A staff member with cat memorabilia on display during Sotheby's 'Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own' preview in London. Reuters
A staff member with cat memorabilia on display during Sotheby's 'Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own' preview in London. Reuters
US pianist Romayne Wheeler at his home in Chihuahua, Mexico, where he has dedicated his life to helping indigenous communities. AFP
US pianist Romayne Wheeler at his home in Chihuahua, Mexico, where he has dedicated his life to helping indigenous communities. AFP
The exposed Ciliwung riverbed during low water levels in Bogor, West Java. AFP
The exposed Ciliwung riverbed during low water levels in Bogor, West Java. AFP
The Italian carnival troupe La Compagnia del Carnevale and members of the VIA University College Aarhus in polar bear costumes at Smukfest music festival in Skanderborg, Denmark. The procession focuses on the UN's global goals. AFP
The Italian carnival troupe La Compagnia del Carnevale and members of the VIA University College Aarhus in polar bear costumes at Smukfest music festival in Skanderborg, Denmark. The procession focuses on the UN's global goals. AFP
Greenpeace activists on the roof of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's manor house in Kirby Sigston, northern England, to protest at his backing for new oil and gas licences in the North Sea. AFP
Greenpeace activists on the roof of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's manor house in Kirby Sigston, northern England, to protest at his backing for new oil and gas licences in the North Sea. AFP
Isabel Apaza in an arid Lake Titicaca during the drought in Huarina, Bolivia. Reuters
Isabel Apaza in an arid Lake Titicaca during the drought in Huarina, Bolivia. Reuters
Former US president Donald Trump is facing federal charges related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Reuters
Former US president Donald Trump is facing federal charges related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Reuters
Floodwaters devastated Nanxinfang village on the outskirts of Beijing. High water levels in rivers in north-east China were threatening cities downstream on Friday. AP
Floodwaters devastated Nanxinfang village on the outskirts of Beijing. High water levels in rivers in north-east China were threatening cities downstream on Friday. AP
Members of the Seattle Seahawks warm up during the NFL football team's training camp in Renton, Washington State. AP
Members of the Seattle Seahawks warm up during the NFL football team's training camp in Renton, Washington State. AP
The massed pipes and drums during a working rehearsal for the first full run-through of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland. Getty Images
The massed pipes and drums during a working rehearsal for the first full run-through of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland. Getty Images
Robin Steiner of Switzerland during the Freestyle Trampolining World Championships at Round Chapel in London, England. Getty Images
Robin Steiner of Switzerland during the Freestyle Trampolining World Championships at Round Chapel in London, England. Getty Images
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 3: Pope Francis watches the performance of a dance group on the stage on the Meeting Hill at Parque Eduardo VII on August 3, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Pope Francis visits Portugal for World Youth Day (WYD) which takes place over the first week of August. WYD is an international Catholic rally inaugurated by St. John Paul II to invigorate young people in their faith. Pope Francis will travel around Portugal during his five-day visit holding masses and confessions for young people and meeting Portuguese catholic clergy members, he will also visit The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. (Photo by Andre Kosters - Pool / Getty Images)
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 3: Pope Francis watches the performance of a dance group on the stage on the Meeting Hill at Parque Eduardo VII on August 3, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Pope Francis visits Portugal for World Youth Day (WYD) which takes place over the first week of August. WYD is an international Catholic rally inaugurated by St. John Paul II to invigorate young people in their faith. Pope Francis will travel around Portugal during his five-day visit holding masses and confessions for young people and meeting Portuguese catholic clergy members, he will also visit The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. (Photo by Andre Kosters - Pool / Getty Images)

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August 04, 2023

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Cast: Olivia Cooke, Bill Nighy, Douglas Booth
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