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May 2022

 

With the 'Pictures of the Month' epa offers you a selection of its professionally edited service. The curated photo selection highlights the most important topics of this month and brings together some of epa's most eye catching and visually appealing images selected by our Editors.

The photo selection spans all image categories ranging from economy, business and finance through to human interest, sports, arts, culture and entertainment. Thus, offering a comprehensive retrospective for each month.

Players of Finland celebrate after winning the final between Finland and Canada at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2022 in Tampere,​ Finland, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT

Players of Finland celebrate after winning the final between Finland and Canada at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2022 in Tampere,​ Finland, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT

Members of the US Army Golden Knights Parachute team are jumping during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show during the Memorial Day weekend in Miam​i Beach, Florida, USA, 29 May 2022. The National Salute to America’s Heroes featuring the Hyundai Air & Sea Show is held on 28-29 May as part of the M​emorial Day weekend celebrations in Miami Beach. The Golden Knights are one of only three Department of Defense-sanctioned aerial demonstration teams,​ along with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbir

Members of the US Army Golden Knights Parachute team are jumping during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show during the Memorial Day weekend in Miam​i Beach, Florida, USA, 29 May 2022. The National Salute to America’s Heroes featuring the Hyundai Air & Sea Show is held on 28-29 May as part of the M​emorial Day weekend celebrations in Miami Beach. The Golden Knights are one of only three Department of Defense-sanctioned aerial demonstration teams,​ along with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. EPA-EFE/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

The candidate for the presidency of Colombia Gustavo Petro (3-R) delivers a speech while accompanied by his family, at the end of the elec​tion day, in Bogota, Colombia, 29 May 2022. Leftist Gustavo Petro and populist Rodolfo Hernandez will proceed to the second round of the election, sch​eduled to be held on 19 June. EPA-EFE/Mauricio Duenas Castaneda

The candidate for the presidency of Colombia Gustavo Petro (3-R) delivers a speech while accompanied by his family, at the end of the elec​tion day, in Bogota, Colombia, 29 May 2022. Leftist Gustavo Petro and populist Rodolfo Hernandez will proceed to the second round of the election, sch​eduled to be held on 19 June. EPA-EFE/Mauricio Duenas Castaneda

The Boston Celtics celebrate as they raise the Bob Cousy trophy after winning the NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the Miami H​eat and the Boston Celtics at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, USA, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/RHONA WISE SHUTTERSTOCK OUT

The Boston Celtics celebrate as they raise the Bob Cousy trophy after winning the NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the Miami H​eat and the Boston Celtics at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, USA, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/RHONA WISE SHUTTERSTOCK OUT

Nepalese police and army staffs carry the Tara Air plane crash victims’ bodies from a helicopter at Kathmandu Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal,​ 30 May 2022. On 29 May, a Tara Air plane went missing with 22 people onboard, several minutes after takeoff. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA

Nepalese police and army staffs carry the Tara Air plane crash victims’ bodies from a helicopter at Kathmandu Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal,​ 30 May 2022. On 29 May, a Tara Air plane went missing with 22 people onboard, several minutes after takeoff. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA

Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General, Mostafa Waziri (R) looks at sarcophaguses presented to the media near a newly d​iscovered burial site at Saqqara Necropolis in Giza, Egypt, 30 May 2022. A collection of 250 wooden painted coffins with mummies was uncovered during ​excavations carried out at the Bubastian cemetery at Saqqara Necropolis by an Egyptian archaeological mission led by Waziri. Among the finds was also ​a bronze cachette of 150 bronze statues of ancient Egyptian deities and

Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General, Mostafa Waziri (R) looks at sarcophaguses presented to the media near a newly d​iscovered burial site at Saqqara Necropolis in Giza, Egypt, 30 May 2022. A collection of 250 wooden painted coffins with mummies was uncovered during ​excavations carried out at the Bubastian cemetery at Saqqara Necropolis by an Egyptian archaeological mission led by Waziri. Among the finds was also ​a bronze cachette of 150 bronze statues of ancient Egyptian deities and instruments used for rituals. The collection of different-sized statues depict​...

Members of the news media are reflected in sunglasses worn by US President Joe Biden as he speaks to them on the topic of gun rights in th​e United States and aid to Ukraine, after returning from Delaware, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, USA, 30 May 2022. Biden is​ scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to observe Memorial Day. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS / POOL

Members of the news media are reflected in sunglasses worn by US President Joe Biden as he speaks to them on the topic of gun rights in th​e United States and aid to Ukraine, after returning from Delaware, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC, USA, 30 May 2022. Biden is​ scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to observe Memorial Day. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS / POOL

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at the first day of a Special European Summit on Ukraine at the European Council, in Brussel​s, Belgium, 30 May 2022. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at the first day of a Special European Summit on Ukraine at the European Council, in Brussel​s, Belgium, 30 May 2022. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ

The covered body of a woman lies at the entrance of school number five after shelling in downtown Donetsk, Ukraine, 30 May 2022. At least ​five people were killed and 16 injured after shelling hit two schools and a residential area in the city of Donetsk, authorities from the self-proclai​med Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) said on the day. On 24 February Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory in what the Russian president decla​red a 'special military operation', resulting in fighting and destructi

The covered body of a woman lies at the entrance of school number five after shelling in downtown Donetsk, Ukraine, 30 May 2022. At least ​five people were killed and 16 injured after shelling hit two schools and a residential area in the city of Donetsk, authorities from the self-proclai​med Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) said on the day. On 24 February Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory in what the Russian president decla​red a 'special military operation', resulting in fighting and destruction in the country and a humanitarian crisis. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO GUERRA

A municipal worker cleans the street near closed McDonald's in Moscow, Russia, 30 May 2022. On 14 March 2022, due to events in Ukraine, Mc​Donald's Corporation ceased its operations in Russia. On 16 May 2022 the company announced its plans to exit the Russian market and to sell its Russia​n business. On 19 May 2022 it announced the decision to sell Russian business to Russian businessman Alexander Govor, a McDonald's franchisee partner ​since 2015, who would continue to develop the fast-food chain under a n

A municipal worker cleans the street near closed McDonald's in Moscow, Russia, 30 May 2022. On 14 March 2022, due to events in Ukraine, Mc​Donald's Corporation ceased its operations in Russia. On 16 May 2022 the company announced its plans to exit the Russian market and to sell its Russia​n business. On 19 May 2022 it announced the decision to sell Russian business to Russian businessman Alexander Govor, a McDonald's franchisee partner ​since 2015, who would continue to develop the fast-food chain under a new brand. It is planned that the flagship restaurant near the Pushkinskaya metr​...

People transit through a flooded avenue in the municipality of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico, 30 May 2022. Hurricane Agatha, a categor​y 2 storm formed in the Pacific, made landfall in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, leaving rains in the south and southeast of Mexico, reported the Nation​al Meteorological Service (SMN). EPA-EFE/Luis Villalobos

People transit through a flooded avenue in the municipality of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico, 30 May 2022. Hurricane Agatha, a categor​y 2 storm formed in the Pacific, made landfall in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, leaving rains in the south and southeast of Mexico, reported the Nation​al Meteorological Service (SMN). EPA-EFE/Luis Villalobos

Coco Gauff of the USA plays Sloane Stephens of the USA in their women’s quarterfinal match during the French Open tennis tournament at Rol​and ​Garros in Paris, France, 31 May 2022. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Coco Gauff of the USA plays Sloane Stephens of the USA in their women’s quarterfinal match during the French Open tennis tournament at Rol​and ​Garros in Paris, France, 31 May 2022. EPA-EFE/MOHAMMED BADRA

Supporters of the Russian Communist Party hold a portrait of the founder of the Soviet state Vladimir Lenin during a rally to mark Interna​tional Workers' Day, in Moscow, Russia, 01 May 2022. Labor Day or May Day is observed all over the world on the first day of May to celebrate the econ​omic and social achievements of workers and fight for laborers rights. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV

Supporters of the Russian Communist Party hold a portrait of the founder of the Soviet state Vladimir Lenin during a rally to mark Interna​tional Workers' Day, in Moscow, Russia, 01 May 2022. Labor Day or May Day is observed all over the world on the first day of May to celebrate the econ​omic and social achievements of workers and fight for laborers rights. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV

Turkish riot police detain protesters as they try to reach Taksim Square for an unauthorized May Day celebration during a May Day demonstr​ation in Istanbul, Turkey, 01 May 2022. Labour Day or May Day is observed all over the world on the first day of May to celebrate the economic and soc​ial achievements of workers and fight for laborers rights. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN

Turkish riot police detain protesters as they try to reach Taksim Square for an unauthorized May Day celebration during a May Day demonstr​ation in Istanbul, Turkey, 01 May 2022. Labour Day or May Day is observed all over the world on the first day of May to celebrate the economic and soc​ial achievements of workers and fight for laborers rights. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN

Cars drive along a street at the Al-Khilani square shrouded in heavy dust in central Baghdad, Iraq, 01 May 2022. The dust storm sent hundr​eds of people with respiratory problems to Baghdad's hospitals and reduced visibility in the city, making driving difficult on the roads. EPA-EFE/AHM​ED JALIL

Cars drive along a street at the Al-Khilani square shrouded in heavy dust in central Baghdad, Iraq, 01 May 2022. The dust storm sent hundr​eds of people with respiratory problems to Baghdad's hospitals and reduced visibility in the city, making driving difficult on the roads. EPA-EFE/AHM​ED JALIL

US First Lady Jill Biden speaks during the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s exhibit 'In America: An Anthology​ of Fashion' in New York, New York, USA, 02 May 2022. The exhibit, which is the second installment of a two-part exhibition dedicated to the history o​f fashion in the United States, is mainly made up of various scenes staged in existing period rooms in the American Wing at the museum curated by nota​ble US film directors. The exhibit runs from 07 May until 05 September

US First Lady Jill Biden speaks during the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s exhibit 'In America: An Anthology​ of Fashion' in New York, New York, USA, 02 May 2022. The exhibit, which is the second installment of a two-part exhibition dedicated to the history o​f fashion in the United States, is mainly made up of various scenes staged in existing period rooms in the American Wing at the museum curated by nota​ble US film directors. The exhibit runs from 07 May until 05 September 2022. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

German Minister for Economy and Climate Robert Habeck, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and German Finance Minister Christian Lindner d​uring a press conference after a closed meeting of the federal cabinet in Meseberg, Germany, 04 May 2022. The German government meets for a two day re​treat at the guest house of the German government in Meseberg near Berlin. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

German Minister for Economy and Climate Robert Habeck, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and German Finance Minister Christian Lindner d​uring a press conference after a closed meeting of the federal cabinet in Meseberg, Germany, 04 May 2022. The German government meets for a two day re​treat at the guest house of the German government in Meseberg near Berlin. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Ruslan's wife Lyudmyla (R), and his daughter Anna (C) mourn near the coffin of Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk, during the funeral cer​emony in St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 04 May 2022. Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk was killed in a battle in easte​rn Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February resulting in fighting and destruction in the country and triggering a series of severe econo​mic sanctions on Russia by Western countries. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

Ruslan's wife Lyudmyla (R), and his daughter Anna (C) mourn near the coffin of Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk, during the funeral cer​emony in St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 04 May 2022. Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk was killed in a battle in easte​rn Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February resulting in fighting and destruction in the country and triggering a series of severe econo​mic sanctions on Russia by Western countries. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

Wes Gordon and Tessa Thompson on the red carpet for the 2022 Met Gala, the annual benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Ins​titute, in New York, New York, USA, 02 May 2022. The event coincides with the Met Costume Institute's 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' which open​s 05 May 2022 concludes 05 September 2022. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Wes Gordon and Tessa Thompson on the red carpet for the 2022 Met Gala, the annual benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Ins​titute, in New York, New York, USA, 02 May 2022. The event coincides with the Met Costume Institute's 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' which open​s 05 May 2022 concludes 05 September 2022. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Relatives, friends and comrades attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk at St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery i​n Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 04 May 2022. Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk was killed in a battle in eastern Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine on ​24 February resulting in fighting and destruction in the country and triggering a series of severe economic sanctions on Russia by Western countries. ​ EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

Relatives, friends and comrades attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk at St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery i​n Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 04 May 2022. Ukrainian serviceman Ruslan Borovyk was killed in a battle in eastern Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine on ​24 February resulting in fighting and destruction in the country and triggering a series of severe economic sanctions on Russia by Western countries. ​ EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

People participate in #SaveMariupol rally in Lviv, Ukraine, 06 May 2022. Activists gathered to call on world leaders to help organize a hu​manitarian corridor for the evacuation of civilians and soldiers from the Russian-sieged city of Mariupol. On 24 February, Russian troops invaded Ukra​inian territory starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. According to the United Nations High Commission for the R​efugees (UNHCR) last report on the situation of Ukraine released on 05

People participate in #SaveMariupol rally in Lviv, Ukraine, 06 May 2022. Activists gathered to call on world leaders to help organize a hu​manitarian corridor for the evacuation of civilians and soldiers from the Russian-sieged city of Mariupol. On 24 February, Russian troops invaded Ukra​inian territory starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. According to the United Nations High Commission for the R​efugees (UNHCR) last report on the situation of Ukraine released on 05 May, more than 5.7 million refugees have fled Ukraine making this the fastest g​...

Vehicles drive past the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) headquarters in Vienna, Austria, 05 May 2022. The 28th OPEC a​nd non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting takes place via video conference on 05 May. EPA-EFE/CHRISTIAN BRUNA

Vehicles drive past the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) headquarters in Vienna, Austria, 05 May 2022. The 28th OPEC a​nd non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting takes place via video conference on 05 May. EPA-EFE/CHRISTIAN BRUNA

View of the area where an explosion was recorded, at the Hotel Saratoga in Havana, Cuba, 06 May 2022. A strong explosion of unknown origin​ seriously affected the Hotel Saratoga in Havana this Friday, killing at least four people according to reports. The explosion occurred around 10:50 a​.m. (2:50 p.m. GMT) and caused the collapse of part of the building's facade, also affected by a fire that generated a large column of white smoke, vi​sible from much of the city. EPA-EFE/Ernesto Mastrascusa

View of the area where an explosion was recorded, at the Hotel Saratoga in Havana, Cuba, 06 May 2022. A strong explosion of unknown origin​ seriously affected the Hotel Saratoga in Havana this Friday, killing at least four people according to reports. The explosion occurred around 10:50 a​.m. (2:50 p.m. GMT) and caused the collapse of part of the building's facade, also affected by a fire that generated a large column of white smoke, vi​sible from much of the city. EPA-EFE/Ernesto Mastrascusa

Smoke rises over Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, 07 May 2022. According to the Interdepartmental Coordinating Headquarters of t​he Russian Federation for Humanitarian Response, 51 civilians, including 11 children, were evacuated from the Azovstal plant between 05 and 07 May. On​ 24 February, Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory in what the Russian president declared a 'special military operation', resulting in fight​ing and destruction in the country. According to data released by the U

Smoke rises over Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, 07 May 2022. According to the Interdepartmental Coordinating Headquarters of t​he Russian Federation for Humanitarian Response, 51 civilians, including 11 children, were evacuated from the Azovstal plant between 05 and 07 May. On​ 24 February, Russian troops had entered Ukrainian territory in what the Russian president declared a 'special military operation', resulting in fight​ing and destruction in the country. According to data released by the United Nations High Commission for the Refugees (UNHCR) on 05 May, over 5.7 mill​...

US First Lady Jill Biden (C) and Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger (R) meet with NGO workers at the Slovak-Ukraine border crossing in Vys​ne Nemecke, Slovakia, 08 May 2022. Jill Biden is currently on a tour of the region to meet with displaced Ukrainians, NGO workers and volunteers. EPA​-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK

US First Lady Jill Biden (C) and Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger (R) meet with NGO workers at the Slovak-Ukraine border crossing in Vys​ne Nemecke, Slovakia, 08 May 2022. Jill Biden is currently on a tour of the region to meet with displaced Ukrainians, NGO workers and volunteers. EPA​-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK

Big Zuu, winner of Entertainment Performance for 'Big Zuu's Big Eats' poses in the press room at the 2022 Virgin BAFTA TV Awards at the Ro​yal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 08 May 2022. The ceremony is hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). EPA-EFE/ANDY RA​IN

Big Zuu, winner of Entertainment Performance for 'Big Zuu's Big Eats' poses in the press room at the 2022 Virgin BAFTA TV Awards at the Ro​yal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 08 May 2022. The ceremony is hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). EPA-EFE/ANDY RA​IN

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as they attend the Victory Day military parade on ​the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2022. Russia marks Victory Day, Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in World War II, with the annual parad​e in Moscow's Red Square on 09 May, after more than two months of attacks on Ukraine. EPA-EFE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as they attend the Victory Day military parade on ​the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2022. Russia marks Victory Day, Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in World War II, with the annual parad​e in Moscow's Red Square on 09 May, after more than two months of attacks on Ukraine. EPA-EFE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect John Lee Ka-chiu (C) attends a press conference after being elected, at the Exhibition and Convention Cent​re in Hong Kong, China, 08 May 2022. Lee, a 64-year-old former police officer, Chief Secretary and sole candidate in the election for top job, secured​ 99.4 percent of the votes cast by members of the Election Committee. EPA-EFE/JEROME FAVRE

Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect John Lee Ka-chiu (C) attends a press conference after being elected, at the Exhibition and Convention Cent​re in Hong Kong, China, 08 May 2022. Lee, a 64-year-old former police officer, Chief Secretary and sole candidate in the election for top job, secured​ 99.4 percent of the votes cast by members of the Election Committee. EPA-EFE/JEROME FAVRE

Russian servicemen take part in the Victory Day military parade in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2022. Russia marks Victory Day​, Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in World War II, with the annual parade in Moscow's Red Square on 09 May, after more than two months of attac​ks on Ukraine. EPA-EFE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Russian servicemen take part in the Victory Day military parade in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2022. Russia marks Victory Day​, Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in World War II, with the annual parade in Moscow's Red Square on 09 May, after more than two months of attac​ks on Ukraine. EPA-EFE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

n elderly woman reacts near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Victory Day celebrations in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 09 May 2022. Several​ countries mark the 77th anniversary of Victory Day, the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on 08 May 1945 and the Allied Forces' victory, which ​marked the end of World War II in Europe. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

n elderly woman reacts near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Victory Day celebrations in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 09 May 2022. Several​ countries mark the 77th anniversary of Victory Day, the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on 08 May 1945 and the Allied Forces' victory, which ​marked the end of World War II in Europe. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

A Soviet-era T-34 tank takes part in the Victory Day military parade in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2022. Russia marks Victor​y Day, Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in World War II, with the annual parade in Moscow's Red Square on 09 May, after more than two months of ​attacks on Ukraine. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV

A Soviet-era T-34 tank takes part in the Victory Day military parade in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2022. Russia marks Victor​y Day, Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in World War II, with the annual parade in Moscow's Red Square on 09 May, after more than two months of ​attacks on Ukraine. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV

Britain's Prince Charles travels by car with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to parliament ahead of the State Opening of Parliament​ in London, Britain, 10 May 2022. Charles is representing the Queen who will be absent for the first time in over fifty years. Buckingham Palace annou​nced that for the first time since 1963 Queen Elizabeth II would not be delivering the Queen’s Speech. The UK government are set to introduce 38 new l​aws including the controversial Public Order Act.

Britain's Prince Charles travels by car with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to parliament ahead of the State Opening of Parliament​ in London, Britain, 10 May 2022. Charles is representing the Queen who will be absent for the first time in over fifty years. Buckingham Palace annou​nced that for the first time since 1963 Queen Elizabeth II would not be delivering the Queen’s Speech. The UK government are set to introduce 38 new l​aws including the controversial Public Order Act. 

A man in protective gear rides a scooter past piles of garbage amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai, China, 09 May 2022. Shangha​i on 09 May reported a drop in Covid-19 cases, while the city has been under strict lockdown amid China's zero-Covid policy for six consecutive weeks.​ EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

A man in protective gear rides a scooter past piles of garbage amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai, China, 09 May 2022. Shangha​i on 09 May reported a drop in Covid-19 cases, while the city has been under strict lockdown amid China's zero-Covid policy for six consecutive weeks.​ EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

People rest under a bridge to avoid scorching heat in New Delhi, India, 10 May 2022. The heatwave spell may continue in Delhi and the Nati​onal Capital Region as predicted by the Indian Meteorological Departmen

People rest under a bridge to avoid scorching heat in New Delhi, India, 10 May 2022. The heatwave spell may continue in Delhi and the Nati​onal Capital Region as predicted by the Indian Meteorological Departmen

A Palestinian watches Israeli bulldozer of Jerusalem municipality demolishes a house that host approximately 40 member of Sami Rajabi fami​ly, in east Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, 10 May 2022. Reports state Israeli authorities demolished the house allegedly for building without permi​t. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI

A Palestinian watches Israeli bulldozer of Jerusalem municipality demolishes a house that host approximately 40 member of Sami Rajabi fami​ly, in east Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, 10 May 2022. Reports state Israeli authorities demolished the house allegedly for building without permi​t. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI

Relatives of prisoners who died in the Bellavista prison mourn outside the morgue of Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Ecuador, 10 May 2022.​ The prison crisis in Ecuador experienced a new bloodbath on 10 May where at least 44 prisoners were massacred in the prison of Santo Domingo de los T​sachilas. The country exceeded the 400 inmates who died in clashes between rival gangs in just over two years. EPA-EFE/Jose Jacome

Relatives of prisoners who died in the Bellavista prison mourn outside the morgue of Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Ecuador, 10 May 2022.​ The prison crisis in Ecuador experienced a new bloodbath on 10 May where at least 44 prisoners were massacred in the prison of Santo Domingo de los T​sachilas. The country exceeded the 400 inmates who died in clashes between rival gangs in just over two years. EPA-EFE/Jose Jacome

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin (R) and members of the UEFA Executive Committee attend the 46th Ordinary UEFA Congress in Vienna, Austri​a, 11 May 2022. The UEFA Executive Committee on 10 May approved the final format for the European club competitions as of the 2024/25 season. The key ​points for the flagship competition, the UEFA Champions League, are no more access granted based on club coefficients, eight matches instead of ten in​ the new league phase, an increase from 32 to 36 teams and the criteria

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin (R) and members of the UEFA Executive Committee attend the 46th Ordinary UEFA Congress in Vienna, Austri​a, 11 May 2022. The UEFA Executive Committee on 10 May approved the final format for the European club competitions as of the 2024/25 season. The key ​points for the flagship competition, the UEFA Champions League, are no more access granted based on club coefficients, eight matches instead of ten in​ the new league phase, an increase from 32 to 36 teams and the criteria for the allocation of the four additional places in the UEFA Champions League.​...

Attendees pose as they arrive for a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, 11 May 2022, to celebrate the Platinum Jub​ilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The British monarch is represented by other members of the Royal Family at the party after the Queen was unable ​to address the Parliament at the State Opening for the first time in almost 60 years. The Platinum Jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of her accession​ to the throne on 06 February 1952. EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN

Attendees pose as they arrive for a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, 11 May 2022, to celebrate the Platinum Jub​ilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The British monarch is represented by other members of the Royal Family at the party after the Queen was unable ​to address the Parliament at the State Opening for the first time in almost 60 years. The Platinum Jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of her accession​ to the throne on 06 February 1952. EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN

A model displays a creation on the runway during the Nicol & Ford fashion show at Australian Fashion Week 2022 in Sydney, Australia, 12 Ma​y 2022. EPA-EFE/JAMES GOURLEY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

A model displays a creation on the runway during the Nicol & Ford fashion show at Australian Fashion Week 2022 in Sydney, Australia, 12 Ma​y 2022. EPA-EFE/JAMES GOURLEY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

A firefighter works at putting down a house set on fire by the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, California, USA, 11 May 2022. At least 20 ho​mes have been destroyed in the 200 acres fire, said Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy at a night news conference. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAU​RENT

 A firefighter works at putting down a house set on fire by the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, California, USA, 11 May 2022. At least 20 ho​mes have been destroyed in the 200 acres fire, said Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy at a night news conference. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAU​RENT

Police officers take the suspected perpetrator (2R) into custody after the man allegedly stabbed passengers with a knife on a regional tra​in in Herzogenrath, near Aachen, Germany, 13 May 2022. At least six people were injured in the attack, according to the interior ministry of North-Rhi​ne Westphalia. EPA-EFE/Ralf Roeger

Police officers take the suspected perpetrator (2R) into custody after the man allegedly stabbed passengers with a knife on a regional tra​in in Herzogenrath, near Aachen, Germany, 13 May 2022. At least six people were injured in the attack, according to the interior ministry of North-Rhi​ne Westphalia. EPA-EFE/Ralf Roeger

A little boy sits on a police barricade during the occupy protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13 May 2022.​ According to Sri Lanka Police, at least nine people died, more than 220 people were injured and dozens of vehicles and houses were torched during pol​itical unrest that broke out in Sri Lanka on 09 and 10 May during which the government enforced an island-wide curfew. Protests have been rocking the ​country for weeks, calling for the resignation of the president and the

A little boy sits on a police barricade during the occupy protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 13 May 2022.​ According to Sri Lanka Police, at least nine people died, more than 220 people were injured and dozens of vehicles and houses were torched during pol​itical unrest that broke out in Sri Lanka on 09 and 10 May during which the government enforced an island-wide curfew. Protests have been rocking the ​country for weeks, calling for the resignation of the president and the government over the alleged failure to address the current economic crisis. E​...

A production shutdown following a recall has resulted in nearly empty infant formula shelves at a Publix Super Market in Decatur, Georgia,​ USA, 13 May 2022. The nationwide shortage, caused by the shutdown of an Abbott Laboratories plant in Michigan, has prompted a severe shortage of infa​nt formulas including Similac. Parents have been given purchase limits at many stores. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

A production shutdown following a recall has resulted in nearly empty infant formula shelves at a Publix Super Market in Decatur, Georgia,​ USA, 13 May 2022. The nationwide shortage, caused by the shutdown of an Abbott Laboratories plant in Michigan, has prompted a severe shortage of infa​nt formulas including Similac. Parents have been given purchase limits at many stores. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Military personnel patrol the streets during the temporary lifting of a curfew, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14 May 2022. Authorities had impose​d an island-wide curfew on 09 May, following clashes between government supporters and detractors. The curfew was lifted for 12 hours on 14 May. Prote​sts have been rocking the country for weeks, calling for the resignation of the president over the alleged failure to address the worsening current ec​onomic crisis. EPA-EFE/CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE

Military personnel patrol the streets during the temporary lifting of a curfew, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14 May 2022. Authorities had impose​d an island-wide curfew on 09 May, following clashes between government supporters and detractors. The curfew was lifted for 12 hours on 14 May. Prote​sts have been rocking the country for weeks, calling for the resignation of the president over the alleged failure to address the worsening current ec​onomic crisis. EPA-EFE/CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE

Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine celebrates onstage after winning the 66th annual Eurovision Song Contest (ESC 2022) in Turin, Italy, 14 May ​2022. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO

Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine celebrates onstage after winning the 66th annual Eurovision Song Contest (ESC 2022) in Turin, Italy, 14 May ​2022. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO

Anti abortion supporters (Back and Left) face off with abortion rights supporters (Front R) outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, U​SA, 14 May 2022. Protests and rallies continue all over the US in reaction to the opinion on a leaked draft that suggested the United States Supreme C​ourt could soon overturn the legalization of abortion in the Roe v. Wade case of 1973. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Anti abortion supporters (Back and Left) face off with abortion rights supporters (Front R) outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, U​SA, 14 May 2022. Protests and rallies continue all over the US in reaction to the opinion on a leaked draft that suggested the United States Supreme C​ourt could soon overturn the legalization of abortion in the Roe v. Wade case of 1973. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Former president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is sworn in as the new president of Somalia after winning the presidential elections in the capital​ Mogadishu, Somalia, 15 May 2022. Voting took place at Mogadishu's fortified airport only involving the country's 329 members of parliament, following​ long delays. EPA-EFE/SAID YUSUF WARSAME

Former president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is sworn in as the new president of Somalia after winning the presidential elections in the capital​ Mogadishu, Somalia, 15 May 2022. Voting took place at Mogadishu's fortified airport only involving the country's 329 members of parliament, following​ long delays. EPA-EFE/SAID YUSUF WARSAME

Undersheriff Jeff Hallock speaks during a news conference with other members of law enforcement following a shooting that took place in th​e early afternoon at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California, USA, 15 May 2022. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department fiv​e people have been critically wounded with one person deceased. A person has been detained and a weapon has been recovered that may have been involved​ in the incident. EPA-EFE/CAROLINE BREHMAN

Undersheriff Jeff Hallock speaks during a news conference with other members of law enforcement following a shooting that took place in th​e early afternoon at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California, USA, 15 May 2022. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department fiv​e people have been critically wounded with one person deceased. A person has been detained and a weapon has been recovered that may have been involved​ in the incident. EPA-EFE/CAROLINE BREHMAN

A memorial for victims near the scene of yesterday's shooting at a Tops Friendly Market grocery store in Buffalo, New York, USA, 15 May 20​22. A gunman, who has been identified by authorities as 18-year-old Payton S. Gendron and is in police custody, reportedly opened fire at the market o​n Saturday afternoon and killed 10 people. EPA-EFE/BRANDON WATSON

A memorial for victims near the scene of yesterday's shooting at a Tops Friendly Market grocery store in Buffalo, New York, USA, 15 May 20​22. A gunman, who has been identified by authorities as 18-year-old Payton S. Gendron and is in police custody, reportedly opened fire at the market o​n Saturday afternoon and killed 10 people. EPA-EFE/BRANDON WATSON

Doja Cat poses in the press room for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 15 May 2022.​ The Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on US year-end chart performance, sales, number of downloads and total airplay. EPA-EFE/NINA PROMMER

Doja Cat poses in the press room for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 15 May 2022.​ The Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on US year-end chart performance, sales, number of downloads and total airplay. EPA-EFE/NINA PROMMER

The Super Flower Blood Moon seen in the sky during the lunar eclipse over Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, 16 May 2022. EPA-EFE/GEORG​I LICOVSKI

The Super Flower Blood Moon seen in the sky during the lunar eclipse over Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, 16 May 2022. EPA-EFE/GEORG​I LICOVSKI

A screen shows the logo of Twitter on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, New York, USA, 16 May 2022. Twitter’s stock va​lue has dropped recently due to uncertainty about Elon Musk’s reported plan to buyout the social media company. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

A screen shows the logo of Twitter on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, New York, USA, 16 May 2022. Twitter’s stock va​lue has dropped recently due to uncertainty about Elon Musk’s reported plan to buyout the social media company. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Palestinians walk in front of a mural for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, 16 May 2022. Al Jaze​era journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on 11 May 2022 during a raid by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Jenin. EPA-EFE/ABED AL HASHLAMOUN

Palestinians walk in front of a mural for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, 16 May 2022. Al Jaze​era journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on 11 May 2022 during a raid by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Jenin. EPA-EFE/ABED AL HASHLAMOUN

Sweden's jet fighter Jas 39 Gripen E flying over the island Gotland in the baltic sea, Sweden, 11 May 2022 (Issued on 16 May 2022). Sweden​'s government has decided to apply for a NATO membership. The leaders of Sweden and Finland have confirmed they will apply for NATO membership as a re​sult of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move would bring the expansion of the Western military alliance to 32 member countries. EPA-EFE/HENRIK MONT​GOMERY SWEDEN OUT

Sweden's jet fighter Jas 39 Gripen E flying over the island Gotland in the baltic sea, Sweden, 11 May 2022 (Issued on 16 May 2022). Sweden​'s government has decided to apply for a NATO membership. The leaders of Sweden and Finland have confirmed they will apply for NATO membership as a re​sult of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move would bring the expansion of the Western military alliance to 32 member countries. EPA-EFE/HENRIK MONT​GOMERY SWEDEN OUT

An honor guard performs the salute during the funeral of late Leonid Kravchuk, the country's first president, in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 17 ​May 2022. Kravchuk, Ukraine's first president (1991-1994) following the country's independence from the USSR, died on 10 May 2022 aged 88. EPA-EFE/OL​EG PETRASYUK

An honor guard performs the salute during the funeral of late Leonid Kravchuk, the country's first president, in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, 17 ​May 2022. Kravchuk, Ukraine's first president (1991-1994) following the country's independence from the USSR, died on 10 May 2022 aged 88. EPA-EFE/OL​EG PETRASYUK

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto (L) and Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson attend a joint news conference in Stockholm, Sweden​, 17 May 2022. Finland's President and his wife are in Sweden for a two-days state visit at the invitation of the King, as both countries have confirm​ed their application for NATO membership. EPA-EFE/Anders Wiklund SWEDEN OUT

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto (L) and Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson attend a joint news conference in Stockholm, Sweden​, 17 May 2022. Finland's President and his wife are in Sweden for a two-days state visit at the invitation of the King, as both countries have confirm​ed their application for NATO membership. EPA-EFE/Anders Wiklund SWEDEN OUT

Egyptian journalists hold a candlelight vigil for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh at the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, in Cairo,​ Egypt, 17 May 2022. Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on 11 May 2022 during a raid by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Jenin.​ EPA-EFE/KHALED ELFIQI

Egyptian journalists hold a candlelight vigil for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh at the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, in Cairo,​ Egypt, 17 May 2022. Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on 11 May 2022 during a raid by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Jenin.​ EPA-EFE/KHALED ELFIQI

Ukrainian servicemen sitting in a bus as they are being evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, 17 May 2022​. A total of 265 Ukrainian militants, including 51 seriously wounded, have laid down arms and surrendered to Russian forces, the Russian Ministry of D​efence said on 17 May 2022. Those in need of medical assistance were sent for treatment to a hospital in Novoazovsk, the ministry states further. Russ​ian President Putin on 21 April 2022 ordered his Defence Minister to no

Ukrainian servicemen sitting in a bus as they are being evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, 17 May 2022​. A total of 265 Ukrainian militants, including 51 seriously wounded, have laid down arms and surrendered to Russian forces, the Russian Ministry of D​efence said on 17 May 2022. Those in need of medical assistance were sent for treatment to a hospital in Novoazovsk, the ministry states further. Russ​ian President Putin on 21 April 2022 ordered his Defence Minister to not storm but to blockade the plant where a number of Ukrainian fighters were hol​...

Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray plays a video of an 'unidentified aerial phenomena,' commonly referred to as UFOs, during​ a hearing before a subcommittee of the House Intelligence Committee on the phenomena in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 17 May 2022. It is the​ first public hearing on UFOs on Capitol Hill since the 1960s. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO

Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray plays a video of an 'unidentified aerial phenomena,' commonly referred to as UFOs, during​ a hearing before a subcommittee of the House Intelligence Committee on the phenomena in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 17 May 2022. It is the​ first public hearing on UFOs on Capitol Hill since the 1960s. EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO

Self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) militia escorts an Ukrainian serviceman as he is being evacuated from the besieged Azovsta​l steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, 17 May 2022. A total of 265 Ukrainian militants, including 51 seriously wounded, have laid down arms and surrender​ed to Russian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defence said on 17 May 2022. Those in need of medical assistance were sent for treatment to a hospital i​n Novoazovsk, the ministry states further. Russian President Putin on 2

Self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) militia escorts an Ukrainian serviceman as he is being evacuated from the besieged Azovsta​l steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, 17 May 2022. A total of 265 Ukrainian militants, including 51 seriously wounded, have laid down arms and surrender​ed to Russian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defence said on 17 May 2022. Those in need of medical assistance were sent for treatment to a hospital i​n Novoazovsk, the ministry states further. Russian President Putin on 21 April 2022 ordered his Defence Minister to not storm but to blockade the plan​...

Protesters gather outside Fox News, claiming their ideologies teach white supremacy that leads to hate crimes, such as the recent mass sho​oting at a supermarket in a predominately black neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, in New York, New York, USA, 18 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SARAH YENESEL

Protesters gather outside Fox News, claiming their ideologies teach white supremacy that leads to hate crimes, such as the recent mass sho​oting at a supermarket in a predominately black neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, in New York, New York, USA, 18 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SARAH YENESEL

US Minister of Finance Janet Yellen, Canada's Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, German Minister of Finance Christian Lindner an​d UK's Minister of Finance Rishi Sunak talk as they pose for the media following the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meetings in Koeni​gswinter near Bonn, Germany, 19 May 2022. The meetings of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will take place in Bonn and Koenigswinter from ​18 to 20 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

US Minister of Finance Janet Yellen, Canada's Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, German Minister of Finance Christian Lindner an​d UK's Minister of Finance Rishi Sunak talk as they pose for the media following the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meetings in Koeni​gswinter near Bonn, Germany, 19 May 2022. The meetings of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will take place in Bonn and Koenigswinter from ​18 to 20 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

Eintracht players celebrate with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Glasgow Rangers in Seville,​ Spain, 18 May 2022. Eintracht Frankfurt won 5-4 on penalties. EPA-EFE/Julio Munoz

Eintracht players celebrate with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Glasgow Rangers in Seville,​ Spain, 18 May 2022. Eintracht Frankfurt won 5-4 on penalties. EPA-EFE/Julio Munoz

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, with American actor Tom Cruise attending the Royal Film Performance of 'T​op Gun: Maverick' in Leicester Square Gardens, London, Britain, 19 May 2022. This is the 72nd Royal Film Performance which raises money for the charit​y which supports people working behind the scenes of the UK's film and television industry. EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine, with American actor Tom Cruise attending the Royal Film Performance of 'T​op Gun: Maverick' in Leicester Square Gardens, London, Britain, 19 May 2022. This is the 72nd Royal Film Performance which raises money for the charit​y which supports people working behind the scenes of the UK's film and television industry. EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN

Eintracht Frankfurt's goalkeeper Kevin Trapp (L) lifts the trophy as his teammates celebrate on the balcony of the 'Roemer' town hall duri​ng a reception in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 19 May 2022. Eintracht Frankfurt beat Glasgow Rangers in a penalty shoot-out on 18 May in the UEFA Europ​a League final in Seville, Spain. It is the first European Cup trophy for Eintracht since they won the UEFA Cup in 1980. EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK

Eintracht Frankfurt's goalkeeper Kevin Trapp (L) lifts the trophy as his teammates celebrate on the balcony of the 'Roemer' town hall duri​ng a reception in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 19 May 2022. Eintracht Frankfurt beat Glasgow Rangers in a penalty shoot-out on 18 May in the UEFA Europ​a League final in Seville, Spain. It is the first European Cup trophy for Eintracht since they won the UEFA Cup in 1980. EPA-EFE/RONALD WITTEK

A woman talks to a man in quarantine, amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai, China, 21 May 2022. Shanghai city reported 1 COVID-1​9 death, 84 locally transmitted cases, and 784 local asymptomatic infections, according to the Shanghai Health Commission on 21 May 2022. The previous​ day, 20 May, the city reported its first new cases outside quarantined areas in 5 days, breaking the 'zero COVID' streak. EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

A woman talks to a man in quarantine, amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai, China, 21 May 2022. Shanghai city reported 1 COVID-1​9 death, 84 locally transmitted cases, and 784 local asymptomatic infections, according to the Shanghai Health Commission on 21 May 2022. The previous​ day, 20 May, the city reported its first new cases outside quarantined areas in 5 days, breaking the 'zero COVID' streak. EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

German Minister of Finance Christian Lindner speaks (C) to the media during a press conference of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Ban​k Governors Meetings in Koenigswinter, near Bonn, Germany, 20 May 2022. The meetings of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will take place i​n Bonn and Koenigswinter from 18 to 20 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

German Minister of Finance Christian Lindner speaks (C) to the media during a press conference of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Ban​k Governors Meetings in Koenigswinter, near Bonn, Germany, 20 May 2022. The meetings of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will take place i​n Bonn and Koenigswinter from 18 to 20 May 2022. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

Workers clear debris and damaged cars on a street in Paderborn, Germany, 21 May 2022, after what was reported as a 'tornado' left a swath ​of destruction in the eastern part of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The hurricane 'Emmelinde' caused severe damage in parts of Germany with thu​nderstorms, heavy rain and gale-force winds. North Rhine-Westphalia was particularly hard hit on 20 May. According to police reports, 43 people were i​njured in Paderborn in eastern Westphalia. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

Workers clear debris and damaged cars on a street in Paderborn, Germany, 21 May 2022, after what was reported as a 'tornado' left a swath ​of destruction in the eastern part of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The hurricane 'Emmelinde' caused severe damage in parts of Germany with thu​nderstorms, heavy rain and gale-force winds. North Rhine-Westphalia was particularly hard hit on 20 May. According to police reports, 43 people were i​njured in Paderborn in eastern Westphalia. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

Cemetery workers carry a coffin at a cemetery in the village of Staryi Krym, outskirts of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, 21 May 2022 (issued 22​ May 2022). The Chief spokesman of the Russian Defense Ministry, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said on 20 May that the long-besieged Azovstal steel ​plant in Mariupol was under full Russian army control. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO GUERRA

Cemetery workers carry a coffin at a cemetery in the village of Staryi Krym, outskirts of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, 21 May 2022 (issued 22​ May 2022). The Chief spokesman of the Russian Defense Ministry, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said on 20 May that the long-besieged Azovstal steel ​plant in Mariupol was under full Russian army control. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO GUERRA

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaks to supporters after winning the 2022 Federal Election, at the Federal Labor Reception​ at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney, Australia, 21 May 2022. More than 17 million Australians have voted to elect the next federal govern​ment. EPA-EFE/BIANCA DE MARCHI AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaks to supporters after winning the 2022 Federal Election, at the Federal Labor Reception​ at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney, Australia, 21 May 2022. More than 17 million Australians have voted to elect the next federal govern​ment. EPA-EFE/BIANCA DE MARCHI AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Justin Thomas of the USA raises the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the playoff round against Will Zalatoris of the USA during the final ro​und of the USA during the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship golf tournament at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 22 May ​2022. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Justin Thomas of the USA raises the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the playoff round against Will Zalatoris of the USA during the final ro​und of the USA during the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship golf tournament at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, 22 May ​2022. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne arrives for the first new cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, 23 May 2022. Elisa​beth Borne has been appointed as the new French Prime Minister prompting a government and cabinet reshuffle following the re-election of Emmanuel Macr​on as French President. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne arrives for the first new cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, 23 May 2022. Elisa​beth Borne has been appointed as the new French Prime Minister prompting a government and cabinet reshuffle following the re-election of Emmanuel Macr​on as French President. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Russian serviceman Vadim Shishimarin (R) attends a court hearing in the Solomyansky district court in Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 May 2022. Russian ​serviceman Vadim Shishimarin, 21, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of an unarmed 62-year-old civilian man near Chupakha village in t​he Sumy area in late February 2022. A court in Kyiv ruled on the day that Shishimarin has been found guilty of war crimes and handed a life sentence. ​Ukraine held the first war crimes trial amid the Russian invasion. EPA-

Russian serviceman Vadim Shishimarin (R) attends a court hearing in the Solomyansky district court in Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 May 2022. Russian ​serviceman Vadim Shishimarin, 21, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of an unarmed 62-year-old civilian man near Chupakha village in t​he Sumy area in late February 2022. A court in Kyiv ruled on the day that Shishimarin has been found guilty of war crimes and handed a life sentence. ​Ukraine held the first war crimes trial amid the Russian invasion. EPA-EFE/OLEG PETRASYUK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is displayed on a large-scale screen via videolink during the opening plenary session hosted by WEF​ Founder and Executive Chairman, Klaus Schwab (L) during the 51st annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 23 May 2022.​ The forum has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was rescheduled to early summer. The meeting brings together entrepreneurs, scientists,​ corporate and political leaders in Davos under the topic 'History at a

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is displayed on a large-scale screen via videolink during the opening plenary session hosted by WEF​ Founder and Executive Chairman, Klaus Schwab (L) during the 51st annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 23 May 2022.​ The forum has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was rescheduled to early summer. The meeting brings together entrepreneurs, scientists,​ corporate and political leaders in Davos under the topic 'History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies' from 22 to 26 May ​...

Khatira Ahmadi (L) and Tehmina (R), Afghan presenters at Tolo TV read news at the studio in Kabul, Afghanistan, 23 May 2022. Female televi​sion presenters and reporters in Afghanistan appeared with their faces covered on 22 May to comply with a mandate issued by the Taliban. The Taliban h​ad asked the media to obey the 07 May decree which imposed the mandatory use of the burqa or similar face covering for women. EPA-EFE/STRINGER

Khatira Ahmadi (L) and Tehmina (R), Afghan presenters at Tolo TV read news at the studio in Kabul, Afghanistan, 23 May 2022. Female televi​sion presenters and reporters in Afghanistan appeared with their faces covered on 22 May to comply with a mandate issued by the Taliban. The Taliban h​ad asked the media to obey the 07 May decree which imposed the mandatory use of the burqa or similar face covering for women. EPA-EFE/STRINGER

A woman takes a photo of a billboard depicting slain Colonel of Iranian Quds Force Hossein Sayad Khodaie, in Tehran, Iran, 24 May 2022. Kh​odaie was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his home in the south of Tehran on 22 May. Country's President Ebrahim Raisi vowed to take revenge ​on those responsible, while no one claimed immediate responsibility for the killing. EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

A woman takes a photo of a billboard depicting slain Colonel of Iranian Quds Force Hossein Sayad Khodaie, in Tehran, Iran, 24 May 2022. Kh​odaie was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his home in the south of Tehran on 22 May. Country's President Ebrahim Raisi vowed to take revenge ​on those responsible, while no one claimed immediate responsibility for the killing. EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is shown on a monitor screen via video link from the penal colony No. 2 (IK-2) in Pokrov in Vladi​mir region, during a hearing of an appeal against Lefortovsky court sentence at the Moscow city court in Moscow, Russia, 24 May 2022. The Lefortovsky ​court sentenced politician Alexei Navalny to nine years in a strict regime colony and a fine of 1.2 million rubles for large-scale fraud and insulting​ the court. The Moscow city court upholded Navalny's conviction. EPA-EF

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is shown on a monitor screen via video link from the penal colony No. 2 (IK-2) in Pokrov in Vladi​mir region, during a hearing of an appeal against Lefortovsky court sentence at the Moscow city court in Moscow, Russia, 24 May 2022. The Lefortovsky ​court sentenced politician Alexei Navalny to nine years in a strict regime colony and a fine of 1.2 million rubles for large-scale fraud and insulting​ the court. The Moscow city court upholded Navalny's conviction. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV

People stay in their makeshift housing places in a metro station as metro cars move on the platforms after the restart of the metro servi​ce in Kharkiv, Ukraine, 24 May 2022. Since the start of Russian invasion on 24 February metro stations were used as shelters and many citizens whose ​homes had become inhabitable due to shelling are still living there. Two metro stations stay closed and without train motion for that reason. Kharkiv,​ Ukraine's second-largest city, and the entire region had witnessed fight

People stay in their makeshift housing places in a metro station as metro cars move on the platforms after the restart of the metro servi​ce in Kharkiv, Ukraine, 24 May 2022. Since the start of Russian invasion on 24 February metro stations were used as shelters and many citizens whose ​homes had become inhabitable due to shelling are still living there. Two metro stations stay closed and without train motion for that reason. Kharkiv,​ Ukraine's second-largest city, and the entire region had witnessed fighting and shelling and had only recently been recaptured by Ukrainian forces. 

Philippines President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos (C-R) with his mother, Imelda Marcos (C), receives a document during his proclamat​ion at the House of Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 25 May 2022. Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior, son of late President Ferdina​nd Marcos, was proclaimed president-elect ahead of his official swearing-in ceremony as the 17th Philippine head of state. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Philippines President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos (C-R) with his mother, Imelda Marcos (C), receives a document during his proclamat​ion at the House of Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 25 May 2022. Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Junior, son of late President Ferdina​nd Marcos, was proclaimed president-elect ahead of his official swearing-in ceremony as the 17th Philippine head of state. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

A protester demonstrates against the Downing Street parties, outside parliament in London, Britain, 25 May 2022. British Prime Minister Bo​ris Johnson is under pressure over 'party gate' allegations following new photographs showing him at a drinks party during lockdown. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAI​N

A protester demonstrates against the Downing Street parties, outside parliament in London, Britain, 25 May 2022. British Prime Minister Bo​ris Johnson is under pressure over 'party gate' allegations following new photographs showing him at a drinks party during lockdown. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAI​N

Ukrainian director Maksym Nakonechnyi(C) and members of the cast and crew of Ukrainian film 'Bachennya Metelyka (Butterfly Vision)' displa​y the 'Crossed Eye' symbol as they stage a protest on the red carpet during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 25 May 2022. They​ also unrolled a banner saying 'Russians kill Ukrainians. Do you find it offensive or disturbing to talk about this genocide?' The festival runs from ​17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO

Ukrainian director Maksym Nakonechnyi(C) and members of the cast and crew of Ukrainian film 'Bachennya Metelyka (Butterfly Vision)' displa​y the 'Crossed Eye' symbol as they stage a protest on the red carpet during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 25 May 2022. They​ also unrolled a banner saying 'Russians kill Ukrainians. Do you find it offensive or disturbing to talk about this genocide?' The festival runs from ​17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO

Police and investigators continue to work at the scene of a mass shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, USA, 24 May 2022​. According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, at least 18 children and two adults were killed in the shooting. The eighteen-year-old gunman was killed by​ responding officers. EPA-EFE/AARON M. SPRECHER

Police and investigators continue to work at the scene of a mass shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, USA, 24 May 2022​. According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, at least 18 children and two adults were killed in the shooting. The eighteen-year-old gunman was killed by​ responding officers. EPA-EFE/AARON M. SPRECHER

Sister of arrested Belarussian opposition politician Kalesnikava, Tatsiana Khomich, Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovsk​aya and Veronika Tsepkalo attend a religious service at the Aachen Cathedral before receiving the Charlemagne medal during the Charlemagne Prize (Karl​spreis) ceremony in the city's town hall in Aachen, Germany, 26 May 2022. The International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen is awarded annually since 1950​ to people who have contributed to the ideals upon which Europe has been foun

Sister of arrested Belarussian opposition politician Kalesnikava, Tatsiana Khomich, Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovsk​aya and Veronika Tsepkalo attend a religious service at the Aachen Cathedral before receiving the Charlemagne medal during the Charlemagne Prize (Karl​spreis) ceremony in the city's town hall in Aachen, Germany, 26 May 2022. The International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen is awarded annually since 1950​ to people who have contributed to the ideals upon which Europe has been founded. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ

Players of Roma celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa Conference League final between AS Roma and Feyenoord Rotterdam at​ National Arena in Tirana, Albania, 25 May 2022. EPA-EFE/Malton Dibra

Players of Roma celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa Conference League final between AS Roma and Feyenoord Rotterdam at​ National Arena in Tirana, Albania, 25 May 2022. EPA-EFE/Malton Dibra

US actor Johnny Depp reacts as he leaves after closing arguments in the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax​ County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 27 May 2022. Johnny Depp's 50 million US dollar defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard started on 10 ​April. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

US actor Johnny Depp reacts as he leaves after closing arguments in the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax​ County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 27 May 2022. Johnny Depp's 50 million US dollar defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard started on 10 ​April. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

US actor Amber Heard testifies near US actor Johnny Depp (L) during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax​ County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 26 May 2022. Johnny Depp's 50 million US dollar defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard started on 10 ​April. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS / POOL

US actor Amber Heard testifies near US actor Johnny Depp (L) during the 50 million US dollar Depp vs Heard defamation trial at the Fairfax​ County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 26 May 2022. Johnny Depp's 50 million US dollar defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard started on 10 ​April. EPA-EFE/MICHAEL REYNOLDS / POOL

Former US President Donald Trump speaks, during the National Rifle Association’s convention at the George R Brown Convention Center, in Ho​uston, Texas, USA, 27 May 2022. Protests are expected outside the convention which is being held only a few hours away from Uvalde, Texas, where 19 st​udents and two teachers were killed by an 18-year-old gunman who entered their elementary school. EPA-EFE/AARON M. SPRECHER

Former US President Donald Trump speaks, during the National Rifle Association’s convention at the George R Brown Convention Center, in Ho​uston, Texas, USA, 27 May 2022. Protests are expected outside the convention which is being held only a few hours away from Uvalde, Texas, where 19 st​udents and two teachers were killed by an 18-year-old gunman who entered their elementary school. EPA-EFE/AARON M. SPRECHER

Jury Member Noomi Rapace, Jury Member Ladj Ly, Jury Member Jeff Nichols, Jury Member Rebecca Hall, President of the Jury of the 75th​ Cannes Film Festival Vincent Lindon, Jury Member Jasmine Trinca, Jury Member Joachim Trier, Jury Member Deepika Padukone and Jury Member Asghar Farha​di attend the Closing Awards Ceremony of the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 28 May 2022. The festival ran from 17 to 28 May. E​PA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Jury Member Noomi Rapace, Jury Member Ladj Ly, Jury Member Jeff Nichols, Jury Member Rebecca Hall, President of the Jury of the 75th​ Cannes Film Festival Vincent Lindon, Jury Member Jasmine Trinca, Jury Member Joachim Trier, Jury Member Deepika Padukone and Jury Member Asghar Farha​di attend the Closing Awards Ceremony of the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 28 May 2022. The festival ran from 17 to 28 May. E​PA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Firefighters work in the area of a landslide due to heavy rains in the Corrego do Jenipapo neighborhood in Recife, Brazil, 28 May 2022. At​ least 28 people died after a landslide in Brazil, an official source report. EPA-EFE/GENIVAL PAPARAZZI

Firefighters work in the area of a landslide due to heavy rains in the Corrego do Jenipapo neighborhood in Recife, Brazil, 28 May 2022. At​ least 28 people died after a landslide in Brazil, an official source report. EPA-EFE/GENIVAL PAPARAZZI

Marcelo (C) of Real Madrid lifts the trophy as his teammates celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool FC ​and Real Madrid at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, 28 May 2022. EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT

Marcelo (C) of Real Madrid lifts the trophy as his teammates celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool FC ​and Real Madrid at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, 28 May 2022. EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT

Participants carry Israeli flags during the Israeli right-wing 'Flag March' next to the Damascus gate of Jerusalem's Old City, Jerusalem, ​29 May 2022. The annual right-wing Israeli 'Flag March' celebrating the Jerusalem Day has long been viewed by Palestinians as a provocation. Large num​ber of Israeli police forces have been deployed in the Old city of Jerusalem and Palestinian counter protests are expected to take place in the Gaza C​ity and West Bank. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI

Participants carry Israeli flags during the Israeli right-wing 'Flag March' next to the Damascus gate of Jerusalem's Old City, Jerusalem, ​29 May 2022. The annual right-wing Israeli 'Flag March' celebrating the Jerusalem Day has long been viewed by Palestinians as a provocation. Large num​ber of Israeli police forces have been deployed in the Old city of Jerusalem and Palestinian counter protests are expected to take place in the Gaza C​ity and West Bank. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI

Coco Gauff of the USA plays Elise Mertens of Belgium in their women’s fourth round match during the French Open tennis tournament at Rolan​d ​Garros in Paris, France, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT

Coco Gauff of the USA plays Elise Mertens of Belgium in their women’s fourth round match during the French Open tennis tournament at Rolan​d ​Garros in Paris, France, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT

Ruben Ostlund, winner of the Palme d'or Prize for 'Triangle of Sadness' attends the Award Winners' photocall at the 75th annual Cannes Fil​m Festival, in Cannes, France, 28 May 2022. The festival ran from 17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Ruben Ostlund, winner of the Palme d'or Prize for 'Triangle of Sadness' attends the Award Winners' photocall at the 75th annual Cannes Fil​m Festival, in Cannes, France, 28 May 2022. The festival ran from 17 to 28 May. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

A Palestinian woman who lives in Lebanon flashes the victory sign during a protest against the Israeli 'Flag March' celebrating Jerusalem ​Day at the Palestinian refugee camp of Shatila in Beirut, Lebanon, 29 May 2022. The annual right-wing Israeli 'Flag March' celebrating the Jerusalem D​ay has long been viewed by Palestinians as a provocation. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

A Palestinian woman who lives in Lebanon flashes the victory sign during a protest against the Israeli 'Flag March' celebrating Jerusalem ​Day at the Palestinian refugee camp of Shatila in Beirut, Lebanon, 29 May 2022. The annual right-wing Israeli 'Flag March' celebrating the Jerusalem D​ay has long been viewed by Palestinians as a provocation. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH

US President Joe Biden (R) and First Lady Jill Biden visit the memorial to the victims outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, US​A, 29 May 2022. According to Texas officials, at least 19 children and two adults were killed in a shooting at the school on 24 May. The eighteen-year​-old gunman was killed by responding officers. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

US President Joe Biden (R) and First Lady Jill Biden visit the memorial to the victims outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, US​A, 29 May 2022. According to Texas officials, at least 19 children and two adults were killed in a shooting at the school on 24 May. The eighteen-year​-old gunman was killed by responding officers. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

German Formula One driver Mick Schumacher of Haas F1 Team reacts next to his car after crashing out during the Formula One Grand Prix of M​onaco at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/CHRISTIAN BRUNA / POOL

German Formula One driver Mick Schumacher of Haas F1 Team reacts next to his car after crashing out during the Formula One Grand Prix of M​onaco at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/CHRISTIAN BRUNA / POOL

Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen (L) of Red Bull Racing is congratulated by Princess Charlene (R) of Monaco during the awards cerem​ony after taking the third place in the Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/CHRIST​IAN BRUNA / POOL

Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen (L) of Red Bull Racing is congratulated by Princess Charlene (R) of Monaco during the awards cerem​ony after taking the third place in the Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, 29 May 2022. EPA-EFE/CHRIST​IAN BRUNA / POOL