Qiniso Cibane, MKP Youth League President at the MK Youth League Launch at Christianenburg Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The MK Party Youth League (MKPYL) was established to provide a platform for young South Africans to participate actively in the political process and aims to continue the fight for justice, equality, and socio-economic development in the post-apartheid era. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart) Jacob Zuma, MK president and Qiniso Cibane, MKP Youth League President at the MK Youth League Launch at Christianenburg Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. The MK Party Youth League (MKPYL) was established to provide a platform for young South Africans to participate actively in the political process and aims to continue the fight for justice, equality, and socio-economic development in the post-apartheid era. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart) Julius Malema, EFF president at the Youth Day Rally at King Zwelithini Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. Youth Day commemorates the Soweto Uprising of 1976, where thousands of black students in Soweto protested against the government's decision to make Afrikaans a mandatory medium of instruction in schools. (Photo by Gallo Images/Siyabonga Sokhela) Temba Bavuma interacts with supporters during the South Africa men's national cricket team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on June 18, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. South Africa were crowned ICC World Test Champions after defeating Australia by five wickets in the final at Lord’s In London on June 14th. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius) Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) welcomes South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile (L) during their meeting on the sidelines of the 28th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) at the Constantine Palace in Strelna in the suburb of St. Petersburg, Russia, 19 June 2025. The 28th St.Petersburg International Economic Forum runs from 18 to 21 June 2025. EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV (L-R) European Union Council President Antonio Costa, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a group photo in front of the Canadian Rockies at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Canada is hosting this year's meeting of the world's seven largest economies. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Orthodox Jews gather to show support for Iran during a 'Solidarity with Iran' protest, in response to the recent military escalation between Israel and Iran, at Times Square in New York, New York, USA, 16 June 2025. EPA-EFE/SARAH YENESEL Displaced Palestinians carry bags of flour along Rashid Street in western Jabalia, 17 June 2025, after humanitarian aid trucks entered the northern Gaza Strip through the Israeli-controlled Zikim crossing, northwest of Gaza City. EPA-EFE/HAITHAM IMAD A work of political art titled 'Dictator Approved' on the National Mall in Washington, DC, USA, 18 June 2025. The statue of an unknown artist depicts a golden fist smashing the head of the Statue of Liberty, and includes plaques with quotes from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO Activists attend a rally for transgender youth at the Lutheran Church of Reformation on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Advocates organized the event in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v Skrmetti which upheld state bans on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Participants observe a moment of silence in the memory of the victim during a protest over the killing of a young pregnant woman, in front of the government headquarters in Bucharest, Romania, 18 June 2025. The 22-year-old Andreea from Prahova County was killed on 16 June with an axe by her concubine, a 37-year-old man, whom she wanted to leave, in the presence of her children and mother. Andreea is the 26th woman killed in the first six months of 2025 in Romania, according to the Center for Legal Resources and Feminism in Romania (FILIA), one of the protest organizers. EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT Activists covered with red paint lay on the ground during a solidarity protest in support of the Palestinian people, in front of the US Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, 19 June 2025. Dozens of Greenpeace activists staged 'Stop genocide, Peace Now' protest calling for an end to war and violence against civilians. EPA-EFE/MAST IRHAM Filipino fans wearing Superman costumes gesture during the 'Superman Look Up Fan Meet' in Manila, Philippines, 19 June 2025. The 'Superman' movie world tour kicks off in the Philippines. The movie is scheduled for an international release on 09 July 2025. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG Protesters participate in the 'Stop it now! Go red for the children and families of Gaza' demonstration at Christiansborg Palace Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, 18 June 2025. The rally in support of the Palestinian people was organized by Amnesty International Denmark, DanChurchAid, the Danish Refugee Council, Greenpeace, International Media Support, and Oxfam Denmark. EPA-EFE/LISELOTTE SABROE Lead singer Ditte Kroeyer of the Danish band Vulvatorious performs during a concert at the Copenhell music festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, 18 June 2025. EPA-EFE/HELLE ARENSBAK Faithful take part in a traditional Corpus Christi procession in Lowicz, Poland, 19 June 2025. Celebrations of the Feast of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ are taking place throughout Poland, one of the most important holidays in the Catholic Church. EPA-EFE/Marian Zubrzycki People stand in line as climate activists protest with a large puppet in front of the Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, 16 June 2025. The SB62 Climate Change Conference is the pre-sessional meeting for the COP30 Climate Change Conference to be held in Belem, Brazil in November 2025. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF Graffiti covers part of a train carriage on the Bakerloo Line on June 16, 2025 in London, England. According to Transport for London commissioner Andy Lord, more than 3,000 graffiti "tags" a week are being removed from Tube trains, with 23,000 instances of graffiti removed over the last two months. The increase in graffiti has particularly affected the older Bakerloo and Central lines, which are not outfitted with CCTV cameras. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) Michela Battiston of Italy celebrates after winning the bronze medal during her senior team women's saber match at the European Fencing Championship, in Genoa, Italy, 18 June 2025. EPA-EFE/LUCA ZENNARO An Indian woman carrying her child walks covered with a scarf to protect themselves from excessive heat in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, western India, 15 June 2025. EPA-EFE/RAJAT GUPTA Race-goers wear extravagant hats during Royal Ascot in Ascot, Britain, 18 June 2025. Royal Ascot is the United Kingdom’s most valuable horse race meeting and social event running from 17 to 21 June 2025. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL A race-goer during Royal Ascot in Ascot, Britain, 17 June 2025. Royal Ascot is the United Kingdom’s most valuable horse race meeting and social event running from 17 to 21 June 2025. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL. DM
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/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2220486892.jpg "(L-R) European Union Council President Antonio Costa, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a group photo in front of the Canadian Rockies at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Canada is hosting this year's meeting of the world's seven largest economies. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)")
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