A stunning inflatable artwork by French street artist JR now covers the Pont Neuf in Paris, paying tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The piece, titled La Caverne du Pont Neuf, transforms the historic bridge into a cave-like structure.
Ebola Outbreak Updates
In Prague, a US doctor who had contact with Ebola patients in Uganda was transferred to a hospital, seen in protective gear. Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a woman sits beside a relative believed to have died from Ebola in Mongbwalu. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
Global Protests and Punishments
In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, a woman cries after being caned for violating sharia law. The punishment targeted individuals involved in extramarital sex arranged through apps. In La Paz, Bolivia, demonstrators marched in defense of democracy against road blockades and pressure measures amid an economic crisis.
Middle East and Latin America
In the Gaza Strip, Palestinians inspect a house destroyed by an Israeli strike. In Montevideo, Uruguay, portraits of disappeared dictatorship victims were held up during the Marcha del Silencio.
Natural Disasters and Pilgrimages
In Hatay, Turkey, cars were caught in a landslide after heavy rain. In Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Muslim pilgrims visited Mount al-Noor before the hajj pilgrimage.
Cultural Exhibitions
In Marseille, France, photographs of daily life in Gaza by Armenian genocide survivor Kegham Dhegalian Sr are on display. In Sydney, Australia, a performer in a coral-inspired costume raised awareness for the Great Barrier Reef.
Heatwave in New York
In New York City, a couple cooled off in a park during a heatwave, with heat index values around 35C (95F). The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the city.
