantine continues in Spain. Citizens can only leave their homes to work, go shopping, go to the pharmacy or walk the dog.Wilson Ndiye 35, a construction worker, shows how his work equipment has been considerably modified, during the quarantine. Days after the president of the government of Spain, Pedro Sanchez decreed the confinement of all citizens to their homes, the quarantine continues in Spain. Citizens can only leave their homes to work, go shopping, go to the pharmacy or walk the dog.
  • Signs indicating parking spaces reserved for people practicing carpooling, seen at a carpooling area in Nice. Carpooling area in Nice, France.Signs indicating parking spaces reserved for people practicing carpooling, seen at a carpooling area in Nice. Carpooling area in Nice, France.
  • Two speakers "Mr. Condom Thailand", Mechai Viravaidya, and Ms.Supattra Nakaphiw are seen during the Bangkok Abortion 2024 at the Rattanakosin Conference Room in the Bangkok City Hall. The Bangkok Abortion 2024 event organized by the Tamtang Group, aims to raise awareness about safe abortion access in Thailand and advocate for reproductive rights. The event highlights the importance of safe and legal abortion services while honoring those who have contributed to this cause. Abortion has been legal in Thailand since February 7, 2021. However, despite the law, activists and organizations continue to push for better public education and broader access to legal abortion services due to persistent stigma and limited healthcare availability.Two speakers "Mr. Condom Thailand", Mechai Viravaidya, and Ms.Supattra Nakaphiw are seen during the Bangkok Abortion 2024 at the Rattanakosin Conference Room in the Bangkok City Hall. The Bangkok Abortion 2024 event organized by the Tamtang Group, aims to raise awareness about safe abortion access in Thailand and advocate for reproductive rights. The event highlights the importance of safe and legal abortion services while honoring those who have contributed to this cause. Abortion has been legal in Thailand since February 7, 2021. However, despite the law, activists and organizations continue to push for better public education and broader access to legal abortion services due to persistent stigma and limited healthcare availability.
  • A monk is offering blessings to a devotee attending the festival at Wat Chiang Man. "Tan Kuay Salak" is a tradition of the Lanna people to make merit for the deceased. It is held at the end of the rainy season (September-October). Villagers prepare offerings such as food, sweets, fruits, and daily items, placing them in containers called "Kuay Salak," which are made from woven materials. These are then randomly drawn and given to monks or recipients of merit. This ceremony represents shared merit-making between the living and the deceased, promoting blessings and fostering unity within the community.A monk is offering blessings to a devotee attending the festival at Wat Chiang Man. "Tan Kuay Salak" is a tradition of the Lanna people to make merit for the deceased. It is held at the end of the rainy season (September-October). Villagers prepare offerings such as food, sweets, fruits, and daily items, placing them in containers called "Kuay Salak," which are made from woven materials. These are then randomly drawn and given to monks or recipients of merit. This ceremony represents shared merit-making between the living and the deceased, promoting blessings and fostering unity within the community.
  • Nina Ptak talks to a friend upon her return. Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered at Chopin Airport to welcome the four Polish participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla recently deported from Israel. Ewa Jasiewicz, Nina Ptak, Polish MP Franek Sterczewski, and Palestinian Omar Faris were detained by Israeli forces in international waters and later transferred to Athens, Greece, before returning home. The flotilla, one of the largest with over 40 vessels, aimed to deliver aid to Gaza and challenge Israel’s naval blockade, which many international observers consider a violation of international law.Nina Ptak talks to a friend upon her return. Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered at Chopin Airport to welcome the four Polish participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla recently deported from Israel. Ewa Jasiewicz, Nina Ptak, Polish MP Franek Sterczewski, and Palestinian Omar Faris were detained by Israeli forces in international waters and later transferred to Athens, Greece, before returning home. The flotilla, one of the largest with over 40 vessels, aimed to deliver aid to Gaza and challenge Israel’s naval blockade, which many international observers consider a violation of international law.
  • A national blind soccer team player participates in training at Lisbon's Porto Pinheiro sports field. The first phase of the blind soccer national team training concluded in preparation for participating in the Euro Challenge Cup to be held in July in Stockholm, Sweden.A national blind soccer team player participates in training at Lisbon's Porto Pinheiro sports field. The first phase of the blind soccer national team training concluded in preparation for participating in the Euro Challenge Cup to be held in July in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • The ASML logo seen displayed at the booth during the 8th China International Import Expo.The ASML logo seen displayed at the booth during the 8th China International Import Expo.
  • Danny Mensor hugs his girlfriend Shawnee Thompson outside his destroyed home after a tornado that started in Arkansas tore through rural Kentucky. The tornado touched down around 10 p.m. and left a path of destruction for over 200 miles in Kentucky.Danny Mensor hugs his girlfriend Shawnee Thompson outside his destroyed home after a tornado that started in Arkansas tore through rural Kentucky. The tornado touched down around 10 p.m. and left a path of destruction for over 200 miles in Kentucky.
  • Sergei Semak, the head coach of Zenit Football Club in Saint Petersburg, answers journalists' questions at a press conference before the Rostov - Zenit match, which will be held as part of the 23rd round of the Russian Premier League.Sergei Semak, the head coach of Zenit Football Club in Saint Petersburg, answers journalists' questions at a press conference before the Rostov - Zenit match, which will be held as part of the 23rd round of the Russian Premier League.
  • In this photo illustration, an Amkor Technology logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages in the background.In this photo illustration, an Amkor Technology logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages in the background.
  • A lava field formed after the 2021 eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano. The site is located a few kilometers from Grindavik. Iceland is preparing for another volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. After more than 1400 earthquakes during the last 48 hours in the Grindavik area, experts warn of a very likely volcanic eruption in the coming days. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, successive volcanic eruptions occurred near the Grindavik area, populated with some 3200 people. For the time being, the well-known Blue Lagoon thermal spa has closed its doors due to the great risk that a volcanic fissure could open up in the same area.A lava field formed after the 2021 eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano. The site is located a few kilometers from Grindavik. Iceland is preparing for another volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. After more than 1400 earthquakes during the last 48 hours in the Grindavik area, experts warn of a very likely volcanic eruption in the coming days. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, successive volcanic eruptions occurred near the Grindavik area, populated with some 3200 people. For the time being, the well-known Blue Lagoon thermal spa has closed its doors due to the great risk that a volcanic fissure could open up in the same area.
  • People look at installations during the festival of giant Chinese lanterns. Chinese communities around the world celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Pig in the streets of Kiev.People look at installations during the festival of giant Chinese lanterns. Chinese communities around the world celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Pig in the streets of Kiev.
  • A food delivery man wearing a face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus walks past a pharmacy selling various face masks. Malaysia is currently in the recovery phase of Covid-19 which began in the early October by maintaining several Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection.A food delivery man wearing a face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus walks past a pharmacy selling various face masks. Malaysia is currently in the recovery phase of Covid-19 which began in the early October by maintaining several Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection.
  • Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland seen speaking during a plenary session at the COP24 UN Climate Change Conference 2018.Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland seen speaking during a plenary session at the COP24 UN Climate Change Conference 2018.
  • Drew Barrymore and Ksenija Lukich are seen at the Westfield Parramatta in Sydney to celebrate the launch of her cosmetic line Flower Beauty.Drew Barrymore and Ksenija Lukich are seen at the Westfield Parramatta in Sydney to celebrate the launch of her cosmetic line Flower Beauty.
  • Dan Davidson with Three times Juno award and 22x Canadian Country Music award winner Brett Kissel and his band members perform at the Edmonton Oilers Tailgate Party prior to the 2nd game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings.Dan Davidson with Three times Juno award and 22x Canadian Country Music award winner Brett Kissel and his band members perform at the Edmonton Oilers Tailgate Party prior to the 2nd game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings.

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