Eye on the world – February 4 2021

Six of the best pictures of the day

A Palestinian worker sorts scrap metals in preparation for export at a scrapyard east of Gaza City.
A Palestinian worker sorts scrap metals in preparation for export at a scrapyard east of Gaza City. (Mohammed Salem)
The SpaceX Starship SN9 explodes into a fireball after its high-altitude test flight from test facilities in Boca Chica, Texas.
The SpaceX Starship SN9 explodes into a fireball after its high-altitude test flight from test facilities in Boca Chica, Texas. (Gene Blevins)
The Indian Air Force helicopter team performs during the ‘Aero India 2021’ air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru.
The Indian Air Force helicopter team performs during the ‘Aero India 2021’ air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru. (Samuel Rajkumar)
New York Police Department vehicles are buried in snow in Manhattan.
New York Police Department vehicles are buried in snow in Manhattan. (Andrew Kelly)
Virus expert Peter Ben Embarek, a member of the WHO team tasked with investigating the origins of the coronavirus disease, receives a swab test at a hotel in Wuhan, China.
Virus expert Peter Ben Embarek, a member of the WHO team tasked with investigating the origins of the coronavirus disease, receives a swab test at a hotel in Wuhan, China. (Aly Song)
Empty plates are placed by Brazilian activists in front of National Congress in Brasilia during a protest asking for the extension of emergency aid.
Empty plates are placed by Brazilian activists in front of National Congress in Brasilia during a protest asking for the extension of emergency aid. (Ueslei Marcelino)

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