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  • A picture taken with a drone shows a view of a giant biodegradable landart painting by French-Swiss artist Saype at the Parc de la Grange in Geneva, Switzerland. EPA
    A picture taken with a drone shows a view of a giant biodegradable landart painting by French-Swiss artist Saype at the Parc de la Grange in Geneva, Switzerland. EPA
  • A tract of the Amazon rainforest burns as it is cleared by farmers in Rio Pardo, Rondonia, Brazil. Reuters
    A tract of the Amazon rainforest burns as it is cleared by farmers in Rio Pardo, Rondonia, Brazil. Reuters
  • People enjoy fireworks after the "Cry of Independence" as Mexico marks the 209th anniversary of its independence from Spain at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico. Reuters
    People enjoy fireworks after the "Cry of Independence" as Mexico marks the 209th anniversary of its independence from Spain at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico. Reuters
  • Clouds of fog float above a valley near Nagykanizsa, Hungary, during sunrise. AP
    Clouds of fog float above a valley near Nagykanizsa, Hungary, during sunrise. AP
  • In this picture taken through the Cathedral of Mary's balcony, pilgrims celebrate a mass in Erfurt, Germany. AP
    In this picture taken through the Cathedral of Mary's balcony, pilgrims celebrate a mass in Erfurt, Germany. AP
  • Competitors tackle the climb up Simons Fell as they ascend to the summit of Ingleborough during the 57th Annual Yorkshire 3 Peaks Cyclocross Challenge on September 15, 2019 in Settle, England. Getty
    Competitors tackle the climb up Simons Fell as they ascend to the summit of Ingleborough during the 57th Annual Yorkshire 3 Peaks Cyclocross Challenge on September 15, 2019 in Settle, England. Getty
  • A swimmer attends the open swim stars 10km open waters swimming competition at canal de l'Ourcq, Northeastern Paris. AFP
    A swimmer attends the open swim stars 10km open waters swimming competition at canal de l'Ourcq, Northeastern Paris. AFP

World in focus - best photos for September 16, 2019

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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September 16, 2019

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