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The first group of pilgrims arrive at the Grande Mosque of Mecca to perform the welcoming Tawaf (circling of the Kaaba) during the second downsized hajj staged amid the coronavirus pandemic, with only fully vaccinated residents permitted to participate. IMAGES
The first batch of pilgrims performing the annual hajj have arrived at one of the gathering points in the Muslim holy city of Mecca before heading to the holy site. The kingdom seeks to repeat last year's success that saw no virus outbreak during the five-day ritual. IMAGES
Chileans line up outside the former National Congress to pay their respects to former president Sebastian Pinera, whose funeral is scheduled for February 9. The 74-year-old billionaire served two non-consecutive terms in office, leaving his final mandate in 2022. IMAGES COMPLETE VIDI34HW93Y_EN
Shiite Muslim pilgrims gather around the Imam Hussein Shrine, Prophet Mohammed's grandson, in Iraq's central holy city of Karbala, as they mark the Arbaeen religious festival commemorating the seventh century killing of the Imam. IMAGES
With the England team about to play in the women's world cup finals in Sydney, football fans gather in London to watch the game. IMAGES
Swedish football fans gather to follow the third place game as their team faces Australia in the Women's World Cup 2023. IMAGES