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The Day in Pictures: The Aboriginal people protest Australia Day, Israel prepares for Holocaust remembrance day

Moving, terrifying, surprising, inspiring ... These are the images of some of today’s events around the world.
Demonstrators attend Invasion Day rally in Sydney A demonstrator dresses in the colors of the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion Day rally in Sydney, Australia, 26 January 2023. The rally was held on Australia Day, which is the official national day of Australia and is unofficially known as Invasion Day as it marks the colonization of the country's Aboriginal people. EPA-EFE/BIANCA DE MARCHI
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A protestor carries a placard showing the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion Day rally in Sydney, Australia, 26 January 2023. The rally was held on Australia Day, which is the official national day of Australia and is unofficially known as Invasion Day as it marks the colonization of the country's Aboriginal people. EPA-EFE/DIEGO FEDELE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
A protestor carries a placard showing the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion Day rally in Sydney, Australia, 26 January 2023. The rally was held on Australia Day, which is the official national day of Australia and is unofficially known as Invasion Day as it marks the colonization of the country's Aboriginal people. EPA-EFE/DIEGO FEDELE
A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK
A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK
A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK
A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK
Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER
Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER
Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER
Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER
Nepalese Hindu devotees attend mass prayer during the month long Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, 26 January 2023. The Madhav Narayan festival takes place for a full month and is devoted to religious fasting, holy bathing and the study of the Swasthani book, a chapter or story of which is read each evening by priests or heads of households to the gathered family. Thousands of married women and dozens of male devotees concluded their month-long fast for a better life and peace in the country at various temples. According the Swasthani book, whoever takes the month long Swasthani fast, all their sins will be forgiven and they will not experience bad days during their life. The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the god of creation and destruction. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
Nepalese Hindu devotees attend mass prayer during the month long Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, 26 January 2023. The Madhav Narayan festival takes place for a full month and is devoted to religious fasting, holy bathing and the study of the Swasthani book, a chapter or story of which is read each evening by priests or heads of households to the gathered family. Thousands of married women and dozens of male devotees concluded their month-long fast for a better life and peace in the country at various temples. According the Swasthani book, whoever takes the month long Swasthani fast, all their sins will be forgiven and they will not experience bad days during their life. The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the god of creation and destruction. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA
An Indian Army helicopter drops rose petals during a Republic Day parade at the Red Road in the eastern Indian city of in Kolkata, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/PIYAL ADHIKARY
An Indian Army helicopter drops rose petals during a Republic Day parade at the Red Road in the eastern Indian city of in Kolkata, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/PIYAL ADHIKARY
Visitors look at exhibitions at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, Israel, 26 January 2023. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is marked annually on 27 January. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
Visitors look at exhibitions at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, Israel, 26 January 2023. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is marked annually on 27 January. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
Female members of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force join a parade during the 74th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/HJARISH TYAGI
Female members of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force join a parade during the 74th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/HJARISH TYAGI
People walk for shopping at the historic Egypt Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, 26 January 2023. The Turkish Central Bank's President Sahap Kavcioglu stood by previous year-end annual inflation forecasts for 2023 and 2024 of 22.3 and 8.8 percent respectively as presenting a quarterly economic report. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
People walk for shopping at the historic Egypt Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, 26 January 2023. The Turkish Central Bank's President Sahap Kavcioglu stood by previous year-end annual inflation forecasts for 2023 and 2024 of 22.3 and 8.8 percent respectively as presenting a quarterly economic report. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
President of the European Parliament (EP) Roberta Metsola during an interview with the Spanish international news agency EFE at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 25 January 2023 (issued 26 January 2023). The Maltese politician discussed the multitude of challenges faced during her first year in office, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the so-called 'Qatargate' corruption scandal that has shaken the institution. 'Nobody could have prepared us for war, but also for so many packages of sanctions, the admission of Moldova and Ukraine as candidate countries, an energy crisis and then a scandal that has involved the European Parliament with corruption allegations', she said. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ
President of the European Parliament (EP) Roberta Metsola during an interview with the Spanish international news agency EFE at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 25 January 2023 (issued 26 January 2023). The Maltese politician discussed the multitude of challenges faced during her first year in office, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the so-called 'Qatargate' corruption scandal that has shaken the institution. 'Nobody could have prepared us for war, but also for so many packages of sanctions, the admission of Moldova and Ukraine as candidate countries, an energy crisis and then a scandal that has involved the European Parliament with corruption allegations', she said. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L), Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar (C) and head of the Federation of Jewish Communities Alexander Boroda (R) during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L), Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar (C) and head of the Federation of Jewish Communities Alexander Boroda (R) during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
A flamenco dancer performs on the runway during the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2023 Collection by Spanish designer Juana Martin during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra
A flamenco dancer performs on the runway during the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2023 Collection by Spanish designer Juana Martin during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra
Dasa Grm of Slovenia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT
Dasa Grm of Slovenia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT
Alexandra Michaela Filcova of Slovakia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT
Alexandra Michaela Filcova of Slovakia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT
Spanish designer Juana Martin (C-R) poses with models on the runway after presenting her Spring/Summer 2023 Collection during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra
Spanish designer Juana Martin (C-R) poses with models on the runway after presenting her Spring/Summer 2023 Collection during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra
An interior view of the new bicycle parking facility at Amsterdam Central, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 25 January 2023. The new Stationsplein parking facility has room for 7,000 bicycles. The bicycle shed was built under water and is connected underground to the metro and station hall. EPA-EFE/KOEN VAN WEEL
An interior view of the new bicycle parking facility at Amsterdam Central, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 25 January 2023. The new Stationsplein parking facility has room for 7,000 bicycles. The bicycle shed was built under water and is connected underground to the metro and station hall. EPA-EFE/KOEN VAN WEEL DM/ ML

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