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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is in the constellation of Serpens, at a distance of over 76 million kilometers from Earth. It is seen crossing the sky over Salgotarjan, northern Hungary, 15 October 2024 (issued 16 October 2024). EPA-EFE/Peter Komka
A view of a Humpback Whale that breached at Long Beach in Simon's Town on October 15, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. Every year between June and December, southern right and humpback whales can be seen along the south coast from Cape Town to Mossel Bay. During this period, both species are frequently seen with calves, as they use South African waters for calving and rearing their young. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)
A sign warns of a Beach closure as unkown debris washed up on Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, 16 October 2024. Coogee Beach in Sydney’s east closed following the discovery of mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris. EPA-EFE/STEVEN MARKHAM
Residents walk down in the flooded water logged at Kendriya Vihar apartments, following heavy rainfalls in Bangalore, India, 16 October 2024. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has forecast extremely heavy rainfall for Bengaluru and surrounding districts of south interior part of Karnataka and very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal for next four days. This comes owing to a well-marked low-pressure area over central parts of the south Bay of Bengal. EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV
Activists hold a banner depicting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama wearing police uniforms, as the first group of migrants intercepted in Italian waters arrive aboard an Italian navy boat at Shengjin, Albania, 16 October 2024. Italy has begun sending migrants rescued in the Mediterranean to detention centers in Albania, where their asylum claims will be processed. The plan, finalized in February 2024, allows Italy to transfer up to 36,000 asylum seekers to Albania annually, with the goal of deterring migrants from attempting to reach Italy. While the Italian government and some EU leaders support the program, human rights groups criticize it for potentially putting migrants at risk and exposing them to rights violations. EPA-EFE/MALTON DIBRA
Members of the Dignity in Dying campaign group and supporters gather outside the Palace of Westminster as the assisted dying for terminally ill bill receives its first reading in the UK Parliament in London, Britain, 16 October 2024. The bill would allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards, to be assisted to end their own life. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL
Various health organisations at the World Food Day Picket outside Cape Town Parliament on October 16, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The group expressed deep dissatisfaction with the rising cost of healthy foods in the country. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)
People hold signs in support of Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump visiting for a townhall event on October 15, 2024 in Cumming, Georgia. The two candidates have scheduled multiple events in battleground states ahead of the November 5 election. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)
Raphinha of Brazil celebrates scoring during a FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers match against Peru at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, 15 October 2024. EPA-EFE/Andre Borges
Supporters of Colombia cheer prior the FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers match between Colombia and Chile in Barranquilla, Colombia, 15 October 2024. EPA-EFE/Ricardo Maldonado Rozo
Pope Francis (C) arrives to lead the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, 16 October 2024. EPA-EFE/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Former professional kickboxer and social media influencer Andrew Tate (R) and his brother Tristan (L) chat with one of their lawyers, Eugen Vidineac (C), before a preliminary appeal hearing held at the Bucharest Appeal Court in Bucharest, Romania, 15 October 2024. Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested on 29 December 2022 as a result of the DIICOT (Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism) inquiry on charges of human trafficking and intention to form an organized crime group. Romanian police stated that the two brothers and their associates coerced victims for creating a paid pornography service for social media platforms. The trial itself has not yet started, although the investigation in the Tate case has been going on for almost two years. EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT
A handout photo made available by the press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces shows newly recruited servicemen of the 24th mechanized brigade, named after King Danylo, improving their tactical skills on obstacle course at the training field in Donetsk region, Ukraine, 15 October 2024 (issued 16 October 2024), amid the Russian invasion. Russian troops entered Ukrainian territory on 24 February 2022, starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA-EFE/24TH MECHANIZED BRIGADE OF UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES
American rapper Alexander Edwards (L) and American singer Cher (R) attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show pink carpet at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, New York, USA, 15 October 2024. EPA-EFE/SARAH YENESEL
American actor Queen Latifah (L) and partner Eboni Nichols (R) attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show pink carpet at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, New York, USA, 15 October 2024. EPA-EFE/SARAH YENESEL
South African singer Tyla attends the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show pink carpet at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, New York, USA, 15 October 2024. EPA-EFE/SARAH YENESEL
A model presents a creation by Custo Barcelona during the 080 Barcelona Fashion event, in Barcelona, Spain, 15 October 2024. The 34th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion runs from 14 to 17 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ENRIC FONTCUBERTA
A model presents a creation by Custo Barcelona during the 080 Barcelona Fashion event, in Barcelona, Spain, 15 October 2024. The 34th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion runs from 14 to 17 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ENRIC FONTCUBERTA. DM