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News in pictures: Thursday February 29, 2024

The Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force air demonstration squadron, perform a photo chase mission over the Navy Air Facility El Centro in California
The Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force air demonstration squadron, perform a photo chase mission over the Navy Air Facility El Centro in California
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The King waves as he leaves Clarence House in Westminster, central London. He has been returning to London from Sandringham regularly for his cancer treatments since his diagnosis was announced at the start of February
The King waves as he leaves Clarence House in Westminster, central London. He has been returning to London from Sandringham regularly for his cancer treatments since his diagnosis was announced at the start of February
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James Cleverly, the home secretary, walks from City Hall where he met Eric Adams, the mayor of New York. The aim of his visit is to outline the UK’s ambition for a global response to tackle mass migration
James Cleverly, the home secretary, walks from City Hall where he met Eric Adams, the mayor of New York. The aim of his visit is to outline the UK’s ambition for a global response to tackle mass migration
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An elephant at Kruger National Park in South Africa surprises tourists by blocking their cars. The park is home to 147 species of mammals, 114 reptile species, 49 fish species and 508 species of birds
An elephant at Kruger National Park in South Africa surprises tourists by blocking their cars. The park is home to 147 species of mammals, 114 reptile species, 49 fish species and 508 species of birds
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Dozens of swimmers brave the cold waters of Lake Memphremagog during the annual winter swimming festival in Newport, Vermont, which involves four days of swimming in 25m lanes that are cut out of the frozen lake, about 300m from the shore. More than 150 people took part this year
Dozens of swimmers brave the cold waters of Lake Memphremagog during the annual winter swimming festival in Newport, Vermont, which involves four days of swimming in 25m lanes that are cut out of the frozen lake, about 300m from the shore. More than 150 people took part this year
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Five statues from Nek Chand’s garden in India can be seen in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum in London called Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence. It explores how the British architects Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew developed their style in the 1940s against the backdrop of anti-colonial struggle across West Africa and India. It will run from March 2
Five statues from Nek Chand’s garden in India can be seen in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum in London called Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence. It explores how the British architects Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew developed their style in the 1940s against the backdrop of anti-colonial struggle across West Africa and India. It will run from March 2
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Lulu, a François’ langur monkey, with her newborn at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. Babies of the endangered species are born a bright orange colour which fades as they get older
Lulu, a François’ langur monkey, with her newborn at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. Babies of the endangered species are born a bright orange colour which fades as they get older
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Bhangra Nation, a new musical, will run at the Birmingham Rep until March 16. It tells the story of a dance team waiting to find out if they have made it to the national competition and explores the battle between tradition and modernity
Bhangra Nation, a new musical, will run at the Birmingham Rep until March 16. It tells the story of a dance team waiting to find out if they have made it to the national competition and explores the battle between tradition and modernity
CRAIG SUGDEN
A house in Folkestone, Kent, has been left close to the cliff edge after a landslide on Monday during bad weather
A house in Folkestone, Kent, has been left close to the cliff edge after a landslide on Monday during bad weather
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Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s first minister, takes part in a Book Bug session by singing nursery rhymes and reading stories at Drumbrae Library Hub in Edinburgh
Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s first minister, takes part in a Book Bug session by singing nursery rhymes and reading stories at Drumbrae Library Hub in Edinburgh
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President Yoon of South Korea, centre, poses with Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during their commissioning ceremony at the Army Cadet Military School in Goesan
President Yoon of South Korea, centre, poses with Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during their commissioning ceremony at the Army Cadet Military School in Goesan
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Marine Le Pen, parliamentary party leader of the National Rally in the National Assembly, pets Oreillette, a Normande cow, during a visit to the 60th International Agriculture Fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris
Marine Le Pen, parliamentary party leader of the National Rally in the National Assembly, pets Oreillette, a Normande cow, during a visit to the 60th International Agriculture Fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris
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Francis Bacon’s painting, Study of George Dyer (1970), will be auctioned on March 6 by Sotheby’s. It is estimated to sell for between £5 million and £7 million
Francis Bacon’s painting, Study of George Dyer (1970), will be auctioned on March 6 by Sotheby’s. It is estimated to sell for between £5 million and £7 million
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A military parade was held on the Malecón in Santo Domingo to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s independence from its neighbour Haiti
A military parade was held on the Malecón in Santo Domingo to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s independence from its neighbour Haiti
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A pelican opens its pink bill while perching on a lamp post in Adelaide. The Australian Pelican has a bill between 40cm and 50cm long and is found throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea and western Indonesia
A pelican opens its pink bill while perching on a lamp post in Adelaide. The Australian Pelican has a bill between 40cm and 50cm long and is found throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea and western Indonesia
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Luis Montenegro, the president of the Democratic Social Party, reacts after being hit with paint at his arrival at the Lisbon Tourism Fair in Portugal, during a Democratic Alliance campaign event before the general election on March 10
Luis Montenegro, the president of the Democratic Social Party, reacts after being hit with paint at his arrival at the Lisbon Tourism Fair in Portugal, during a Democratic Alliance campaign event before the general election on March 10
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Brian Chant, an auctioneer, checks over a 1935 Singer 9 Le Mans Long Tail that is up for offer at Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions this Friday. Also on sale are a 1968 Daimler V8 250 Saloon, 1970 Austin Mini 850 Van, 1956 Land Rover and 1955 Triumph TR2
Brian Chant, an auctioneer, checks over a 1935 Singer 9 Le Mans Long Tail that is up for offer at Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions this Friday. Also on sale are a 1968 Daimler V8 250 Saloon, 1970 Austin Mini 850 Van, 1956 Land Rover and 1955 Triumph TR2
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Sebnem Coskun, a photojournalist, joined Turkey’s 8th National Antarctic Scientific Expedition studying the impact of global climate change on Horseshoe Island
Sebnem Coskun, a photojournalist, joined Turkey’s 8th National Antarctic Scientific Expedition studying the impact of global climate change on Horseshoe Island
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A southern white rhino calf has been born at Knowsley Safari Park after a 16-month pregnancy to parents Bayami and Shaka, who recently appeared on television in Channel 4’s Secret Life of the Safari Park
A southern white rhino calf has been born at Knowsley Safari Park after a 16-month pregnancy to parents Bayami and Shaka, who recently appeared on television in Channel 4’s Secret Life of the Safari Park
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Competitors in action during the world’s first jet suit race at Dubai Harbour, which was organised by the Dubai Sports Council and Gravity Industries, a jet suit company
Competitors in action during the world’s first jet suit race at Dubai Harbour, which was organised by the Dubai Sports Council and Gravity Industries, a jet suit company
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