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#13174261

10 Jan 2026

Migratory birds, including Ruddy Shelducks and White-tailed Lapwings, are seen at the Fulbari wetland area on the outskirts of Siliguri, India, on January 9, 2026. Due to poachers who illegally catch and sell these birds, which are also consumed as food, the number of birds decreases compared to previous years.

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#13161394

6 Jan 2026

Ink dye security tags are affixed to clothing at a retail store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on December 6, 2025. In an attempt to stop retail theft, big chain stores lock up more and more of their wares. Customers are not happy about the extended wait times and decreasing ease of quickly purchasing even the cheapest items. According to Statistics Canada, rates of shoplifting jump 31% in 2022 compared to 2021. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) says some of its members report a 300% increase in thefts since 2020, pegging the losses at $5 billion a year.

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6 Jan 2026

Ink dye security tags are affixed to clothing at a retail store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on December 6, 2025. In an attempt to stop retail theft, big chain stores lock up more and more of their wares. Customers are not happy about the extended wait times and decreasing ease of quickly purchasing even the cheapest items. According to Statistics Canada, rates of shoplifting jump 31% in 2022 compared to 2021. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) says some of its members report a 300% increase in thefts since 2020, pegging the losses at $5 billion a year.

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#12984541

13 Nov 2025

Baby formula is secured in plastic containers to prevent theft at a retail store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on November 8, 2025. In an attempt to stop retail theft, big chain stores lock up more and more of their wares. Customers are not happy about the extended wait times and decreasing ease of scooping up even the cheapest items in a hurry. According to Statistics Canada, rates of shoplifting jump 31% in 2022 compared to 2021. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) says some of its members report a 300% increase in thefts since 2020, pegging the losses at $5 billion a year.

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#12984547

13 Nov 2025

Radio-frequency identification security tags (RFID tags) are affixed to clothing at a retail store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on November 8, 2025. In an attempt to stop retail theft, big chain stores lock up more and more of their wares. However, customers are not happy about the extended wait times and decreasing ease of quickly purchasing even the cheapest items. According to Statistics Canada, rates of shoplifting jump 31% in 2022 compared to 2021. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) says some of its members report a 300% increase in thefts since 2020, pegging the losses at $5 billion a year.

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#12984548

13 Nov 2025

Radio-frequency identification security tags (RFID tags) are affixed to clothing at a retail store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on November 8, 2025. In an attempt to stop retail theft, big chain stores lock up more and more of their wares. However, customers are not happy about the extended wait times and decreasing ease of quickly purchasing even the cheapest items. According to Statistics Canada, rates of shoplifting jump 31% in 2022 compared to 2021. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) says some of its members report a 300% increase in thefts since 2020, pegging the losses at $5 billion a year.

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#12822604

2 Oct 2025

On October 2, 2025, a diverse array of electric vehicles, alongside various other types of vehicles, traverse the roadway adjacent to a Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This event underscores Indonesia's dedication to promoting green energy initiatives, a strategy spearheaded by the State Electricity Company (PLN) through comprehensive electrification efforts across multiple sectors. The accelerated development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a pivotal advancement in decreasing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. Such progress facilitates a seamless transition towards a sustainable and low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens.

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#12822606

2 Oct 2025

On October 2, 2025, a diverse array of electric vehicles, alongside various other types of vehicles, traverse the roadway adjacent to a Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This event underscores Indonesia's dedication to promoting green energy initiatives, a strategy spearheaded by the State Electricity Company (PLN) through comprehensive electrification efforts across multiple sectors. The accelerated development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a pivotal advancement in decreasing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. Such progress facilitates a seamless transition towards a sustainable and low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens.

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#12822620

2 Oct 2025

On October 2, 2025, a diverse array of electric vehicles, alongside various other types of vehicles, traverse the roadway adjacent to a Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This event underscores Indonesia's dedication to promoting green energy initiatives, a strategy spearheaded by the State Electricity Company (PLN) through comprehensive electrification efforts across multiple sectors. The accelerated development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a pivotal advancement in decreasing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. Such progress facilitates a seamless transition towards a sustainable and low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens.

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#12680671

27 Aug 2025

A Nepali Buddhist performs rituals in the premises of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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#12680672

27 Aug 2025

A Nepali Buddhist spins the mane installed around the premises of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa is a gateway to heaven, serving as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are diversely described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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#12680673

27 Aug 2025

The reflection of an aircraft along with the Boudhanath Stupa is seen in a window pane in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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#12680674

27 Aug 2025

A Nepali Buddhist performs rituals in the premises of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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#12680675

27 Aug 2025

Pigeons take flight against the backdrop of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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#12680676

27 Aug 2025

A Nepali woman feeds the pigeons in the premises of the Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for all the Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the Stupa architecture.

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#12680677

27 Aug 2025

A Nepali Buddhist monk cleans the dome of Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 27, 2025. Boudha Stupa is semicircle-shaped and contains the relics and remains of Buddha. The stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. Boudha Stupa is listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO in 1979, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. The stupa dates from 600 AD and is built by a Tibetan king. The stupa is a historical pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The stupa is built using many kilograms of gold for decoration. The giant Boudhanath Stupa serves as a gateway to heaven, acting as a horizon between the earth and sky. The base of the stupa structure consists of three large platforms decreasing in size. These platforms symbolize the sky, whereas the circular vase supporting the semi-sphere signifies water. The eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa are described as inscrutable, impassive, empathetic, and shrewd. The five most promising elements representing Buddha, i.e., earth, air, water, fire, and space, are comprised in the stupa architecture.

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