Today in Pictures, April 24, 2023
Hot air balloonists congregating to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia, an equestrian show to mark the 450th anniversary of the Real Maestranza de Caballeria cultural institution in southern Spain and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.
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People congregating at the hot air balloon festival site at in Wonosobo, Indonesia, on April 23, 2023, to celebrate the lengthy Eid al-Fitr holiday with their families.
PHOTO: AFP
An equestrian show in celebration of the 450th anniversary of the Real Maestranza de Caballeria in Ronda, southern Spain, on April 19, 2023. Founded in 1573 at the request of Spain's King Philip II, the Real Maestranza is today a non-profit cultural institution dedicated to research and education.
PHOTO: AFP
Moenchengladbach supporters lighting flares prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Union Berlin in Moenchengladbach, Germany, on April 23, 2023.
PHOTO: AFP
Containers full of cigarette butts displayed at Comercio square in Lisbon, Portugal, on April 23, 2023. Environmental activists gathered in one week around 650,000 cigarette butts and piled them to raise awareness about this type of pollution.
PHOTO: AFP
An injured Ukrainian serviceman lying inside a front-line medical stabilisation point in Donetsk region, Ukraine, on April 23, 2023, amid Russia's invasion of the country.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Momix performing a scene from Light Reigns from the Back To Momix showcase at the Queens Theatre in New York, United States, on April 23, 2023. The company of dance illusionists was founded in 1981.
PHOTO: AFP
Demonstrators waving flags during a rally to protest the Israeli government's judicial overhaul Bill in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 22, 2023. The proposed reforms that would dramatically shift the balance of power in the Israeli government have drawn mass protests.
PHOTO: AFP
People wrestling at the Indigenous Games in Peruibe, Brazil, on April 23, 2023. The games are celebrated as the Olympic Games of Indigenous people, with sports including archery, tug of war and athletics.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Motoring enthusiasts taking part in the Race The Waves classic car and motorcycle meet at the beach in Bridlington, Britain, on April 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

