Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Kim Jong-un Lookalike, Warrior Dash, Crown of Thorns


Three men dressed as superheroes participate in Warrior Dash, billed as the world's largest obstacle race, in Smithville, Texas

Three men dressed as superheroes participate in Warrior Dash, billed as the world's largest obstacle race, in Smithville, TexasGetty



Contestants trudge through mud during Warrior Dash in Texas

Contestants trudge through mud during Warrior Dash in TexasGetty



Kite boarders and kite skiers compete during an amateur regional competition on the frozen Yenisei River in the Taiga district outside Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk

Kite boarders and kite skiers compete during an amateur regional competition on the frozen Yenisei River in the Taiga district outside Russia's Siberian city of KrasnoyarskReuters



A man, his wife and their child use a zip-line to cross the Nujiang River in Lazimi village of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, China. Residents have been using the zip-line for years to cross the river as there is no bridge nearby

A man, his wife and their child use a zip-line to cross the Nujiang River in Lazimi village of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, China. Residents have been using the zip-line for years to cross the river as there is no bridge nearbyReuters



A boy bathes on a street in the southern Indian city of Chennai on World Water Day

A boy bathes on a street in the southern Indian city of Chennai on World Water DayReuters



The Holy Crown of Thorns is displayed during a ceremony at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The presentation of the relic, which was woven from thorn branches and believed to have been placed on Jesus Christ during the events leading up to his crucifixion, forms part of ceremonies marking the 800th anniversary of the birth and baptism of Saint Louis

The Holy Crown of Thorns is displayed during a ceremony at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The presentation of the relic, which was woven from thorn branches and believed to have been placed on Jesus Christ during the events leading up to his crucifixion, forms part of ceremonies marking the 800th anniversary of the birth and baptism of Saint LouisReuters



Xia, a 38-year-old lookalike of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, cooks barbequed lamb at his food stall in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China

Xia, a 38-year-old lookalike of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, cooks barbequed lamb at his food stall in Shenyang, Liaoning province, ChinaReuters



North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju watch a performance by the Moranbong Band at the April 25 House of Culture in Pyongyang

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju watch a performance by the Moranbong Band at the April 25 House of Culture in PyongyangReuters



Angelina Jolie's wings are seen in a new teaser for her upcoming dark Disney film

Angelina Jolie's wings are seen in a new teaser for her upcoming dark Disney film "Maleficent" in which she plays the evil queen from the Sleeping Beauty fairytaleDisney Enterprises



Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sits on a bench with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy after voting in the first round in the French mayoral elections in Paris

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sits on a bench with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy after voting in the first round in the French mayoral elections in ParisReuters



US first lady Michelle Obama talks to her daughter Malia as they visit the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China

US first lady Michelle Obama talks to her daughter Malia as they visit the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, ChinaReuters



Relatives of passengers on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 pray at Lido Hotel in Beijing after a Chinese military aircraft spotted several

Relatives of passengers on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 pray at Lido Hotel in Beijing after a Chinese military aircraft spotted several "suspicious" floating objects in remote seas off Australia, increasing the likelihood that the wreckage of the plane may soon be foundReuters



Crew members of a Japanese Lockheed P-3C Orion aircraft wave as they leave Subang airbase in Malaysia to help with the search operations for the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 plane off Australia

Crew members of a Japanese Lockheed P-3C Orion aircraft wave as they leave Subang airbase in Malaysia to help with the search operations for the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 plane off AustraliaReuters



Palestinian boys watch a Hamas rally marking the anniversary of the death of its leaders, in Gaza City

Palestinian boys watch a Hamas rally marking the anniversary of the death of its leaders, in Gaza CityReuters



Supporters of Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan cheer during an election rally in Istanbul. Erdogan dismissed accusations of intolerance by Western and domestic critics.

Supporters of Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan cheer during an election rally in Istanbul. Erdogan dismissed accusations of intolerance by Western and domestic critics. "I don't care who it is. I'm not listening," he saidReuters



A Buddhist monk is attacked by members of the pro-government

A Buddhist monk is attacked by members of the pro-government "red shirt" movement outside the National Anti-Corruption Commission office in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of BangkokReuters



Members of pro-Russian self-defence units detain a man outside a military airbase in the Crimean town of Belbek

Members of pro-Russian self-defence units detain a man outside a military airbase in the Crimean town of BelbekReuters



Armed men, believed to be Russian servicemen, take cover behind an armoured vehicle as they attempt to take over a military airbase in the Crimean town of Belbek

Armed men, believed to be Russian servicemen, take cover behind an armoured vehicle as they attempt to take over a military airbase in the Crimean town of BelbekReuters



A young man takes photos of his girlfriend posing with Ukrainian riot police guarding the regional administration building following a pro-Russian rally in Donetsk

A young man takes photos of his girlfriend posing with Ukrainian riot police guarding the regional administration building following a pro-Russian rally in DonetskReuters



A night-time view of the city skyline in Chicago

A night-time view of the city skyline in ChicagoReuters



Buildings and landslide debris blocks Highway 530 near Oso, Washington

Buildings and landslide debris blocks Highway 530 near Oso, WashingtonReuters




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