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A file photo shows Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki at his office in Tokyo in July 1999. Maki who won the Pritzker Prize died on June 6, 2024 at the age of 95. Maki was known for his works such as the Hill Side Terrace in Tokyo and the 4 World Trade Center in New York. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )
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In this photo taken on May 26, 2024, villagers carry water pots in Shahapur district of India's Maharashtra state, amid ongoing heatwave. (Photo by Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP) (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images)
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A file photo shows Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki at his office in Tokyo in July 1999. Maki who won the Pritzker Prize died on June 6, 2024 at the age of 95. Maki was known for his works such as the Hill Side Terrace in Tokyo and the 4 World Trade Center in New York. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 15: The North Korea team poses before the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Brazil and North Korea at Ellis Park Stadium on June 15, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Back Row (left to right) Hong Yong Jo, Cha Jong Hyok, Pak Choi Jin, Ri Myong Guk, An Yong Hak, Jong Tae Se and Ri Kwang Chon. Front Row (left to right) Ji Yun Nam, Mun In Guk, Pak Nam Choi and Ri Jun II. Brazil won the match 2-1. (Photo by Bob Thomas/Getty Images).
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India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after dismissing Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan.
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K-pop boy band BTS member Jin leaves after being discharged from the military in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on June 12, 2024.
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Former first lady Imelda Marcos talks at her apartment in Manila, 27 June 2007. Imelda Marcos says she has nothing to be ashamed of, 08 October 2007. For 20 years as first lady of the Philippines she lived a fairytale existence only to see it all disappear in a whirlwind of public outrage over the greed and excesses of the Marcos years. Through it all Imelda rode the storm. AFP PHOTO/ROMEO GACAD (Photo credit should read ROMEO GACAD/AFP/Getty Images)
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