Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. EPA
Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. EPA
Pope Francis is welcomed in Marseille by French President Emmanuel Macron. Reuters
Pope Francis is welcomed in Marseille by French President Emmanuel Macron. Reuters
A robot dog developed by Chinese company DEEP Robotics goes for a walk in the Asian Games host city of Hangzhou. AFP
A robot dog developed by Chinese company DEEP Robotics goes for a walk in the Asian Games host city of Hangzhou. AFP
Pope Francis prays at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The pontiff discussed Europe's migrant crisis during his visit to Marseille. AFP
Pope Francis prays at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The pontiff discussed Europe's migrant crisis during his visit to Marseille. AFP
Migrants from Guatemala cross a wire border fence separating Mexico and the US. Reuters
Migrants from Guatemala cross a wire border fence separating Mexico and the US. Reuters
A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli troops during violence on Gaza's eastern border that injured at least 28 demonstrators. EPA
A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli troops during violence on Gaza's eastern border that injured at least 28 demonstrators. EPA
Storm clouds gather above the banking district in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
Storm clouds gather above the banking district in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
Commuters and families ride rickshaws along a flooded road after heavy rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
Commuters and families ride rickshaws along a flooded road after heavy rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
Competitors race at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. Getty Images
Competitors race at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. Getty Images

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September 23, 2023

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Updated: September 23, 2023, 1:13 PM