Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The first operational police robot in the world is captured near the Burj Khalifa. Lamborghini and Ferrari vehicles have already been used by the police for a while and now the city wants to enroll robotic officers as well.

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Chonburi, Thailand

A girl is watching fascinated as a female elephant is swimming with its keeper at the Khao Kheow Zoo.

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Nua Ngam, Vietnam

Local beekeeper Bui Duy Nhat is one of the few bee specialists who can actually engage in bee bearding. The only measure of protection he takes during this practice is covering his ears; other than that, he is entirely naked.

Photo: Pham Ngoc Thanh/EPA

North Sumatra, Indonesia

Mount Sinabung erupts as increased activity forms a new lava dome.

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San Diego, California

A baby sloth is happily posing in its enclosure at the SeaWorld.

Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters

Donana national park, Spain

A couple of locals are taking a stroll with their horses by the beach as they approach the shrine of El Rocio.

Photo: Jon Nazca/Reuters

Old Delhi, India

Men are seeking alms from Muslims in front of Jamia Masjid on the fourth day of Ramadan.

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Chongqing, China

A bride is gracefully posing for a photo shoot.

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