lightboxes
You have to log in to have access to lightboxes
Members of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces queue at a polling station to vote ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Safin HAMID / AFP)
A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces leaves a booth after preparing his ballot at a polling station to vote ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Safin HAMID / AFP)
Members of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces queue at a polling station to vote ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Safin HAMID / AFP)
Members of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces queue at a polling station to vote ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in Arbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Safin HAMID / AFP)
Japan's Takuma Obayashi (pictured) plays against Denmark's Anders Antonsen (unseen) in men's singles preliminary badminton match at the Victor Denmark Open in Odense part of the of the Badminton World Tour on October 17, 2024. (Photo by Claus Fisker / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT
Japan's Takuma Obayashi (pictured) plays against Denmark's Anders Antonsen (unseen) in men's singles preliminary badminton match at the Victor Denmark Open in Odense part of the of the Badminton World Tour on October 17, 2024. (Photo by Claus Fisker / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT
Monster Energy Yamaha team rider Alex Rins of Spain (L) leads the field through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Monster Energy Yamaha team rider Alex Rins of Spain (C) leads the field through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
A voting clerk dressed in traditional outfit, registers a member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces at a polling station ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
A voting clerk looks on as a member of the Kurdish Peshmerga police forces prepares his ballot at a polling station ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
Members of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces leave the boothes after preparing their ballots ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces hands his ballot to a clerk ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
Members of the Kurdish Peshmerga police forces queue at a polling station to vote ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces leaves a booth after casting his ballot ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces leaves a booth after casting his ballot ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces hands his ballot to a clerk ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces hands his ballot to a clerk ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
Members of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces show their ink-stained fingers after casting their ballots ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
A member of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces shows his ink-stained finger after casting his ballot ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
TOPSHOT - A polling clerk dressed in traditional outfit receives Kurdish Peshmerga security forces at a polling station, as they prepare to vote ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
Members of the Kurdish Peshmerga security forces queue at a polling station to vote ahead of the October 20 parliamentary election in the northern Iraqi city of Suleimaniyah on October 18, 2024. The election for around 100 members of the Kurdistan parliament has been postponed four times due to disputes between the two main political parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) run by the Barzani family, and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), dominated by the Talabanis. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)
New Zealand's Tim Southee (L) celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Tim Southee celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Tim Southee (C) celebrates with his teammate Rachin Ravindra (L) after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Ducati Lenovo Team's Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia powers through a corner during the second practice session of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Phillip Island on 18 October, 2024. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team rider Jack Miller of Australia speeds through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team rider Jack Miller of Australia speeds through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (R) plays a shot during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Tim Southee reacts after playing a shot during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team rider Brad Binder of South Africa speeds through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team rider Fabio Quartararo of France (C) speeds through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team rider Fabio Quartararo of France (C) speeds through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
This screen grab from a handout video released by the Israeli army on October 17, 2024, shows what it says is a drone footage of the building where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was present moments before he was killed, in the neighbourhood of Tal al-Sultan in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. The drone footage released by the military showed who they said is Sinwar alone in a blown-up apartment, with one hand severely injured and head covered in a traditional scarf, throwing a stick at the approaching drone during his final moments. (Photo by Israel Army / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Handout / Israeli Army' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==
This screen grab from a handout video released by the Israeli army on October 17, 2024, shows what it says is a drone footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar moments before he was killed, in the neighbourhood of Tal al-Sultan in Rafah in the southern Gaza STrip. The drone footage released by the military showed who they said is Sinwar alone in a blown-up apartment, with one hand severely injured and head covered in a traditional scarf, throwing a stick at the approaching drone during his final moments. (Photo by Israel Army / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Handout / Israeli Army' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==
This screen grab from a handout video released by the Israeli army on October 17, 2024, shows what it says is a drone footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar moments before he was killed, in the neighbourhood of Tal al-Sultan in Rafah in the southern Gaza STrip. The drone footage released by the military showed who they said is Sinwar alone in a blown-up apartment, with one hand severely injured and head covered in a traditional scarf, throwing a stick at the approaching drone during his final moments. (Photo by Israel Army / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Handout / Israeli Army' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==
This screen grab from a handout video released by the Israeli army on October 17, 2024, shows what it says is a drone footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar moments before he was killed, in the neighbourhood of Tal al-Sultan in Rafah in the southern Gaza STrip. The drone footage released by the military showed who they said is Sinwar alone in a blown-up apartment, with one hand severely injured and head covered in a traditional scarf, throwing a stick at the approaching drone during his final moments. (Photo by Israel Army / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Handout / Israeli Army' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team's French rider Fabio Quartararo powers through a corner during the second practice session of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Phillip Island on 18 October, 2024. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (L) celebrates with his teammate Tim Southee after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
TOPSHOT - Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team rider Brad Binder of South Africa speeds through a corner during a MotoGP practice session at the Australian MotoGP on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Ducati Lenovo Team's Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia powers through a corner during the second practice session of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Phillip Island on 18 October, 2024 (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (L) celebrates with his teammate Tim Southee after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 18, 2024. (Photo by IDREES MOHAMMED / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Moto2 Championship leader MT Helmets - MSI's Japanese rider Ai Ogura powers through a corner during the second practice session of the Australian MotoGP a practice session of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team's Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi powers through a corner during the second practice session of the Australian MotoGP a practice session of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
This handout photo taken on October 17, 2024 and provided on October 18, 2024 by South Korean Defence Ministry shows South Korean soldiers deploying the multiple launch rocket system Chunmoo during a live-fire drill in the border county of Goseong. (Photo by Handout / South Korean Defence Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / SOUTH KOREAN DEFENCE MINISTRY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
This handout photo taken on October 17, 2024 and provided on October 18, 2024 by South Korean Defence Ministry shows South Korea's multiple launch rocket system Chunmoo firing a rocket during a live-fire drill in the border county of Goseong. (Photo by Handout / South Korean Defence Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / SOUTH KOREAN DEFENCE MINISTRY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
This handout photo taken on October 17, 2024 and provided on October 18, 2024 by South Korean Defence Ministry shows South Korea's multiple launch rocket system Chunmoo firing a rocket during a live-fire drill in the border county of Goseong. (Photo by Handout / South Korean Defence Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / SOUTH KOREAN DEFENCE MINISTRY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Ducati Lenovo Team's Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia powers through a corner during the second practice session of the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Philip Island on October 18, 2024. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
