John in the White House, the tragedy in Astroworld and the hot lava that touches the ocean

Photos that capture some of the most important events that happened in the past few days from one end of the world to the other. The most representative images of the week should consist of the following components: Colors, passion, tears, effort, survival, joy, and pain. And that does not change because it’s all that makes us human.

If a picture is worth a thousand words then you certainly do not need many words for the pictures below. In the pictures that follow, then, they are condensed what happened to the world last week.

This is what his photographers recorded Associated Press the events that happened in the world in the last seven days.

Washington, USA: Our John in the White House

From Sepolia to the oval office. It is not a lie, it is a reality as the President of the USA, welcomed the NBA champions, Milwaukee Bucks and adored Giannis Antitokoumbo.

“You are only 26 years old. You start now! What makes it even more special is that you won the championship with your brother who is here today and you have another brother who wore the ring before you. What a family! “I think you won a gene contest,” Joe Biden told Antitokunbros, among others.

Texas, USA: A festival that ended in tragedy

One can not think of the tragic events that took place during the concert of rapper Travis Scott at the Astroworld music festival. Fans broke the security measures, invaded the area and squeezed the spectators who were already there, resulting in the crowd being trampled. Nine people have lost their lives and hundreds have been injured.

La Palma, Spain: Endless Nightmare from the Kubre Vieha Volcano

There is no end to the nightmare after the eruption of the volcano in the Canary Islands on September 19. Hot lava reaches the Atlantic Ocean on the island of La Palma in Spain. The images recorded on Wednesday morning are breathtaking.

The lava comes from the Kubre Vieha volcano, which has been active since September. The lava reaches the ocean at Los Guirres beach, for the second time next to a large “delta” has already been created by lava that has “run” in the past.

Grodno, Belarus: A crisis on the backs of afflicted people

Trapped between Belarus and Poland are thousands of migrants who have set up makeshift camps and are living in cold conditions. The countries bordering Belarus warned on Thursday that the immigration crisis could escalate into a military conflict, while Ukraine announced that it would deploy more troops to strengthen its borders.

Kabul, Afghanistan: Cinema in plaster

Gul Mohammed, who works as a host at Ariana Cinema, poses for a photo in Kabul, Afghanistan. After seizing power three months ago, the Taliban ordered the closure of cinemas.

Rahmatullah Ezati plays a movie in the Ariana Cinema. Cinema staff continue to show up for work every day hoping it will eventually be paid, despite orders from the Taliban to cease operations.

New Jersey, USA: The Happiness of Reunion

Natalia Abrahao stands up in the arms of her fiancé Mark Ogertsehnig as they greet each other at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Pandemic travel restrictions have made their recent encounters difficult and rare. The United States lifted travel restrictions Monday from a long list of countries such as Mexico, Canada and much of Europe, laying the groundwork for emotional reconnection after nearly two years and boosting the airline and tourism industries decimated by the pandemic.

South Carolina, USA: Naughty Retreat in the Face of the Climate Crisis

The waterways pass through swampy areas on St. Helens Island in South Carolina. In some parts of the United States, the dangers of climate change have intensified to the point where communities are considering abandoning their land in the wild. One gaining ground strategy is the so-called managed retreat, which is the planned relocation of vulnerable communities.

Sao Paulo, Brazil: Dinosaurs took to the streets

An activist wearing a dinosaur costume carries a sign reading in Portuguese “Leave fossil fuels on the ground” during a protest outside the BTG Pactual Bank in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The protesters want the bank to stop lending to companies that develop gas and oil in the Amazon.

New York, USA: On the edge of the sky

Climbing guide Jason Johnson crouches from the edge at the top of the City Climb, a new attraction in New York. The City Climb starts at The Edge observation level, from where you climb an external staircase to reach the top of the building, almost 1,300 feet above the ground. At the top, a seat belt allows the climber to crouch over New York City and enjoy a panoramic view of the fresh air, unobstructed over a window.

Tokyo, Japan: The Perfect Timing

Evelyn Walsh and Trennt Michaud, from Canada, compete during the short pair program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy in Tokyo, Japan.