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The early morning ritual of the Mud People is followed by a holy mass to honor the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, as devotees give thanks and pray for more blessings in life. Catholic devotees cover themselves in mud and dried leaves gather at church grounds for a holy mass during the Taong Putik Festival (Mud People) in Bibiclat village, Aliaga town in Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, 24 June 2024.EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA
A Catholic devotee covered in mud and dried leaves lights candles before the start of a church mass during the Taong Putik Festival (Mud People) in Bibiclat village, Aliaga town in Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, 24 June 2024. EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA
A Catholic devotee drives his tricycle after covering himself in dried leaves and mud from a field during the Taong Putik Festival (Mud People) in Bibiclat village, Aliaga town in Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, 24 June 2024. The early morning ritual of the Mud People is followed by a holy mass to honor the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, as devotees give thanks and pray for more blessings in life. EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA
Ukrainians jump over a bonfire during celebrations of the traditional pagan holiday of Ivana Kupala, in Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 June 2024. Ivana Kupala is usually celebrated on the shortest night of the year, marking the beginning of summer. People sing and dance around bonfires, play games, and perform traditional rituals. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
A young boy fixes his outfit just before he competes in the Youth Charro State Championship in San Diego, California, USA, 23 June 2024. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER
A reveller jumps over a bonfire on the occasion of the celebration of Saint John's Day (San Joan) in Valencia, Spain, 23 June 2024 (issued on 24 June 2024). Sant Joan is celebrated all over Spain with bonfires, fireworks and performances. EPA-EFE/MANUEL BRUQUE
Shiite Houthi supporters perform a traditional dance during a ceremony marking the Shiite religious Day of al-Ghadir in Sana'a, Yemen, 24 June 2024. The al-Ghadir Day is annually observed since Shiites believe Prophet Muhammad designated his cousin Imam Ali as his successor. Yemen's Shiite Houthis celebrate al-Ghadir Day since they took control of most northern parts of Sunni majority-Yemen, including the capital Sana'a in 2014. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHAB
An elderly woman holding an icon leads a group of honor guard soldiers carrying portraits, crosses and copies of the lat author's books during a funeral ceremony for late author Spiridon Vangheli at the National Palace, in Chisinau, Moldova, 24 June 2024. By a presidential decree the date 24 June was declared a day of national mourning for the Moldovan writer of children's books, poet, and translator, who died at the age of 92 in Chisinau on 21 June 2024. EPA-EFE/DUMITRU DORU
A handout photo made available by South Dakota Wing Civil Air Patrol shows flood waters surrounding a house in Hawarden, Iowa, USA, 23 June 2024. Towns in northwestern Iowa and parts of South Dakota have experienced flooding as a result of storms dropping heavy amounts of rain late last week. EPA-EFE/SOUTH DAKOTA WING CIVIL AIR PATROL
People pass a Wagner Group informal memorial in downtown of Moscow, Russia, 24 June 2024. One year ago, on 23 June 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian Defense Ministry of a missile strike on Wagner's rear positions and proclaimed a 'march of justice' to Moscow. On 24 June 2023, the fighters entered Rostov-on-Don, occupied the headquarters of the Southern Front, and took control of military facilities. During the mutiny, they shot down two aircraft: an Il-22 and a Ka-52. The next day, the Wagner columns turned around. Alexander Lukashenko mediated the resolution of the situation. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV
Protesters demonstrate with placards reading 'Bjoern Hoecke is a Nazi' in front of the Regional Court building where proceedings began in the trial of Alternative for Germany (AfD) party faction chairman in the regional parliament of Thuringia, Bjoern Hoecke, in Halle (Saale), Germany, 24 June 2024. It is the second time that Hoecke had to appear in court for the use of a banned Nazi slogan. Hoecke is accused of having shouted the slogan 'Alles fuer Deutschland' (Everything for Germany) at an AfD rally in 2021, a slogan that was used by Nazi-era SA stormtroopers and the use of which is a felony in modern Germany. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN
A handout still photo taken from a handout video provided by the Russian National Antiterrorism Committee shows a gun on a street during counterterrorist operation in Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, early 24 June 2024. At least 15 Police officers and several other civilians were killed in attacks on two Orthodox churches, two synagogues and a traffic police station on 23 June, the head of Dagestan Sergey Melikov reported. The Dagestan National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) has reported that five attackers were killed. The Committee is currently engaged in operational efforts to apprehend the remaining attackers and their aides. EPA-EFE/NATIONAL ANTITERRORISM COMMITTE
(L-R) Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong'o attend a NYC photocall in support of "A Quiet Place: Part One" at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on June 23, 2024, in New York, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
American singer Doja Cat performs on the fourth and final day of Rock in Rio 2024 festival in Lisbon, Portugal, 23 June 2024. EPA-EFE/ANTONIO PEDRO SANTOS
A model presents a creation from the Autumn/Winter 2024-25 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 24 June 2024. The presentation of the Haute Couture collections runs from 24 to 27 June 2024. EPA-EFE/ANDRE PAIN
A model presents a creation from the Autumn/Winter 2024-25 Haute Couture collection by Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France, 24 June 2024. The presentation of the Haute Couture collections runs from 24 to 27 June 2024. EPA-EFE/ANDRE PAIN
Chinese actress and singer Fan Bingbing poses for a picture during the Vogue World Photocall in Paris, France, 23 June 2024. The presentation of the Men’s collections runs from 18 to 23 June. EPA-EFE/ANDRE PAIN
Dancers perform ahead of the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Super Eight match between USA and England at Kensington Oval on June 23, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images). DM