Best photos of October 19: Sydney's royal welcome to China's giant baby sculpture

People view images of Britain's King Charles during previous visits to Australia projected onto Sydney Opera House, as he and Queen Camilla arrive for their current visit, in Sydney, Australia, October 18, 2024. REUTERS / Toby Melville
Women prepare to model creations by a local designer at a Chola fashion show, promoting the Andean style and beauty of Aymara women, in La Paz, Bolivia. AP
A crowd gathers for Tomorrowland's Our Story show, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a show at the Amsterdam Dance Event. EPA
People clash with police during a protest marking the fifth anniversary of the 2019 demonstrations against social inequality in Santiago, Chile. EPA
Workers sort kans grass, a seasonal plant mainly used in traditional crafts and ceremonies, collected along the banks of the River Yamuna in New Delhi. AFP
A parade reenacting a visit by King Yeongjo, the 21st king of the Joseon dynasty, to the Uireung Royal Tomb takes place in northern Seoul, South Korea. EPA
Catholics attend the procession of Senor de Los Milagros (Lord of Miracles), Peru's most revered Catholic icon in Lima. Reuters
Visitors head towards a statue at the Son of Earth Sculpture Park in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, China. Bloomberg

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October 19, 2024

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