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#13485055

22 Mar 2026

A general view of the Kathmandu Valley is seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the federal capital, Kathmandu, has declined significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now decreased to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', while 51 to 100 'requires alertness'. Levels from 100 to 150 are 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases. An AQI from 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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#13485056

22 Mar 2026

A general view of the Kathmandu Valley is seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the federal capital, Kathmandu, has declined significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now decreased to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', while 51 to 100 'requires alertness'. Levels from 100 to 150 are 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases. An AQI from 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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#13485062

22 Mar 2026

A general view of the Kathmandu Valley is seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the federal capital, Kathmandu, has declined significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now decreased to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', while 51 to 100 'requires alertness'. Levels from 100 to 150 are 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases. An AQI from 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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#13485064

22 Mar 2026

A general view of the Kathmandu Valley is seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the federal capital, Kathmandu, has declined significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now decreased to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', while 51 to 100 'requires alertness'. Levels from 100 to 150 are 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases. An AQI from 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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#13485054

22 Mar 2026

The Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is seen from a hill station surrounding Kathmandu Valley after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the federal capital, Kathmandu, has declined significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now decreased to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', while 51 to 100 'requires alertness'. Levels from 100 to 150 are 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases. An AQI from 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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#13485057

22 Mar 2026

Photographers take photos against the backdrop of Kathmandu Valley as seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in Nepal, including in the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now sharply declined to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'requires alertness', 100 to 150 is 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases, 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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#13405781

5 Mar 2026

A photo booth for passport and ID pictures is seen in Palermo, Italy, on March 5, 2026.

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#13175829

10 Jan 2026

A doctor protests in Paris, France, after a week-long strike and carries a sign to defend the quality of care, on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Vincent Koebel/NurPhoto)

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#13147758

1 Jan 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on December 30, 2025, police attend a farmers' protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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#13147759

1 Jan 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on December 30, 2025, farmers block a pedestrian crossing during a protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement in front of the Voivodeship Office. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports could push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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#13147760

1 Jan 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on December 30, 2025, an ambulance is present during a farmers' protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay, arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports could push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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#13147761

1 Jan 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on December 30, 2025, police attend a farmers' protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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#13147762

1 Jan 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on December 30, 2025, police attend a farmers' protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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#13147763

1 Jan 2026

Farmers disrupt traffic during a protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement on December 30, 2025, in Krakow, Poland. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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#13147764

1 Jan 2026

Farmers disrupt traffic during a protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement on December 30, 2025, in Krakow, Poland. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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#13147767

1 Jan 2026

Farmers disrupt traffic during a protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement on December 30, 2025, in Krakow, Poland. Across the country, farmers stage protests aimed at blocking roads and disrupting traffic, with demonstrations reported in more than 171 towns and cities. The farmers oppose the planned agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay), arguing that it floods the European market with South American food products that do not meet EU quality standards. As a result, these cheaper imports push higher-priced, better-quality European food off the market and drive local farmers into crisis. In Krakow, farmers use tractors to slow traffic and block crossings at pedestrian lanes in front of the Voivodeship Office.

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