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Week in pictures: 27 April - 3 May 2019

News imageSteve Marcus / Reuters Drake poses backstage with his awardsSteve Marcus / Reuters
Drake has broken the record for the number of Billboard Music Awards received by an artist - after picking up 12 on Wednesday. The rapper now has a total of 27 Billboard Awards.

Our selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

News imageClodagh Kilcoyne / Reuters Steve Cohen eats Kentucky Fried Chicken at a House Judiciary CommitteeClodagh Kilcoyne / Reuters
Democratic congressman Steve Cohen brought a bucket of fried chicken and a chicken statue to the House Judiciary Committee hearing as a statement about Attorney General William Barr refusing to appear.
News imageKim Hong-Ji / Reuters Yuuka Hasumi and Ibuki Ito performKim Hong-Ji / Reuters
Yuuka Hasumi and Ibuki Ito from Japan perform at an Acopia School party in Seoul, South Korea, which offers a shot at K-pop stardom, teaching the dance moves, the songs and the language.
News imagePaul Childs / Reuters Great Britain's Hayley Carruthers falls at the end of the women's elite racePaul Childs / Reuters
British runner Hayley Carruthers crawls over the finishing line of the London Marathon after her legs gave way. Hayley still managed to beat her personal best time by three minutes, finishing in 02:33:59.
News imageKacper Pempel / Reuters Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg holds the hand of his granddaughter Jordana KargerKacper Pempel / Reuters
Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg holds the hand of his granddaughter Jordana Karger, as he arrives to take part in the annual March of the Living to commemorate the Holocaust, at the Auschwitz concentration camp, in Oswiecim, Poland.
News imageImperial Household Agency / EPA Japan's new Emperor Naruhito ascends the throneImperial Household Agency / EPA
Japan's Emperor Naruhito succeeded his father, 85-year-old Akihito, who has abdicated, citing his age and failing health. Emperor Naruhito paid tribute to his father, while pledging to show the same devotion to his people.
News imageLindsey Parnaby / AFP Members of the Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris DancersLindsey Parnaby / AFP
Members of the Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris Dancers atop the Eccles Pike at High Peak in Derbyshire, as part of the ancient Celtic festival Beltane, celebrated on May Day.
News imageAntara Foto / Moch Asim / Reuters Workers protest during May DayAntara Foto / Moch Asim / Reuters
On May Day in Surabaya, East Java province, Indonesia, workers took to the streets to protest.
News imageAllison Joyce / Getty Images Thashan looks after his sonAllison Joyce / Getty Images
Thashan looks after his son, who was injured in the attack at the Christian Zion church in the Mattakalappu area of Sri Lanka over Easter. Thashan's wife and daughter were killed in the blast. Both of his sons panic if he leaves their side. The bombings targeted churches which were packed for Easter Sunday services, as well as hotels popular with tourists.

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