People celebrate the death of far-right politician Jean Marie Le Pen at Place de la Republique in Paris. Getty Images
People celebrate the death of far-right politician Jean Marie Le Pen at Place de la Republique in Paris. Getty Images
Members of the public view the casket of former US president Jimmy Carter as it lies in state in the Capitol rotunda in Washington. AP
Members of the public view the casket of former US president Jimmy Carter as it lies in state in the Capitol rotunda in Washington. AP
Buildings destroyed in Syria's civil war in the village of Al Shamiya, Damascus. EPA
Buildings destroyed in Syria's civil war in the village of Al Shamiya, Damascus. EPA
Afghan balloon vendors search for customers in Kabul. AFP
Afghan balloon vendors search for customers in Kabul. AFP
Members of Venezuela's Bolivarian Militia in Caracas pledge allegiance to President Nicolas Maduro before he begins his third term in office. Reuters
Members of Venezuela's Bolivarian Militia in Caracas pledge allegiance to President Nicolas Maduro before he begins his third term in office. Reuters
Xia Sansan, 28, sits nestled among her collection of 'Duffy and Friends' merchandise in her apartment in Shanghai. Reuters
Xia Sansan, 28, sits nestled among her collection of 'Duffy and Friends' merchandise in her apartment in Shanghai. Reuters
Delta CEO Ed Bastian talks about the century-old airline’s past and technology that he sees shaping its future at the Sphere concert venue in Las Vegas. AFP
Delta CEO Ed Bastian talks about the century-old airline’s past and technology that he sees shaping its future at the Sphere concert venue in Las Vegas. AFP
A vehicle burns as fire advances in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles. AP
A vehicle burns as fire advances in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles. AP

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