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In solidarity with Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior, who was targeted with racist abuse, the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro turned off its lights for one hour. There has been an outpouring of condemnation in Vinicius's native Brazil since racist slurs were shouted at the Real Madrid star during the club's 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday. IMAGES
Sudanese walk along dark streets as power outages continue to hit the capital, Khartoum. A US-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals officially came into effect Tuesday after 10 days of urban combat killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners. IMAGES
Italy's famous Colosseum goes dark for Earth Hour. IMAGES
Sydney Opera house goes dark in support of the Earth Hour initiative that aims to raise awareness about our impact on the planet. Several other landmarks in capital cities throughout the world will also switch off their lights symbolically today. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden says Russia's war on Ukraine is putting the world through a 'dark chapter' in its history. Speaking in Tokyo at a meeting of the Quad alliance - the USA, India, Australia and Japan - Biden also paid a humourous tribute to newly elected Australian premier Anthony Albanese, who came straight to the summit after being sworn in. SOUNDBITE