A look at the best news photos from around the world.
July 18, 2024
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Sun-powered stratospheric SolarStratos plane flies before landing in Sion airport with Switzerland's Tourbillon Castle in the background. The plane was moved to its new base in Payerne, Switzerland, ahead of its 10,000-meter altitude world-record attempt.
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Parliamentarians of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party carry posters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, during a protest outside the Parliament house in Islamabad.
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A child walks past people praying for rain during special prayers, known as Salat al-Istisqa, at Rahmatullah mosque in Lhoknga, Aceh province.
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Justin Thomas of the United States plays from the rough on the 16th hole during his opening round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland.