A monk feed special fruit to an elephant during a Buddhist ceremony on Chang Thai Day aka National Elephant Day, held annually on March 13. But whilst Thailand respects animal rights, activists in Barcelona, Spain protest to improve animal welfare laws... Find out what's happening around the world in 10 photos...

The 95th Academy Awards ceremony, held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, took place on Sunday (12.03.23), at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year was marked by many history defying moments, including first wins and tear jerking acceptance speeches. ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ took home seven gongs, including Best Picture, Best Director and three acting trophies. Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to take home the Best Actress accolade.

It's round of a paws for the winner of Crufts 2023. On Sunday (12.03.23), four-year old Orca - a Lagotto Romagnolo from Croatia - a pooch whose tail "never stopped wagging" - was named top dog. The international dog show, first held in 1891, is run by The Kennel Club and is the greatest dog show on earth.

Aztec New Year was celebrated on March 12, according to the Aztec calendar. Cities like Nuapan, Huauchinango, Xicotepec, Zongolica and Mexico City celebrated with numerous dances and songs set to the beat of the drum. Dancers come dressed in traditional colourful outfits and feathered headgear. During the celebration leave offerings such as seeds and light candles whilst burning flags to represent another year gone by.

People pf Jinhua, China, celebrated their annual kite festival on March 13.

Theyyam - derived from daivam the Malayalam word for God - also known as the Dance of the Gods festival took place in northern Kerala, India. The Hindu ritual lasts for two days. Pictured is a man dressed to represent the Hindu Goddess Kali which everyone comes to worship.

King Charles III performed a hongi as he attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London.

Workers in Lianyunggang, China, were captured harvesting crude salt at the Dapu Salt Field.

Animal rights activists are seen protesting in front of the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda in Barcelona, Spain. The protest was held after a proposal to modify an Animal Protection law in Catalonia was passed.

Shire horses, William and Joey were tasked with the job to 'chain harrow' the moat by the Tower of London. The job was carried out as the UK capital prepares for its superbloom event to celebrate its biodiversity.

The ancient city of Ayutthaya province, north of Bangkok, Thailand honors elephants on National Elephant Day, which takes place annually on March 13. Thai people and monks feed special fruit to the elephants on 'Chang Thai Day'.