Colombia protest, hungry seabirds and a smoking Mount Etna: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian UK Tuesday 29 September 2026, 12:54 UTC By Guy Lane 1 min read

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Colombia protest, hungry seabirds and a smoking Mount Etna: photos of the day – Tuesday

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