Eye on the world – August 5 2021

Six of the best pictures of the day

Cristina Mamani walks near an unused boat in Lake Poopo, Bolivia’s second largest lake, which has dried up due to water diversion for regional irrigation needs and a warmer climate, according to local residents and scientists.
Cristina Mamani walks near an unused boat in Lake Poopo, Bolivia’s second largest lake, which has dried up due to water diversion for regional irrigation needs and a warmer climate, according to local residents and scientists. (Claudia Morales)
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visits a children’s nursery in Fallin, Britain.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visits a children’s nursery in Fallin, Britain. (Russell Cheyne)
US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sits on the steps of the US Capitol with Rep Cori Bush as they celebrate news that the White House intends to extend the eviction moratorium in place because of the pandemic, in Washington DC.
US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sits on the steps of the US Capitol with Rep Cori Bush as they celebrate news that the White House intends to extend the eviction moratorium in place because of the pandemic, in Washington DC. (Evelyn Hockstein)
A man removes broken glasses from a window at the site of a night-time car bomb blast in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A man removes broken glasses from a window at the site of a night-time car bomb blast in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Reuters)
A statue of goddess Athena stands as wildfire burns at Varympompi suburb north of Athens, Greece.
A statue of goddess Athena stands as wildfire burns at Varympompi suburb north of Athens, Greece. (Giorgos Moutafis)
Katarina Johnson-Thompson of Britain lies on the track after sustaining an injury during heat one of women’s 200m at the Tokyo Olympics.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson of Britain lies on the track after sustaining an injury during heat one of women’s 200m at the Tokyo Olympics. (Dylan Martinez)

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