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Joburg's boxing gogos, and more from around the world

Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking ... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past weekend.
South Africa boxing grannies Constance Ngubane, 86, spares during the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
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The boxing grannies coach, Mthunzi Maphosa, 27 (C) spares with a grannie during the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. The boxing grannies is the brain child of former body builder Claude Maphosa aka 'Coach', who started training the grannies in 2013. Many of them come to the training to keep fit and learn how to defend themselves. The ladies train twice a week for an two hours and the youngest grannie is 60 with the oldest being 86 years old. The boxing also helps the elderly with active aging, cardio and cognitive movement. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
The boxing grannies coach, Mthunzi Maphosa, 27 (C) spares with a granny during the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. The boxing grannies is the brainchild of former body builder Claude Maphosa aka 'Coach', who started training the grannies in 2013. Many of them come to the training to keep fit and learn how to defend themselves. The ladies train twice a week for an two hours and the youngest grannie is 60 with the oldest being 86 years old. The boxing also helps the elderly with active aging, cardio and cognitive movement. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
The boxing grannies coach Mthunzi Maphosa (L) spares with 86-year-old grannie Constance Ngubane during a boxing training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. The boxing grannies is the brain child of former body builder Claude Maphosa aka 'Coach', who started training the grannies in 2013. Many of them come to the training to keep fit and learn how to defend themselves. The ladies train twice a week for an two hours and the youngest grannie is 60 with the oldest being 86 years old. The boxing also helps the elderly with active aging, cardio and cognitive movement. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
The boxing grannies coach Mthunzi Maphosa (L) spares with 86-year-old granny Constance Ngubane during a boxing training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. The boxing grannies is the brainchild of former body builder Claude Maphosa aka 'Coach', who started training the grannies in 2013. Many of them come to the training to keep fit and learn how to defend themselves. The ladies train twice a week for two hours; the youngest granny is 60, the oldest being 86 years old. The boxing also helps the elderly with active aging, cardio and cognitive movement. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
A boxing grannie boxes with a punching bag during the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. The boxing grannies is the brain child of former body builder Claude Maphosa aka 'Coach', who started training the grannies in 2013. Many of them come to the training to keep fit and learn how to defend themselves. The ladies train twice a week for an two hours and the youngest grannie is 60 with the oldest being 86 years old. The boxing also helps the elderly with active aging, cardio and cognitive movement. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
A boxing granny boxes with a punching bag during the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
A boxing grannies punches the air as she trains during the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. The boxing grannies is the brain child of former body builder Claude Maphosa aka 'Coach', who started training the grannies in 2013. Many of them come to the training to keep fit and learn how to defend themselves. The ladies train twice a week for an two hours and the youngest grannie is 60 with the oldest being 86 years old. The boxing also helps the elderly with active aging, cardio and cognitive movement. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
A boxing granny punches the air as she trains during the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
Constance Ngubane, 86 (R) leads the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024. The boxing grannies is the brain child of former body builder Claude Maphosa aka 'Coach', who started training the grannies in 2013. Many of them come to the training to keep fit and learn how to defend themselves. The ladies train twice a week for an two hours and the youngest grannie is 60 with the oldest being 86 years old. The boxing also helps the elderly with active aging, cardio and cognitive movement. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
Constance Ngubane, 86 (R) leads the twice weekly boxing grannies training session run by the 'A Team' gym in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 August 2024.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK
An activist of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student organisation of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) waves India's national flag as he celebrates 78th Anniversary of Indian Independence, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 15 August 2024. India declared its independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
An activist of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), a student organisation of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) waves India's national flag as he celebrates 78th Anniversary of Indian Independence, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 15 August 2024. India declared its independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN
Attendees enjoy the opening day of the Paredes de Coura music festival in Paredes de Coura, northern Portugal, 14 August 2024. The festival runs through 17 August. EPA-EFE/JOSE COELHO
Attendees enjoy the opening day of the Paredes de Coura music festival in Paredes de Coura, northern Portugal, 14 August 2024. The festival runs through 17 August. EPA-EFE/JOSE COELHO
Carlos Moises de Lima (top) of Flamengo heads the ball in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of sixteen soccer match between Flamengo and Bolivar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 15 August 2024. EPA-EFE/ANTONIO LACERDA
Carlos Moises de Lima (top) of Flamengo heads the ball in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of sixteen soccer match between Flamengo and Bolivar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 15 August 2024. EPA-EFE/ANTONIO LACERDA
People take part in the traditional running of the bulls named 'El Pilon' down the slope of a mountain in Falces, Navarra, northern Spain, 13 August 2024. The bull run is held at 'Pilon de Falces', a 800m downhill mountain trail with a rock wall on one of the sides of the path and a cliff on the other. EPA-EFE/JESUS DIGES
People take part in the traditional running of the bulls named 'El Pilon' down the slope of a mountain in Falces, Navarra, northern Spain, 13 August 2024. The bull run is held at 'Pilon de Falces', a 800m downhill mountain trail with a rock wall on one of the sides of the path and a cliff on the other. EPA-EFE/JESUS DIGES
Actors take part in a reenactment of the Battle of Warsaw 1920, organized as part of the commemorations of the battle's 104th anniversary, in Ossow village, Poland, 15 August 2024. The battle is dubbed the Miracle at the Vistula River, since it is said to have stopped the Soviet invasion on Poland. EPA-EFE/PRZEMYSLAW PIATKOWSKI POLAND OUT
Actors take part in a reenactment of the Battle of Warsaw 1920, organized as part of the commemorations of the battle's 104th anniversary, in Ossow village, Poland, 15 August 2024. The battle is dubbed the Miracle at the Vistula River, since it is said to have stopped the Soviet invasion on Poland. EPA-EFE/PRZEMYSLAW PIATKOWSKI
A Catholic pilgrim touches a statue of the Virgin Mary during a procession on Assumption Day in Paris, France, 15 August 2024. According to Roman Catholic belief, the Assumption is the day on which the Virgin Mary completed her earthly life and ascended to Heaven. It was established as a religious dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950. EPA-EFE/ANDRE PAIN
A Catholic pilgrim touches a statue of the Virgin Mary during a procession on Assumption Day in Paris, France, 15 August 2024. According to Roman Catholic belief, the Assumption is the day on which the Virgin Mary completed her earthly life and ascended to Heaven. It was established as a religious dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950. EPA-EFE/ANDRE PAIN
Visitors throw colored powder over each other as they attend the 9th annual festival Day of India in Moscow, Russia, 15 August 2024. The festival Day of India is a colorful celebration of Indian culture. The event kicked off on India's Independence Day and will continue until 18 August 2024. India declared its independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV
Visitors throw colored powder over each other as they attend the 9th annual festival Day of India in Moscow, Russia, 15 August 2024. The festival Day of India is a colorful celebration of Indian culture. The event kicked off on India's Independence Day and will continue until 18 August 2024. India declared its independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV
An Afghan boys carries the Palestenian flag past the building of former US embassy during the third anniversary of the Taliban takeover of the Afghan government in Kabul, Afghanistan, 14 August 2024. The Taliban seized control of Kabul on 15 August 2021, following the collapse of the US-backed government amidst the chaotic withdrawal of foreign troops. Despite their consolidation of power and claims of improved security, the Taliban government remains unrecognized internationally, facing criticism for severe restrictions on women and a worsening humanitarian crisis affecting 23.7 million Afghans in need of assistance. EPA-EFE/SAMIULLAH POPAL
An Afghan boys carries the Palestenian flag past the building of former US embassy during the third anniversary of the Taliban takeover of the Afghan government in Kabul, Afghanistan, 14 August 2024. The Taliban seized control of Kabul on 15 August 2021, following the collapse of the US-backed government amidst the chaotic withdrawal of foreign troops. Despite their consolidation of power and claims of improved security, the Taliban government remains unrecognized internationally, facing criticism for severe restrictions on women and a worsening humanitarian crisis affecting 23.7 million Afghans in need of assistance. EPA-EFE/SAMIULLAH POPAL
Women take part in a demonstration on the opening day of talks aimed at a cessation of hostilities in Sudan on Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, 14 August 2024. International Organization for Migration (IOM) on 12 August warned that the humanitarian situation in Sudan is at 'a catastrophic breaking point', as an estimated 7,914,235 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan and 2,312,968 individuals crossed borders into neighboring countries since 15 April 2023. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on 23 July 2024 that the US has invited the two fighting sides in Sudan; the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to participate in ceasefire talks co-hosted by Switzerland and Saudi Arabia on 14 August 'to reach a nationwide cessation of violence, enabling humanitarian access to all those in need'. EPA-EFE/SALVATORE DI NOLFI
Women take part in a demonstration on the opening day of talks aimed at a cessation of hostilities in Sudan on Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, 14 August 2024. International Organization for Migration (IOM) on 12 August warned that the humanitarian situation in Sudan is at 'a catastrophic breaking point', as an estimated 7,914,235 individuals were displaced internally within Sudan and 2,312,968 individuals crossed borders into neighboring countries since 15 April 2023. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on 23 July 2024 that the US has invited the two fighting sides in Sudan; the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to participate in ceasefire talks co-hosted by Switzerland and Saudi Arabia on 14 August 'to reach a nationwide cessation of violence, enabling humanitarian access to all those in need'. EPA-EFE/SALVATORE DI NOLFI
Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, hold the pictures of their loved ones calling to end the conflict outside the Prime Minister’s Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, 15 August 2024. Israel sent official representatives, including the head of the Mossad, to the Gaza ceasefire negotiations talks in Qatar, which are scheduled to take place on 15 August. Hamas announced it will not take part in the talks. According to the Israeli IDF, 115 Israeli hostages are still held by Hamas in Gaza. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, hold the pictures of their loved ones calling to end the conflict outside the Prime Minister’s Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, 15 August 2024. Israel sent official representatives, including the head of the Mossad, to the Gaza ceasefire negotiations talks in Qatar, which are scheduled to take place on 15 August. Hamas announced it will not take part in the talks. According to the Israeli IDF, 115 Israeli hostages are still held by Hamas in Gaza. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
People gather to celebrate the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, 13 August 2024. Pakistan will celebrate its Independence Day on 14 August, commemorating the end of British rule in August 1947. EPA-EFE/NADEEM KHAWAR
People gather to celebrate the eve of Pakistan's Independence Day, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, 13 August 2024. Pakistan will celebrate its Independence Day on 14 August, commemorating the end of British rule in August 1947. EPA-EFE/NADEEM KHAWAR
Supporters attend Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 14 August 2024. Trump focused on the economy, immigration and defeating Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. EPA-EFE/SEAN MEYERS
Supporters attend Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 14 August 2024. Trump focused on the economy, immigration and defeating Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. EPA-EFE/SEAN MEYERS
A woman collects belongings after heavy rain causes flooding in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico, 14 August 2024. One person died and 137 homes and businesses were damaged by the overflowing of a stream after heavy rain fell during the early hours local authorities reported. EPA-EFE/FRANCISCO GUASCO
A woman collects belongings after heavy rain causes flooding in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico, 14 August 2024. One person died and 137 homes and businesses were damaged by the overflowing of a stream after heavy rain fell during the early hours local authorities reported. EPA-EFE/FRANCISCO GUASCO
Palestinian youth inspect destoyed cars after an Israeli raid in the Balata refugee camp, near Nablus, West Bank 15 August 2024. At least two Palestinians were killed and ten others injured in an Israeli airstrike in the Balata refugee camp, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. EPA-EFE/ALAA BADARNEH
Palestinian youth inspect destoyed cars after an Israeli raid in the Balata refugee camp, near Nablus, West Bank 15 August 2024. At least two Palestinians were killed and ten others injured in an Israeli airstrike in the Balata refugee camp, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. EPA-EFE/ALAA BADARNEH
Taylor Swift fans walk down the step outside Wembley Stadium before the first of the current Eras Tour series of concerts at Wembley Stadium, in London, Britain, 15 August 2024. The last concerts of US pop star's Eras Tour in Europe take place at London's Wembley Stadium from 15 to 20 August 2024. The concerts will go ahead amid additional security measures following the cancellation of Swift's three shows in Vienna earlier in August 2024. London Metropolitan Police's spokesperson had said that 'There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.' EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Taylor Swift fans walk down the step outside Wembley Stadium before the first of the current Eras Tour series of concerts at Wembley Stadium, in London, Britain, 15 August 2024. The last concerts of US pop star's Eras Tour in Europe take place at London's Wembley Stadium from 15 to 20 August 2024. The concerts will go ahead amid additional security measures following the cancellation of Swift's three shows in Vienna earlier in August 2024. London Metropolitan Police's spokesperson had said that 'There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.' EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (R) speaks with Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez during her visit in Bogota, Colombia, 15 August 2024. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting Colombia as representatives of their Archewell Foundation at the invitation of Vice President Marquez. EPA-EFE/CARLOS ORTEGA
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (R) speaks with Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez during her visit in Bogota, Colombia, 15 August 2024. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting Colombia as representatives of their Archewell Foundation at the invitation of Vice President Marquez. EPA-EFE/CARLOS ORTEGA
View of one of the areas of operation of the Ecuacorriente mining company, in Tundayme, Ecuador, 15 August 2024. The Chinese consortium Ecuacorriente inaugurated a laboratory to analyze soils, rocks and other minerals extracted from the Mirador mine, the country's largest copper producer, located in the Amazonian province of Zamora Chinchipe, in the southwest and bordering Peru. This laboratory will play an important role in the analysis of mining waste deposits (tailings), as it provides data necessary for calculating the stability and safety conditions of the mine located in the Tundayme area, according to sources from Ecuacorriente. EPA-EFE/José Jácome
View of one of the areas of operation of the Ecuacorriente mining company, in Tundayme, Ecuador, 15 August 2024. The Chinese consortium Ecuacorriente inaugurated a laboratory to analyze soils, rocks and other minerals extracted from the Mirador mine, the country's largest copper producer, located in the Amazonian province of Zamora Chinchipe, in the southwest and bordering Peru. This laboratory will play an important role in the analysis of mining waste deposits (tailings), as it provides data necessary for calculating the stability and safety conditions of the mine located in the Tundayme area, according to sources from Ecuacorriente. EPA-EFE/José Jácome
A picture taken with a drone shows a giant biodegradable land art painting titled 'Bridges?' by French-Swiss artist Saype to celebrate 125th anniversary of Fribourg Tourism at the foot of the Poya Bridge, in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland, 16 August 2024. The fresco, depicting a child building a bridge with small wooden blocks, was created using environmentally friendly paint consisting of biodegradable pigments made from charcoal, chalk, water and milk proteins. EPA-EFE/CYRIL ZINGARO
A picture taken with a drone shows a giant biodegradable land art painting titled 'Bridges?' by French-Swiss artist Saype to celebrate 125th anniversary of Fribourg Tourism at the foot of the Poya Bridge, in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland, 16 August 2024. The fresco, depicting a child building a bridge with small wooden blocks, was created using environmentally friendly paint consisting of biodegradable pigments made from charcoal, chalk, water and milk proteins. EPA-EFE/CYRIL ZINGARO
View of the moon during its crescent phase from Santa Lucia, Francisco Morazan departament, Honduras, 15 August 2024. EPA-EFE/Gustavo Amador
View of the moon during its crescent phase from Santa Lucia, Francisco Morazan departament, Honduras, 15 August 2024. EPA-EFE/Gustavo Amador
Julius Malema (EFF President) during EFF Urgent press conference at Winnie Madikizela Madiba House on August 15, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Lubabalo Lesolle)
Julius Malema (EFF President) during EFF Urgent press conference at Winnie Madikizela Madiba House on August 15, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Lubabalo Lesolle). DM

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