At a time when what we need most is good news, the photographic lens captures in the most vivid way the reality we live in around the world. A carousel of photos of joy and pain, carelessness and struggle for survival - that is, of all those who make our lives have some meaning - is enough to evoke the strongest emotions in each of us.
A picture is worth a thousand words, then. This is certain and proven. And for this very reason, not many words are needed for the following photos. In the images that follow from the Associated Press they condense what happened in the world last week.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 'A hug' for cleaner oceans
Residents in Rio de Janeiro form a line along Copacabana Beach for a symbolic group hug with the sea for International Day. The organization Route Brasil invited people to gather for the event called "This hug" and pick up trash on the beach, to draw attention to ocean pollution.
Gamerimura, India: The "sacrifice" for good harvest and rains
An Indian Hindu priest of the Rabha tribe runs barefoot over burning coals as part of rituals during the Baikho festival in Gamerimura village along the Assam Meghalaya border, west of Gauhati. Every year, the community in India's northeastern state of Assam celebrates the festival to thank a deity of wealth and ask for good rains and a good harvest.
Caracas, Venezuela: A prayer for food that is hard to find
A boy in Caracas, Venezuela, prays before enjoying a free meal offered to him by the neighborhood Christian Church of the New Birth. Once a week, the church distributes over 100 free meals to children with low-income families, pregnant women and the elderly.
Berlin, Germany: The crazy course of the car that cost the life of a man
A vehicle plowed into a crowd of people in a popular shopping area in central Berlin, in the Charlottenburg district, mounted the pavement and continued for another 200 meters, where it ended up in a shop window. Authorities said one person was killed and 14 others were injured - several seriously.
Los Angeles, USA: Pleasant break from busy everyday life
US President Joe Biden in a pleasant moment with host Jimmy Kimmel during a commercial break on the set of the famous and very successful TV show on American television, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, before his participation in the Summit of the Americas .
Washington, USA: A tear for the bereaved Alithia
Matthew McConaughey is "breaking down" in the face of the unspeakable pain caused by the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas late last month. In his speech during a press briefing at the White House, the Oscar-winning actor can't contain his emotion while holding in his hands the photo of 10-year-old Alithia Ramirez, who was one of the dozens of victims.
Berlin, Germany: Absolute symmetry in art
Members of the opera chorus during a rehearsal for the opera 'Die Meistersaenger von Nuernberg' (The Mistresses of Nuremberg) by Richard Wagner at the 'Deutsche Oper Berlin' (German Opera Berlin) in Berlin stand lined up with incredible symmetry in theory.
Montevideo, Uruguay: Act to combat violence against women
A woman presents her act during a demonstration for the 7th anniversary of the women's movement Ni Una Menos, or Not One Less, in downtown Montevideo, Uruguay. A movement that began its work in Argentina and mobilized to combat violence against women, Ni Una Menos, quickly spread around the world with chapters in New York, Berlin, Italy, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador and others.
London, Great Britain: Historic moment for the monarchy in Great Britain as the Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne
Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during a Platinum Jubilee event outside Buckingham Palace in London, during the last of four days of celebrations. Queen Elizabeth has completed 70 years on the throne, making her the longest-serving monarch in the country's history.
Donetsk, Ukraine: At the forefront of planning the next move
As Russia's offensive against Ukraine continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proven that he stands by his people. Here he is at a military briefing near the front line in the Donetsk region.
Paris, France: 14th Roland Garros for tennis legend Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal in an emotional reaction as he beats Norway's Casper Rudd in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Stadium. Nadal won 6-3, 6-3, 6-0, a victory that gave him his 14th career Roland Garros title.
Normandy, France: D-Day reenactment
World War II reenactors gather at Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, on the 78th anniversary of the attack that helped end World War II.
via: Newsbeast