The week around the world in 20 pictures
Ukrainian strikes on a Moscow oil refinery, protests at the G7 summit, wildfires in Spain and Messi at the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
TL;DR
- Russian missile and drone attacks caused fires at a Kyiv marketplace and damaged residential areas, with five people killed.
- Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery, causing a fire and leading to airport evacuations.
- Protests occurred against the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, and a pro-Palestinian group's ban was upheld in London.
- Wildfires burned in Spain's Galicia region, and a brush fire occurred near Doral.
- Major sporting events included the NBA championship parade for the New York Knicks, a UFC fight at the White House, and World Cup matches featuring Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham.
- The Barack Obama Presidential Center was dedicated in Chicago, attended by notable political figures.
- Donald Trump met with Emmanuel Macron in Versailles ahead of a G7 summit dinner, discussing a ceasefire deal with Iran.
- The ongoing conflict in Gaza saw Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least 18 people, and continued challenges in identifying victims buried under rubble.
- An Ebola outbreak in the DRC has resulted in 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths.
- Migrants attempted to cross the Channel in small boats off the French coast, with UK authorities halting 40% of attempts in May.