Week in pictures: 26 March - 1 April 2022 - BBC News

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Ukrainian evacuees stand on a bus after crossing the Ukrainian border with Poland at Medyka, on 28 March 2022
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Ukrainian refugees enter Poland by bus at the Medyka border crossing. Four million people have fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion, while another estimated 6.5 million people are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself.

A woman lights a candle in a church after shelling in the Vitryani Hory area of Kyiv, Ukraine
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A woman lights a candle in a church after parts of Kyiv were shelled. Ukrainian counter-attacks reportedly pushed Russian artillery out of range of the city centre, while shelling of the suburbs continues.

A woman leaves a message below photos of some of those who died during the pandemic, in London on 29 March 2022
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A woman leaves a message below photos of some of those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic, on the first anniversary of the creation of the Covid memorial wall in London. Bereaved family members and teams of volunteers have painted thousands of hearts along a stretch of the wall opposite the Houses of Parliament, in memory of their relatives.

The Queen and Prince Andrew arrive for a service of thanksgiving for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey, in London on 29 March 2022
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The Queen arrives for a memorial service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the life of the Duke of Edinburgh, who died a year ago, aged 99. It was the first major event attended this year by the 95-year-old monarch, who has had problems with her mobility, and also tested positive for Covid in February.

Aerial view of tourists enjoying azalea blossoms at Fangniu village in Chongqing, China, on 28 March 2022
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Tourists enjoy the blossoming azaleas at Fangniu village, in Chongqing, China.

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on 27 March 2022
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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about the Hollywood star's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The actor, who won the first Oscar of his career at the ceremony, has since apologised.

Visitors to the Kuala Lumpur Tower look at the skyline, after the lights were turned off to mark Earth Hour, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 26 March 2022
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Visitors to the Kuala Lumpur Tower, in Malaysia, look out at the skyline after its lights were turned off to mark Earth Hour. The annual event encourages people around the world to switch off their lights to call attention to climate change.

Haitians protest over increasing insecurity in the capital Port-au-Prince, on 29 March 2022
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Haitians protest in the streets over growing concerns about security in the capital Port-au-Prince, amid a sharp rise in gang-related kidnappings.

A cyclist wades through snow in Allenheads, in the Pennines, in Northumberland on 30 March 2022
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A cyclist wades through snow in the Northumberland village of Allenheads, in the English Pennines, as a cold snap gripped the UK. The cold weather was in sharp contrast to the previous week, which featured sunshine and highs of 20C (68F) in some parts of the country.

Lanterns of various colours, patterns and sizes are laid out for sale on a market stall in Cairo, Egypt, on 27 March 2022
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Traditional Ramadan lanterns are hung out for sale at a market stall in Cairo, ahead of the start of the Islamic holy month.