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  5. Pictures of the Year 2026, News 8 August

Pictures of the Year 2026, News 8 August

Aug 31, 2026

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  • (260831) -- PATERNA, Aug. 31, 2026 -- People set off rockets during the traditional La Corda festival in Paterna, Spain, Aug. 31, 2026. La Corda is a traditional pyrotechnic festival with a long history in Paterna. During the event, participants wearing protective gear set off more than 70,000 rockets along the city s closed-off main street, filling the area with sparks and smoke. Paterna is also known as the City of Fire for its longstanding pyrotechnic tradition. (Photo by Xinhua) SPAIN-PATERNA-LA CORDA-FESTIVAL PabloxMorano

    (260831) -- PATERNA, Aug. 31, 2026 -- People set off rockets during the traditional La Corda festival in Paterna, Spain, Aug. 31, 2026. La Corda is a traditional pyrotechnic festival with a long history in Paterna. During the event, participants wearing protective gear set off more than 70,000 rockets along the city s closed-off main street, filling the area with sparks and smoke. Paterna is also known as the City of Fire for its longstanding pyrotechnic tradition. (Photo by Xinhua) SPAIN-PATERNA-LA CORDA-FESTIVAL PabloxMorano

  • Lars Klingbeil, Federal Minister of Finance, photographed during the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors here during a press statement in Asheville, August 31, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Asheville, United States of America Copyright: xAmreixSchulz BMFx

    Lars Klingbeil, Federal Minister of Finance, photographed during the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors here during a press statement in Asheville, August 31, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Asheville, United States of America Copyright: xAmreixSchulz BMFx

  • Eating a fish sandwich at the Fisch Hus fish shop on the beach promenade. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz eats a fish sandwich. The Federal Chancellor, who is also the CDU’s top candidate, is campaigning for the 2026 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election in Kühlungsborn, Kühlungsborn, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany LOCATION

    Eating a fish sandwich at the Fisch Hus fish shop on the beach promenade. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz eats a fish sandwich. The Federal Chancellor, who is also the CDU’s top candidate, is campaigning for the 2026 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election in Kühlungsborn, Kühlungsborn, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany LOCATION

  • After The Flood: Trishuli™s Mud, Loss And Recovery A general view of the flood-affected Baireni area in Dhading district, Nepal, on August 31, 2026, after a glacial outburst along the Tibet-Nepal border triggered flooding that caused widespread damage across central Nepal. Nuwakot Bagmati Nepal Copyright: xSubaasxShresthax originalFilename: shrestha-afterthe260831_npLp3.jpg

    After The Flood: Trishuli™s Mud, Loss And Recovery A general view of the flood-affected Baireni area in Dhading district, Nepal, on August 31, 2026, after a glacial outburst along the Tibet-Nepal border triggered flooding that caused widespread damage across central Nepal. Nuwakot Bagmati Nepal Copyright: xSubaasxShresthax originalFilename: shrestha-afterthe260831_npLp3.jpg

  • Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, August 31, 2026: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) arrived at the Stiftskirche for his first campaign appearance ahead of the 2026 state election and signed the city’s Golden Book there in front of a crucifix of Jesus. In the background is Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU). Photo by Kay Nietfeld, Pool Copyright: xKayxNietfeld,xPool dtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_132208

    Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, August 31, 2026: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) arrived at the Stiftskirche for his first campaign appearance ahead of the 2026 state election and signed the city’s Golden Book there in front of a crucifix of Jesus. In the background is Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU). Photo by Kay Nietfeld, Pool Copyright: xKayxNietfeld,xPool dtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_132208

  • STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20260831 French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a press conference aboard the French frigate Amiral Ronarc in connection with the bilateral meeting focused on deepening defense policy cooperation STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN x10040x Copyright: xAndersxWiklund TTx FRANKRIKES PRESIDENT I STOCKHOLM UVHVQJkT0zM

    STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20260831 French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a press conference aboard the French frigate Amiral Ronarc in connection with the bilateral meeting focused on deepening defense policy cooperation STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN x10040x Copyright: xAndersxWiklund TTx FRANKRIKES PRESIDENT I STOCKHOLM UVHVQJkT0zM

  • Saudi and Turkish Ministers Attend Strategic Defense Meeting in Istanbul Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz attends the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yasar Guler in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 31, 2026. The committee was established under the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense. Photo by Saudi Press Agency apaimages Khan Yunis Gaza Strip Saudi Arabia 310826_Turkey_SPO_00(2) Copyright: xapaimagesxSaudixPressxAgencyx xapaimagesx

    Saudi and Turkish Ministers Attend Strategic Defense Meeting in Istanbul Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz attends the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yasar Guler in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 31, 2026. The committee was established under the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense. Photo by Saudi Press Agency apaimages Khan Yunis Gaza Strip Saudi Arabia 310826_Turkey_SPO_00(2) Copyright: xapaimagesxSaudixPressxAgencyx xapaimagesx

  • August 31, 2026, London, England, United Kingdom: Drummers perform in the parade on the final day of the Notting Hill Carnival. This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of Europeâ€⠢s biggest street festival. London United Kingdom - ZUMAv130 20260831_zip_v130_014 Copyright: xVukxValcicx

    August 31, 2026, London, England, United Kingdom: Drummers perform in the parade on the final day of the Notting Hill Carnival. This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of Europeâ€⠢s biggest street festival. London United Kingdom - ZUMAv130 20260831_zip_v130_014 Copyright: xVukxValcicx

  • KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - AUGUST 31, 2026: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) and China s President Xi Jinping shake hands during a meeting at the Hyatt Regency Bishkek Hotel ahead of the 2026 SCO Summit. Konstantin Zavrazhin POOL TASS 96904196

    KYRGYZSTAN, BISHKEK - AUGUST 31, 2026: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) and China s President Xi Jinping shake hands during a meeting at the Hyatt Regency Bishkek Hotel ahead of the 2026 SCO Summit. Konstantin Zavrazhin POOL TASS 96904196

  • Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal s Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. A14AA0005626801P

    Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal Photo taken in Bidur, capital of Nepal s Nuwakot District, on Aug. 29, 2026, shows buildings submerged in mud after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. A14AA0005626801P

  • L R Lars Klingbeil, Federal Minister of Finance, meets with John Healey, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, for talks during the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, August 30, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Asheville, United States of America Copyright: xAmreixSchulz BMFx

    L R Lars Klingbeil, Federal Minister of Finance, meets with John Healey, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, for talks during the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, August 30, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Asheville, United States of America Copyright: xAmreixSchulz BMFx

  • Families Search For Their Loved Ones Missing In Tibet-Nepal Floods Families and relatives of those missing in the Tibet-Nepal flood check the name images of those missing at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 30, 2026. A glacier outburst along the Tibet-Nepal border caused a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi River flowing through the Rasuwa District, resulting in large-scale damage on August 26, 2026. The event, referred to as the Himalayan Tsunami, has left more than 2,500 people missing, with the death toll rising daily and causing destruction in five districts: Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and Chitwan. Kathmandu Bagmati Nepal Copyright: xSubaasxShresthax originalFilename: shrestha-facesona260830_npzg5.jpg

    Families Search For Their Loved Ones Missing In Tibet-Nepal Floods Families and relatives of those missing in the Tibet-Nepal flood check the name images of those missing at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 30, 2026. A glacier outburst along the Tibet-Nepal border caused a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi River flowing through the Rasuwa District, resulting in large-scale damage on August 26, 2026. The event, referred to as the Himalayan Tsunami, has left more than 2,500 people missing, with the death toll rising daily and causing destruction in five districts: Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and Chitwan. Kathmandu Bagmati Nepal Copyright: xSubaasxShresthax originalFilename: shrestha-facesona260830_npzg5.jpg

  • Rescue teams bring survivors to Kyrenia Port following ferry capsize KYRENIA, TRNC - AUGUST 30: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PRIME MINISTER S OFFICE OF THE TRNC HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) ???Injured passengers rescued from a capsized ferry that departed from Kyrenia Port are brought ashore by coast guard and emergency rescue teams in Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), on August 30, 2026. A large-scale maritime search and rescue operation was launched immediately after the ferry overturned, with medical personnel on standby at the harbor to provide first aid and transport survivors to local hospitals. Prime Minister s Office of the TRNC An Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPrimexMinister sxOfficexofxthexTRNCx

    Rescue teams bring survivors to Kyrenia Port following ferry capsize KYRENIA, TRNC - AUGUST 30: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - PRIME MINISTER S OFFICE OF THE TRNC HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) ???Injured passengers rescued from a capsized ferry that departed from Kyrenia Port are brought ashore by coast guard and emergency rescue teams in Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), on August 30, 2026. A large-scale maritime search and rescue operation was launched immediately after the ferry overturned, with medical personnel on standby at the harbor to provide first aid and transport survivors to local hospitals. Prime Minister s Office of the TRNC An Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPrimexMinister sxOfficexofxthexTRNCx

  • ARD Summer Interview, Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, Berlin, ARD Summer Interview, Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, CDU, Host, Markus Preiß, ARD Berlin Capital Studio, Berlin, GER

    ARD Summer Interview, Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, Berlin, ARD Summer Interview, Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, CDU, Host, Markus Preiß, ARD Berlin Capital Studio, Berlin, GER

  • (260830) -- HAMILTON, Aug. 30, 2026 -- A woman takes photos of an English-French bilingual sign reading Lake Ontario Now and Always at a lakeside conservation area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the name Lake Ontario carries a long history and that Canadians will always use this name regardless of external changes. The Canadian prime minister made the remarks after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier on Thursday, directing the Department of the Interior to rename the lake Lake America, as trade tensions between the United States and Canada have been escalating. (Photo by Xinhua) CANADA-ONTARIO-HAMILTON-LAKE ONTARIO-NAME ZouxZheng

    (260830) -- HAMILTON, Aug. 30, 2026 -- A woman takes photos of an English-French bilingual sign reading Lake Ontario Now and Always at a lakeside conservation area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the name Lake Ontario carries a long history and that Canadians will always use this name regardless of external changes. The Canadian prime minister made the remarks after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier on Thursday, directing the Department of the Interior to rename the lake Lake America, as trade tensions between the United States and Canada have been escalating. (Photo by Xinhua) CANADA-ONTARIO-HAMILTON-LAKE ONTARIO-NAME ZouxZheng

  • Peaceful demonstration organized by neighborhood associations in Ceuta. Dozens of people during a peaceful demonstration on August 29, 2026, in Ceuta, Spain. The demonstration, which was distinctly peaceful in nature, was organized by several neighborhood associations under the slogan Ceuta United, Ceuta at Peace Another march scheduled for tonight was ultimately canceled by its organizers to prevent people who incite violence from joining them, following warnings about the possible arrival of extremist groups. AUGUST 29, 2026, Ceuta, Spain Copyright: xMarcosxMorenox 7737647

    Peaceful demonstration organized by neighborhood associations in Ceuta. Dozens of people during a peaceful demonstration on August 29, 2026, in Ceuta, Spain. The demonstration, which was distinctly peaceful in nature, was organized by several neighborhood associations under the slogan Ceuta United, Ceuta at Peace Another march scheduled for tonight was ultimately canceled by its organizers to prevent people who incite violence from joining them, following warnings about the possible arrival of extremist groups. AUGUST 29, 2026, Ceuta, Spain Copyright: xMarcosxMorenox 7737647

  • RUSSIA, MOSCOW REGION - AUGUST 29, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko shake hands during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence. Kirill Zykov POOL TASS 96785970

    RUSSIA, MOSCOW REGION - AUGUST 29, 2026: Russia s President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko shake hands during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence. Kirill Zykov POOL TASS 96785970

  • A book of condolences is on display at Oslo City Hall, Oslo, August 29, 2026. Mourners gather at Slottsplassen to lay flowers, candles, and messages on Saturday morning following King Harald’s death on Friday morning. Photo: Hanna Johre, NTB, Oslo, Norway. nz3HFvH3Ups EDITORIAL USE ONLY Ref POLnz3HFvH3Ups jpg Copyright: xHannaxJohrex xNTBx

    A book of condolences is on display at Oslo City Hall, Oslo, August 29, 2026. Mourners gather at Slottsplassen to lay flowers, candles, and messages on Saturday morning following King Harald’s death on Friday morning. Photo: Hanna Johre, NTB, Oslo, Norway. nz3HFvH3Ups EDITORIAL USE ONLY Ref POLnz3HFvH3Ups jpg Copyright: xHannaxJohrex xNTBx

  • Deaths, missing numbers rise amid aftermath of Nepal-China flash floods DEVIGHAT, NEPAL - AUGUST 29: An aerial photo shows houses at a town along the Trishuli River destroyed by the flash floods, amid increasing deaths and missing people, in Devighat, Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 29, 2026. More than 2,000 people remain missing while hundreds of people have died, following the flash flood and landslide near the Nepal-China border earlier. Among the missing foreign nationals include those from China, India, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and South Korea. Daniel Ceng Anadolu Devighat Nepal. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCengx

    Deaths, missing numbers rise amid aftermath of Nepal-China flash floods DEVIGHAT, NEPAL - AUGUST 29: An aerial photo shows houses at a town along the Trishuli River destroyed by the flash floods, amid increasing deaths and missing people, in Devighat, Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 29, 2026. More than 2,000 people remain missing while hundreds of people have died, following the flash flood and landslide near the Nepal-China border earlier. Among the missing foreign nationals include those from China, India, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and South Korea. Daniel Ceng Anadolu Devighat Nepal. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDanielxCengx

  • Steffen Krach, the SPD s lead candidate for the Berlin House of Representatives election on September 20, 2026, at a street campaign event titled Krach Against Nazis on August 28, 2026, at various locations in Berlin. Photographed on behalf of the SPD Berlin, Berlin, Germany Copyright: xDominikxButzmannx

    Steffen Krach, the SPD s lead candidate for the Berlin House of Representatives election on September 20, 2026, at a street campaign event titled Krach Against Nazis on August 28, 2026, at various locations in Berlin. Photographed on behalf of the SPD Berlin, Berlin, Germany Copyright: xDominikxButzmannx

  • Steffi Lemke, former Federal Minister for the Environment; Susan Sziborra Seidlitz, the Green Party’s le

    Steffi Lemke, former Federal Minister for the Environment; Susan Sziborra Seidlitz, the Green Party’s le

  • GYIRONG, CHINA - AUGUST 28: Excavators and loaders clear debris on a damaged road section leading to the Gyirong Port on August 28, 2026 in Gyirong, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. A mudslide occurred on the Nepal side on August 26, causing casualties and missing persons at the port; traffic departments have been working to clear approximately 800 meters of the affected G216 highway section as of August 27. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111662595507

    GYIRONG, CHINA - AUGUST 28: Excavators and loaders clear debris on a damaged road section leading to the Gyirong Port on August 28, 2026 in Gyirong, Xizang Autonomous Region of China. A mudslide occurred on the Nepal side on August 26, causing casualties and missing persons at the port; traffic departments have been working to clear approximately 800 meters of the affected G216 highway section as of August 27. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111662595507

  • L R Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, and Boris Rhein, Minister President of Hesse, photographed while riding in a Boxer during a tour of the Rheinmetall plant in Kassel, August 27, 2026, Kassel, Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerx

    L R Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, and Boris Rhein, Minister President of Hesse, photographed while riding in a Boxer during a tour of the Rheinmetall plant in Kassel, August 27, 2026, Kassel, Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerx

  • Frank Walter Steinmeier, AlariaCosplay, and KaddiCosplay at Gamescom 2026, the world s largest video game trade show, at Koelnmesse in Cologne, August 27, 2026 Foto:xR.xStoffelsx xFuturexImagex gamescom_steinmeier_6835

    Frank Walter Steinmeier, AlariaCosplay, and KaddiCosplay at Gamescom 2026, the world s largest video game trade show, at Koelnmesse in Cologne, August 27, 2026 Foto:xR.xStoffelsx xFuturexImagex gamescom_steinmeier_6835

  • Berlin, Germany, August 27, 2026; Federal Chancellery: Reception for like-minded heads of government to discuss the EU financial framework—L-R: Christian Stocker (Austria), Mette Frederiksen (Denmark), Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU, Germany), Petteri Orpo (Finland) Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_131440

    Berlin, Germany, August 27, 2026; Federal Chancellery: Reception for like-minded heads of government to discuss the EU financial framework—L-R: Christian Stocker (Austria), Mette Frederiksen (Denmark), Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU, Germany), Petteri Orpo (Finland) Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_131440

  • Federal Co-Chairs Franziska Brantner and Felix Banasza, along with their guest Pramila Jayapal, a U.S. Representative from the Democratic Party wearing a green jacket, at the start of the closed-door meeting of the Federal Executive Committee of Alliance 90 The Greens in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, to create space for solidarity-based Mi

    Federal Co-Chairs Franziska Brantner and Felix Banasza, along with their guest Pramila Jayapal, a U.S. Representative from the Democratic Party wearing a green jacket, at the start of the closed-door meeting of the Federal Executive Committee of Alliance 90 The Greens in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, to create space for solidarity-based Mi

  • The American flag is lowered to half staff over the U.S. Capitol to honor the late country music singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Parton died yesterday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. WAP20260826341 BONNIExCASH

    The American flag is lowered to half staff over the U.S. Capitol to honor the late country music singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Parton died yesterday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. WAP20260826341 BONNIExCASH

  • August 26, 2026, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal: NUWAKOT, NEPAL - AUGUST 26: An aftermath view of flash floods and mudslides along the Trishuli River in Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 26, 2026. A catastrophic flash flood swept through Nepalâ€⠢s northern border region after an ice-and-rock avalanche, reportedly triggered by an earthquake, caused a sudden surge in the Lhende River on the Nepal-China border and sent massive volumes of water, mud and debris downstream into the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. The disaster devastated settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges, vehicles and other infrastructure and severely damaging hydropower and power facilities. In Nuwakot, riverside settlements includin - ZUMAs330 20260826_zsp_s330_026 Copyright: xSafalxPrakashxShresthax

    August 26, 2026, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal: NUWAKOT, NEPAL - AUGUST 26: An aftermath view of flash floods and mudslides along the Trishuli River in Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 26, 2026. A catastrophic flash flood swept through Nepalâ€⠢s northern border region after an ice-and-rock avalanche, reportedly triggered by an earthquake, caused a sudden surge in the Lhende River on the Nepal-China border and sent massive volumes of water, mud and debris downstream into the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. The disaster devastated settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges, vehicles and other infrastructure and severely damaging hydropower and power facilities. In Nuwakot, riverside settlements includin - ZUMAs330 20260826_zsp_s330_026 Copyright: xSafalxPrakashxShresthax

  • Gerald Böse, Hendrik Wüst, Henna Virkkunen, Lars Klingbeil, Dorothee Bär, Felix Falk, and Lars Janssen at the official opening of Gamescom 2026, the world’s largest video game trade show, at Koelnmesse in Cologne, August 26, 2026 Foto:xR.xSchmiegeltx xFuturexImagex gamescom_6912

    Gerald Böse, Hendrik Wüst, Henna Virkkunen, Lars Klingbeil, Dorothee Bär, Felix Falk, and Lars Janssen at the official opening of Gamescom 2026, the world’s largest video game trade show, at Koelnmesse in Cologne, August 26, 2026 Foto:xR.xSchmiegeltx xFuturexImagex gamescom_6912

  • Celebration of La Tomatina in Bunol, Valencia, 2026 Several participants in the La Tomatina festival in Bunol celebrate during the event on August 26, 2026, in Bunol, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. La Tomatina is always held on the last Wednesday of August, as part of Bunol’s festival week, and involves participants throwing tomatoes at one another. Seven trucks were needed to transport the 150,000 kilos of tomatoes that were thrown in this unique battle, which this year celebrates its 79th anniversary. AUGUST 26, 2026 FESTIVAL TRADITION CULTURE Bunol, Valencia, Valencian Community Bunol, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain Copyright: xRoberxSolsonax 7732787

    Celebration of La Tomatina in Bunol, Valencia, 2026 Several participants in the La Tomatina festival in Bunol celebrate during the event on August 26, 2026, in Bunol, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. La Tomatina is always held on the last Wednesday of August, as part of Bunol’s festival week, and involves participants throwing tomatoes at one another. Seven trucks were needed to transport the 150,000 kilos of tomatoes that were thrown in this unique battle, which this year celebrates its 79th anniversary. AUGUST 26, 2026 FESTIVAL TRADITION CULTURE Bunol, Valencia, Valencian Community Bunol, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain Copyright: xRoberxSolsonax 7732787

  • Neuhardenberg, Brandenburg, Germany, August 26, 2026, Neuhardenberg Castle Cabinet Retreat Press Conference at the Conclusion of the Cabinet Retreat with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (SPD), and Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_131186

    Neuhardenberg, Brandenburg, Germany, August 26, 2026, Neuhardenberg Castle Cabinet Retreat Press Conference at the Conclusion of the Cabinet Retreat with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (SPD), and Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_131186

  • Gamescom 2026: Gamescom kicks off today with its trade visitor day. The world s largest trade show for computer and video games takes place in Cologne. Stock photo of gamers wearing headphones in front of monitors, trying out the latest video game trends. Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Gamescom 2026: Gamescom kicks off today with its trade visitor day. The world s largest trade show for computer and video games takes place in Cologne. Stock photo of gamers wearing headphones in front of monitors, trying out the latest video game trends. Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

  • August 25, 2026, Bogota, Bogota D.C, Colombia: Colombian president Abelardo De la Espriella gives a press conference along Bogota s mayor and the new apointed manager for the city of Bogota, Colombia Clara Lucia Sandoval on August 25, 2026. Bogota Colombia - ZUMAvp1_ 20260825_zia_vp1_003 Copyright: xSebastianxBarrosx

    August 25, 2026, Bogota, Bogota D.C, Colombia: Colombian president Abelardo De la Espriella gives a press conference along Bogota s mayor and the new apointed manager for the city of Bogota, Colombia Clara Lucia Sandoval on August 25, 2026. Bogota Colombia - ZUMAvp1_ 20260825_zia_vp1_003 Copyright: xSebastianxBarrosx

  • Schloss Neuhardenberg, Kabinettssitzung Schloss Neuhardenberg, Kabinettssitzung, Bundesregierung, Bundeskanzler, Friedrich Merz Carsten Linnemann, Bundesgesundheitsminister Steffen Bilger, Bundesverkehrsminister Kanzleramtsministerin, Nina Warken Alexander Dobrindt, Bundesinnenminister Johann Wadephul, Bundesaußenminister Bundesverteidigungsminister, Boris Pistorius Lars Klingbeil, Bundesfinanzminister, Vizekanzler Bärbel Bas, Bundesministerin, Arbeit, Soziales Stefanie Hubig, Bundesministerin, Justiz, Verbraucherschutz Verena Hubertz, Bundesministerin, Wohnen, Bauwesen Reem Alabali-Radovan, Bundesministerin Carsten Schneider, Umwelt, Klimaschutz Karsten Wildberger, Bundesminister, Digitales Karin Prien, Bundesminist

    Schloss Neuhardenberg, Kabinettssitzung Schloss Neuhardenberg, Kabinettssitzung, Bundesregierung, Bundeskanzler, Friedrich Merz Carsten Linnemann, Bundesgesundheitsminister Steffen Bilger, Bundesverkehrsminister Kanzleramtsministerin, Nina Warken Alexander Dobrindt, Bundesinnenminister Johann Wadephul, Bundesaußenminister Bundesverteidigungsminister, Boris Pistorius Lars Klingbeil, Bundesfinanzminister, Vizekanzler Bärbel Bas, Bundesministerin, Arbeit, Soziales Stefanie Hubig, Bundesministerin, Justiz, Verbraucherschutz Verena Hubertz, Bundesministerin, Wohnen, Bauwesen Reem Alabali-Radovan, Bundesministerin Carsten Schneider, Umwelt, Klimaschutz Karsten Wildberger, Bundesminister, Digitales Karin Prien, Bundesminist

  • News Bilder des Tages Tornado Aftermath - Pomas Damages are seen following a tornado that struck the Aude department on August 24, 2026, in Pomas, southwestern France on August 25, 2026, as the village takes stock of the destruction with 39 people injured, two of whom are in critical condition, and 300 homes affected according to the prefecture. Photo by Pascal Rodriguez ABACAPRESS.COM Pomas Aude France Copyright: xRodriguezxPascal ABACAx

    News Bilder des Tages Tornado Aftermath - Pomas Damages are seen following a tornado that struck the Aude department on August 24, 2026, in Pomas, southwestern France on August 25, 2026, as the village takes stock of the destruction with 39 people injured, two of whom are in critical condition, and 300 homes affected according to the prefecture. Photo by Pascal Rodriguez ABACAPRESS.COM Pomas Aude France Copyright: xRodriguezxPascal ABACAx

  • News Bilder des Tages Far-right Israeli lawmaker smashes Palestinian memorial in West Bank NABLUS, WEST BANK, PALESTINE - AUGUST 25: Palestinians inspect the damage to a Palestinian memorial, which was smashed with a sledgehammer by far-right Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot and those accompanying him, who entered the village of Madama near Nablus in the northern West Bank under the protection of Israeli soldiers, on August 25, 2026. Far-right lawmaker Sukkot and those accompanying him raided the village of Madama in Nablus in the early morning under the protection of Israeli soldiers. Far-right Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot along with three people accompanying him, smashed the memorial with sledgehammers and also recorded the others attacking the memorial with his pho Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxNedalxEshtayahx

    News Bilder des Tages Far-right Israeli lawmaker smashes Palestinian memorial in West Bank NABLUS, WEST BANK, PALESTINE - AUGUST 25: Palestinians inspect the damage to a Palestinian memorial, which was smashed with a sledgehammer by far-right Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot and those accompanying him, who entered the village of Madama near Nablus in the northern West Bank under the protection of Israeli soldiers, on August 25, 2026. Far-right lawmaker Sukkot and those accompanying him raided the village of Madama in Nablus in the early morning under the protection of Israeli soldiers. Far-right Israeli lawmaker Zvi Sukkot along with three people accompanying him, smashed the memorial with sledgehammers and also recorded the others attacking the memorial with his pho Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxNedalxEshtayahx

  • Ukraine celebrates its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine celebrates its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026, in Kyiv, President Takes Part in Events on Ukraine’s Independence Day Press Service of the President of Ukraine via SVEN SIMON Foto Poolfoto SvenSimon-Press Service Of The President Of Ukraine ,EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    Ukraine celebrates its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine celebrates its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026, in Kyiv, President Takes Part in Events on Ukraine’s Independence Day Press Service of the President of Ukraine via SVEN SIMON Foto Poolfoto SvenSimon-Press Service Of The President Of Ukraine ,EDITORIAL USE ONLY

  • Josep Rull Closes the 35th Anniversary Celebration of Ukraine’s Independence in Barcelona Event marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, on August 24, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Rull participated in the ceremony commemorating the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, which was proclaimed on August 24, 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The event featured a set by Ukrainian DJs and an exhibition of Ukrainian artisan products. AUGUST 24, 2026 Lorena Sopê Barcelona, Catalonia Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopênax 7730680

    Josep Rull Closes the 35th Anniversary Celebration of Ukraine’s Independence in Barcelona Event marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, on August 24, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Rull participated in the ceremony commemorating the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, which was proclaimed on August 24, 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The event featured a set by Ukrainian DJs and an exhibition of Ukrainian artisan products. AUGUST 24, 2026 Lorena Sopê Barcelona, Catalonia Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Copyright: xLorenaxSopênax 7730680

  • Lars Klingbeil, second from left, Federal Minister of Finance, photographed during his participation in the meeting of the finance ministers of Germany, Li Copyright: xThomasxKoehlerx

    Lars Klingbeil, second from left, Federal Minister of Finance, photographed during his participation in the meeting of the finance ministers of Germany, Li Copyright: xThomasxKoehlerx

  • August 24, 2026, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia: Minister President Hendrik Wü

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  • Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier at the key handover Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier at the key handover for the building in Berlin used as the Federal President s temporary official residence on August 24, 2026 Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier and his wifeBuede

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attend the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on August 23, 2026. Raphael Lafargue, Pool Bestimage, Paris, France Copyright: xRaphaelxLafarguex xPoolx xBestimagexRaphaelxLafarguex xPoolx xBestimagex

    French President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attend the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on August 23, 2026. Raphael Lafargue, Pool Bestimage, Paris, France Copyright: xRaphaelxLafarguex xPoolx xBestimagexRaphaelxLafarguex xPoolx xBestimagex

  • President Trump attends inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump ride in The Beast on the track during the NTT INDYCAR Series in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. President Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Mehmet Eser Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMehmetxEserx

    President Trump attends inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump ride in The Beast on the track during the NTT INDYCAR Series in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. President Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Mehmet Eser Anadolu Washington United States. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxMehmetxEserx

  • News Bilder des Tages Displaced Palestinians Continue Daily Life Near Ruined Homes in Gaza City Displaced Palestinians try to continue their daily life near their destroyed homes in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, on August 23, 2026. Residents are living in tents and temporary shelters beside the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war. Photo by Bilal Osama apaimages Gaza city Gaza Strip Palestinian Territory 230826_Gaza_BO_01(17) Copyright: xapaimagesxBilalxOsamax xapaimagesx

    News Bilder des Tages Displaced Palestinians Continue Daily Life Near Ruined Homes in Gaza City Displaced Palestinians try to continue their daily life near their destroyed homes in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, on August 23, 2026. Residents are living in tents and temporary shelters beside the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war. Photo by Bilal Osama apaimages Gaza city Gaza Strip Palestinian Territory 230826_Gaza_BO_01(17) Copyright: xapaimagesxBilalxOsamax xapaimagesx

  • News Bilder des Tages (260823) -- NINGMING, Aug. 23, 2026 -- Rescuers transfer a stranded resident in Ningming County, south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 23, 2026. For days, Ningming County has been battered by typhoon-triggered heavy rainfall. Response forces have pooled their efforts to urgently evacuate stranded residents. ) CHINA-GUANGXI-TYPHOON-STRANDED RESIDENTS-TRANSFER (CN) ZhouxHua

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  • Johann Wadephul (CDU), Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, takes part in a flag ceremony in Kharkiv to mark Ukrainian National Flag Day. Kharkiv, August 23, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office. Kharkiv, Ukraine Copyright: xThomasxTrutschel AAx

    Johann Wadephul (CDU), Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, takes part in a flag ceremony in Kharkiv to mark Ukrainian National Flag Day. Kharkiv, August 23, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office. Kharkiv, Ukraine Copyright: xThomasxTrutschel AAx

  • News Bilder des Tages Israeli attacks on Gaza continue despite ceasefire GAZA STRIP, GAZA, PALESTINE - AUGUST 23: Intense flames and smoke rise following an Israeli airstrike that destroyed several homes and tents where displaced Palestinians were staying in Zuvayda, Gaza Strip, Palestine, on August 23, 2026. Ali Jadallah Anadolu Gaza Strip Gaza. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxAlixJadallahx

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  • Nairobi Comic-Con Festival NAIROBI, KENYA - AUGUST 22: Youth dressed in costumes and accessories representing popular comic book and anime characters pose at the Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 22, 2026, during the Nairobi Comic-Con (NAICCON). The annual pop culture festival brought together comic fans, gamers, cosplayers, and digital creators from across the region to celebrate creative arts, gaming tournaments, and comic book culture. Gerald Anderson Anadolu Nairobi Kenya. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGeraldxAndersonx

    Nairobi Comic-Con Festival NAIROBI, KENYA - AUGUST 22: Youth dressed in costumes and accessories representing popular comic book and anime characters pose at the Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 22, 2026, during the Nairobi Comic-Con (NAICCON). The annual pop culture festival brought together comic fans, gamers, cosplayers, and digital creators from across the region to celebrate creative arts, gaming tournaments, and comic book culture. Gerald Anderson Anadolu Nairobi Kenya. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxGeraldxAndersonx

  • Visit by the Federal Chancellor to the Huertgenwald wildfire area: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and District Administrator Dr. Ralf Nolten (left) during their joint press statement, with emergency responders in the background, as part of his visit to the Huertgenwald wildfire area to thank the emergency responders. Huertgenwald, August 22, 2026, Huertgenwald, North Rhine-Wes

    Visit by the Federal Chancellor to the Huertgenwald wildfire area: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and District Administrator Dr. Ralf Nolten (left) during their joint press statement, with emergency responders in the background, as part of his visit to the Huertgenwald wildfire area to thank the emergency responders. Huertgenwald, August 22, 2026, Huertgenwald, North Rhine-Wes

  • Johann Wadephul (CDU), Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in Kyiv, August 22, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office, Kyiv, Ukraine Copyright: xThomasxTrutschel AAx

    Johann Wadephul (CDU), Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in Kyiv, August 22, 2026. Photographed on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office, Kyiv, Ukraine Copyright: xThomasxTrutschel AAx

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