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Through pictures: The world in 1 week

Through pictures: The world in 1 week
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Grindavík, Iceland

Through pictures: The world in 1 week
Photograph: Icelandic Coast Guard/AFP/Getty Images

Smoke and lava emanating from a volcanic eruption on the outskirts of the town of Grindavík. Residents of the city have been evacuated as the lava flow damaged thermally-based water pipes south of Reykjavik, cutting off hot water supplies to more than 20,000 people. The Civil Protection Agency raised the alarm for a state of emergency.

Gaza

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A woman searches for her belongings from the remains of buildings, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes on "al-Mukhabarat" street.

Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Photograph: Aubin Mukoni/AFP/Getty Images

People flee Masisi territory after clashes between M23 rebels and government forces. The conflict is becoming even more dangerous, after the riots that have lasted for days and have injured dozens of people.

Kiev, Ukraine

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Photograph: Danylo Antoniuk/Reuters

Residents see the area damaged by Russian missiles. The war in Ukraine has become more severe, because Russia has increased drone and missile attacks, which mainly originate from Iran.

Rafah, Gaza

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Photograph: Fatima Shbair/AP

A Palestinian child sees his damaged house after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli president, rejected the terms proposed by Hamas for the establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza. While the US has already raised its tone against Israel, calling on the state to find a faster solution and not supporting it in the attacks in Rafah, in case the protection of the population is not ensured.

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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Photograph: Themba Hadebe/AP

A young man shoots at the goal while playing soccer on a dusty field.

Dakar, Senegal

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Photograph: John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images

Children play and have fun near the beach.

Rafah, Gaza

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Photograph: Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images

An Israeli bombardment shocked people in Rafah. Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the Israel Defense Forces have received orders to launch the operation in Rafah, which currently houses 1.4 million people, displaced from all over the Gaza Strip.

Rafah, Gaza

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Photograph: Mohammed Abed/AFP/Getty Images

A woman looks out the window of a house destroyed after Israeli bombing. Since October 7, 2023, over 27,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 67,000 injured in Gaza. The damage in Gaza is massive, as neighborhoods have been leveled, schools, hospitals and religious institutions have been destroyed, while the vast majority of the population has been forced to leave their homes. Moreover, Gaza is facing a deep humanitarian crisis and the majority of the population is on the brink of hunger and thirst.

San Bernardino, California

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Photograph: Ethan Swope/AP

Firefighters rescue a woman from a homeless camp that was surrounded by flooding from the Santa Ana River. The severe weather left destruction in its wake, as there was extensive flooding, strong winds and torrential rain. Many trees fell and landslides damaged houses and buried vehicles. From this whole disaster, 3 people lost their lives, as a result of falling trees.

Burgos, Spain

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Photograph: César Manso/AFP/Getty Images

Farmers are protesting and demanding fair conditions for the agricultural sector.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

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Photograph: Odelyn Joseph/AP

Various people looting a supermarket during the protest for the resignation of the country's prime minister, Ariel Henry.

San Vicente, El Salvador

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Photograph: Alex Peña/Getty Images

Armed officers patrol inside the prison, in case any riots occur. El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, won a presidential election this week, raising hopes that criminal gangs will be cracked down on and security in the country transformed.

Hatay, Turkey

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Photograph: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

A woman is photographed on the grave of a loved one, a victim of the last earthquake. A year ago, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey. Then, another earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.5, caused great destruction in Turkey and Syria. In total, more than 50,000 people lost their lives.

Quilpué, Chile

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Photograph: Javier Torres/AFP/Getty Images

A man tries to put out a fire. The number of victims from the fires in central Chile has increased significantly. More than 130 people have died and more than 300 others are missing.

Viña Del Mar, Chile

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Photograph: Javier Torres/AFP/Getty Images

The houses in the photo were destroyed by fire in the "El Olivar" neighborhood, as a result of a heat wave that affected Chile, Argentina and other parts of South America.

Antarctica 

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Photograph: Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu/Getty Images

A whale performing in the ocean, photographed by a team of Turkish scientists who are conducting an expedition to Antarctica.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

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Photograph: Ramon de la Rocha/EPA

Corina Mrazek Gonzalez is declared "Queen of carnivals".

Anosy, Madagascar

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Photograph: Sarah Tetaud/AFP/Getty Images

This village in southern Madagascar is facing food shortages linked to climate change. Very little rain has fallen in the country, while the El Niño phenomenon is spreading, increasing the risk of worsening hunger.

Aba, China

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Giant pandas enjoy refreshments at the Shenshuping Conservation and Research Center.

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