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  • In this photo illustration, the Nintendo Switch 2 advertisement seen displayed at an electronics store. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5 with a starting price of $449.99 for the base console and $499.99 for a bundle including Mario Kart World. Pre-orders began on April 24 2025 in the U.S. through retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart and Target but stock sold out quickly due to high demand. Nintendo’s My Nintendo Store uses a registration-based invite system with the first wave of invites sent out starting May 8, 2025 prioritizing Nintendo Switch Online members with at least 12 months of paid membership and 50+ gameplay hours.In this photo illustration, the Nintendo Switch 2 advertisement seen displayed at an electronics store. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5 with a starting price of $449.99 for the base console and $499.99 for a bundle including Mario Kart World. Pre-orders began on April 24 2025 in the U.S. through retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart and Target but stock sold out quickly due to high demand. Nintendo’s My Nintendo Store uses a registration-based invite system with the first wave of invites sent out starting May 8, 2025 prioritizing Nintendo Switch Online members with at least 12 months of paid membership and 50+ gameplay hours.
  • A Palestinian young lady making a video call at the Mediterranean beach on a rainy day.A Palestinian young lady making a video call at the Mediterranean beach on a rainy day.
  • Protesters march while holding a banner during the rally for gender equality on International Women's Day. In Kenya, this year's celebration came just a day after a lady motorist was allegedly molested by a gang of Boda Boda riders (motorcycle taxi operators) in Nairobi, an incident that led to a national outrage and condemnation.Protesters march while holding a banner during the rally for gender equality on International Women's Day. In Kenya, this year's celebration came just a day after a lady motorist was allegedly molested by a gang of Boda Boda riders (motorcycle taxi operators) in Nairobi, an incident that led to a national outrage and condemnation.
  • A female participant in a costume entertains the crowd during the event. After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Berlin Carnival of Cultures has finally resumed its tradition this year. Carnival of Cultures is a celebration of the capital's diversity and internationality. It is celebrated annually since 1995, which attracts numerous Berliners and tourists to join and spectate their colorful and diverse parades.A female participant in a costume entertains the crowd during the event. After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Berlin Carnival of Cultures has finally resumed its tradition this year. Carnival of Cultures is a celebration of the capital's diversity and internationality. It is celebrated annually since 1995, which attracts numerous Berliners and tourists to join and spectate their colorful and diverse parades.
  • A man holds a cellphone displaying an application that shows the price of Bitcoin. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has announced that he will propose a law to the Congress, where his party controls a majority, for Bitcoin to become legal tender. El Salvador would become the first country in the world to accept a cryptocurrency as a legal tender.A man holds a cellphone displaying an application that shows the price of Bitcoin. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has announced that he will propose a law to the Congress, where his party controls a majority, for Bitcoin to become legal tender. El Salvador would become the first country in the world to accept a cryptocurrency as a legal tender.
  • A woman holds placard that says, “As a Former Fetus I Oppose Abortion” at a Pro-choice rally.A woman holds placard that says, “As a Former Fetus I Oppose Abortion” at a Pro-choice rally.
  • An activist from the group Just Stop Oil is arrested after staging a march outside Parliament Square in London. Just Stop Oil, a British environmental activists group, staged a march around Parliament Square demanding an end to new oil and gas licenses. After 10 minutes, police officers blocked the path and started to arrest the activists under the UK's new anti-protest laws.An activist from the group Just Stop Oil is arrested after staging a march outside Parliament Square in London. Just Stop Oil, a British environmental activists group, staged a march around Parliament Square demanding an end to new oil and gas licenses. After 10 minutes, police officers blocked the path and started to arrest the activists under the UK's new anti-protest laws.
  • CHP General Chairman Özgür Özel speaks during the event. The Istanbul 45th Civil Court of First Instance, in a decision taken on 2nd September, annulled the Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul 38th Ordinary Provincial Congress which was held on 8th October 2023. Subsequently, a trustee was appointed to the Istanbul Provincial Organisation, and former CHP Deputy Chairman Gürsel Tekin, was appointed as provincial chairman by court order, replacing the current provincial chairman Özgür Çelik. The CHP laid a wreath at Taksim Square to mark the 102nd anniversary of its founding. CHP General Chairman Özgür Özel and the dismissed CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik attended the event, where it was stated that the fight against the trustee would continue.CHP General Chairman Özgür Özel speaks during the event. The Istanbul 45th Civil Court of First Instance, in a decision taken on 2nd September, annulled the Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul 38th Ordinary Provincial Congress which was held on 8th October 2023. Subsequently, a trustee was appointed to the Istanbul Provincial Organisation, and former CHP Deputy Chairman Gürsel Tekin, was appointed as provincial chairman by court order, replacing the current provincial chairman Özgür Çelik. The CHP laid a wreath at Taksim Square to mark the 102nd anniversary of its founding. CHP General Chairman Özgür Özel and the dismissed CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik attended the event, where it was stated that the fight against the trustee would continue.
  • View of the Azov Stal steel plant in Mariupol. The two large metallurgical plants based in Mariupol are the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works and the Ilyich Iron and Steel Works part of Metinvest Group. According to Ukrainian Ecology Ministry report in 2016 Ilyich Plant produced more than 1.7 million tons of dangerous emissions to the atmosphere and Azov Stal produced 78,600 tons of atmospheric pollutants and poured 1.4 million cubic meters of waste into the Azov Sea. In 2018 Ukraine’s Health Ministry warned the public to avoid swimming at any of the beaches around Mariupol.View of the Azov Stal steel plant in Mariupol. The two large metallurgical plants based in Mariupol are the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works and the Ilyich Iron and Steel Works part of Metinvest Group. According to Ukrainian Ecology Ministry report in 2016 Ilyich Plant produced more than 1.7 million tons of dangerous emissions to the atmosphere and Azov Stal produced 78,600 tons of atmospheric pollutants and poured 1.4 million cubic meters of waste into the Azov Sea. In 2018 Ukraine’s Health Ministry warned the public to avoid swimming at any of the beaches around Mariupol.
  • Sea turtle seen lying on the ground dead at the Al Jazirah beach. Al Jazirah beach is located near the upmarket residential area of Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah. The beach is littered with plastic bags, plastic bottles, fish nets, fishing lines, construction wood, dead fish and even a dead turtle. The area has become a dumping ground for unwanted human and construction waste over the last few years.Sea turtle seen lying on the ground dead at the Al Jazirah beach. Al Jazirah beach is located near the upmarket residential area of Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah. The beach is littered with plastic bags, plastic bottles, fish nets, fishing lines, construction wood, dead fish and even a dead turtle. The area has become a dumping ground for unwanted human and construction waste over the last few years.
  • (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image contains graphic content) A head of the slaughtered cow lies in a pool of blood. The Muslim community celebrates "Eid Al Adha" or the marking of the culmination of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham faith. They also practice the ritual slaughter of cows and goats.(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image contains graphic content) A head of the slaughtered cow lies in a pool of blood. The Muslim community celebrates "Eid Al Adha" or the marking of the culmination of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham faith. They also practice the ritual slaughter of cows and goats.
  • Fake parasol mushroom seen among the grass in Park Brakkenstein. There are around 5,250 species of mushrooms in the Netherlands. Many of these are under serious threat and some 200 species have become extinct in the Netherlands over recent decades.Fake parasol mushroom seen among the grass in Park Brakkenstein. There are around 5,250 species of mushrooms in the Netherlands. Many of these are under serious threat and some 200 species have become extinct in the Netherlands over recent decades.
  • A Christian girl is carrying a silver cross through the streets of Seville as she takes part in a procession during the Holy Wednesday to mark the Holy Week celebrations. The Brotherhood of San Bernardo takes the procession of el Cristo de la Salud and la Virgen del Refugio to the streets after two years without celebrating Holy Week due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic.A Christian girl is carrying a silver cross through the streets of Seville as she takes part in a procession during the Holy Wednesday to mark the Holy Week celebrations. The Brotherhood of San Bernardo takes the procession of el Cristo de la Salud and la Virgen del Refugio to the streets after two years without celebrating Holy Week due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Cars pass near the branch of the Russian bank "Alfa-Bank" in Kyiv. The largest private bank "Alfa-Bank" is renamed "Sens Bank". The National Bank of Ukraine removed the Russian shareholders of "Alfa-Bank" from the management of the bank after the imposition of sanctions.Cars pass near the branch of the Russian bank "Alfa-Bank" in Kyiv. The largest private bank "Alfa-Bank" is renamed "Sens Bank". The National Bank of Ukraine removed the Russian shareholders of "Alfa-Bank" from the management of the bank after the imposition of sanctions.
  • Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James #23 drives against New Orleans Pelicans' Keion Brooks Jr. #0 during an NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James #23 drives against New Orleans Pelicans' Keion Brooks Jr. #0 during an NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Los Angeles.
  • In this photo illustration, Youtube logo is displayed on a smartphone with a laptop keyboard background.In this photo illustration, Youtube logo is displayed on a smartphone with a laptop keyboard background.
  • Candles are lit next to flowers and placards during a demonstration. People in China have protested against anti-virus restrictions since November 2022. Plenty of people in China marched on the streets with blank papers to require ease in the covid rules and called for that country's leader to step down. The protest was called the "A4 revolution". Hundreds of people took part in a demonstration to support the protesters in China at Portsmouth Square in San Francisco.Candles are lit next to flowers and placards during a demonstration. People in China have protested against anti-virus restrictions since November 2022. Plenty of people in China marched on the streets with blank papers to require ease in the covid rules and called for that country's leader to step down. The protest was called the "A4 revolution". Hundreds of people took part in a demonstration to support the protesters in China at Portsmouth Square in San Francisco.
  • In this photo illustration bundles of banknotes with a nominal value of 1000 Russian rubles in a bank package. The photo shows 4,500,000 rubles, this is the approximate cost of an apartment in a provincial city.In this photo illustration bundles of banknotes with a nominal value of 1000 Russian rubles in a bank package. The photo shows 4,500,000 rubles, this is the approximate cost of an apartment in a provincial city.
  • Hüseyin Gökmen, who is 53-years-old, lives in Çukurköy and beats a drum around the village to wake up the villagers for Sahur during Ramadan. Sahur is the meal that Muslims consume before their fast starts during the holy month of Ramadan. Since 1995, Hüseyin Gökmen has roamed around his village to wake up his neighbors during Ramadan before sunrise. Also, during Ramadan, Gökmen temporarily closes his artisan restaurant. Hence, his only source of income during Ramadan comes from the tips given him by the villagers.Hüseyin Gökmen, who is 53-years-old, lives in Çukurköy and beats a drum around the village to wake up the villagers for Sahur during Ramadan. Sahur is the meal that Muslims consume before their fast starts during the holy month of Ramadan. Since 1995, Hüseyin Gökmen has roamed around his village to wake up his neighbors during Ramadan before sunrise. Also, during Ramadan, Gökmen temporarily closes his artisan restaurant. Hence, his only source of income during Ramadan comes from the tips given him by the villagers.
  • Viking Mars cruise liner leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.Viking Mars cruise liner leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Nell Hudson at the Austentatious Press Night at the Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, Covent Garden.Nell Hudson at the Austentatious Press Night at the Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, Covent Garden.
  • A protester is seen playing a tambourine during the demonstration. Hundreds of women staged a protest in Istanbul against the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision to quit the European treaty on violence against women.A protester is seen playing a tambourine during the demonstration. Hundreds of women staged a protest in Istanbul against the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision to quit the European treaty on violence against women.
  • Kashmiri farmers collect saffron flowers at a field during the saffron harvest in Pampore. The saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus and is harvested once a year from October 21 to mid-November. The world's most expensive spice-Kashmiri saffron, often referred to as "Red Gold" which sells for more than 10,000 US dollars a kilogram, is considered one of the best varieties due to its superior quality and distinct flavor and aroma. It has been associated with traditional Kashmiri cuisine and represents the rich cultural heritage of the region, with its history spanning more than 3,500 years. However, saffron farmers have witnessed a decline in production over the years due to changing climatic conditions.Kashmiri farmers collect saffron flowers at a field during the saffron harvest in Pampore. The saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus and is harvested once a year from October 21 to mid-November. The world's most expensive spice-Kashmiri saffron, often referred to as "Red Gold" which sells for more than 10,000 US dollars a kilogram, is considered one of the best varieties due to its superior quality and distinct flavor and aroma. It has been associated with traditional Kashmiri cuisine and represents the rich cultural heritage of the region, with its history spanning more than 3,500 years. However, saffron farmers have witnessed a decline in production over the years due to changing climatic conditions.
  • Ye Hong Wei (L) and Su Ching Heng (R) of Chinese Taipei are seen in action during the 2022 SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open Round of 32 Men's Double match against Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin of Chinese Taipei. Lee and Wang won the match, 22-20, 21-17.Ye Hong Wei (L) and Su Ching Heng (R) of Chinese Taipei are seen in action during the 2022 SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open Round of 32 Men's Double match against Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin of Chinese Taipei. Lee and Wang won the match, 22-20, 21-17.
  • The Italian singer, Zucchero Fornaciari, stage name is the Italian word for "Sugar" performs live on stage with his "Overdose d'Amore" tour at Stadio Adriatico.The Italian singer, Zucchero Fornaciari, stage name is the Italian word for "Sugar" performs live on stage with his "Overdose d'Amore" tour at Stadio Adriatico.

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