This is a selection of photos of the day that will give you the information you need in order to keep you abreast of everything important that happened today around the world. From children who take part in the “Carnavalito” children’s parade during the Blacks and Whites Carnival to Pope Francis who twirls a soccer ball presented to him by a member of the Circus of Cuba during his weekly public audience at the Vatican, these highlights will give you thrills.

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Pasto, Colombia

Children take part in the “Carnavalito” children’s parade during the Blacks and Whites Carnival.

Photograph: Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty Images

Dubai, UAE

Locals visit the Dubai Mall aquarium.

Photograph: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images

Istanbul, Turkey

A three-storey building collapsed in the Fatih district of the city after a fire the previous evening. Two casualties were reported following the incident.

Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Washington, DC

President Donald Trump speaks about plans to host Congressional Democratic and Republican leaders to discuss the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government and funding for border security.

Photograph: Michael Reynolds/EPA

Nyborg, Denmark

A damaged passenger train on the Storebælt bridge after six people were killed in an accident involving a freight train

Photograph: Tim K Jensen/AP

Tokyo, Japan

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to wellwishers through bullet-proof glass during a public appearance at the Imperial Palace. Akihito, 85, will abdicate on 30 April

Photograph: Franck Robichon/EPA

Kerala, India

A priest closes the doors of the Ayyappa shrine at the Sabarimala temple after performing purification rituals. Two women had entered the temple, breaching a blockade by devotees enraged by the overturning of a ban on women entering temples

Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Lampung, Indonesia

The Anak Krakatau volcano spews hot ash during an eruption

Photograph: Sigid Kurniawan/Antara Foto/Reuters

Rome, Italy

Pope Francis twirls a soccer ball presented to him by a member of the Circus of Cuba during his weekly public audience at the Vatican

Photograph: Andrew Medichini/AP