Today in Pictures, June 18, 2019

Student leader Joshua Wong released from prison in Hong Kong, first mass in Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris, France, and other pictures from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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Jun 18, 2019, 09:06 AM

Mr Joshua Wong, the student leader who became the face of the pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” five years ago, speaking to the media at the Legislative Council Complex in Admiralty, Hong Kong, June 17, 2019, after his release from prison. He had been jailed a month ago on a contempt charge. PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES/LIM YAOHUI

A protester outside Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s office building in Admiralty on June 17, 2019, where hundreds had gathered to demand that she speak with them. PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES/LIM YAOHUI

The Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit leads the first mass in a side chapel two months to the day after a devastating fire engulfed the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, in Paris, France June 15, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Toronto Raptors basketball player Kyle Lowry celebrates with fans during the Raptors victory parade after defeating the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 17, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, rises above the Apollo Temple in ancient Corinth, on June 17, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

Fans parade their dogs around the field during Bark in the Park prior to a game between the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 17, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES/AFP

Buddhist monks attend the annual meeting of the ultra-nationalist group Buddha Dhamma Parahita Foundation, previously known as Ma Ba Tha, in Yangon on June 17, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

Players compete during the semifinal match of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino, a traditional 16th Century Renaissance ball game, at Piazza Santa Croce on June 16, 2019 in Florence. PHOTO: AFP

A runner jumps in a mud pit as he takes part in the Mud Day, a 13km race with obstacles in Beynes, near Paris on June 16, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

The revolver which Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh supposedly used to kill himself is presented to the press at Drouot auction house in Paris, France, June 17, 2019. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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