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  • The window of the shopping mall Siam Center reflects people and Rama 1 street in Bangkok.The window of the shopping mall Siam Center reflects people and Rama 1 street in Bangkok.
  • A bombed building seen after the war in Gaza.A bombed building seen after the war in Gaza.
  • South Sudan s' Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Amb. Anthony Louis Kon (3L) gestures during celebrations to mark the 14th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence from Sudan.South Sudan s' Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Amb. Anthony Louis Kon (3L) gestures during celebrations to mark the 14th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence from Sudan.
  • Mads Pedersen of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek seen at the team presentation prior to the 1st Copenhagen Sprint 2025 - Men's Elite a 235,7 km one day race from Roskilde to Copenhagen. This weekend, the international cycling race 'Copenhagen Sprint' will be held for the first time in Denmark. It is a so-called World Tour race that is expected to bring together many of the world's best riders. The women's race will be held on Saturday and the men's race on Sunday.Mads Pedersen of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek seen at the team presentation prior to the 1st Copenhagen Sprint 2025 - Men's Elite a 235,7 km one day race from Roskilde to Copenhagen. This weekend, the international cycling race 'Copenhagen Sprint' will be held for the first time in Denmark. It is a so-called World Tour race that is expected to bring together many of the world's best riders. The women's race will be held on Saturday and the men's race on Sunday.
  • Enzo Fernandez (R) of River Plate celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2022 Copa Conmebol Libertadores match between River Plate and Fortaleza at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Final score; River Plate 2:0 Fortaleza.Enzo Fernandez (R) of River Plate celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2022 Copa Conmebol Libertadores match between River Plate and Fortaleza at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Final score; River Plate 2:0 Fortaleza.
  • Demonstrators hold up placards in Central Park in protest of the Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, violence against women and forced hysterectomies of immigrant women.Demonstrators hold up placards in Central Park in protest of the Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, violence against women and forced hysterectomies of immigrant women.
  • Students and teachers stage a protest against education reforms. Teachers and Students march towards Hellenic Parliament as they demand better education in schools and universities.Students and teachers stage a protest against education reforms. Teachers and Students march towards Hellenic Parliament as they demand better education in schools and universities.
  • Two young girls show their enthusiasm at the head of the demonstration. Hispanic Heritage Day is being celebrated across Spain. Loyalist organizations urged thousands of citizens have taken to the streets of Barcelona to reaffirm their Spanish national identity and to reject the Catalan sovereignty process. At the end of the rally some protesters have insulted the local police who were making checks to troublemakers.Two young girls show their enthusiasm at the head of the demonstration. Hispanic Heritage Day is being celebrated across Spain. Loyalist organizations urged thousands of citizens have taken to the streets of Barcelona to reaffirm their Spanish national identity and to reject the Catalan sovereignty process. At the end of the rally some protesters have insulted the local police who were making checks to troublemakers.
  • Protesters shouting slogans on megaphones during the climate strike. Portuguese students joined the international movement “Fridays for Future” in Lisbon to protest against the climate situation amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This strike aims to alert political leaders worldwide to the seriousness of the climate problems.Protesters shouting slogans on megaphones during the climate strike. Portuguese students joined the international movement “Fridays for Future” in Lisbon to protest against the climate situation amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This strike aims to alert political leaders worldwide to the seriousness of the climate problems.
  • Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Air Force personnel help business owners to bring out their goods from the site of a fire at the clothing market in Dhaka. A large fire has gutted thousands of shops at a popular clothing market in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, with shop owners devastated by the loss weeks before Eid, the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan. Hundreds of firefighters and army personnel battled the inferno as it tore through the clothing market, turning it into a pile of ashes. Several people have been injured but no deaths have been reported so far. Authorities were still trying to figure out the cause of the blaze.Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Air Force personnel help business owners to bring out their goods from the site of a fire at the clothing market in Dhaka. A large fire has gutted thousands of shops at a popular clothing market in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, with shop owners devastated by the loss weeks before Eid, the Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan. Hundreds of firefighters and army personnel battled the inferno as it tore through the clothing market, turning it into a pile of ashes. Several people have been injured but no deaths have been reported so far. Authorities were still trying to figure out the cause of the blaze.
  • National Education Minister Pap Ndiaye is seen during his visit in Marseille. Pap Ndiaye, Minister of National Education and Youth, is in Marseille for 3 days, to visit schools, meet educational teams and students, and follow the progress of many educational projects.National Education Minister Pap Ndiaye is seen during his visit in Marseille. Pap Ndiaye, Minister of National Education and Youth, is in Marseille for 3 days, to visit schools, meet educational teams and students, and follow the progress of many educational projects.
  • Mechanics fix a stretcher bed in a car that is being converted into an ambulance with an oxygen cylinder in Bengaluru. An initiative by "Drive Without Borders" spearheaded by Wasim Memon to help those in need during the second wave of the pandemic is converting 5 Maruthi Omnis into ambulances with oxygen support and 1 into a hearse van. This service is free of charge.Mechanics fix a stretcher bed in a car that is being converted into an ambulance with an oxygen cylinder in Bengaluru. An initiative by "Drive Without Borders" spearheaded by Wasim Memon to help those in need during the second wave of the pandemic is converting 5 Maruthi Omnis into ambulances with oxygen support and 1 into a hearse van. This service is free of charge.
  • Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and gives his blessing to the faithful at the gates of the Apostolic Palace. The Pope is spending a short vacation at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo before returning to the Vatican.Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus and gives his blessing to the faithful at the gates of the Apostolic Palace. The Pope is spending a short vacation at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo before returning to the Vatican.
  • Riot police stands guard after dispersing the demonstrators outside government house. More than 90 pro-democracy protesters, including minors, were arrested by riot police after dispersing the protesters during the "Thalufah Village" overnight protest outside Government house. The protesters demand the release of detained pro-democracy leaders, the abolishment of Section 112 and the resignation of Prayut Chan-O Cha. They insisted that they would stage the protest until the Prime Minister resigned.Riot police stands guard after dispersing the demonstrators outside government house. More than 90 pro-democracy protesters, including minors, were arrested by riot police after dispersing the protesters during the "Thalufah Village" overnight protest outside Government house. The protesters demand the release of detained pro-democracy leaders, the abolishment of Section 112 and the resignation of Prayut Chan-O Cha. They insisted that they would stage the protest until the Prime Minister resigned.
  • Jannik Sinner seen in action during the Internazionali BNL d Italia 2025 at Foro Italico. Jannik Sinner of Italy won against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in their Round of 32 match with the final score of 6:4, 6:2.Jannik Sinner seen in action during the Internazionali BNL d Italia 2025 at Foro Italico. Jannik Sinner of Italy won against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in their Round of 32 match with the final score of 6:4, 6:2.
  • A boy blows a sugar figurine at a Spring Festival market stall, with a craftswoman assisting and onlookers watching. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is China's most significant traditional holiday, with the 2026 celebrations officially beginning on February 17 to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.A boy blows a sugar figurine at a Spring Festival market stall, with a craftswoman assisting and onlookers watching. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is China's most significant traditional holiday, with the 2026 celebrations officially beginning on February 17 to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.
  • Men from the Knights of Columbus hold a banner on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol during the Pennsylvania March for Life depicting Donald Trump's bloody ear. Hundreds of abortion opponents gathered at the Pennsylvania Capitol for the fourth annual Pennsylvania March for Life.Men from the Knights of Columbus hold a banner on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol during the Pennsylvania March for Life depicting Donald Trump's bloody ear. Hundreds of abortion opponents gathered at the Pennsylvania Capitol for the fourth annual Pennsylvania March for Life.
  • Shoppers walk past a closed Tissot boutique. Major international premium brands have ceased their activities in Russia, by closing their stores.Shoppers walk past a closed Tissot boutique. Major international premium brands have ceased their activities in Russia, by closing their stores.
  • A no smoking sign seen on the beach. To strengthen the fight against tobacco and the protection of young people the Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families announced a series of measures by establishing smoke-free areas from July 1, 2025. It will be prohibited to smoke in public parks, gardens and beaches bordering bathing waters, bus shelters, passenger waiting areas, schools, middle schools, high schools and other places intended for the reception, training or accommodation of minors, open spaces, libraries, swimming pools, stadiums and sports facilities.A no smoking sign seen on the beach. To strengthen the fight against tobacco and the protection of young people the Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families announced a series of measures by establishing smoke-free areas from July 1, 2025. It will be prohibited to smoke in public parks, gardens and beaches bordering bathing waters, bus shelters, passenger waiting areas, schools, middle schools, high schools and other places intended for the reception, training or accommodation of minors, open spaces, libraries, swimming pools, stadiums and sports facilities.
  • Tourists wearing traditional Korean hanbok are visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace was built three years after the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), located north of Gwanghwamun Square, was founded and served as a royal palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is located in the center of the capital of Korea.Tourists wearing traditional Korean hanbok are visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace was built three years after the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), located north of Gwanghwamun Square, was founded and served as a royal palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is located in the center of the capital of Korea.
  • Alessandro Barbero (R) seen with a fan during the books signature. Alessandro Barbero, one of the most well known Italian historian, presented his new book “S. Francesco”, about multiple versions on the life of S. Francis of Assisi, in Politeama theatre in Catanzaro, with mayor Nicola Fiorita and Gaetano Laterza of the publishing house.Alessandro Barbero (R) seen with a fan during the books signature. Alessandro Barbero, one of the most well known Italian historian, presented his new book “S. Francesco”, about multiple versions on the life of S. Francis of Assisi, in Politeama theatre in Catanzaro, with mayor Nicola Fiorita and Gaetano Laterza of the publishing house.
  • A view of the different versions of Mi-2 helicopters on display at the Polish Aviation Museum. The Polish Aviation Museum is located at the site of the former Krakow-Rakowice-Czyzyny Airport, established in 1912, one of the oldest in the world. The Museum collection consists of over 200 aircraft, dating WW1, WW2 and a collection of all airplane types developed or used by Poland after 1945.A view of the different versions of Mi-2 helicopters on display at the Polish Aviation Museum. The Polish Aviation Museum is located at the site of the former Krakow-Rakowice-Czyzyny Airport, established in 1912, one of the oldest in the world. The Museum collection consists of over 200 aircraft, dating WW1, WW2 and a collection of all airplane types developed or used by Poland after 1945.
  • A man jumps as he poses for photos on the seaside of Udaipur Beach, Digha approximately 200 km from Kolkata with a dramatic cloudscape in the background. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the Monsoon rain will likely arrive a week early this year due to twin cyclones, Asani and Karim.A man jumps as he poses for photos on the seaside of Udaipur Beach, Digha approximately 200 km from Kolkata with a dramatic cloudscape in the background. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the Monsoon rain will likely arrive a week early this year due to twin cyclones, Asani and Karim.
  • AustraliaOne Party supporters, young children and police officers were seen during the Australia Day celebrations. Members of far right Australia One (A1) Party staged a peaceful demonstration and celebration in honour of Australia Day observed annually on 26 January, at Catani Gardens in St Kilda.AustraliaOne Party supporters, young children and police officers were seen during the Australia Day celebrations. Members of far right Australia One (A1) Party staged a peaceful demonstration and celebration in honour of Australia Day observed annually on 26 January, at Catani Gardens in St Kilda.
  • Solly Mcleod and Esther O’Casey attend the Life Of Chuck UK Premiere at the Barbican.Solly Mcleod and Esther O’Casey attend the Life Of Chuck UK Premiere at the Barbican.

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