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THE DAY IN PICTURES

In Images: US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address, and Ukraine President Zelensky travels to Paris and London

Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... These are the images of some of today’s events around the world.
In Images: US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address, and Ukraine President Zelensky travels to Paris and London Emmanuel Macron, France's president, left, welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, ahead of their trilateral meeting with Olaf Scholz, Germany's chancellor, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. France and Germany can be 'game changers' in Ukraine, said Zelenskiy, following his trip to London where he praised the UK for supporting his nation in its fight against Russia since the first day of the invasion. Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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epa10453982 Eight-year-old Yigit Cakmak (C) is pulled to safety from the rubble of a collapsed building, some 52 hours after a major earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 7,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
Eight-year-old Yigit Cakmak (C) is pulled to safety from the rubble of a collapsed building, some 52 hours after a major earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
Eight-year-old Yigit Cakmak (C) reacts after being rescued from the site of a collapsed building, some 52 hours after a major earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 7,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
Eight-year-old Yigit Cakmak (C) reacts after being rescued from the site of a collapsed building, some 52 hours after a major earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 7,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
epa10453977 Eight-year-old Yigit Cakmak (R) is held by his mother after being rescued from the site of a collapsed building, some 52 hours after a major earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 7,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
Eight-year-old Yigit Cakmak (R) is held by his mother after being rescued from the site of a collapsed building, some 52 hours after a major earthquake, in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
epa10454018 An aerial view taken with a drone of damage at the site of collapsed buildings as rescue works continue after a major earthquake in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 7,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
An aerial view taken with a drone of damage at the site of collapsed buildings as rescue works continue after a major earthquake in Hatay, Turkey, 08 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
epa10454110 People react at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 9,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
People react at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 08 February 2023. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
epa10454114 A man carries the body of his niece found at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 9,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
A man carries the body of his niece found at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
epa10454116 People react at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 9,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
People react at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 08 February 2023. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
Emergency personnel and locals search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 8 February 2023. (Photo: EPA-EFE / SEDAT SUNA)
Emergency personnel and locals search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 08 February 2023. EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
epa10454569 An aerial view taken with a drone shows a collapsed building as rescue works continue in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Besni district of Adiyaman city, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/NECATI SAVAS
An aerial view taken with a drone shows a collapsed building as rescue works continue in the aftermath of a major earthquake in the Besni district of Adiyaman city, Turkey, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/NECATI SAVAS
epa10454635 People warm themselves around a fire near collapsed building after an earthquake in Idlib, Syria, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/YAHYA NEMAH
People warm themselves around a fire near collapsed building after an earthquake in Idlib, Syria, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/YAHYA NEMAH
epa10454639 Rescuers search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building, after an earthquake in Idlib, Syria, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/YAHYA NEMAH
Rescuers search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building, after an earthquake in Idlib, Syria, 08 February 2023. More than 11,000 people have died and thousands more injured after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 06 February. Authorities fear the death toll will keep climbing as rescuers look for survivors across the region. EPA-EFE/YAHYA NEMAH
epaselect epa10454412 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) to 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 08 February 2023. Zelensky is making his first visit to the UK since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) to 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 08 February 2023. Zelensky is making his first visit to the UK since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, left, and Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister, during their bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, UK, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. The leaders will discuss a "two-pronged" approach to UK support for Ukraine, beginning with an increase in military equipment to help Ukraine counter Russia's expected new offensive. Photographer: Neil Hall/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, left, and Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister, during their bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, UK, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. The leaders will discuss a "two-pronged" approach to UK support for Ukraine, beginning with an increase in military equipment to help Ukraine counter Russia's expected new offensive. Photographer: Neil Hall/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images
epa10453770 RowVaughn Wells, mother of Tyre Nichols, reacts as US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER
RowVaughn Wells, mother of Tyre Nichols, reacts as US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER
epa10453839 Brandon Tsay (C) who disarmed the gunman during the Monterey Park, California mass shooting is applauded as he stands with Rodney Wells (L) Bon (2R) and Paul Pelosi (R) as US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER
Brandon Tsay (C) who disarmed the gunman during the Monterey Park, California mass shooting is applauded as he stands with Rodney Wells (L) Bon (2R) and Paul Pelosi (R) as US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER
epaselect epa10453727 Republican Representative from Georgia Marjorie Taylor Greene shouts 'liar' as US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in the United States House of Representatives chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO
Republican Representative from Georgia Marjorie Taylor Greene shouts 'liar' as US President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress in the United States House of Representatives chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO
epaselect epa10453938 Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (R) reacts after becoming the all time highest scoring player in NBA history during the second half of the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA, 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER SHUTTERSTOCK OUT
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (R) reacts after becoming the all-time highest-scoring player in NBA history during the second half of the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA, 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER
epaselect epa10453922 Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (R) stands with his scoring basketball after becoming the all time highest scoring player in NBA history during the second half of the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA, 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER SHUTTERSTOCK OUT
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (R) stands with his scoring basketball after becoming the all-time highest-scoring player in NBA history during the second half of the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA, 07 February 2023. EPA-EFE/ALLISON DINNER
epaselect epa10453789 Diver Risa Tanaka rehearses to prepare for the upcoming Valentine’s Day feeding performance at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, Japan, 08 February 2023. The aquarium will have special feeding performance on 13 and 14 February 2023 for Valentine's Day. EPA-EFE/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Diver Risa Tanaka rehearses to prepare for the upcoming Valentine’s Day feeding performance at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, Japan, 08 February 2023. The aquarium will have special feeding performance on 13 and 14 February 2023 for Valentine's Day. EPA-EFE/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
epaselect epa10454255 Mikaela Shiffrin of USA in action during the Women's Super-G race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Meribel, France, 08 February 2023. EPA-EFE/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO
Mikaela Shiffrin of USA in action during the Women's Super-G race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Meribel, France, 08 February 2023. EPA-EFE/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO DM/ ML

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