Global Photo Roundup: Chernobyl Selfies, Teddy Bear Protest, Marathon Runners

A photo essay from April 24, 2026, highlights significant global events. In Pripyat, Ukraine, a visitor takes selfies near Chernobyl in anticipation of its 40th anniversary on April 26. Meanwhile, in Odesa, a woman walks past a wounded individual following a Russian drone attack. In Prague, a WWII US uniform enthusiast participates in a parade. In Washington DC, a child plays in front of 20,000 teddy bears representing abducted Ukrainian children, an initiative by Razom for Ukraine. In Tehran, a woman carries items for schoolgirls who lost their lives in Minab. Additionally, 18-month-old Travis Smith, who underwent experimental OTOF mutation therapy from Regeneron, lies on the Oval Office floor during a Trump healthcare event. Other notable occurrences include Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni at an EU meeting, children in Kabul, and a DFB Cup semi-final in Stuttgart.