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In this photo released by Governor of Irkutsk region Igor Kobzev telegram channel on Sunday, June 1, 2025, plumes of smoke are seen rising over the Belaya air base in the Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia after a Ukrainian drone attack in the Irkutsk region, more than 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) from Ukraine. (Governor of Irkutsk region Igor Kobzev telegram channel via AP)
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On May 11, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists visited the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater to observe episode 21 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption. While there, they captured this photo of lava fountains that were reaching approximately 500 feet (150 meters) in height above the northern eruptive vent and feeding several open lava channels onto the crater floor. USGS photo by M. Zoeller.
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U.S. Congressman Jerry Nadler speaks to members of the media at US Immigration Court in New York City, U.S., May 28, 2025.
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PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 22: Co-founder and CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, an artificial intelligence safety and research company attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France. Viva Technology, the biggest tech show in Europe but also in a unique digital format, for 4 days of reconnection and relaunch thanks to innovation. The event brings together startups, CEOs, investors, tech leaders and all of the digital transformation players who are shaping the future of the Internet. The annual technology conference, also known as VivaTech, was founded in 2016 by Publicis Groupe and Groupe Les Echos and is dedicated to promoting innovation and startups. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 01: Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates winning match point against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the Women's Singles Fourth Round match on Day Eight of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 01, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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