Israeli and Palestinians freed prisoners, Sumo in London, fear and worry in Lesotho,

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Israelis and Palestinians rejoice as hostages are released and prisoners freed

People react as they watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza in Tel Aviv

People react as they watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza in Tel Aviv. Photo: Oded Balilty

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Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London

Two sumo fighters compete in London

Tamawashi pushes Watakakage during a bout at The Grand Sumo Tournament in London. Photo: Frank Augstein

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Young California inmates learn skills to fight wildfires

A man unloads tools after work at the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp in Calif.

Two inmates unload tools after work at the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp in Calif. Photo: Ethan Swope

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U.S. aid cuts deepen fear in Lesotho as HIV patients lose vital care

Lisebo Lechela poses for a portrait in her house in Lesotho

Lisebo Lechela, an HIV-positive sex worker, poses for a portrait in her house in Lesotho. Photo: Bram Janssen

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In the smoke and escalating violence, an AP photo intern captured the intensity of a protest

Demonstrators and riot police face off during a protest in Mexico

Demonstrators and riot police face off during a protest in Mexico City. Photo: Claudia Rosel

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