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The Aranui 5, a cruise ship-cum-freighter, where some of the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics surfing competition will stay, near Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Reuters
The Aranui 5, a cruise ship-cum-freighter, where some of the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics surfing competition will stay, near Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Reuters
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Artworks decorate the banks of the River Seine, the day before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. AP
Artworks decorate the banks of the River Seine, the day before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. AP
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People in cosplay sit outside Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. EPA
People in cosplay sit outside Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. EPA
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Smoke fills the air following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the town of Elin Pelin, near Sofia, Bulgaria. Reuters
Smoke fills the air following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the town of Elin Pelin, near Sofia, Bulgaria. Reuters
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A homeless encampment in Oakland, California. The state's governor, Gavin Newsomm, has issued an executive order to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces. AP
A homeless encampment in Oakland, California. The state's governor, Gavin Newsomm, has issued an executive order to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a SupremeShow more
Riot officers prepare to evict residents from the village of Adjame ahead of a demolition operation that aims to build infrastructure in the city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Reuters
Riot officers prepare to evict residents from the village of Adjame ahead of a demolition operation that aims to build infrastructure in the city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Reuters
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An animal tries to escape the Park Fire in Butte County, California. AP
An animal tries to escape the Park Fire in Butte County, California. AP
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Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, left, waves at supporters next to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Caracas ahead of Sunday's presidential election. AFP
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, left, waves at supporters next to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Caracas ahead of Sunday's presidential election. AFP
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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention in Houston, Texas. AFP
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention in Houston, Texas. AFP
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The Aranui 5, a cruise ship-cum-freighter, where some of the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics surfing competition will stay, near Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Reuters
The Aranui 5, a cruise ship-cum-freighter, where some of the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics surfing competition will stay, near Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Reuters
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Artworks decorate the banks of the River Seine, the day before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. AP
Artworks decorate the banks of the River Seine, the day before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. AP
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People in cosplay sit outside Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. EPA
People in cosplay sit outside Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. EPA
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Smoke fills the air following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the town of Elin Pelin, near Sofia, Bulgaria. Reuters
Smoke fills the air following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the town of Elin Pelin, near Sofia, Bulgaria. Reuters
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A homeless encampment in Oakland, California. The state's governor, Gavin Newsomm, has issued an executive order to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces. AP
A homeless encampment in Oakland, California. The state's governor, Gavin Newsomm, has issued an executive order to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a SupremeShow more
Riot officers prepare to evict residents from the village of Adjame ahead of a demolition operation that aims to build infrastructure in the city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Reuters
Riot officers prepare to evict residents from the village of Adjame ahead of a demolition operation that aims to build infrastructure in the city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Reuters
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An animal tries to escape the Park Fire in Butte County, California. AP
An animal tries to escape the Park Fire in Butte County, California. AP
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Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, left, waves at supporters next to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Caracas ahead of Sunday's presidential election. AFP
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, left, waves at supporters next to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Caracas ahead of Sunday's presidential election. AFP
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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention in Houston, Texas. AFP
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention in Houston, Texas. AFP
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The Aranui 5, a cruise ship-cum-freighter, where some of the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics surfing competition will stay, near Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Reuters
The Aranui 5, a cruise ship-cum-freighter, where some of the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics surfing competition will stay, near Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Reuters