Iris Van Herpen - Runway - Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture F/W 2022/23

epa10051606 Canadian model Winnie Harlow presents a creation from the Fall/Winter 2022/23 Haute Couture collection by Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 04 July 2022. The presentation of the Haute Couture collections runs from 04 to 07 July 2022. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra

Abortion rights demonstration in Paris

epaselect epa10035466 A woman holds a coat hanger (as a symbol for the era when women used it for abortion when abortion was illegal) with a phrase meaning 'abortion is sacred' during an abortion rights protest following the decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling, in Place de la Republique, Paris, France, 26 June 2022. The Supreme Court decision in USA opens the possibility for states to ban abortion. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra

French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros

epa09988834 Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts as he plays Rafael Nadal of Spain in their men’s quarterfinal match during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland ​Garros in Paris, France, 01 June 2022. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros

epa09988762 Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts as he plays Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's quarterfinal match during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 31 May 2022. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Paris Saint Germain vs FC Metz

epa09964710 Paris Saint Germain's Lionel Messi (R) and Metz's Sikou Niakate (L) in action during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and FC Metz at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, 21 May 2022. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Moulin Rouge in Paris transformed into tourist accommodation

epa09928362 The Irish and principle dancer for The Moulin Rouge, Claudine Van Den Bergh, poses for a photograph outside the landmark 'Moulin Rouge' cabaret, in Paris, France, 04 May 2022 (issued 05 May 2022). For the first time in its 133-year history, the iconic Parisian cabaret 'Moulin Rouge' will open the doors of the famous mill that presides over the building to the public to turn it into a tourist accommodation, with the possibility of spending a night inside for one euro. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra

Macron campaigns in Strasbourg

epa09886843 Incumbent French President and candidate for re-election Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech on stage at the Place du Chateau in Strasbourg, France, 12 April 2022. Macron will face French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party candidate Marine Le Pen in the second round of the presidential elections on 24 April 2022. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra

Evacuation of critically ill patients from besieged eastern Ghouta region to Damascus

epa06407564 Children look from inside an ambulance during medical evacuations from eastern Ghouta to Damascus, Syria, 27 December 2017. The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) in association with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) started the evacuation of 29 critically ill patients from rebel-held eastern Ghouta to Damascus. Jaysh al-Islam, the military ruler of eastern Ghouta, and the Syrian regime, reached a deal allowing 29 people to get medical care in the Syrian capital in exchange of the release of 29 prisoners of the regime captured by the rebels. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

A displaced family living at an abandoned school in Hamoria, Eastern al-Ghouta

epa06404668 A mother feeds her child some bread, at an abandoned school in Hamoria, Eastern al-Ghouta, Syria, 23 December 2017 (Issued 24 December 2017). Abu Hassan, a 75 years old Syrian man, and the 105 members of his family (his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren) live at an abandoned destroyed school at Hamoria in Eastern al-Ghouta, after being displaced mid 2016 from Hawsh al-Dawahira, an area at the outskirts of rebel-held Douma and is considered now to be on the frontline. The family uses plastic waste, rubbish, and thick cloth for cooking and baking, and they also sell nylon and other plastic wastes to people for similar usage. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Eid al-Fitr in Paris

epaselect epa08444053 The waxing crescent moon rises during the last night of Eid al-Fitr, at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, 25 May 2020. For Muslims the waxing crescent moon, at the end of Ramadan, means the beginning of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr, a three-day festival marking the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major holidays in Islam. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Laylat al-Qadr in Paris

epa08426937 Mamadou, a Guinean journalist in exile, holds his misbahah while performing the Laylat al-Qadr prayers in his room in Paris, France, 17 May 2020. Most prayers were held indoor as mosques were still closed amid the coronavirus lockdown in France. Laylat al-Qadr (Arabic for Night of Destiny) is believed to be the night when the first verse of the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Department of Special Education in rebel-held Douma

epa06396500 (16/21) Children with special needs join in a group art handicraft project, at rebel-held Douma, Syria, 05 November 2017. The Department of Special Education is part of the Syrian Child Protection Network, they aim to help children with autism, down syndrome, and other mental disorders and to follow up with their educational needs, develop their cognitive abilities, and adjust their behavior for the better in order to integrate them in the future with healthy children in the community. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA ATTENTION: For the full PHOTO ESSAY text please see Advisory Notice epa06396484

Ramadan daily life in Al-Bab

epa06751860 A child selling fruits waits for customers at a market in al-Bab city, in the northern countryside of Aleppo, Syria, 19 May 2018 (issued 20 May 2018). Al-Bab city is mainly controlled by the Free Syrian Army faction, after Turkish-backed rebels recaptured the city from Islamic State (IS) militants in February 2017. Thousands of people have been arriving in rebel-held areas of Aleppo province in the recent months after evacuating formerly rebel-held eastern Ghouta, Damascus. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Ramadan preparations in Idlib

epa06743849 Vegetables on display at a street vendor on the first night of the holy month of Ramadan, Idlib, 16 May 2018 (Issued 17 May 2018). Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Friendly running race for physically challenged athletes in Idlib

epaselect epa06736468 Physically challenged athletes compete in friendly running race organized by Shafak Organization in Idilb's municipality stadium, Syria, 13 May 2018 (Issued 14 May 2018). Shafak Organization, a non-government organization, held two races in Idlib's stadium, one for athletes and one for athletes with physical challenges. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Buildings burn after air strikes in Douma

epaselect epa06622184 People walking among burning buildings after alleged air strikes using white phosphorus in Douma, Syria, 23 March 2018. According to local reports, several buildings have been burning after more than 25 air strikes were carried out on Douma overnight and early morning. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Buildings burn after air strikes in Douma

epa06622217 Buildings are destroyed after alleged air strikes using white phosphorus in Douma, Syria, 23 March 2018. According to local reports, several buildings have been burning after more than 25 air strikes were carried out on Douma overnight and early morning. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Bombing on Douma

epaselect epa06613938 A child looks at damages inside a house damaged after overnight shelling on Douma, eastern Ghouta, Syria, 19 March 2018. According to reports, at least nine people were killed after forces loyal to the Syrian government reportedly carried out strikes on Douma. Government forces launched a massive offensive against eastern Ghouta on 18 February, which has killed around 1,400 civilians, including 271 minors and 174 women, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. A total of 50,000 evacuees had left Eastern Ghouta in the last 72 hours. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Victims of a shelling in Douma

epa06578089 A child injured in shelling seen in a hospital in Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Suburb of Damascus, Syria, 03 March 2018. At least ten people were killed in Douma today from shelling allegedly by forces loyal to the Syrian Government. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Victims of an alleged gas attack recieve treatment in Eastern Ghouta

epa06565557 Affected people receive treatment after a gas attack on al-Shifunieh village, in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 25 February 2018 (issued 26 February 2018). According to activists working in the area, more than 18 people were affected by poisenous gas, and one child was killed, during an attack on the village of al-Shifunieh. Government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad are currently conducting an air and ground offensive in Eastern Ghouta. The offensive was initiated soon after the United Nations passed a resolution calling for a 30-day cessation of hostilities in Syria. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Victims of an alleged gas attack recieve treatment in Eastern Ghouta

epa06565548 Affected children receive treatment after a gas attack on al-Shifunieh village, in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 25 February 2018 (issued 26 February 2018). According to activists working in the area, more than 18 people were affected by poisenous gas, and one child was killed, during an attack on the village of al-Shifunieh. Government forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad are currently conducting an air and ground offensive in Eastern Ghouta. The offensive was initiated soon after the United Nations passed a resolution calling for a 30-day cessation of hostilities in Syria. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

At least 42 people got killed in Douma

epaselect epa06555679 White helmet volunteer carries an injured boy to an ambulance after bombing, in the rebel-held Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 22 February 2018. More than 42 people got killed in Douma after several airstrikes and shelling by forces allegedly loyal to the Syrian Government. At least 80 people got killed in Eastern Ghouta on the same day, according to local sources. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

At least 42 people got killed in Douma

epa06555674 White helmet volunteer carries an injured boy to an ambulance after bombing, in the rebel-held Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 22 February 2018. More than 42 people got killed in Douma after several airstrikes and shelling by forces allegedly loyal to the Syrian Government. At least 80 people got killed in Eastern Ghouta on the same day, according to local sources. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

At least 42 people got killed in Douma

epa06555630 White helmet volunteers and civilians search for survivors among the rubbles after bombing, in the rebel-held Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 22 February 2018. More than 42 people got killed in Douma after several airstrikes and shelling by forces allegedly loyal to the Syrian Government. At least 80 people got killed in Eastern Ghouta on the same day, according to local sources. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

At least 42 people got killed in Douma

epa06555622 White helmet volunteers and civilians search for survivors among the rubbles after bombing, in the rebel-held Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 22 February 2018. More than 42 people got killed in Douma after several airstrikes and shelling by forces allegedly loyal to the Syrian Government. At least 80 people got killed in Eastern Ghouta on the same day, according to local sources. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

At least 25 people got killed in Douma

epa06554424 People inspect the rubble of damaged buildings after several airstrikes a day earlier, rebels-held Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 22 February 2018. More than 25 people got killed in Douma after several airstrikes and shelling by forces allegedly loyal to the Syrian Government. At least 50 people got killed in Eastern Ghouta on the same day. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

More than 100 civilians killed in Eastern al-Ghouta

epa06545797 A child reacts inside a hospital after relatives were injured in a bombing on eastern Ghouta, in Douma, Syria, 20 February 2018. According to media reports, more than 100 civilians were killed by indiscriminate bombings on several rebel-held areas of eastern-Ghouta. The bombings, which were carried out by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, reportedly targeted the towns of Hamriyah, Saqba, Mesraba, Kafr Batna, Beit Sawa, Hazza, Otaybah, Jesrin and Zamalka, among others; they are all located mere kilometers to the east of Damascus and have been under siege since 2013. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

At least 85 people killed in bombing in Eastern al-Ghouta

epa06544162 Injured children are treated at a hospital in rebel-held Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 19 February 2018. At least 85 people were killed in heavy bombing by forces allegedly loyal to the Syrian government. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

About 75 people killed in the Eastern al-Ghouta area

epa06507300 An injured child is comforted by their brother while receiving first aid in a hospital after a bombing in Douma, eastern Ghouta, Syria, 08 February 2018 (issued 09 February 2018). According to media reports, 75 people were killed in attacks allegedly carried out by forces loyal to the Syrian government on the rebel-held areas of eastern-Ghouta. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

About 75 people killed in the Eastern al-Ghouta area

epa06507298 Two men climb to fix electrical current wires after they were damged after a bombing in Douma, eastern Ghouta, Syria, 08 February 2018 (issued 09 February 2018). According to media reports, 75 people were killed in attacks allegedly carried out by forces loyal to the Syrian government on the rebel-held areas of eastern-Ghouta. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Volunteers attempt to recover survivors after bombing in Dourma

epa06501941 Civilians and civil defense volunteers look for the remains of missing people stuck under the rubble for more than five hours, after a bombing by forces loyal to Syrian goverment, in Douma, eastern Ghouta, Syria, 06 February 2018. According to volunteers more than 65 people were killed in shelling and bombings carried out by forces loyal to Syrian government in all eastern Al-Ghouta cities. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra

At least nine killed in Douma shelling

epa06459190 Personal items belonging to bombing victims can be seen in a hospital in Douma, Syria, 20 January 2018. At least nine people were killed during shelling in Douma including, Mohammed al-Buidany, a volunteer of Syrian civil defense organization, White Helmets. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra

Syrian displaced people in al-Ashari city

epa06451685 A displaced Syrian girl Shaimaa stands among the rubbles next to her shelter in al-Asha'ari, Eastern al-Ghouta, Syria, 18 January 2018. Many Syrian families were forced to left their homes and villages on a frontline in Eastern al-Ghouta. According to reports Eastern Ghouta was hit with continuing airstrikes for more than 16 past days in a row. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Attack in eastern Ghouta

epa06425706 A mother cries over her dead child Ameer, who was injured in Saqba, after first aiders took them to Douma, after several airstrikes on Douma, eastern Ghouta, Syria, 08 January 2018. Reports state 12 people were killed in several airstrikes on Douma. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Airstrikes on Douma injured more than 25 Syrian

epa05621391 A civil defense volunteer walks in a damaged street after an airstrikes believed to be carried out by forces loyal to the Syrian regime on rebel-held Douma, Syria, 07 November 2016. Reports by various volunteer groups state that many civilian houses were burned after an airstrikes with 16 warheads including a napalm bombing that injured more than 25 people in the rebel-held city of Douma. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Honey industry in Eastern al-Ghouta

epaselect epa05553600 A picture made available on 23 September 2016 showing bees flying around a beekeeper, in a bee farm in rebel-held Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Syria, 22 September 2016. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Art gallery at damaged school in Douma

epa05683716 (FILE) A file picture dated 21 May 2016 show girls attending a seminar, Douma, outskirts of Damascus, Syria. The picture won the third prize in the 'UNICEF Photo of the Year 2016' competition, as a jury announced at a ceremony in Berlin, Germany on 20 December 2016. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Daily life in Al-Qaboun neighbourhood of Damascus

epa05173982 A photograph made available on 21 February 2016 shows Syrian children in a school in the Al-Qaboun neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria, 20 February 2016. The area is controlled by forces opposing the Syrian regime with which they brokered a ceasefire. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Airstrikes on Douma injured more than 25 Syrian

epa05660543 YEARENDER 2016 NOVEMBER Injured boys wait for medical assistance in a field hospital after they got hurt from an airstrike believed to be carried out by forces loyal to the Syrian regime in the rebel-held city of Douma, Syria, 07 November 2016. Reports by various volunteer groups state that many civilian houses were burned after airstrikes with 16 warheads including a napalm bombing that injured more than 25 people in Douma. EPA/Mohammed Badra

Children playing in Erbeen to celebrate Eid Al Adha

epaselect epa05544301 A photo made available on 17 September 2016 shows Syrian children playing on ferris wheel at an underground amusement park in Erbeen, eastern Ghouta, outskirts of Damascus, 16 September 2016. The underground amusement park was built to protect children from bombing and shelling. It consists of two underground halls connected through a tunnel. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Underground shelter in Douma

epa05611704 Syrian children play at an underground shelter in the rebel-held city of Douma, outskirts of Damascus, 31 October 2016. Abu Omar, 29, who used to work in construction before the Syrian war, says he dug the underground shelter under his kitchen by his own. He added some pieces of decoration to comfort those afraid of the airstrikes, including some dolls and teddy bears for the kids. Children at his neighborhood use the shelter during airstrikes. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Arstrike on rebel-held city of Douma

epa05019089 A Syrian man with one artificial leg and second injured one receives first aid in a field hospital following an airstrike by forces loyal to the Syrian government in the rebel-held area of Douma, outskirts of Damascus, Syria, 10 November 2015. According to the opposition, at least ten civilians were killed in Syrian regime strikes on the rebel-held Douma on 10 November. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA ATTENTION EDITORS: PICTURE CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT

Daily life at rebel-held area in Syria

epa05227095 A picture made available 23 March 2016 shows Syrian children playing on a street in the Teshreen neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria, 22 March 2016. The area is controlled by forces opposing the Syrian regime. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Life in al-Qaboon district

epa05185166 A photograph made available on 28 February 2016 shows Syrian woman, Buthayna (back-L) sitting with her children, Heba (back-R), Abdo (C), and Yasser (R) at their home in the Damascus district of al-Qaboon, Syria, 22 February 2016. The woman, Buthayna, 27, also known as Om Abdo, has three children; Heba, Abdo and Yasser. She used to live with her husband in Harsta, eastern Ghouta. The husband disappeared four year ago in the ongoing conflict in Syria. She does not know if he was killed or arrested. Abdo, 12, has Down syndrome. The daughter Heba, 14, had to leave school to take care of Abdo. Yasser is the only child who goes to school. Buthayna is the sole breadwinner of the family and works at a clothes factory. They live in a small place. She complains the prices are too expensive in Qaboon compared to Damascus. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Children playing in Douma during Eid Al Adha

epa05538396 Syrian children sit on a carousel during the second day of Eid Al Adha in Douma, outside Damascus, Syria, 13 September 2016. Eid al-Adha is the holiest of the two Muslims holidays celebrated each year, it marks the yearly Muslim pilgrimage (Hajj) to visit Mecca, the holiest place in Islam. Muslims slaughter a sacrificial animal and split the meat into three parts, one for the family, one for friends and relatives, and one for the poor and needy. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Photo Essay - The Life of Abu Soubhi after the burning of his house

epa05692645 (FILE) - A file picture dated 11 September 2016 as part of a photo essay shows White Helmets volunteer Hassan al-Muhshi (C) stopping Abu Soubhi from entering his burning home as firefighters extinguish a fire following an alleged airstrike by forces loyal to the Syrian government in the rebel-held area of Douma, outskirts of Damascus, Syria. (Issued 31 December 2016). As part of a photo essay, epa photographer Mohammed Badra recalls the events of 11 September 2016. He was editing pictures in his house when he heard an explosion and felt the house shaking, he went out to find smoke and fire rising from his neighbor's house, Abu Soubhi, an old family friend who lived there since the 1950s. Badra rushed to the neighbor with his camera only to find Abu Soubhi trying to extinguish the fire using water cups while shouting 'Allah is my suffice, and the best deputy' (A common Islamic cry in times of need). After few moments the Syrian Civil Defense volunteers (White Helmets) arrived just in time to stop Abu Soubhi from entering his burning home and helped in extinguishing the fire. Currently Abu Soubhi is living in one room of his home. Hassan al-Muhshi, a 24-year-old White Helmets volunteer who had stopped Abu Soubhi from entering his burning home, died on 11 December 2016, exactly three months after the incident, while inspecting a site of an airstrike for casualties. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA