to greater islamist radicalisation. it follows the second coup in nine months in the west african nation. france currently has more than 5,000 troops operating across the sahel region conducting anti insurgency operations. mr macron said he had told regional leaders that france would not support countries where there was no democratic legitimacy or transition. it is now 22 minutes passed. more than a hundred long tailed macaque monkeys that were being illegally smuggled in the back of a pick up truck have been rescued in thailand. a field hospital has been set up to treat 80 of them. you may find some of the images in russell trott s report distressing. sedated but safe. rescued macaque monkeys, many pregnant, being treated by thai medical teams.
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Updated / Sunday, 14 Feb 2021
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The Last Winter by Yukihito Ono, Japan, Winner, National Awards, 2021 Sony World Photography Awards (Yukihito Ono/PA)
From prayers on astro turf to snow-capped trees, a hopeful long-tailed macaque and a mesmeric car park configuration, the National winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2021 have been crowned.
This portion of the awards (overall winners across all categories will be announced in April) celebrates a project set up by the World Photography Organisation to encourage and champion the work of local photographic communities globally.
These are just some of the winning images to enjoy…