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  • Turkish soldiers disguised as Ottoman soldiers march during the military parade. Victory Day is an official and national holiday celebrated on August 30 every year in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to commemorate the Great Offensive, which ended in victory under Ataturk's command in Dumlupınar on August 30, 1922. On the 99th anniversary of the victory, the Turkish army gathered in front of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) and organized a march to Ulus, where the former Turkish Grand National Assembly was located.Turkish soldiers disguised as Ottoman soldiers march during the military parade. Victory Day is an official and national holiday celebrated on August 30 every year in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to commemorate the Great Offensive, which ended in victory under Ataturk's command in Dumlupınar on August 30, 1922. On the 99th anniversary of the victory, the Turkish army gathered in front of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) and organized a march to Ulus, where the former Turkish Grand National Assembly was located.
  • Vilnius city hall is illuminated in white and blue in solidarity with the people of Israel.Vilnius city hall is illuminated in white and blue in solidarity with the people of Israel.
  • Residents go about their business in the Nakuru Central Business District. Kenya is heading to an election when inflation is at a 5-year high. Most Kenyans are hopeful that a change of government will ease the cost of living and as well address the impacts of climate change which have led to food insecurity and job losses.Residents go about their business in the Nakuru Central Business District. Kenya is heading to an election when inflation is at a 5-year high. Most Kenyans are hopeful that a change of government will ease the cost of living and as well address the impacts of climate change which have led to food insecurity and job losses.
  • (Editor’s note: image taken by a drone) Aerial view of Sevington Inland Border Facility, Ashford, Kent, during the construction.(Editor’s note: image taken by a drone) Aerial view of Sevington Inland Border Facility, Ashford, Kent, during the construction.
  • In this photo illustration the Citizens Financial Group logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen, with graphic representation of the stock market in the background.In this photo illustration the Citizens Financial Group logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen, with graphic representation of the stock market in the background.
  • Travelers check in for a Southwest Airlines flight at Orlando International Airport as the July 4th holiday weekend begins. Americans are expected to travel in record numbers over the Independence Day holiday.Travelers check in for a Southwest Airlines flight at Orlando International Airport as the July 4th holiday weekend begins. Americans are expected to travel in record numbers over the Independence Day holiday.
  • Bare feet of some of the migrants that arrived to Motril port. 37 people were rescued from a rubber boat in Mediterranean Sea and brought at Motril port.Bare feet of some of the migrants that arrived to Motril port. 37 people were rescued from a rubber boat in Mediterranean Sea and brought at Motril port.
  • A protester marching in defiance of police ban despite security law, whilst raising their hands up to signal “Five demands, not one less". Activists and protesters have hit the streets of Hong Kong in a reaction to the National Security Law imposed on the autonomous region by the central government in Beijing. The date also marked the 23rd anniversary of the handover of the former British colony to China. Riot police were deployed on the street to prevent the protesters from joining on the traditional parade.A protester marching in defiance of police ban despite security law, whilst raising their hands up to signal “Five demands, not one less". Activists and protesters have hit the streets of Hong Kong in a reaction to the National Security Law imposed on the autonomous region by the central government in Beijing. The date also marked the 23rd anniversary of the handover of the former British colony to China. Riot police were deployed on the street to prevent the protesters from joining on the traditional parade.
  • Rescue workers are seen in Laguna Lake in the midst of the search operation. A motorized boat named Princess Aya was capsized during the mid-day of July 27, 2023 due to a strong wind of Typhoon Doksuri and Southwest Monsoon in Binangonan. The passenger boat carried an estimate of 70 passengers, 40 of them survived and 26 passengers were pronounced dead. According to the investigation, and the Philippine Coast Guard said that the motorized boat can only take a maximum of 42 passengers, the captain and crew members. The retrieval operation for unknown missing numbers are still ongoingRescue workers are seen in Laguna Lake in the midst of the search operation. A motorized boat named Princess Aya was capsized during the mid-day of July 27, 2023 due to a strong wind of Typhoon Doksuri and Southwest Monsoon in Binangonan. The passenger boat carried an estimate of 70 passengers, 40 of them survived and 26 passengers were pronounced dead. According to the investigation, and the Philippine Coast Guard said that the motorized boat can only take a maximum of 42 passengers, the captain and crew members. The retrieval operation for unknown missing numbers are still ongoing
  • A bulldozer removes debris of Al-Jawharah Tower that was hit by Israeli air strikes during Israel-Palestine fighting in May, 2021.A bulldozer removes debris of Al-Jawharah Tower that was hit by Israeli air strikes during Israel-Palestine fighting in May, 2021.
  • A child pushing his bicycle walks through rubble after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Israeli air strikes hit several places across Gaza over the night which were in response to a rare long-distance rocket attack from the Palestinian enclave that hit a home in Tel Aviv and injured 7 person on Monday.A child pushing his bicycle walks through rubble after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Israeli air strikes hit several places across Gaza over the night which were in response to a rare long-distance rocket attack from the Palestinian enclave that hit a home in Tel Aviv and injured 7 person on Monday.
  • A protester carries a placard during the demonstration. A demonstration is held in tribute to the 7,291 people who died in nursing homes during the pandemic.A protester carries a placard during the demonstration. A demonstration is held in tribute to the 7,291 people who died in nursing homes during the pandemic.
  • Pope Francis leaves the Olympic Stadium during the World Children's Day (WCD) event. Around 50,000 children from various countries gathered in Rome's stadium to celebrate the first-ever World Children's Day (WCD) with Pope Francis. During the event, Pope Francis urged the children to pray for their peers suffering from war and injustice and encouraged them to keep dreaming of a better future.Pope Francis leaves the Olympic Stadium during the World Children's Day (WCD) event. Around 50,000 children from various countries gathered in Rome's stadium to celebrate the first-ever World Children's Day (WCD) with Pope Francis. During the event, Pope Francis urged the children to pray for their peers suffering from war and injustice and encouraged them to keep dreaming of a better future.
  • The empty lower road of Rampura U loop blocked by demonstrators during the protest. A large number of rickshaw-pullers and owners blocked Dhaka roads for the second day, demanding the city authorities to reverse a ban on rickshaws on three important streets in the capital. The action increased sufferings of the pedestrians and commuters in different areas from Dhaka.The empty lower road of Rampura U loop blocked by demonstrators during the protest. A large number of rickshaw-pullers and owners blocked Dhaka roads for the second day, demanding the city authorities to reverse a ban on rickshaws on three important streets in the capital. The action increased sufferings of the pedestrians and commuters in different areas from Dhaka.
  • Federico Monja (L) of Argentina National Men's field hockey team and Nathan Ephraums (C) of Australia National Men's field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Pro-League match between Argentina and Australia at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 3:0 Argentina.Federico Monja (L) of Argentina National Men's field hockey team and Nathan Ephraums (C) of Australia National Men's field hockey team in action during the 2022/23 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Pro-League match between Argentina and Australia at Tasmanian Hockey Centre. Final score; Australia 3:0 Argentina.
  • American fashion brand Tory Burch store in Hong Kong.American fashion brand Tory Burch store in Hong Kong.
  • A man is being helped by the first aid crew and protesters after feeling dizzy with teargas during a pro-democracy march. Protesters continue to demonstrate across Hong Kong for the 15th consecutive week. After marching for few hours from Causeway Bay towards Admiralty, clashes between protesters and riot police occurred in different parts of the island. Chief Executive Carrie Lam withdraw the polemic extradition law and protesters now call to the government to attend the rest of their demands, including an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word 'riot' to describe the rallies, and genuine universal suffrage.A man is being helped by the first aid crew and protesters after feeling dizzy with teargas during a pro-democracy march. Protesters continue to demonstrate across Hong Kong for the 15th consecutive week. After marching for few hours from Causeway Bay towards Admiralty, clashes between protesters and riot police occurred in different parts of the island. Chief Executive Carrie Lam withdraw the polemic extradition law and protesters now call to the government to attend the rest of their demands, including an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word 'riot' to describe the rallies, and genuine universal suffrage.
  • OMON (riot police) are seen detaining violators during a training exercise at a reservoir near the nuclear power plant. The special forces of the National Guard regularly conduct a training exercise where some of their officers act as the riot police and some as criminals. They made this activity to prepare its members for possible criminal situations that will happen in the area.OMON (riot police) are seen detaining violators during a training exercise at a reservoir near the nuclear power plant. The special forces of the National Guard regularly conduct a training exercise where some of their officers act as the riot police and some as criminals. They made this activity to prepare its members for possible criminal situations that will happen in the area.
  • The tug supply vessel Abeille Mediterranee leaves at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The tug supply vessel Abeille Mediterranee leaves at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • A guard of Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing face mask with traditional pattern stands at the gate of the palace. Palaces in Seoul are closed to the public due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.A guard of Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing face mask with traditional pattern stands at the gate of the palace. Palaces in Seoul are closed to the public due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • A woman is seen holding a placard with a strong message for men during the demonstration. In the weekend leading up to International Women's Day, 'Feminist March', organised a march calling for an even more inclusive movement where thousands of people gathered at the Dam Square in the city center.A woman is seen holding a placard with a strong message for men during the demonstration. In the weekend leading up to International Women's Day, 'Feminist March', organised a march calling for an even more inclusive movement where thousands of people gathered at the Dam Square in the city center.
  • A Bangladeshi man pulls a small boat in front of his house through flood waters following heavy mosoon rains in Tangail. Over million people have been affected by floods triggered by the monsoon rains and overflowing river in north, north-eastern and hilly regions in Bangladesh.A Bangladeshi man pulls a small boat in front of his house through flood waters following heavy mosoon rains in Tangail. Over million people have been affected by floods triggered by the monsoon rains and overflowing river in north, north-eastern and hilly regions in Bangladesh.
  • A woman speaking on her mobile phone during heavy rainfall in the capital.A woman speaking on her mobile phone during heavy rainfall in the capital.
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity) Naked cyclists ride through the streets of Melbourne. The World Naked Bike Ride is an annual global protest held in around 70 cities worldwide. Melbourne hosts the longest-running event in the Southern Hemisphere and the largest ride in Australia. The inaugural World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne took place in 2006, with just 14 riders. Since then, the event has continued every year, advocating for body positivity, road safety, and environmental sustainability. Cyclists of all genders and ages are welcome to participate, and encouraged to join "as bare as you dare" for a liberating and enjoyable ride through Melbourne's bustling streets.(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity) Naked cyclists ride through the streets of Melbourne. The World Naked Bike Ride is an annual global protest held in around 70 cities worldwide. Melbourne hosts the longest-running event in the Southern Hemisphere and the largest ride in Australia. The inaugural World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne took place in 2006, with just 14 riders. Since then, the event has continued every year, advocating for body positivity, road safety, and environmental sustainability. Cyclists of all genders and ages are welcome to participate, and encouraged to join "as bare as you dare" for a liberating and enjoyable ride through Melbourne's bustling streets.
  • Lauren Goodger on the red carpet at the Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus Launch Party in London.Lauren Goodger on the red carpet at the Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus Launch Party in London.

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