A US Border Patrol agent on horseback tries to stop migrants on the banks of the Rio Grande near the Del Rio International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas, on Sunday, September 19.
The week in 30 photos
A US Border Patrol agent on horseback tries to stop migrants on the banks of the Rio Grande near the Del Rio International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas, on Sunday, September 19.
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Updated 10:09 PM EDT, Thu September 23, 2021

Thousands of migrants have created a makeshift camp under a bridge near the Texas border city of Del Rio, hoping to seek refuge in the United States.

The images of Border Patrol agents on horse patrol aggressively confronting migrants, who are largely Haitian, surfaced earlier this week, and prompted bipartisan criticism of President Joe Biden's administration's handling of the crisis at the US-Mexico border.

The Department of Homeland Security later temporarily suspended the use of horse patrol in the Del Rio sector, a Homeland Security official told reporters on Thursday, September 23.

The US special envoy to Haiti, Daniel Foote, resigned on Thursday, saying he will not be associated with the "inhumane, counterproductive decision to deport thousands of Haitian refugees" from the US-Mexico border.

Take a look at more photos from the US-Mexico border and other major news stories from September 17 to September 23.

A house remains intact on Monday, September 20, as lava flows after a volcano erupted a day earlier in La Palma, one of Spain's Canary Islands. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/23/europe/spain-canaries-volcano-ash-blanket-intl/index.html" target="_blank">According to Reuters,</a> streams of black lava advanced slowly westward since the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted, forcing thousands of people to flee and incinerating houses, schools and the banana plantations that produce the island's biggest export.
A house remains intact on Monday, September 20, as lava flows after a volcano erupted a day earlier in La Palma, one of Spain's Canary Islands. According to Reuters, streams of black lava advanced slowly westward since the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted, forcing thousands of people to flee and incinerating houses, schools and the banana plantations that produce the island's biggest export.
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Cast and crew from "Ted Lasso" celebrate in the press room during the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 19. They won for "Outstanding Comedy Series." Some of the show's <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2021/09/19/entertainment/emmy-winners-2021-full-list/index.html" target="_blank">other awards included:</a> Jason Sudeikis for "Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series;" Brett Goldstein for "Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series;" and Hannah Waddingham for "Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series."
Cast and crew from "Ted Lasso" celebrate in the press room during the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 19. They won for "Outstanding Comedy Series." Some of the show's other awards included: Jason Sudeikis for "Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series;" Brett Goldstein for "Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series;" and Hannah Waddingham for "Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series."
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The capsule containing the crew of SpaceX's Inspiration 4 mission <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/18/tech/spacex-inspiration4-splashdown-scn/index.html" target="_blank">splashes down</a> off the coast of Florida on Saturday, September 18. It was the first-ever flight to Earth's orbit flown entirely by tourists or otherwise non-astronauts. On board were Jared Isaacman, a 38-year-old billionaire who personally financed the trip; Hayley Arceneaux, a 29-year-old physician assistant; Sian Proctor, a 51-year-old geologist and community college teacher; and Chris Sembroski, a 42-year-old Lockheed Martin employee and lifelong space fan who claimed his seat through an online raffle.
The capsule containing the crew of SpaceX's Inspiration 4 mission splashes down off the coast of Florida on Saturday, September 18. It was the first-ever flight to Earth's orbit flown entirely by tourists or otherwise non-astronauts. On board were Jared Isaacman, a 38-year-old billionaire who personally financed the trip; Hayley Arceneaux, a 29-year-old physician assistant; Sian Proctor, a 51-year-old geologist and community college teacher; and Chris Sembroski, a 42-year-old Lockheed Martin employee and lifelong space fan who claimed his seat through an online raffle.
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German Chancellor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/19/europe/gallery/angela-merkel-career/index.html" target="_blank">Angela Merkel</a> feeds Australian lorikeets at Marlow Bird Park in Marlow, Germany, on Thursday, September 23. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/22/europe/germany-election-explainer-cmd-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Germany's federal election</a> is on Sunday, September 26, but Merkel is stepping aside as her fourth term expires.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel feeds Australian lorikeets at Marlow Bird Park in Marlow, Germany, on Thursday, September 23. Germany's federal election is on Sunday, September 26, but Merkel is stepping aside as her fourth term expires.
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A patient at a Covid-19 reserve hospital at the VDNKh Exhibition Centre in Moscow votes in Russia's parliamentary election. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/19/europe/russia-election-results-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Voting concluded on Sunday, September 19, </a>as people across the country cast votes for members of the State Duma -- the lower house of the Russian Parliament -- and several regional and municipal heads. Russia's ruling party is on track to secure a majority, amid allegations of voter fraud and interference.
A patient at a Covid-19 reserve hospital at the VDNKh Exhibition Centre in Moscow votes in Russia's parliamentary election. Voting concluded on Sunday, September 19, as people across the country cast votes for members of the State Duma -- the lower house of the Russian Parliament -- and several regional and municipal heads. Russia's ruling party is on track to secure a majority, amid allegations of voter fraud and interference.
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Members of the South Korean band BTS <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2021/09/20/bts-performance-united-nations-mh-orig.cnn/video/playlists/atv-trending-videos/" target="_blank">speak at the United Nations General Assembly</a> on Monday, September 20. They discussed climate change and Covid-19, and there was also a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SmQOZWNyWE" target="_blank" target="_blank">prerecorded performance</a> of their song, "Permission to Dance," which they produced at the United Nations.
Members of the South Korean band BTS speak at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, September 20. They discussed climate change and Covid-19, and there was also a prerecorded performance of their song, "Permission to Dance," which they produced at the United Nations.
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Funeral services are held for Marine Lance Cpt. Kareem Nikoui at the Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, on Saturday, September 18. Nikoui, 20, was <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/27/us/kabul-attack-us-service-members-killed/index.html" target="_blank">one of 13 US service members who were killed</a> in an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26.
Funeral services are held for Marine Lance Cpt. Kareem Nikoui at the Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, on Saturday, September 18. Nikoui, 20, was one of 13 US service members who were killed in an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26.
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Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani breaks his bat in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, September 18.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani breaks his bat in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, September 18.
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A person enters a vaccination center in Tehran, Iran, on Monday, September 20.
A person enters a vaccination center in Tehran, Iran, on Monday, September 20.
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A dog swims during an event for dogs in the Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Sunday, September 19.
A dog swims during an event for dogs in the Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Sunday, September 19.
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A student walks to school past damaged buildings in Raqqa, Syria, on Thursday, September 23.
A student walks to school past damaged buildings in Raqqa, Syria, on Thursday, September 23.
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Free diver Angelos Savvas stands in the Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa (MUSAN) in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, on Saturday, September 18. <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/inside-museum-of-underwater-sculpture-in-cyprus/index.html" target="_blank">MUSAN, billed as the world's first underwater sculpture park,</a> cost $1.1 million to bring to life and is made up of 93 sculptures by <a href="https://www.underwatersculpture.com/projects/ayia-napa-musan/?doing_wp_cron=1628857855.4254379272460937500000" target="_blank" target="_blank">Jason deCaires Taylor.</a>
Free diver Angelos Savvas stands in the Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa (MUSAN) in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, on Saturday, September 18. MUSAN, billed as the world's first underwater sculpture park, cost $1.1 million to bring to life and is made up of 93 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor.
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Bubbles float during a tribute to Jimmy Greaves, who died earlier in the day, ahead of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on Sunday, September 19. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/19/football/jimmy-greaves-tottenham-england-dies-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Greaves, a Tottenham legend,</a> World Cup winner with England in 1966 and one of the most prolific goalscorers in English football history, was 81 years old.
Bubbles float during a tribute to Jimmy Greaves, who died earlier in the day, ahead of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on Sunday, September 19. Greaves, a Tottenham legend, World Cup winner with England in 1966 and one of the most prolific goalscorers in English football history, was 81 years old.
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A public information officer takes pictures during the Windy Fire in Sequoia National Forest, near Johnsondale, California, on Wednesday, September 22.
A public information officer takes pictures during the Windy Fire in Sequoia National Forest, near Johnsondale, California, on Wednesday, September 22.
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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during an election campaign stop in Aurora, Canada, on Saturday, September 18. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/20/americas/canada-election-results-trudeau-o-toole-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Trudeau's Liberal Party will form Canada's next government</a> following a tightly contested general election against conservative rival Erin O'Toole. Trudeau, however, fell short of his target of winning the necessary 170 seats to form a majority government.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during an election campaign stop in Aurora, Canada, on Saturday, September 18. Trudeau's Liberal Party will form Canada's next government following a tightly contested general election against conservative rival Erin O'Toole. Trudeau, however, fell short of his target of winning the necessary 170 seats to form a majority government.
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Migrants wait to be processed near the Del Rio International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas, on Sunday, September 19.
Migrants wait to be processed near the Del Rio International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas, on Sunday, September 19.
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Models walk in the Custo Barcelona show during fashion week in Madrid on Saturday, September 18.
Models walk in the Custo Barcelona show during fashion week in Madrid on Saturday, September 18.
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Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres have a heated exchange in the dugout during the fifth inning of a Major League Baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, on Saturday, September 18. They later <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10012954-fernando-tatis-jr-manny-machado-apologize-to-padres-fans-for-argument-in-dugout" target="_blank" target="_blank">apologized to fans and Tatis Jr. told reporters</a> the spat was just "part of what this game brings out" when "good players are trying to win and stuff isn't going their way."
Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres have a heated exchange in the dugout during the fifth inning of a Major League Baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, on Saturday, September 18. They later apologized to fans and Tatis Jr. told reporters the spat was just "part of what this game brings out" when "good players are trying to win and stuff isn't going their way."
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"Noah's Violin," by sculptor Livio De Marchi, floats during a concert on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, September 18. The approximately 39 foot (12 meter) long craft is a tribute to Covid-19 victims, according to the City of Venice. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/videos/travel/2021/09/20/violin-boat-venice-lon-orig-tp.cnn" target="_blank">A string quartet performed Vivaldi</a> as it made it's way along the canal.
"Noah's Violin," by sculptor Livio De Marchi, floats during a concert on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, September 18. The approximately 39 foot (12 meter) long craft is a tribute to Covid-19 victims, according to the City of Venice. A string quartet performed Vivaldi as it made it's way along the canal.
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Fireworks explode on Saturday, September 18, as the Penn State Nittany Lions take the field before the "White Out" college football game against the Auburn Tigers at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.
Fireworks explode on Saturday, September 18, as the Penn State Nittany Lions take the field before the "White Out" college football game against the Auburn Tigers at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.
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Cornerback Tyson Campbell of the Jacksonville Jaguars breaks up a pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of a National Football League game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, September 19.
Cornerback Tyson Campbell of the Jacksonville Jaguars breaks up a pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of a National Football League game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, September 19.
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Nathan Paulin walks on a slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Théâtre National de Chaillot during events for Heritage Day in Paris on Saturday, September 18. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/19/europe/france-paris-slackline-eiffel-tower-seine-walk-scli-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Paulin walked the 600-meter slackline</a> in a trip that took the 27-year-old just half an hour.
Nathan Paulin walks on a slackline between the Eiffel Tower and the Théâtre National de Chaillot during events for Heritage Day in Paris on Saturday, September 18. Paulin walked the 600-meter slackline in a trip that took the 27-year-old just half an hour.
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Daisy the Drag Queen Gardener dances next to performers wearing disco ball heads at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London on Monday, September 20.
Daisy the Drag Queen Gardener dances next to performers wearing disco ball heads at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London on Monday, September 20.
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Dancers perform "Soul Chain" by the Staatstheater Mainz during the DanceInversion International Contemporary Dance Festival at Helikon-Opera in Moscow on Tuesday, September 21. "Inspired by strong emotions about love, 'Soul Chain' combines ballet and electro to an exciting contemporary dance performance," <a href="https://danceinversion.ru/en/events/soul-chain" target="_blank" target="_blank">according to DanceInversion</a>.
Dancers perform "Soul Chain" by the Staatstheater Mainz during the DanceInversion International Contemporary Dance Festival at Helikon-Opera in Moscow on Tuesday, September 21. "Inspired by strong emotions about love, 'Soul Chain' combines ballet and electro to an exciting contemporary dance performance," according to DanceInversion.
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Operations Section Chief Jon Wallace looks at the General Sherman giant sequoia tree at Sequoia National Park in California on Wednesday, September 22. The base of the tree, the world's largest by volume, had been <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/22/weather/us-western-wildfires-wednesday/index.html" target="_blank">wrapped in an aluminum-based burn-resistant material</a> to protect it from wildfires.
Operations Section Chief Jon Wallace looks at the General Sherman giant sequoia tree at Sequoia National Park in California on Wednesday, September 22. The base of the tree, the world's largest by volume, had been wrapped in an aluminum-based burn-resistant material to protect it from wildfires.
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Jamal Adams of the Seattle Seahawks and his teammates celebrate their turnover against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter of a National Football League game at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, September 19.
Jamal Adams of the Seattle Seahawks and his teammates celebrate their turnover against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter of a National Football League game at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, September 19.
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Migrants play soccer at a makeshift refugee camp in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, on Wednesday, September 22.
Migrants play soccer at a makeshift refugee camp in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, on Wednesday, September 22.
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An artist is seen in a giant transparent balloon during a performance of Monster Chetwynd's "Tears" during Art Basel at Messeplatz square in Basel, Switzerland, on Tuesday, September 21. The sculptural installation and performance "was inspired by Salvador Dalí's jewel in form of a crying eye," <a href="https://artbasel.com/events/detail/23302/Monster-Chetwynd-Messeplatz-Performance" target="_blank" target="_blank">according to Art Basel.</a>
An artist is seen in a giant transparent balloon during a performance of Monster Chetwynd's "Tears" during Art Basel at Messeplatz square in Basel, Switzerland, on Tuesday, September 21. The sculptural installation and performance "was inspired by Salvador Dalí's jewel in form of a crying eye," according to Art Basel.
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Residential buildings in Seoul are seen from the 123-story Lotte World Tower skyscraper on Wednesday, September 22.
Residential buildings in Seoul are seen from the 123-story Lotte World Tower skyscraper on Wednesday, September 22.
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