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An animal breeder poses with a python displayed for sale as exotic pet at Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo in Bangkok, Thailand, 02 August 2024. The Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo is a trade showcase exhibiting hundreds of reptiles and exotic animals from breeders to sell as exotic pets for enthusiasts. EPA-EFE/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
A visitor plays with iguanas at Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo in Bangkok, Thailand, 02 August 2024. The Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo is a trade showcase exhibiting hundreds of reptiles and exotic animals from breeders to sell as exotic pets for enthusiasts. EPA-EFE/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
An animal enthusiast touches a Bearded Dragon displayed for sale as exotic pet at Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo in Bangkok, Thailand, 02 August 2024. The Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo is a trade showcase exhibiting hundreds of reptiles and exotic animals from breeders to sell as exotic pets for enthusiasts. EPA-EFE/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
An animal trader displays pythons for sale as exotic pets at Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo in Bangkok, Thailand, 02 August 2024. The Thailand Reptile and Exotic Expo is a trade showcase exhibiting hundreds of reptiles and exotic animals from breeders to sell as exotic pets for enthusiasts. EPA-EFE/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
People perform prayer at the Imam Abd al-Wahhab Mosque for the funeral ceremony of late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, in Doha, Qatar, 02 August 2024. Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were targeted and killed in Tehran on 31 July 2024, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed. EPA-EFE/ABBAS ALI
A woman poses with a Palestinian flag as people gather for the funeral ceremony of late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, outside the Imam Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, in Doha, Qatar, 02 August 2024. Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were targeted and killed in Tehran on 31 July 2024, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed. EPA-EFE/ABBAS ALI
Police watch as demonstrators take part in a rally against the cost-of-living crisis the country is experiencing, in Lagos, Nigeria, 02 August 2024. Nigerians on 02 August responded to online calls to mobilize against economic hardship, insecurity, poor infrastructure and environmental degradation. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is experiencing its worst economic crisis with an annual inflation rate at 34.19 percent in June 2024, the highest since March 1996, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Amnesty International Nigeria condemned in a post on social media 'X' 'the killing of 13 protesters across the country'. EPA-EFE/EMMANUEL ADEGBOYE
Demonstrators take part in a rally against the cost-of-living crisis the country is experiencing, in Lagos, Nigeria, 02 August 2024. Nigerians on 02 August responded to online calls to mobilize against economic hardship, insecurity, poor infrastructure and environmental degradation. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is experiencing its worst economic crisis with an annual inflation rate at 34.19 percent in June 2024, the highest since March 1996, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Amnesty International Nigeria condemned in a post on social media 'X' 'the killing of 13 protesters across the country'. EPA-EFE/EMMANUEL ADEGBOYE
Bangladeshi artists perform during a mass demonstration in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 August 2024. Thousands of people took part in a nationwide prayer and student procession to protest the "massacre and mass arrests" following recent protests by the Quota Reform Movement, which is demanding reforms to the government's job quota system. Authorities in Bangladesh have announced a gradual easing of a curfew imposed on July 20 after violence erupted in Dhaka and other regions following mass protests last week, allowing offices to open and some activities to take place, and partially restoring telecommunications services. EPA-EFE/MONIRUL ALAM
Bangladeshi Students, teachers, parents, artist, representatives of civil society and leaders of various student organizations join a mass demonstration in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 August 2024. Thousands of people took part in a nationwide prayer and student procession to protest the "massacre and mass arrests" following recent protests by the Quota Reform Movement, which is demanding reforms to the government's job quota system. Authorities in Bangladesh have announced a gradual easing of a curfew imposed on July 20 after violence erupted in Dhaka and other regions following mass protests last week, allowing offices to open and some activities to take place, and partially restoring telecommunications services. EPA-EFE/MONIRUL ALAM
Alexandra residents during the City Power removal of illegal connections in Alexandra on August 02, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. City Power, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, disconnected and confiscated cables that are unlawfully connected to our network. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)
Mourners pray next to the the bodies of a Syrian mother mother and her three children, prior to their funeral procession after they were killed in an Israeli airstrike the previous day, in the village of Shama, southern Lebanon, 02 August 2024. Lebanon's state media said at least four Syrian nationals were killed and five Lebanese nationals were injured during an Israeli strike on Shama village on 01 August. Hezbollah announced it launched Katyusha rockets in response. EPA-EFE/STR
Russian paratroopers parade as part of the celebrations marking Paratroopers Day on the 94th anniversary of the formation of the Airborne Forces, at the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 02 August 2024. The Paratroopers Day, which is a professional holiday of active and military personnel of the reserve of the Airborne Forces, is traditionally celebrated annually throughout Russia, Belarus and other CIS countries. Airborne troops were formed 93 years ago on 02 August 1930. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV
Antoaneta Kostadinova of Bulgaria in action during the qualification for the 25m Pistol Women event of the Shooting competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Shooting centre in Chateauroux, France, 02 August 2024. EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
Romane Dicko of France (white) and Beatriz Souza of Brazil (blue) in action during their Women +78kg Semifinal bout of the Judo competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Champs-de-Mars Arena in Paris, France, 02 August 2024. EPA-EFE/DANIEL IRUNGU
Yicheng Hu of China competes in the Women Final of the Trampoline Gymnastics competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France, 02 August 2024. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA
Spanish King Felipe VI (C-back) steers the 'Aifos' yacht as he takes part in the Mapfre King's Sailing Cup (Copa del Rey) regatta in the Bay of Palma, off the coast of Palma, Mallorca, Balearic islands, Spain, 02 August 2024. EPA-EFE/BALLESTEROS
Scott Brash of Great Britain riding Jefferson competes in the Equestrian Jumping Team final in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Chateau de Versailles in Versailles, France, 02 August 2024. EPA-EFE/Caroline Brehman
Dhiraj Bommadevara of India competes during the Mixed Team Quarterfinals match India vs Spain of the Archery competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Invalides in Paris, France, 02 August 2024. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK
Supporter of Poland's Iga Swiatek during her Women's Singles bronze medal match against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of the Czech Republic during the Tennis competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Roland Garros in Paris, France, 02 August 2024. EPA-EFE/CAROLINE BLUMBERG. DM