A look at the best news photos from around the world.
May 23, 2024
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People release lanterns during the celebration of Vesak, which marks the day of Buddha's birth, death and enlightenment at the 9th century Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
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Devotees gather to see brightly colored installation on 'Vesak festival', which marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Rescuers carry a body after a Russian missile hit a large printing house in Kharkiv, Ukraine. At least seven civilians were killed, officials said, as Kyiv’s army attempted to hold off an intense cross-border offensive by Russia's larger and better-equipped forces.
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Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, hold photos of their loved ones during a performance calling for their return in Tel Aviv, Israel.