politics
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The earthquake in Venezuela, a brutal heatwave in Europe, the resignation of Keir Starmer and the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
TL;DR
- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake devastated Venezuela's northern coast, with a rising death toll and injured, highlighting unpreparedness due to economic misrule.
- Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, resulting in deaths and drownings, with forecasts of continued extreme temperatures.
- Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party amid pressure from MPs.
- Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran rejects UN-backed evacuation plans for ships.
- A UN commission reported increased violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian children in the West Bank.
- Protests occurred in Albania against a luxury resort project near a protected natural area, led by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
- Kenyan police arrested protesters during a demonstration marking two years since deadly anti-government protests.
- People gathered at Stonehenge for the summer solstice observances.
- The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in the US faces issues with algae and peeling paint after renovations.
- Events like the Day of Struggle Against US Imperialism in Pyongyang and Fête de la Musique in Paris were observed.