Today in Pictures, Sept 3, 2026

A makeshift zip line carrying people across the Trishuli River in Nepal, the Unification Sunflower Festival is observed in South Korea, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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A relative of Sabin Timalsina, 21, pours water during his cremation rituals using an effigy as his body remained missing following the deadly flash floods and mudslide, on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A relative of Sabin Timalsina, 21, pouring water during his cremation rituals using an effigy as his body remained missing following the deadly flash floods and mudslide, on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sep 2.
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A man pulls a makeshift zip line carrying people across the Trishuli River from Koloni after landslides and mudslides damaged bridges, leaving people temporarily stranded in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A man pulling a makeshift zip line carrying people across the Trishuli River from Koloni after landslides and mudslides damaged bridges, leaving people temporarily stranded in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, Sep 2.
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People gather on the pedestrian bridge over the Moskva River in Zaryadye park in central Moscow, Russia, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — People on the pedestrian bridge over the Moskva River in Zaryadye park in central Moscow, Russia, Sep 2.
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Students take cover during an active-shooter drill following recent school shootings in the country, at Carlos F. Gonzales High School in San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — Students taking cover during an active-shooter drill following recent school shootings in the country, at Carlos F. Gonzales High School in San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines, Sep 3.
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A boy reacts as smoke rises from wildfires at a residential area in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra province, Indonesia, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Abriansyah Liberto TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A boy shielding his face as smoke rises from wildfires at a residential area in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra province, Indonesia, on Sep 2.
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CORRECTION / Mount Sinabung spews ash and thick smoke as seen from Karo, North Sumatra province early on September 2, 2026. (Photo by Yt HARYONO / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [YT HARYONO] instead of [ARIANDI]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.” — Mount Sinabung spewing ash and thick smoke as seen from Karo, North Sumatra province early on Sep 2, 2026.
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A drone view shows a snow protection test site covered with sheep wool material during a press conference presenting the results of the "Keep It Wool" glacier protection experiment in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, September 2, 2026. The project tested wool coverings on the Tsanfleuron Glacier at Glacier 3000 as a biodegradable alternative to synthetic geotextiles used in snowfarming to help slow glacier melt. Much of the wool produced in Switzerland is not commercially used and is often discarded, composted or incinerated. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A snow protection test site covered with sheep wool material during a press conference presenting the results of the "Keep It Wool" glacier protection experiment in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, Sep 2. The project tested wool coverings on the Tsanfleuron Glacier at Glacier 3000 as a biodegradable alternative to synthetic geotextiles used in snowfarming to help slow glacier melt. Much of the wool produced in Switzerland is not commercially used and is often discarded, composted or incinerated.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Palestinian children watch a cartoon film projected on a screen during a mobile cinema screening organized by the Masharawi Foundation for Cinema and Filmmakers at a tent camp sheltering displaced people in Gaza City, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — Palestinian children watching a cartoon film projected on a screen during a mobile cinema screening organised by the Masharawi Foundation for Cinema and Filmmakers at a tent camp sheltering displaced people in Gaza City, Sep 2.
PHOTO: REUTERS

A woman holding a sunflower-shaped parasol takes photographs of her friend amid a sunflower field during the Unification Sunflower Festival near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A woman holding a sunflower-shaped parasol taking photographs of her friend in a sunflower field during the Unification Sunflower Festival near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on Sep 3.
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