At a time when what we need most is good news, the photographic lens captures in the most vivid way the reality in which we live around the world. A carousel of photos of joy and pain, carelessness and survival – of all those who make our lives meaningful – is enough to evoke the strongest emotions in each of us.
A picture is worth a thousand words, then. This is certain and proven. And for this very reason you do not need many words for the photos below. In the pictures that follow from Associated Press are concentrated what happened to the world last week.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A ‘hug’ for cleaner oceans
Residents of Rio de Janeiro create a line along Copacabana Beach for a symbolic group hug by the sea for World Day. The Route Brasil organization called on people to gather for the event called “This Hug” and collect garbage on the beach, to draw attention to ocean pollution.
Gamerimura, India: The “sacrifice” for a good harvest and the rains
An Indian Hindu priest of the Rabha tribe runs barefoot over burnt coals as part of rituals during the Baikho festival in the village of Gamerimura along the Assam Meghalaya border, west of Gauhati. Every year, the community in the northeastern Indian state of Assam celebrates the festival, to thank a deity of wealth and to ask for good rains and a good harvest.
Caracas, Venezuela: A prayer for food that is hard to find
A boy in Caracas, Venezuela, prays before enjoying a free meal offered by the Christian Church of the New Nativity in the neighborhood. Once a week, the church distributes over 100 free meals to children in low-income families, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Berlin, Germany: The crazy course of the car that cost a man his life
A car crashed into a crowd of people in a popular shopping area in central Berlin, in the Charlottenburg district, climbing the sidewalk and continuing for another 200 meters, where it ended up in the window of a store. Authorities said one person was killed and at least 14 others were injured, several of them seriously.
Los Angeles, USA: A pleasant break from the busy daily life
US President Joe Biden had a great time with host Jimmy Kimmel during a commercial break on the set of the famous and very successful American TV show, Jimmy Kimmel Live !, before attending the America’s Summit .
Washington, USA: A tear for the undefeated Alithia
Matthew McConaughey “breaks” in the face of the untold pain caused by the mass shootings at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas at the end of last month. In a speech to reporters at the White House, the Oscar-winning actor failed to contain his emotion, holding in his hands the photo of 10-year-old Alithia Ramirez, who was one of dozens of victims.
Berlin, Germany: Absolute symmetry in art
Members of the opera choir during a rehearsal for Richard Wagner’s opera “Die Meistersaenger von Nuernberg” (The Nuremberg Mystras) at the “Deutsche Oper Berlin” (German Opera Berlin) in Berlin stand in unison.
Montevideo, Uruguay: Act to Combat Violence Against Women
A woman presents her act during a demonstration for the 7th anniversary of the women’s movement Ni Una Menos, or Not One Less, in downtown Montevideo, Uruguay. A movement that started in Argentina and mobilized to fight violence against women, Ni Una Menos, quickly spread around the world with branches in New York, Berlin, Italy, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador and others.
London, Great Britain: A historic moment for the monarchy in Great Britain, with the Queen celebrating 70 years on the throne
Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during a Platinum Jubilee event outside Buckingham Palace in London on the last of four days of festivities. Queen Elizabeth has completed 70 years on the throne, making her the longest-serving monarch in the country’s history.
Donetsk, Ukraine: At the forefront of plans for the next move
As Russia’s offensive against Ukraine continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shown that he stands by his people. Here is a military briefing near the front line in the Donetsk region.
Paris, France: 14th Roland Garros for tennis legend Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal in an emotional reaction, as he beats the Norwegian Casper Rudd in their final match for the French open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium. Nadal won 6-3, 6-3, 6-0, a victory that brought him the 14th Roland Garros throughout his career.
Normandy, France: Representation of D-Day
World War II protesters gather on Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, on the 78th anniversary of the attack that helped end World War II.
Source: News Beast
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