Today in Pictures, Aug 24, 2023
Japan release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, Lake Lugano in Switzerland coloured in green and yellow due to algae and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.
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An activist at a protest against Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 24, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS
An image taken with a drone shows the water of Lake Lugano coloured in green and yellow due to a strong algae proliferation, near Riva San Vitale, Switzerland on Aug 23, 2023. In cases of heavy proliferation, the bacteria can release substances that are potentially dangerous to humans and animals.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE
A white bengal tiger cools off in a water pond in National Zoo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Aug 23, 2023. The color of the white tiger's fur is the result of a genetic mutation called leucism. Leucism would be a hindrance in the wild as the lack of camouflage greatly reduces their chance of survival.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE
A police officer from an explosive disposal unit taking part in a security drill ahead of next year's general election in Sidoarjo, East Java on Aug 23, 2023.
PHOTO: AFP
View of a landslide after a water collector collapsed due to heavy rains in Valparaiso, Chile on Aug 23, 2023.
PHOTO: AFP
A street performer taking part in the Spancirfest street festival in Varazdin, northern Croatia on Aug 23, 2023. Spancirfest is a street festival that has been held in Varazdin since 1999 and lasts 10 days every year.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE
A picture taken on Aug 22, 2023 shows lightning over Mecca's clock tower in Saudi Arabia.
PHOTO: AFP
Scorched land and charred trees are seen following a wildfire, near the village of Avantas in the region of Evros, Greece on Aug 23, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS