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1 August 2025

Founder and head of the National Guard, former chairman of the Independence March association Robert Bakiewicz looks on during the so-called ''W Hour'' as he celebrates the 81st Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising in Warsaw, Poland, on August 1, 2025. August 1, 2025, marks 81 years since the start of the Warsaw Uprising (also known as the August Uprising), in which resistance fighters from the Home Army launch an operation against Nazi German occupation forces near the end of World War II. The battles last 63 days and end with the defeat of the Polish army and a near-total destruction of Warsaw.

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#12606057

1 August 2025

Founder and head of the National Guard, former chairman of the Independence March association Robert Bakiewicz looks on during the so-called ''W Hour'' as he celebrates the 81st Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising in Warsaw, Poland, on August 1, 2025. August 1, 2025, marks 81 years since the start of the Warsaw Uprising (also known as the August Uprising), in which resistance fighters from the Home Army launch an operation against Nazi German occupation forces near the end of World War II. The battles last 63 days and end with the defeat of the Polish army and a near-total destruction of Warsaw.

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1 August 2025

Founder and head of the National Guard, former chairman of the Independence March association Robert Bakiewicz (first row, second left) shouts slogans during the so-called ''W Hour'' as he celebrates the 81st Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising in Warsaw, Poland, on August 1, 2025. August 1, 2025, marks 81 years since the start of the Warsaw Uprising, also known as the August Uprising, in which resistance fighters from the Home Army launch an operation against Nazi German occupation forces near the end of World War II. The battles last 63 days and end with the defeat of the Polish army and a near-total destruction of Warsaw.

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#12534632

6 July 2025

A riot policeman stands guard during the protest. Opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in the Tarn department in Maurens-Scopont for a weekend of protests called 'Turboteuf' in the domain of the Maurens-Scopont castle. After protesters try to break into the work site to reach a bridge, riot policemen and protesters scuffle. Riot police use volleys of tear gas canisters. The decision of the Cour d'Appel Administrative (Administrative Court of Appeal) of Toulouse greenlights the resumption of leveling works on the A69 highway. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides on February 27 to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to let the works continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department put to vote a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69. They say they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca says all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structure are not close to the numbers given by Atosca. Moreover, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Maurens-Scopont, Tarn, France, on July 6, 2025.

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#12146467

11 March 2025

Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) basketball player Sabrina Ionescu guards an inbound pass during a game showcase at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 11, 2025, as part of her three-part tour in Asia. Ionescu, the first overall pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft by New York Liberty, is on tour in Asia, starting in Manila, Philippines, to interact with the local basketball community.

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#11712241

27 October 2024

An Indian policeman stands guard during the traditional women's boat race in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 27, 2024. The Jammu and Kashmir Water Sports Kayaking Canoeing Association organizes the historical first-ever traditional women's boat race. More than 150 females participate in the race.

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#11712243

27 October 2024

An Indian policeman stands guard as Kashmiri girls look on during the traditional women's boat race in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 27, 2024. The Jammu and Kashmir Water Sports Kayaking Canoeing Association organizes the historical first-ever traditional women's boat race. More than 150 females participate in the race.

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#11041286

2 March 2024

Activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations are currently trying to pass through the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'Squirrels'), who are living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend) in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Despite the efforts of MPs, including Karen Erodial, who also tried unsuccessfully, the Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are standing guard near the trees to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. After two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged, but new trees are now being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the A69 highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made, noting that the expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less than the EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for the 54-kilometer A69 highway, which threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041291

2 March 2024

Activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations are currently trying to pass through the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'Squirrels') who are living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend) in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Despite the demands of Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, for the resupply of the 'Ecureuils,' the riot police are blocking the efforts, including those of MP Karen Erodial, who also tried unsuccessfully. The 'Ecureuils' are occupying the trees to prevent them from being cut down for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent the supply of food and water by sympathizers. After two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged, but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre.' The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less than the A69 highway, which is estimated to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. They also highlight that the project would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041293

2 March 2024

Activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations are currently trying to pass through the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'Squirrels') who are living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend) in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Despite the demands of Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, for the resupply of the 'Ecureuils,' the riot police are blocking the efforts, including those of MP Karen Erodial, who also tried unsuccessfully. The 'Ecureuils' are occupying the trees to prevent them from being cut down for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent the supply of food and water by sympathizers. After two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged, but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre.' The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less than the A69 highway, which is estimated to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. They also highlight that the project would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041290

2 March 2024

An activist is running away from tear gas in Saix, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. MPs, including Karen Erodial, also tried unsuccessfully. On the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the area of opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is working to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost much less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041292

2 March 2024

Geoffroy Tarroux and other activists are confronting riot police in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demands the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to pass through the riot police to deliver supplies. MPs, including Karen Erodial, have also tried unsuccessfully to provide support. Opponents have installed a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre' on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. Despite two days of police efforts, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil'. However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway construction be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost significantly less than the A69 highway, which is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers, destroying over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041294

2 March 2024

Members of LVEL and other activists are trying to pass through riot police in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demands the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. MPs, including Karen Erodial, also tried unsuccessfully. On the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the area of all opponents, and a special unit of police, CNAMO, has intervened to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil'. However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' wants the highway project to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. All expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, without inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041295

2 March 2024

A member of LVEL is trying to argue with a riot policeman in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Despite their efforts, including those of MPs like Karen Erodial, they have not been successful. On the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent sympathizers from supplying food and water to the 'Ecureuils'. After two days of effort, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are now being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are finalized, and the expropriations for farmers are unresolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less than the A69 highway, which is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers, destroying over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041296

2 March 2024

Activists are running away from tear gas in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), members of LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. MPs, including Karen Erodial, have also tried unsuccessfully. Opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre' on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, where 'Ecureuils' are living in trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, has intervened to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged, but new trees are now occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway construction be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041297

2 March 2024

Geoffroy Tarroux of LVEL is bringing food and water to resupply 'Ecureuils' and is arguing with riot police in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. MPs, including Karen Erodial, are also trying without success. Opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre' to prevent the cutting of trees by living in them, which they have nicknamed 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels'). Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent sympathizers from supplying the 'Ecureuils' with food and water. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less than the A69 highway, which is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers, destroying over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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