Week in Pictures: From Russian missile attacks on Kyiv to floods in China
A roundup of major events last week.
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China and Russia begin joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Joint Sea-2025 exercises begin in waters near Russian port of Vladivostok and will last for three days, China says.
Four workers die after falling into a manhole in Japan
Officials say the workers were conducting an emergency inspection of sewage pipes when the accident took place.
US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display
Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash.
Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July
Russia reportedly launched more than 14 times as many drones on Ukraine than it did in July 2024.
Israeli forces kill 62 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn, medics say
Dozens killed on Saturday include 38 Palestinians seeking aid at controversial distribution sites, according to sources.
US Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as DC top prosecutor
Former Fox News host Pirro secures Senate confirmation with 50-45 vote, becoming US attorney for the nation's capital.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,256
Here are the key events on day 1,256 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over northern Syria attack
Defence Ministry accuses Kurdish-led SDF of injuring four army personnel, three civilians in rocket attack near Manbij.
Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts in US
Blazes across several Canadian provinces and territories pose health risks to Canadians and their southern neighbours.
US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.
Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered
Anticorruption agencies arrest four suspects after government forced to backtrack on push to strip them of autonomy.
Hamas denies it expressed willingness to disarm, slams Witkoff’s Gaza trip
Palestinian group says right to resist Israeli occupation 'cannot be relinquished until full national rights restored'.
Palestinian boy, 17, dies of Israel-induced starvation in Gaza
Atef Abu Khater's weight dropped to just 25kg (55lbs) before he died of malnutrition, his family says.
Why is Trump moving nuclear submarines after spat with Medvedev?
Trump's announcement follows a war of words with former Russian president over social media.
One dead, five trapped after giant Chile copper mine collapses
At least 100 people are involved in the search operations at the world's largest underground copper mine.
Ukraine drone attacks kill three in Russia, cause fire at oil refinery
At least three are killed in several regions of Russia while fire breaks out at an oil refinery in central Russia.
DRC, Rwanda agree economic framework outline as part of peace deal
Neighbours agree on terms of economic cooperation in several areas, including energy and mineral supply chains.
One in three Palestinians in Gaza going days without food, UNICEF says
UN agency warns of grave risk of famine as the number of starvation deaths hits 162 Palestinians, including 92 children.
Trump’s $200m ballroom: A history of home improvements at the White House
The White House has announced plans to build a new ballroom, fulfilling a long-term desire of Donald Trump's.