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  • Shesar Hiren Rhustavito of Indonesia seen in a wheelchair after his injury during the game against Kento Momota of Japan of the Men's Single quarter-finals match of the Petronas Malaysia Open 2022 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.Shesar Hiren Rhustavito of Indonesia seen in a wheelchair after his injury during the game against Kento Momota of Japan of the Men's Single quarter-finals match of the Petronas Malaysia Open 2022 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.
  • A group of Syrians marches with the Syrian National Army flag. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government and the entry of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham into Damascus has sparked celebrations among Syrian refugees in Turkey. In Izmir, Syrians took to the streets to express their joy over the political shift. The demonstration reflects the deep significance of the change for refugees who have been living in Turkey for years. The mood in the streets was one of hope, as many Syrians see this development as a potential turning point for their country.A group of Syrians marches with the Syrian National Army flag. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government and the entry of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham into Damascus has sparked celebrations among Syrian refugees in Turkey. In Izmir, Syrians took to the streets to express their joy over the political shift. The demonstration reflects the deep significance of the change for refugees who have been living in Turkey for years. The mood in the streets was one of hope, as many Syrians see this development as a potential turning point for their country.
  • A portrait of a woman seen smiling outside her shop during the the international day for the elimination of violence against women in Kibera Slums. Most women hide behind doors in silence and pain to avoid being noticed and are in struggle and fear of losing their homes with no one or nowhere to turn to. As today marks the international 16 days campaign in 30 years, it's also one of the special days for most women who have been violated physically, psychologically and sexually to be heard as we help eliminate Violence against women.A portrait of a woman seen smiling outside her shop during the the international day for the elimination of violence against women in Kibera Slums. Most women hide behind doors in silence and pain to avoid being noticed and are in struggle and fear of losing their homes with no one or nowhere to turn to. As today marks the international 16 days campaign in 30 years, it's also one of the special days for most women who have been violated physically, psychologically and sexually to be heard as we help eliminate Violence against women.
  • Christmas lights in South Molton Street, Mayfair.Christmas lights in South Molton Street, Mayfair.
  • A police officer is seen using a megaphone alerting people about the coronavirus and telling them to go home. After 3 days of quarantine decreed by the government of President Nicolas Maduro, so far the figure of 36 people confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 remains. Results are expected from more than 120 samples that have been sent by the hygiene institute. Security agencies continue to close businesses and try to keep people in their homes to prevent the virus from spreading further.A police officer is seen using a megaphone alerting people about the coronavirus and telling them to go home. After 3 days of quarantine decreed by the government of President Nicolas Maduro, so far the figure of 36 people confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 remains. Results are expected from more than 120 samples that have been sent by the hygiene institute. Security agencies continue to close businesses and try to keep people in their homes to prevent the virus from spreading further.
  • (L-R) Gary Gershoff and Emily Blunt attend a discussion of the film "Oppenheimer" at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.(L-R) Gary Gershoff and Emily Blunt attend a discussion of the film "Oppenheimer" at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.
  • Agustí Alcoberro and Marcel Maurí, ANC and Òmnium Cultural, in the press conference to give details of the upcoming mass demonstration of the catalan independence movement.Agustí Alcoberro and Marcel Maurí, ANC and Òmnium Cultural, in the press conference to give details of the upcoming mass demonstration of the catalan independence movement.
  • An older woman holds a fan with the Barcelona en Comu logo, waiting for the result of the municipal elections in Barcelona. In the old 'Fabra i Coats' factory the militants and party members from Ada Colau have met to watch the election result where the mayor (Ada Colau) has been defeated by 5000 votes by his rival Ernest Maragall from the party ERC (Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya), but with the same number of seats (10).An older woman holds a fan with the Barcelona en Comu logo, waiting for the result of the municipal elections in Barcelona. In the old 'Fabra i Coats' factory the militants and party members from Ada Colau have met to watch the election result where the mayor (Ada Colau) has been defeated by 5000 votes by his rival Ernest Maragall from the party ERC (Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya), but with the same number of seats (10).
  • General view of Gibbous moon.General view of Gibbous moon.
  • Firefighters trying to extinguish the burning fire. More than 30 households have been burnt down in Khlong Kwang community by a slum fire caused by a short circuit.Firefighters trying to extinguish the burning fire. More than 30 households have been burnt down in Khlong Kwang community by a slum fire caused by a short circuit.
  • A woman holds a candle during a protest against judicial reforms in front of Krakow Court. Polish citizens held demonstrations against the ruling government judicial reforms, which would give greater control over the courts and the national election commission.A woman holds a candle during a protest against judicial reforms in front of Krakow Court. Polish citizens held demonstrations against the ruling government judicial reforms, which would give greater control over the courts and the national election commission.
  • A healthcare worker prepares a dose of coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine at a government school turned into vaccination center in Delhi. In last 24 hours, India recorded 368,147 fresh covid-19 cases and 3,405 deaths.A healthcare worker prepares a dose of coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine at a government school turned into vaccination center in Delhi. In last 24 hours, India recorded 368,147 fresh covid-19 cases and 3,405 deaths.
  • People from the fishing community celebrate the coconut day or 'Narali Purnima' at a beach in Mumbai. Fishermen worship the sea by offering flower and coconut. It marks the end of monsoon season & fishermen can begin fishing safely.People from the fishing community celebrate the coconut day or 'Narali Purnima' at a beach in Mumbai. Fishermen worship the sea by offering flower and coconut. It marks the end of monsoon season & fishermen can begin fishing safely.
  • A small group of protesters hold banners and placards as they surround several simulations of children dead bodies during a Pro-Palestine demonstration. Protesters gather at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn to protest the killing of children in Gaza. They joined the Jewish Elders & Friends for Ceasefire, a part of Jewish Voice for Peace. The focus was on urging Senator Schumer to cease arming genocide with the tagline "We demand action, not empty words." The route went through the farmer’s market to highlight the famine's impact on Palestinian children. Plans to march to Senator Schumer’s home were thwarted by police barricades and the Strategic Response Group of the NYPD. Protesters carried signs and simulations of dead children representing the 14,000 children killed in Gaza bombings. After placing the effigies on the ground, the protest concluded with the reading of a fraction of children’s names and ages, followed by prayer.A small group of protesters hold banners and placards as they surround several simulations of children dead bodies during a Pro-Palestine demonstration. Protesters gather at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn to protest the killing of children in Gaza. They joined the Jewish Elders & Friends for Ceasefire, a part of Jewish Voice for Peace. The focus was on urging Senator Schumer to cease arming genocide with the tagline "We demand action, not empty words." The route went through the farmer’s market to highlight the famine's impact on Palestinian children. Plans to march to Senator Schumer’s home were thwarted by police barricades and the Strategic Response Group of the NYPD. Protesters carried signs and simulations of dead children representing the 14,000 children killed in Gaza bombings. After placing the effigies on the ground, the protest concluded with the reading of a fraction of children’s names and ages, followed by prayer.
  • Race winner David Cantero Del Campo of Spain seen during the 2023 Triathlon World Cup in La Marina de Valencia.Race winner David Cantero Del Campo of Spain seen during the 2023 Triathlon World Cup in La Marina de Valencia.
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image taken with drone) Some high-rise residential building communities in the city. Nationwide, 24 out of China's 70 major cities saw month-on-month increases in new home prices in March, up from 18 in February, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Prices of second-hand homes rose in 10 cities in March, seven more than the previous month. Home prices in first-tier cities posted gains, while declines in second and third-tier cities generally narrowed.(EDITORS NOTE: Image taken with drone) Some high-rise residential building communities in the city. Nationwide, 24 out of China's 70 major cities saw month-on-month increases in new home prices in March, up from 18 in February, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Prices of second-hand homes rose in 10 cities in March, seven more than the previous month. Home prices in first-tier cities posted gains, while declines in second and third-tier cities generally narrowed.
  • A woman holds a cat at the Blessing of the Animals at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on October 5, 2025 in New York City. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, Christians celebrate by blessing animals and praying.A woman holds a cat at the Blessing of the Animals at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on October 5, 2025 in New York City. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, Christians celebrate by blessing animals and praying.
  • People make an order at a KFC restaurant in Moscow. KFC restaurants in Moscow will gradually rebrand to Rostic's. Rostic's brand opens its first restaurant at the location of the former KFC branch in Moscow. In July 2022, the media reported that Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut in Russia, was ending its operations in the country and transferring ownership to a local operator. Recently, it was announced that the former KFC establishments in Russia will now operate under the Rostic's brand. Meanwhile, some KFC branches are still operating however, they will gradually shift their branding to Rostic's.People make an order at a KFC restaurant in Moscow. KFC restaurants in Moscow will gradually rebrand to Rostic's. Rostic's brand opens its first restaurant at the location of the former KFC branch in Moscow. In July 2022, the media reported that Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut in Russia, was ending its operations in the country and transferring ownership to a local operator. Recently, it was announced that the former KFC establishments in Russia will now operate under the Rostic's brand. Meanwhile, some KFC branches are still operating however, they will gradually shift their branding to Rostic's.
  • Trains and goods wagons on railway tracks at Lviv Railway station. Ukrainian State Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) has revenue of UAH 457 million. The full extent of railways administrated by Ukrzaliznytsia is currently around 22,300 km, of which 9,752 km (44.3%) is fully electrified with the use of the overhead wire.Trains and goods wagons on railway tracks at Lviv Railway station. Ukrainian State Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) has revenue of UAH 457 million. The full extent of railways administrated by Ukrzaliznytsia is currently around 22,300 km, of which 9,752 km (44.3%) is fully electrified with the use of the overhead wire.
  • (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image taken with a drone) Aerial view of Drax Power Station, the third largest polluting power station in Europe located close to Selby, North Yorkshire.(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image taken with a drone) Aerial view of Drax Power Station, the third largest polluting power station in Europe located close to Selby, North Yorkshire.
  • A woman wearing steampunk costumes is seen during "VI KyivSteamCon" event in Kiev.The Steampunk festival involving workshops, talks, competitions, dances and lectures attracts fans of subgenre steampunk, cosplay and science fiction.A woman wearing steampunk costumes is seen during "VI KyivSteamCon" event in Kiev.The Steampunk festival involving workshops, talks, competitions, dances and lectures attracts fans of subgenre steampunk, cosplay and science fiction.
  • Festival queens join the parade wearing indigenous materials and local produce sourced within the town of Lucban. Local and foreign tourists flocked to Lucban, Quezon to celebrate the 2018 Pahiyas Festival. The festival is celebrated to give thanks to the town's patron saint, San Isidro De Labrador, for a bountiful harvest. Houses are also adorned with local fruits and vegetable.Festival queens join the parade wearing indigenous materials and local produce sourced within the town of Lucban. Local and foreign tourists flocked to Lucban, Quezon to celebrate the 2018 Pahiyas Festival. The festival is celebrated to give thanks to the town's patron saint, San Isidro De Labrador, for a bountiful harvest. Houses are also adorned with local fruits and vegetable.
  • A full moon rises in the night sky over Srinagar. The full moon, commonly known as the Worm Moon in March, marks the final full moon of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.A full moon rises in the night sky over Srinagar. The full moon, commonly known as the Worm Moon in March, marks the final full moon of the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere.
  • Carlos Sainz of Spain and Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 (55) seen in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy 2025 - Media Day at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.Carlos Sainz of Spain and Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 (55) seen in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy 2025 - Media Day at Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
  • Handprints of Dame Shirley Bassey in the form of a bronze plaque in the ‘Square of Fame’ at The SSE Arena, Wembley, in Wembley Park in London, to mark 60 years of entertainment at London’s iconic music and entertainment venue.Handprints of Dame Shirley Bassey in the form of a bronze plaque in the ‘Square of Fame’ at The SSE Arena, Wembley, in Wembley Park in London, to mark 60 years of entertainment at London’s iconic music and entertainment venue.

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