The week in 29 photos
On Monday, May 8, migrant families from Mexico cross into El Paso, Texas.
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Updated 0403 GMT (1203HKT) May 12, 2020
This week, the United States has been preparing for the end to Title 42. Title 42 was a border restriction from the pandemic era that allowed the government for two years to turn away migrants quickly.
Officials have warned that the expiration of the policy could lead to a surge in migrants, worsening the humanitarian crisis already affecting the border communities. In recent days, makeshift camps have proliferated as border crossings increase.
Following the expiration of Title 42, US immigration officials will return to protocols that have been in place for decades. Under this system, migrants can be removed from the United States, detained, or released back into the United States as their cases are heard by immigration court.
Biden's administration has made various preparations for the expected influx. The Biden administration has sent thousands of reinforcements to the border including asylum officers and US soldiers.
These are the top stories and photos from the last week.
After their coronation, Britain's King Charles III (left) and Queen Camilla stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace in London.
US Rep. George Santos departs a federal courthouse on Central Islip in New York on Wednesday, 10 May. Santos has pleaded no contest to 13 federal charges. These include allegations of fraud relating to Covid-19 unemployment benefit, misusing campaign money and lying about personal finances in House disclosure reports. According to the US Attorney's Office, he was released after posting a bond of $500,000
Javier Castellano wins the Kentucky Derby with Mage on Saturday, 5th May. The race this year was marred with an unusually large number of horse deaths in the weeks leading up to main event at Churchill Downs.
On Wednesday, May 10, former US President Donald Trump participated in a CNN Town Hall moderated by Kaitlan Collins in Manchester, New Hampshire. Trump, who is the leading candidate for the GOP nomination in 2024 and has repeatedly denied that he lost his 2020 election. He also made false claims about the theft of the vote.
On Wednesday, May 10, migrants in Matamoros in Texas carry a baby inside a suitcase over the Rio Grande to Texas.
Beyonce performed in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, as she kicked off her "Renaissance Tour".
Prince Harry of Britain, seated in the center, takes a look around Westminster Abbey while he attends to his father's coronation on Saturday, 5 May. Harry was alone, as Meghan stayed in California to be with their two children.
On Monday, May 8, Washington, DC, the Freedom Wall of the World War II Memorial was adorned with stars. On Monday, May 8, a wreath-laying ceremony marked the 78th Anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe.
US President Joe Biden (second from right) meets, from left to right, Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the Oval Office of the White House on Tuesday, 9 May. The hour-long meeting ended with little evidence that the parties were moving towards a deal on raising the debt ceiling or avoiding a default, which would have devastating economic consequences.
On Sunday, May 7, a woman was helped down from a freight car in Ciudad Juarez (Mexico) after she became scared of climbing off the roof. As they traveled north from the south of Mexico, migrants have been riding on top freight trains. Leonardo Luzardo said that the woman's daughter felt like they were melting on top of the train. He said, "It felt like we were about to freeze."
Joseph Judah Hatoguan, a gymnast from Indonesia, competes at the Southeast Asian Games floor exercise final on Tuesday May 9. He won the bronze.
After their coronation, King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla sway from the balcony at Buckingham Palace on Saturday, 5 May.
On Wednesday, May 10, a volunteer helped an elderly woman aboard an evacuation train at Pokrovsk in Ukraine.
Authorities in eastern Switzerland have ordered Brienz residents to evacuate the village by Friday, 12 May. They warned that a huge rock mass looming above could fall.
In Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday, May 9th, novice monks react to having their heads shaved during an event celebrating Vesak Day (the birthday of Buddha). Nine children started experiencing the life as a Buddhist Priest for three weeks.
Westminster Abbey was filled with the St. Edward's Crown during Saturday's coronation ceremony of King Charles III. Crowns are reserved for coronations of new monarchs.
Buddy Holly, the petit basset Vendeen griffon Vendeen pictured with his handler Janice Hayes after winning Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, May 9, 2009. Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendeen, poses with his handler Janice Hayes after winning best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, May 9.
On Monday, May 8, an art handler held Vincent van Gogh’s “Jardin devant Le Mas Debray” at the Sothesby’s auction house in New York City. The auction is expected to take place next week and be worth between $20-30 million.
Devin Booker (left) celebrates with Kevin Durant his basket during an NBA Playoff game against Denver, on Friday, 5 May.
The aerial photograph taken on May 11 shows residential buildings and shell craters in Maryinka. There have been heavy battles between Ukraine and Russia.
On Saturday, May 6, some members of the British Royal family appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcon after the coronation King Charles III. Sophie, the Duchess, of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte, Princess Anne, Catherine, Princess Wales, Prince Louis, Prince William, and Oliver Cholmondeley are pictured from left to right.
On Tuesday, May 9, people in Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo) held a candlelight memorial to honor victims of flooding and landslides. CNN reported that at least 400 people died in South Kivu after landslides and floods last week.
Rory McIlroy releases his club after he hits a tee-shot at the Wells Fargo Championship, Sunday, May 7
The Eurovision Song Contest's first semi-finals took place on Tuesday, May 9, and featured the British singer Rebecca Ferguson, Alyosha (left), and Ukrainian singer Alyosha.
On Saturday, May 6, military groups took part in the procession between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles III.
On Sunday, May 7, a shot by Newcastle's Jacob Murphy hit the post during an English Premier League match played in Newcastle upon Tyne. Arsenal defeated Newcastle by a score of 2-0.
Norma Garcia Bonilla from Michoacan in Mexico waits for a ride to Albergue del Desierto a migrant's shelter located in Mexicali Mexico, just across the border from California, on Wednesday May 10. She is seeking asylum with the United States.
On Friday, May 5, a man rests in London's Mall the day before King Charles III's coronation. Last week's photos in 34 images