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24 hours in pictures, 4 October 2023

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Men walk through the complex of the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the 2023 ICC men's cricket World Cup, in Ahmedabad on October 2, 2023. The opening match on October 5, between champions England and New Zealand, as well as the final on November 19 are being staged at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium, named after the prime minister, the world's biggest cricket arena boasting a capacity of over 130,000. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)

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A pet dog reacts while wearing a ‘Voltes V’ themed costume during a ‘Pawshion Show’ to mark World Animal Day in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines 04 October 2023. A village in Marikina enjoined owners and animal lovers to play dress-up with their pets and participate in a fashion-show themed activity to entertain the community on World Animal Day and mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals in the Roman Catholic religion. Picture: EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA
The Rebopane Enterprise in Naledi is seen with its doors closed, 4 October 2023, after it is believed four children ate poisoned biscuits from the store on Sunday, with two of them passing away, and another two in ICU. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
Tshepo Williams, centre, the grandfather of Leon “Captain” Jele who passed away allegedly after eating biscuits bought from a local spaza shop, is seen with two of Leon’s sisters Lynette, left, and Candice, at their home, 4 October 2023, in Naledi, Soweto. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
Orthodox Jews hold the the four species and pray during the Priestly Blessing ‘Birkat Kohanim’ prayer at the Feast of Tabernacles near the gate leading to Al Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem’s Old City, 04 October 2023. The Feast of Tabernacles ‘Sukkot’, which commemorates the exodus of Jews from Egypt, began on 29 September at sunset, and ends on 06 October 2023. Picture: EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
A visitor takes pictures of goldfish swimming in a tank at Art Aquarium Museum Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, 04 October 2023. The Art Aquarium Museum is presenting a special autumnal exhibition until 21 November 2023. Picture: EPA-EFE/FRANCK ROBICHON
Rescuers work after a building collapsed in Havana, Cuba, 04 October 2023. The building collapse in Havana’s historic center the night before resulted in the death of one person and several others being trapped under debris, according to state media reports released on 04 October 2023. Despite heavy rainfall, rescue efforts continued in the morning. Picture: EPA-EFE/Ernesto Mastrascusa
A general view of an empty shelf where there are usually eggs for sale at a supermarket in Johannesburg on October 4, 2023. South African poultry farmers have warned of possible chicken and egg shortages as they battle what the industry says is the worst bird flu outbreak ever to hit the country. (Photo by Marco LONGARI / AFP)
A volunteer keeps the tournament trophy on display during the ‘Captains’ Day event’ an interaction session between the captains of all participating teams with the media at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 4, 2023, on the eve of the the 2023 ICC men’s cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between England and New Zealand. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)
Newly elected cardinals arrive to attend a holy mass on the opening day of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, at St Peter’s square in The Vatican, on October 4, 2023. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
A gallery worker views the work BDM Gruppe by German artist Georg Baselitz in London, Britain, 04 October 2023. The exhibition ‘Georg Baselitz: Sculptures 2011 -2015’ runs at the Serpentine South gallery from 05 October 2023 to 07 January 2024. Picture: EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL

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