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Our World in Pictures: Week 20 of 2022

Shocking, moving, terrifying, surprising... And at times beautiful. These are the images of some of this week’s events around the world.
Maverick Life Editors
By Maverick Life Editors
20 May
Russian Forces Withdraw From Towns Around Kharkiv Olexiy Pshenychnykh, 85, rests in his war-damaged home to the east of Kharkiv on May 18, 2022 in Vilkhivka, Ukraine, which had until recently been occupied by Russian forces. Seniors in the city have been relying on humanitarian aid, as their monthly government pension payments were suspended due to the fighting. In recent weeks Ukrainian forces have advanced towards the Russian border after Russia's offensive on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city stalled. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

BISKVITNE, UKRAINE - MAY 16: As seen from above, the remains of a Russian helicopter lies in a bomb-cratered field on May 16, 2022 in Biskvitne, Ukraine to the east of Kharkiv. Ukrainian and Western officials say Russia is withdrawing forces around Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, suggesting it may redirect troops to Ukraine's southeast. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
As seen from above, the remains of a Russian helicopter lies in a bomb-cratered field on May 16, 2022 in Biskvitne, Ukraine to the east of Kharkiv.  (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in a live link-up video during the opening ceremony for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in a live link-up video during the opening ceremony for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Farhana Bodi attends the screening of "Final Cut (Coupez!)" and opening ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Farhana Bodi attends the screening of "Final Cut (Coupez!)" and opening ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Leonie Hanne attends the screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
Leonie Hanne attends the screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Tom Cruise attends the screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Tom Cruise attends the screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Tallia Storm attends the screening of "Final Cut (Coupez!)" and opening ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
Tallia Storm attends the screening of "Final Cut (Coupez!)" and opening ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white) Lori Harvey attends the screening of "Final Cut (Coupez!)" and opening ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Lori Harvey attends the screening of "Final Cut (Coupez!)" and opening ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
epaselect epa09958506 (L-R) Jaylin Webb, Anne Hathaway and Michael Banks Repeta arrive for the screening of 'Armageddon Time' during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 19 May 2022. The movie is presented in the Official Competition of the festival which runs from 17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/Guillaume Horcajuelo
L-R) Jaylin Webb, Anne Hathaway and Michael Banks Repeta arrive for the screening of 'Armageddon Time' during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 19 May 2022. The movie is presented in the Official Competition of the festival which runs from 17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/Guillaume Horcajuelo
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends the screening of "Armageddon Time" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends the screening of "Armageddon Time" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
epa09958331 Nidhi Sunil arrives for the screening of 'Armageddon Time' during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 19 May 2022. The movie is presented in the Official Competition of the festival which runs from 17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/Guillaume Horcajuelo
Nidhi Sunil arrives for the screening of 'Armageddon Time' during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 19 May 2022. The movie is presented in the Official Competition of the festival which runs from 17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/Guillaume Horcajuelo
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 19: Havana Hopman poses for a portrait during the New Zealand Olympic Committee Gymnastics selection announcement for the Commonwealth Games at Tristar Gymnastics on May 19, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for NZOC)
Havana Hopman poses for a portrait during the New Zealand Olympic Committee Gymnastics selection announcement for the Commonwealth Games at Tristar Gymnastics on May 19, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images for NZOC)
epa09955766 A girl ballerina is preparing for a performance at the National Museum of Fine Arts, which is open until 00 o'clock in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan,18 May 2022. In the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, the action "Night of Museums" is being held. The program includes an updated exposition, various master classes, a photo exhibition, excursions, sculptural therapy, lectures, film screenings, fairs, performances and much more. EPA-EFE/IGOR KOVALENKO
A girl ballerina is preparing for a performance at the National Museum of Fine Arts, which is open until 00 o'clock in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan,18 May 2022. In the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, the action "Night of Museums" is being held. EPA-EFE/IGOR KOVALENKO
epa09960150 Joburg Ballet Company dancers perform during a rehearsal for their new show 'La Traviata -The Ballet' in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 May 2022. The distinguished South African choreographer Veronica Paeper is behind the ballet based on the 19th century courtesan known as the Lady of the Camellias. La Traviata tells the story of a woman who sacrifices all for the man she loves. The music is adapted for the ballet from Verdi?s immortal La Traviata. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
Joburg Ballet Company dancers perform during a rehearsal for their new show 'La Traviata -The Ballet' in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 May 2022. The distinguished South African choreographer Veronica Paeper is behind the ballet based on the 19th century courtesan known as the Lady of the Camellias. La Traviata tells the story of a woman who sacrifices all for the man she loves. The music is adapted for the ballet from Verdi?s immortal La Traviata. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
epa09960136 Joburg Ballet Company dancers perform during a rehearsal for their new show 'La Traviata -The Ballet' in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 May 2022. The distinguished South African choreographer Veronica Paeper is behind the ballet based on the 19th century courtesan known as the Lady of the Camellias. La Traviata tells the story of a woman who sacrifices all for the man she loves. The music is adapted for the ballet from Verdi?s immortal La Traviata. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
Joburg Ballet Company dancers perform during a rehearsal for their new show 'La Traviata -The Ballet' in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 May 2022. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 15: A couple share a moment together as they relax on the grass at a local park on May 15, 2022 in Beijing, China. China is trying to contain a spike in coronavirus cases in capital Beijing after hundreds of people tested positive for the virus in recent weeks, causing local authorities to initiate mass testing, mandate proof of a negative PCR test within 48 hours to enter many public spaces, to close schools and retail stores, ban gatherings and inside dining in all restaurants, and to lockdown many neighbourhoods in an effort to maintain the country's zero COVID strategy. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
A couple share a moment together as they relax on the grass at a local park on May 15, 2022 in Beijing, China.  (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
epaselect epa09955811 A man jumps into a pool during a heatwave in Sana'a, Yemen, 18 May 2022. The Yemen meteorological service has warned of a heatwave and dry weather in most parts of the Arab country with daytime maximum temperatures ranging between 37-41 degrees Celsius. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHAB
A man jumps into a pool during a heatwave in Sana'a, Yemen, 18 May 2022. The Yemen meteorological service has warned of a heatwave and dry weather in most parts of the Arab country with daytime maximum temperatures ranging between 37-41 degrees Celsius. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHAB
epa09957462 Children refresh themselves in sea water on a hot afternoon near the Arabian Sea coast in Mumbai, India, 19 May 2022. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures in Delhi and the National Capital Region are expected to exceed 43 degrees Celsius amid a heat wave sweeping through the country. EPA-EFE/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
Children refresh themselves in sea water on a hot afternoon near the Arabian Sea coast in Mumbai, India, 19 May 2022. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures in Delhi and the National Capital Region are expected to exceed 43 degrees Celsius amid a heat wave sweeping through the country. EPA-EFE/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
epa09959866 A motorist drives on a flooded street following heavy rainfall in Horamavu area, in Bangalore, India, 20 May 2022. At least six people lost their lives in separate incidents as heavy rain wreaked havoc across Karnataka. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert (extremely heavy rainfall) for next few days in the coastal districts. EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV
A motorist drives on a flooded street following heavy rainfall in Horamavu area, in Bangalore, India, 20 May 2022. At least six people lost their lives in separate incidents as heavy rain wreaked havoc across Karnataka. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert (extremely heavy rainfall) for next few days in the coastal districts. EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV
epa09957643 A general view showing the water flooded streets in Hormavu area following heavy rainfall in Bangalore, India, 19 May 2022. Over 40 locations which are administered by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall which resulted in water inside the houses, cars and bikes submerged and lakes overflowing in the city. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert (extremely heavy rainfall) for next two days in the coastal districts. EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV
A general view showing the water flooded streets in Hormavu area following heavy rainfall in Bangalore, India, 19 May 2022. EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV
epa09957278 An Indian man with his face covered to avoid the heatwave as he sits on bricks during a hot afternoon on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, 19 May 2022. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi and National Capital Region's temperature is expected to exceed 43 degrees Celsius amid a heat wave which is continuing with its fresh spell. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
An Indian man with his face covered to avoid the heatwave as he sits on bricks during a hot afternoon on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, 19 May 2022. EPA-EFE/HARISH TYAGI
epaselect epa09960439 Onlookers run to safety as landslide hits near ongoing rescue operation site in Ramban district, south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 20 May 2022. According to the government official in disaster management department, 10 workers were trapped after part of a tunnel collapsed. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
Onlookers run to safety as landslide hits near ongoing rescue operation site in Ramban district, south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 20 May 2022. According to the government official in disaster management department, 10 workers were trapped after part of a tunnel collapsed. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
epa09960440 People run to safety as landslide hits near ongoing rescue operation site in Ramban district, south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 20 May 2022. According to the government official in disaster management department, 10 workers were trapped after part of a tunnel collapsed. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
People run to safety as landslide hits near ongoing rescue operation site in Ramban district, south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 20 May 2022. According to the government official in disaster management department, 10 workers were trapped after part of a tunnel collapsed. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
epa09960437 Rescue workers run for cover as earth movers dig through rubble of a collapsed tunnel in Ramban district, south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 20 May 2022. According to the government official in disaster management department, 10 workers were trapped after part of a tunnel collapsed. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
Rescue workers run for cover as earth movers dig through rubble of a collapsed tunnel in Ramban district, south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 20 May 2022. According to the government official in disaster management department, 10 workers were trapped after part of a tunnel collapsed. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 17: A firefighting helicopter performs a water drop over a brush fire near Griffith Observatory on May 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The fire was burning near the observatory, the Greek Theatre and some residences in the vicinity. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
A firefighting helicopter performs a water drop over a brush fire near Griffith Observatory on May 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The fire was burning near the observatory, the Greek Theatre and some residences in the vicinity. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Dancers perform on the monumental steps at Sydney Opera House on May 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. 'Encounter Sydney' is a site-specific dance work featuring dancers from Western-Sydney-based company WE ARE HERE. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the monumental steps at Sydney Opera House on May 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. 'Encounter Sydney' is a site-specific dance work featuring dancers from Western-Sydney-based company WE ARE HERE. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Nothembi Mkhwebane & Linah Ebony Ngcobo during Basadi In Music Awards CEO's Legends Luncheon at the Garden Venue on May 18, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event recognized and celebrated female legends who have paved a way in the music industry. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oupa Bopape)
Nothembi Mkhwebane & Linah Ebony Ngcobo during Basadi In Music Awards CEO's Legends Luncheon at the Garden Venue on May 18, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event recognized and celebrated female legends who have paved a way in the music industry. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oupa Bopape)
SAINT JOHNS, CANADA - MAY 17: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pull pints as they visit Quidi Vidi Brewery during their tour of Quidi Vidi Village on day one of the Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of Canada on May 17, 2022 in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are visiting for three days from 17th to 19th May 2022. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Jacob King - Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pull pints as they visit Quidi Vidi Brewery during their tour of Quidi Vidi Village on day one of the Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of Canada on May 17, 2022 in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are visiting for three days from 17th to 19th May 2022. The tour forms part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (Photo by Jacob King - Pool/Getty Images) DM/ ML

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