The remains of crushed house and cars are seen in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on March 25, 2023, after a tornado touched down in the area. - At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods, with the region readying for more severe weather Sunday. The powerful weather system, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a path of more than 100 miles (60 kilometers) across the state late March 24, 2023, slamming several towns along the way. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
The remains of crushed house and cars are seen in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on March 25, 2023, after a tornado touched down in the area. - At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods, with the region readying for more severe weather Sunday. The powerful weather system, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a path of more than 100 miles (60 kilometers) across the state late March 24, 2023, slamming several towns along the way. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
A man in his slippers in the mud next to tents set up for displaced people following last month's earthquake in Adiyaman, Turkey. AFP
A man in his slippers in the mud next to tents set up for displaced people following last month's earthquake in Adiyaman, Turkey. AFP
A young girl in a damaged house set on fire by Israeli settlers in Sinjel, near the West Bank city of Ramallah. EPA
A young girl in a damaged house set on fire by Israeli settlers in Sinjel, near the West Bank city of Ramallah. EPA
French police officers during a demonstration against water storage 'basins' in Sainte-Soline. Reuters
French police officers during a demonstration against water storage 'basins' in Sainte-Soline. Reuters
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada bowls during the second T20 match against the West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion. AFP
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada bowls during the second T20 match against the West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion. AFP
A Trump supporter during the former president's first campaign rally after announcing his candidacy for the 2024 election, in Waco, Texas. Reuters
A Trump supporter during the former president's first campaign rally after announcing his candidacy for the 2024 election, in Waco, Texas. Reuters
People wait to break their fast at a food stall, during the first week of Ramadan, in Jakarta, Indonesia. AP
People wait to break their fast at a food stall, during the first week of Ramadan, in Jakarta, Indonesia. AP
Christ the Redeemer goes dark for Earth Hour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EPA
Christ the Redeemer goes dark for Earth Hour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EPA
A boy walks in front of military vehicles during a parade marking Greece's Independence Day in Athens. EPA
A boy walks in front of military vehicles during a parade marking Greece's Independence Day in Athens. EPA
Taekwondo practitioners at a demonstration event at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. AFP
Taekwondo practitioners at a demonstration event at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. AFP

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