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  • Police officers on patrol duty around the Olympic Village in Harumi. Usually the heart piece of Olympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic village in Harumi is secured behind tall metal fences with military and police on patrol duty and check points with roadblocks. Inside, athletes and other members of the Olympic teams have to adhere to strict protocols to minimize the risk of contracting Sars-CoV-2-Coronavirus.Police officers on patrol duty around the Olympic Village in Harumi. Usually the heart piece of Olympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic village in Harumi is secured behind tall metal fences with military and police on patrol duty and check points with roadblocks. Inside, athletes and other members of the Olympic teams have to adhere to strict protocols to minimize the risk of contracting Sars-CoV-2-Coronavirus.
  • An Uyghur man speaks against the concentration camps in China during an event to commemorate the 'National Day of East Turkistan'. November 12th marks the Republic Day of East Turkistan, also known as Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The Uyghur community living in The Netherlands organized an event to commemorate the 'National Day of East Turkistan' and keep fighting against the Chinese government to regain their independence. The Chinese government has reportedly detained more than a million Muslims in reeducation camps. Most of the people who have been arbitrarily detained are Uighur, a predominantly Turkic-speaking ethnic group primarily from China's northwestern region of Xinjiang.An Uyghur man speaks against the concentration camps in China during an event to commemorate the 'National Day of East Turkistan'. November 12th marks the Republic Day of East Turkistan, also known as Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The Uyghur community living in The Netherlands organized an event to commemorate the 'National Day of East Turkistan' and keep fighting against the Chinese government to regain their independence. The Chinese government has reportedly detained more than a million Muslims in reeducation camps. Most of the people who have been arbitrarily detained are Uighur, a predominantly Turkic-speaking ethnic group primarily from China's northwestern region of Xinjiang.
  • The Prime Minister-designate of the House of Representatives (HoR), Fathi Bashagha, is seen in the seat of his administration in the central city of Sirte. There is still no legitimate government in Tripoli after elections in 2021. Two competing political factions have staked their claim to rule, a rivalry that hascreated instability in Libya. Since June, the government led by Abdulhamid Dbeibah has been recognized by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF). However, the pro-Haftar faction led by Prime Minister-designate of the House of Representatives (HoR), Fathi Bashagha, claims that Dbeibah's government is no longer legitimate.The Prime Minister-designate of the House of Representatives (HoR), Fathi Bashagha, is seen in the seat of his administration in the central city of Sirte. There is still no legitimate government in Tripoli after elections in 2021. Two competing political factions have staked their claim to rule, a rivalry that hascreated instability in Libya. Since June, the government led by Abdulhamid Dbeibah has been recognized by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF). However, the pro-Haftar faction led by Prime Minister-designate of the House of Representatives (HoR), Fathi Bashagha, claims that Dbeibah's government is no longer legitimate.
  • The French Alps, covered with snow, are seen from the Col du Lautaret.The French Alps, covered with snow, are seen from the Col du Lautaret.
  • Actor Hugh Jackman is seen attending at red carpet of The Greatest Showman film premiere to promote his latest movie at Oasis Coyoacan Mall.Actor Hugh Jackman is seen attending at red carpet of The Greatest Showman film premiere to promote his latest movie at Oasis Coyoacan Mall.
  • Grace Gaustad and Katie Kelly attend the 15th Annual Stand Up for Heroes in New York.Grace Gaustad and Katie Kelly attend the 15th Annual Stand Up for Heroes in New York.
  • A farmer seen riding a motorcycle along a rice field during sunset.A farmer seen riding a motorcycle along a rice field during sunset.
  • View of a taxi in Marseille. Marseille taxis, opposed to the flat rate plan for certain routes from Marseille-Provence airport, have filed a strike notice for September 23, 2023, the day of the Pope's visit to Marseille.View of a taxi in Marseille. Marseille taxis, opposed to the flat rate plan for certain routes from Marseille-Provence airport, have filed a strike notice for September 23, 2023, the day of the Pope's visit to Marseille.
  • The Austrian alps covered with snow are seen in Wagrain, Austria.The Austrian alps covered with snow are seen in Wagrain, Austria.
  • Kashmiri woman watches rising water levels of River Jhelum on the outskirts of Srinagar. An imminent flood threat looms over Jammu and Kashmir as rivers and streams swell after continuous rainfall. Authorities have closed all schools and shut the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. The local meteorological department forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in the next 24 hours. Residents have been urged to stay vigilant and take precautions due to the heightened risk of landslides and floods.Kashmiri woman watches rising water levels of River Jhelum on the outskirts of Srinagar. An imminent flood threat looms over Jammu and Kashmir as rivers and streams swell after continuous rainfall. Authorities have closed all schools and shut the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. The local meteorological department forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in the next 24 hours. Residents have been urged to stay vigilant and take precautions due to the heightened risk of landslides and floods.
  • climate activists are seen saying goodbye to their families before the boat departs. From the NDSM Wharf in Amsterdam, 36 climate activists are sailing out to go to the UN Climate Conference in Santiago, Chile. Between them, there is Anuna de Weber, who is the organizer of the Climate Strikes in Belgium and Adélaïde Charlier, French-speaking coordinator for the 'Youth for climate' movement. Their mission as Greta Thunberg already did, is decrease the climate impact of traveling. They will be sailing for around 7 weeks to Rio de Janeiro, and from there they will travel by bus.climate activists are seen saying goodbye to their families before the boat departs. From the NDSM Wharf in Amsterdam, 36 climate activists are sailing out to go to the UN Climate Conference in Santiago, Chile. Between them, there is Anuna de Weber, who is the organizer of the Climate Strikes in Belgium and Adélaïde Charlier, French-speaking coordinator for the 'Youth for climate' movement. Their mission as Greta Thunberg already did, is decrease the climate impact of traveling. They will be sailing for around 7 weeks to Rio de Janeiro, and from there they will travel by bus.
  • A man walks across an empty main Street in the old town of Gdansk. By the decision of the government, from March 20 to April 9, new restrictions will be introduced related to the coronavirus pandemic in Poland. This means that the new restrictions will apply during Easter. The daily average of infections in Poland in the last seven days amounted to over 22,200 cases.A man walks across an empty main Street in the old town of Gdansk. By the decision of the government, from March 20 to April 9, new restrictions will be introduced related to the coronavirus pandemic in Poland. This means that the new restrictions will apply during Easter. The daily average of infections in Poland in the last seven days amounted to over 22,200 cases.
  • People are seen cheering St. Nicholas. On the first Saturday after November 11th, the red-and-white-clad Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) arrives in several Dutch cities. In Nijmegen, Sinterklaas entered by following a route through the city center accompanied by his helpers, the Pieten (Peters), who gave traditional candies to children and adults.People are seen cheering St. Nicholas. On the first Saturday after November 11th, the red-and-white-clad Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) arrives in several Dutch cities. In Nijmegen, Sinterklaas entered by following a route through the city center accompanied by his helpers, the Pieten (Peters), who gave traditional candies to children and adults.
  • (EDITORS' NOTE : Image depicts death) Palestinians carry the body of an Islamic Jihad fighter during his funeral in Al Shejaeiya neighborhood, east of Gaza. Three Islamic Jihad were killed after Israeli air strike in Gaza on 11th May. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they hit over 100 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip during a retaliatory overnight strike after rockets were fired at Israel by Palestinian militants.(EDITORS' NOTE : Image depicts death) Palestinians carry the body of an Islamic Jihad fighter during his funeral in Al Shejaeiya neighborhood, east of Gaza. Three Islamic Jihad were killed after Israeli air strike in Gaza on 11th May. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they hit over 100 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip during a retaliatory overnight strike after rockets were fired at Israel by Palestinian militants.
  • Emiliana Arango of Colombia seen in action with Xinyu Wang of China (Not in view) during the round of 64 match at the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026 tennis tournament at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex. Xinyu Wang won against Emiliana Arango 6-1, 7-5.Emiliana Arango of Colombia seen in action with Xinyu Wang of China (Not in view) during the round of 64 match at the WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026 tennis tournament at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex. Xinyu Wang won against Emiliana Arango 6-1, 7-5.
  • A woman seen shouting slogans during a protest against the Chinese policies in Xinjiang. Activists protest the treatment of Uyghur Muslims by Chinese authorities in the East Turkestan region of China's Xinjiang province at a protest outside the Chinese embassy in central London.A woman seen shouting slogans during a protest against the Chinese policies in Xinjiang. Activists protest the treatment of Uyghur Muslims by Chinese authorities in the East Turkestan region of China's Xinjiang province at a protest outside the Chinese embassy in central London.
  • (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image taken from a plane) View of the Florida Keys. The island chain stretches 120 miles from mainland Florida towards Cuba.(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image taken from a plane) View of the Florida Keys. The island chain stretches 120 miles from mainland Florida towards Cuba.
  • Two women hold a Ukrainian flag during the rally. Since the beginning of Russia's aggression in February, people around the world have been uniting to show support for Ukraine. In Krakow, among many other demonstrations, a solidarity chain called 'Stand With Ukraine' took place.Two women hold a Ukrainian flag during the rally. Since the beginning of Russia's aggression in February, people around the world have been uniting to show support for Ukraine. In Krakow, among many other demonstrations, a solidarity chain called 'Stand With Ukraine' took place.
  • In this photo illustration, a Google Chrome logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a pen, key, book and headsets in the background.In this photo illustration, a Google Chrome logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a pen, key, book and headsets in the background.
  • Monument to the founder of the Airborne Forces Vasily Filippovich Margelov against the background of the Ferris wheel during the New Year's weekend. The Voronezh weather office forecast snow during the New Year's weekend. While many residents will spend the New Year's weekend walking around, shopping, visiting cinemas and parks, most establishments are operating with antiviral restrictions, requiring customers to show QR codes confirming they are vaccinated. Some establishments are completely closed on holidays.Monument to the founder of the Airborne Forces Vasily Filippovich Margelov against the background of the Ferris wheel during the New Year's weekend. The Voronezh weather office forecast snow during the New Year's weekend. While many residents will spend the New Year's weekend walking around, shopping, visiting cinemas and parks, most establishments are operating with antiviral restrictions, requiring customers to show QR codes confirming they are vaccinated. Some establishments are completely closed on holidays.
  • People dressed in carnival costumes take part during the carnival parade "Große Leipziger Rosensonntagsumzug" (Great Leipzig Carnival Procession) in the city center. After three years of forced break because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Leipzig carnival parade took place again on carnival Sunday. Shrovetide carnivals take place this week throughout Germany.People dressed in carnival costumes take part during the carnival parade "Große Leipziger Rosensonntagsumzug" (Great Leipzig Carnival Procession) in the city center. After three years of forced break because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Leipzig carnival parade took place again on carnival Sunday. Shrovetide carnivals take place this week throughout Germany.
  • Members of the migrant caravan are seen resting in a makeshift camp as they wait to apply for asylum in the United States. Around 6,000 migrants are staying in the camp.Members of the migrant caravan are seen resting in a makeshift camp as they wait to apply for asylum in the United States. Around 6,000 migrants are staying in the camp.
  • Craftsmen seen carrying a boat among hundreds of little wooden boats displayed for sale at a market as locals prepare for monsoon season. Dozens flock from miles around to buy their own boat at a market in Manikganj, Bangladesh, so as to be prepared for floods which can strike at any time. After heavy rainfall it is common for river banks to burst, submerging nearby towns and villages. This means cars and buses become redundant and people are forced to travel by boat. Each of the wooden boats and oars are hand-made by local craftsmen and can be bought for as little as 1700 Bangladeshi Taka - the equivalent of 20 US dollar.Craftsmen seen carrying a boat among hundreds of little wooden boats displayed for sale at a market as locals prepare for monsoon season. Dozens flock from miles around to buy their own boat at a market in Manikganj, Bangladesh, so as to be prepared for floods which can strike at any time. After heavy rainfall it is common for river banks to burst, submerging nearby towns and villages. This means cars and buses become redundant and people are forced to travel by boat. Each of the wooden boats and oars are hand-made by local craftsmen and can be bought for as little as 1700 Bangladeshi Taka - the equivalent of 20 US dollar.
  • Far-right activists chant slogans during the rally. A far-right rally under the banner of “Save Australia” was held in Melbourne today, drawing counter-protests from anti-racist and community activists. The event highlighted ongoing tensions in Australia over nationalism, immigration, and diversity, with Victoria Police intervening to separate the opposing groups and maintain order.Far-right activists chant slogans during the rally. A far-right rally under the banner of “Save Australia” was held in Melbourne today, drawing counter-protests from anti-racist and community activists. The event highlighted ongoing tensions in Australia over nationalism, immigration, and diversity, with Victoria Police intervening to separate the opposing groups and maintain order.
  • Australian indie rock singer-songwriter, Stella Donnelly, performs at the NOS stage during the 2022 NOS Primavera SoundMin Porto.Australian indie rock singer-songwriter, Stella Donnelly, performs at the NOS stage during the 2022 NOS Primavera SoundMin Porto.

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