Today in Pictures, Oct 23, 2024
‘Comet of the Century’ lights up the sky in Denmark, Thailand King’s 72nd birthday, and more images from around the world in Today in Pictures.
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Comet C/2023 A3 - Tsuchinshan-Atlas, or the "Comet of the Century", is seen in the sky above the Dodekalitten art installation in Lolland, Denmark, on Oct 22, 2024.
PHOTO: AFP
Thai oarsmen taking part in a rehearsal of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn's royal barge procession to mark his 72nd birthday, along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, on Oct 22.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Brazil's Atletico Mineiro forward Deyverson and Argentina's River Plate defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (right) fighting for the ball during the Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg football match at the Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on Oct 22.
PHOTO: AFP
National Disaster Response Force workers carrying a survivor to an ambulance after a search operation after an under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru, India, on Oct 22.
PHOTO: AFP
A vendor wading through a flooded street following heavy rainfall in Bengaluru, India, on Oct 22, with weather officials issuing a red alert warning of flash floods and landslides.
PHOTO: AFP
The Indonesian flag rising during the handover ceremony of Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Indonesia's new Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Ministry of Defence in Jakarta on Oct 22, 2024.
PHOTO: AFP
Journalists taking photos of kites during a practice run at Dolphin Beach ahead of this weekend's 30th Cape Town International Kite Festival. This year, kite enthusiasts are gathering to fly kites to raise funds and awareness for mental health support in the South African capital.
PHOTO: REUTERS
A worker preparing as members of the Samoa police await the arrival of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla at Faleolo International Airport, in Faleolo, Samoa, on Oct 23.
PHOTO: REUTERS
