Protest as Jeff Bezos wedding party arrives in Venice, and more from around the world
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (C-R) and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez (C-L) leave the Aman Hotel in Venice, Italy, 25 June 2025, one day before their wedding celebrations are to begin. The US tech billionaire and TV presenter have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA
Lauren Sanchez (L) waves as she leaves with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (R) the Aman Hotel to attend a party in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025, on the day their wedding celebrations are to begin. The US tech billionaire and TV presenter have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO US reality TV personality Kim Kardashian (C) leaves the Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025, on the day the wedding celebrations of Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are to begin. The US tech billionaire and TV presenter have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA Activists protest in St Mark's Square against the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025. About twenty people displayed placards and flags in front of St Mark's Basilica ahead of the wedding of US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee TV presenter Lauren Sanchez who have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA Policemen carry an activist with a sign reading 'the planet burns' during a protest in St Mark's Square against the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025. About twenty people displayed placards and flags in front of St Mark's Basilica ahead of the wedding of US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee TV presenter Lauren Sanchez who have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA A handout photo made available by Greenpeace press office shows activists of the environmental group Greenpeace unfolding a giant banner with the image of US businessman and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and a slogan reading 'If you can rent Venice for your wedding you can pay more tax' at St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, 23 June 2025. Venice will host the wedding of Jeff Bezos and his fiancee journalist Lauren Sanchez in June 2025. EPA-EFE/GREENPEACE PRESS OFFICE Policemen keep an activist from climbing a post during a protest in St Mark's Square against the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025. About twenty people displayed placards and flags in front of St Mark's Basilica ahead of the wedding of US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee TV presenter Lauren Sanchez who have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA The yacht Arience is moored at Punta della Dogana in the San Marco basin in Venice, Italy, 24 June 2025. The owner of the mega-yacht is US tycoon Bill Miller, one of Amazon's first subsidisers, who is presumed to be one of the guests at the Bezos-Sanchez wedding. Venice will host the wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee journalist Lauren Sanchez in the coming days. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA Devotees of the small farming village of Bibiclat celebrate the Feast of Saint John the Baptist while covered in banana leaves and mud on June 24, 2025 in Aliaga, Philippines. Known as the "Taong Putik' (mud people), the ritual happens yearly in this small farming village as their own version of expressing their faith and celebrating the feast of Saint John the Baptist whom the survivors of the Japanese occupation in 1944 in their area prayed to for rain to save their fellow villagers. A marker near the church entrance of the village tells a story of a heavy torrential rain that happened that day that forced the Japanese military to call off the execution of 14 villagers. The Philippines is the only predominantly Catholic country in Southeast Asia after more than 300 years of Spanish rule. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images) Mother and relatives of Iranian soldier Mahan Setareh, who was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike, mourn during his funeral in the capital city of Tehran, Iran, 26 June 2025. Israel and Iran have been exchanged fire since Israel launched strikes across Iran on 13 June 2025 as part of Operation 'Rising Lion.' EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH Drag artist Gabriela Shelang performs a symbolic dance in front of a police barricade during a pride rally in Manila, Philippines 26 June 2025. Protesters called for the passage of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill which is pending in the Philippine Congress, and pushed for lawful recognition of same-sex marriage. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA A protestor's face is painted with a message alluding to conflicts involving the United States, Israel, Palestine and Iran during a pride rally in Manila, Philippines 26 June 2025. Protesters called for the passage of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill which is pending in the Philippine Congress, and pushed for lawful recognition of same-sex marriage. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA US President Donald Trump (L) at a dinner with heads of state and government at Paleis Huis Ten Bosch at the invitation of Dutch King Willem-Alexander, in The Hague, The Netherlands, 24 June 2025. The dinner marks the start of the NATO summit in The Hague. The Netherlands hosts the NATO Summit in The Hague on 24 and 25 June, the first such summit to be held in the country. EPA/REMKO DE WAAL A Canadair plane drops water over a wildfire on Chios Island, Greece, 22 June 2025. A fire that broke out over the main town of Chios island and is now out of control has led to messages for evacuation of several towns through the 112 emergency number service on 22 June. EPA-EFE/KOSTAS KOURGIAS A demonstrator jumps over a fire during a protest in the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya, 25 June 2025. The protest marks the first anniversary of the Gen Z protests, which culminated with the storming of the national parliament. EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU A protester from the Extinction Rebellion (XR) group is pulled off the road after protesting during the NATO summit near the A12 highway in The Hague, The Netherlands, 25 June 2025. The Netherlands, for the first time in NATO's history of existence, is hosting a NATO summit. EPA/SEBASTIAAN BAREL A mannequin is seen with members of the Crowd Control Unit (UCM) in the area of the demonstrations, in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panama, 22 June 2025. The Archbishop of Panama, Jose Domingo Ulloa, called for 'common sense, prudence, and responsible dialogue' in the face of the escalating violence during the protests against the Social Security reform in the country's banana-growing region. EPA-EFE/Bienvenido Velasco MA handout picture made available by the State Emergency Service shows Ukrainian rescuers evacuating a resident at the site of a rocket strike on a five-storey residential building, after a massive overnight attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 June 2025, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Russian strikes targeted residential buildings, educational institutions, sports facilities, a business center, and cars in the six districts of Kyiv. At least six people died and more than 15 were injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a large-scale combined attack with at least 16 missiles and 352 drones across Ukraine, according to the State Emergency Service. EPA-EFE/SECURITY SERVICE OF UKRAINE HANDOUT A number of students, environmental activists and volunteers plant mangroves during a mangrove conservation campaign in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, 26 June 2025. The mangrove planting is a part of a mangrove conservation campaign by the National Electricity Company (PLN), together with the Indonesia Nature Conservation Agency, local communities and students, with the goal of planting 10,000 mangrove trees in Baet Village, Aceh Besar Indonesia as mangrove areas are disappearing from Aceh's coastline due to coastal erosion. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK A woman looks at robotic human faces on display in a shop in the Xintiandi area, which translates to 'new heaven and earth' and is known for trendy, high-end shopping and restaurants in Shanghai, China, 26 June 2025. EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI A performer dressed as Prince Harry (R) is removed from a Royal Family group photo during day two of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Established by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury has grown into the UK's largest music festival, drawing over 200,000 fans to enjoy performances across more than 100 stages. In 2026, the festival will take a fallow year, a planned pause to allow the Worthy Farm site time to rest and recover. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) In this photo issued 25 June 2025, dancers with the first all-male pointe company Males on Pointe rehearse in Mexico City, Mexico, 24 June 2025. Males on Pointe seeks to celebrate diversity, taking inspiration from “alebrijes” in its choreographies during Mexico Pride week. Mexican artist Pedro Linares created the first “alebrijes” or fantastical sculptures of animals, people or imaginary creatures which he painted in vibrant colors and intricate patterns, approximately 100 years ago. EPA/SASHENKA GUTIERREZ (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) "Anal Doll Lover", 44, pictured at Berlin’s “Cybrothel”, claiming to be the world’s first cybersex brothel with immersive AI dolls on June 23, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. When "Anal Doll Lover’s" wife first suffered from severe depression four years ago, he sought sex dolls to release his sexual needs without cheating on his wife with a human being. He films his sessions with sex dolls and shares them on forums with other doll lovers. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images) A contestant warms up before the breakdance battle finals in Dakar, Senegal, 22 June 2025. The contest was part of the URNANOIZ Festival. Breakdancing will be among the sports featured in the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, set to take place in Dakar in 2026. EPA-EFE/JEROME FAVRE Members of Whirling Dervishes perform during the closing of the cultural season at 'Le Rio' cinema in Tunis, Tunisia, June 24, 2025. Members of Whirling Dervishes are composed of 30 members: 15 dervishes (semazen), 8 instrumentalists, 6 cantors, and a postnişin (spiritual leader) who leads the ceremonies. The ensemble is directed by its general artistic director, Musa Kazim Tiglioglu. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA People participate in the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun), in Quechua, in Cotacachi, Ecuador, 24 June 2025. The ancient celebration of Incan origin that commemorates the June solstice and the beginning of the harvest season in the Andean world, once again flooded the streets of Cotacachi as thousands of warriors from different communities danced and tapped their feet around its plaza. EPA/JOSE JACOME A model presents a creation by Spanish designer Agata Ruiz de la Prada during the start of ‘Cali Fashion District 2025’ in Palmira, Colombia, 25 June 2025. EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN A creation by US designer Rick Owens are displayed in the exhibition 'Rick Owens. Temple of Love' at the Palais Galliera in Paris, France, 25 June 2025. The Palais Galliera is showcasing an overview of Owens' work, from his Los Angeles beginnings to his most recent collections from 28 June 2025 to 04 January 2026. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ Balinese dancers perform during the inauguration of the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 25 June 2025. Indonesia’s first health-focused Special Economic Zone aims to become a world-class destination for medical and wellness tourism, featuring integrated facilities such as an international hospital, accommodations, and dedicated amenities for elderly care. EPA/MADE NAGI Fashion model and activist Winnie Harlow is honored with her first wax figure, launching on World Vitiligo Day, at Madame Tussauds New York on June 25, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds New York) People touch a rhinoceros statue on the street in Shanghai, China, 24 June 2025. EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI American singer Will Smith performs during the Mawazine International Music Festival on the OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, Morocco, 26 June 2025. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI. DM
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13151317.jpg "Lauren Sanchez (L) waves as she leaves with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (R) the Aman Hotel to attend a party in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025, on the day their wedding celebrations are to begin. The US tech billionaire and TV presenter have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13151428.jpg "US reality TV personality Kim Kardashian (C) leaves the Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025, on the day the wedding celebrations of Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are to begin. The US tech billionaire and TV presenter have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13150031.jpg "Activists protest in St Mark's Square against the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025. About twenty people displayed placards and flags in front of St Mark's Basilica ahead of the wedding of US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee TV presenter Lauren Sanchez who have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13150030.jpg "Policemen carry an activist with a sign reading 'the planet burns' during a protest in St Mark's Square against the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025. About twenty people displayed placards and flags in front of St Mark's Basilica ahead of the wedding of US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee TV presenter Lauren Sanchez who have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13143439.jpg "A handout photo made available by Greenpeace press office shows activists of the environmental group Greenpeace unfolding a giant banner with the image of US businessman and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and a slogan reading 'If you can rent Venice for your wedding you can pay more tax' at St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, 23 June 2025. Venice will host the wedding of Jeff Bezos and his fiancee journalist Lauren Sanchez in June 2025. EPA-EFE/GREENPEACE PRESS OFFICE")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13150041.jpg "Policemen keep an activist from climbing a post during a protest in St Mark's Square against the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy, 26 June 2025. About twenty people displayed placards and flags in front of St Mark's Basilica ahead of the wedding of US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee TV presenter Lauren Sanchez who have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13145931.jpg "The yacht Arience is moored at Punta della Dogana in the San Marco basin in Venice, Italy, 24 June 2025. The owner of the mega-yacht is US tycoon Bill Miller, one of Amazon's first subsidisers, who is presumed to be one of the guests at the Bezos-Sanchez wedding. Venice will host the wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee journalist Lauren Sanchez in the coming days. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2221801229.jpg "Devotees of the small farming village of Bibiclat celebrate the Feast of Saint John the Baptist while covered in banana leaves and mud on June 24, 2025 in Aliaga, Philippines. Known as the \"Taong Putik' (mud people), the ritual happens yearly in this small farming village as their own version of expressing their faith and celebrating the feast of Saint John the Baptist whom the survivors of the Japanese occupation in 1944 in their area prayed to for rain to save their fellow villagers. A marker near the church entrance of the village tells a story of a heavy torrential rain that happened that day that forced the Japanese military to call off the execution of 14 villagers. The Philippines is the only predominantly Catholic country in Southeast Asia after more than 300 years of Spanish rule. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13150034.jpg "Mother and relatives of Iranian soldier Mahan Setareh, who was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike, mourn during his funeral in the capital city of Tehran, Iran, 26 June 2025. Israel and Iran have been exchanged fire since Israel launched strikes across Iran on 13 June 2025 as part of Operation 'Rising Lion.' EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13149860.jpg "Drag artist Gabriela Shelang performs a symbolic dance in front of a police barricade during a pride rally in Manila, Philippines 26 June 2025. Protesters called for the passage of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill which is pending in the Philippine Congress, and pushed for lawful recognition of same-sex marriage. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13149856.jpg "A protestor's face is painted with a message alluding to conflicts involving the United States, Israel, Palestine and Iran during a pride rally in Manila, Philippines 26 June 2025. Protesters called for the passage of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill which is pending in the Philippine Congress, and pushed for lawful recognition of same-sex marriage. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13147386.jpg "US President Donald Trump (L) at a dinner with heads of state and government at Paleis Huis Ten Bosch at the invitation of Dutch King Willem-Alexander, in The Hague, The Netherlands, 24 June 2025. The dinner marks the start of the NATO summit in The Hague. The Netherlands hosts the NATO Summit in The Hague on 24 and 25 June, the first such summit to be held in the country. EPA/REMKO DE WAAL")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13142696.jpg "A Canadair plane drops water over a wildfire on Chios Island, Greece, 22 June 2025. A fire that broke out over the main town of Chios island and is now out of control has led to messages for evacuation of several towns through the 112 emergency number service on 22 June. EPA-EFE/KOSTAS KOURGIAS")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13148467-1.jpg "A demonstrator jumps over a fire during a protest in the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya, 25 June 2025. The protest marks the first anniversary of the Gen Z protests, which culminated with the storming of the national parliament. EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13148372.jpg "A protester from the Extinction Rebellion (XR) group is pulled off the road after protesting during the NATO summit near the A12 highway in The Hague, The Netherlands, 25 June 2025. The Netherlands, for the first time in NATO's history of existence, is hosting a NATO summit. EPA/SEBASTIAAN BAREL")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13143045.jpg "A mannequin is seen with members of the Crowd Control Unit (UCM) in the area of the demonstrations, in Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panama, 22 June 2025. The Archbishop of Panama, Jose Domingo Ulloa, called for 'common sense, prudence, and responsible dialogue' in the face of the escalating violence during the protests against the Social Security reform in the country's banana-growing region. EPA-EFE/Bienvenido Velasco")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13143308.jpg "MA handout picture made available by the State Emergency Service shows Ukrainian rescuers evacuating a resident at the site of a rocket strike on a five-storey residential building, after a massive overnight attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 June 2025, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Russian strikes targeted residential buildings, educational institutions, sports facilities, a business center, and cars in the six districts of Kyiv. At least six people died and more than 15 were injured in Kyiv after Russia launched a large-scale combined attack with at least 16 missiles and 352 drones across Ukraine, according to the State Emergency Service. EPA-EFE/SECURITY SERVICE OF UKRAINE HANDOUT")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13149749.jpg "A number of students, environmental activists and volunteers plant mangroves during a mangrove conservation campaign in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, 26 June 2025. The mangrove planting is a part of a mangrove conservation campaign by the National Electricity Company (PLN), together with the Indonesia Nature Conservation Agency, local communities and students, with the goal of planting 10,000 mangrove trees in Baet Village, Aceh Besar Indonesia as mangrove areas are disappearing from Aceh's coastline due to coastal erosion. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13150365.jpg "A woman looks at robotic human faces on display in a shop in the Xintiandi area, which translates to 'new heaven and earth' and is known for trendy, high-end shopping and restaurants in Shanghai, China, 26 June 2025. EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2222240777.jpg "A performer dressed as Prince Harry (R) is removed from a Royal Family group photo during day two of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Established by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury has grown into the UK's largest music festival, drawing over 200,000 fans to enjoy performances across more than 100 stages. In 2026, the festival will take a fallow year, a planned pause to allow the Worthy Farm site time to rest and recover. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13149276.jpg "In this photo issued 25 June 2025, dancers with the first all-male pointe company Males on Pointe rehearse in Mexico City, Mexico, 24 June 2025. Males on Pointe seeks to celebrate diversity, taking inspiration from “alebrijes” in its choreographies during Mexico Pride week. Mexican artist Pedro Linares created the first “alebrijes” or fantastical sculptures of animals, people or imaginary creatures which he painted in vibrant colors and intricate patterns, approximately 100 years ago. EPA/SASHENKA GUTIERREZ")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2221756533.jpg "(EDITOR’S NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) \"Anal Doll Lover\", 44, pictured at Berlin’s “Cybrothel”, claiming to be the world’s first cybersex brothel with immersive AI dolls on June 23, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. When \"Anal Doll Lover’s\" wife first suffered from severe depression four years ago, he sought sex dolls to release his sexual needs without cheating on his wife with a human being. He films his sessions with sex dolls and shares them on forums with other doll lovers. (Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13142838.jpg "A contestant warms up before the breakdance battle finals in Dakar, Senegal, 22 June 2025. The contest was part of the URNANOIZ Festival. Breakdancing will be among the sports featured in the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, set to take place in Dakar in 2026. EPA-EFE/JEROME FAVRE")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13148368.jpg "Members of Whirling Dervishes perform during the closing of the cultural season at 'Le Rio' cinema in Tunis, Tunisia, June 24, 2025. Members of Whirling Dervishes are composed of 30 members: 15 dervishes (semazen), 8 instrumentalists, 6 cantors, and a postnişin (spiritual leader) who leads the ceremonies. The ensemble is directed by its general artistic director, Musa Kazim Tiglioglu. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13147269.jpg "People participate in the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun), in Quechua, in Cotacachi, Ecuador, 24 June 2025. The ancient celebration of Incan origin that commemorates the June solstice and the beginning of the harvest season in the Andean world, once again flooded the streets of Cotacachi as thousands of warriors from different communities danced and tapped their feet around its plaza. EPA/JOSE JACOME")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13149828.jpg "A model presents a creation by Spanish designer Agata Ruiz de la Prada during the start of ‘Cali Fashion District 2025’ in Palmira, Colombia, 25 June 2025. EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13148615.jpg "A creation by US designer Rick Owens are displayed in the exhibition 'Rick Owens. Temple of Love' at the Palais Galliera in Paris, France, 25 June 2025. The Palais Galliera is showcasing an overview of Owens' work, from his Los Angeles beginnings to his most recent collections from 28 June 2025 to 04 January 2026. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13147824.jpg "Balinese dancers perform during the inauguration of the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 25 June 2025. Indonesia’s first health-focused Special Economic Zone aims to become a world-class destination for medical and wellness tourism, featuring integrated facilities such as an international hospital, accommodations, and dedicated amenities for elderly care. EPA/MADE NAGI")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GettyImages-2222172393.jpg "Fashion model and activist Winnie Harlow is honored with her first wax figure, launching on World Vitiligo Day, at Madame Tussauds New York on June 25, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds New York)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13145733.jpg "People touch a rhinoceros statue on the street in Shanghai, China, 24 June 2025. EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13149458.jpg "American singer Will Smith performs during the Mawazine International Music Festival on the OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, Morocco, 26 June 2025. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI. DM")
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (C-R) and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez (C-L) leave the Aman Hotel in Venice, Italy, 25 June 2025, one day before their wedding celebrations are to begin. The US tech billionaire and TV presenter have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their nuptials in the Italian city. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA