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From Ramadan celebrations to Grenfell Tower fire: 30 best photos of the week

Bahawalpur: A Pakistan army soldier stands guards while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, Pakistan on June 25, 2017. An overturned oil tanker burst into flames in Pakistan on Sunday, killing over one hundred people who had rushed to the scene of the highway accident to gather leaking fuel. (AP)

Updated on: Jun 26, 2017 10:53 AM IST
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Bahawalpur: A Pakistan army soldier stands guards while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, Pakistan on June 25, 2017. An overturned oil tanker burst into flames in Pakistan on Sunday, killing over one hundred people who had rushed to the scene of the highway accident to gather leaking fuel. (AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 26, 2017 10:53 AM

Bahawalpur: A Pakistan army soldier stands guards while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, Pakistan on June 25, 2017. An overturned oil tanker burst into flames in Pakistan on Sunday, killing over one hundred people who had rushed to the scene of the highway accident to gather leaking fuel. (AP)

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Women react at the site of a landslide, in the village of Xinmo, Sichuan Province, China on June 25, 2017. (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Women react at the site of a landslide, in the village of Xinmo, Sichuan Province, China on June 25, 2017. (REUTERS)

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A participant takes part in the annual Gay Pride parade in Paris, France on June 24, 2017.  (Gonzalo Fuentes/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A participant takes part in the annual Gay Pride parade in Paris, France on June 24, 2017. (Gonzalo Fuentes/REUTERS)

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Smoke and fire are seen after an OV-10 Bronco aircraft released a bomb, during an airstrike, as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over parts of Marawi city, Philippines on June 24, 2017.  (Romeo Ranoco/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Smoke and fire are seen after an OV-10 Bronco aircraft released a bomb, during an airstrike, as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over parts of Marawi city, Philippines on June 24, 2017. (Romeo Ranoco/REUTERS)

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French President Emmanuel Macron returns the ball while sitting in a wheelchair as he plays tennis on the Pont Alexandre III in Paris, France on June 24, 2017. The French capital is transformed into a giant Olympic park to celebrate International Olympic Days with a variety of sporting events for the public across the city during two days as the city bids to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  (Jean-Paul Pelissier/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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French President Emmanuel Macron returns the ball while sitting in a wheelchair as he plays tennis on the Pont Alexandre III in Paris, France on June 24, 2017. The French capital is transformed into a giant Olympic park to celebrate International Olympic Days with a variety of sporting events for the public across the city during two days as the city bids to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Jean-Paul Pelissier/REUTERS)

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A ferry with passengers travelling home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr festival leaves Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 23, 2017.  (Mohammad Ponir Hossain/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A ferry with passengers travelling home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr festival leaves Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 23, 2017. (Mohammad Ponir Hossain/REUTERS)

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A Palestinian protester uses a sling to hurl stones at Israeli troops during clashes near the border between Israel and Central Gaza Strip on June 23, 2017.  (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A Palestinian protester uses a sling to hurl stones at Israeli troops during clashes near the border between Israel and Central Gaza Strip on June 23, 2017. (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/REUTERS)

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A boy plays under a large Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian rally marking the International Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday on June 23, 2017. Al-Quds Day, which was declared by the late Iranian spiritual leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979 as an international day of struggle against Israel and for the liberation of Jerusalem, is observed every last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (Dita Alangkara/AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A boy plays under a large Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian rally marking the International Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday on June 23, 2017. Al-Quds Day, which was declared by the late Iranian spiritual leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979 as an international day of struggle against Israel and for the liberation of Jerusalem, is observed every last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (Dita Alangkara/AP)

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Muslim worshippers pray at the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on June 23, 2017, during the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. (Bandar Aldandani/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Muslim worshippers pray at the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on June 23, 2017, during the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. (Bandar Aldandani/AFP)

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A woman helps another woman to get atop of an overcrowded passenger train as they travel home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr festival at a railway station in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 23, 2017.  (Mohammad Ponir Hossain/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A woman helps another woman to get atop of an overcrowded passenger train as they travel home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr festival at a railway station in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 23, 2017. (Mohammad Ponir Hossain/REUTERS)

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Muslims offer prayers during Jumat-ul-Vida, or the last Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, inside Jama Masjid (Grand Mosque) in the old quarters of Delhi, India on June 23, 2017.  (Cathal McNaughton/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Muslims offer prayers during Jumat-ul-Vida, or the last Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, inside Jama Masjid (Grand Mosque) in the old quarters of Delhi, India on June 23, 2017. (Cathal McNaughton/REUTERS)

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This photo taken on June 22, 2017 shows inmates exercising at a forced drug rehabilitation centre in Rongan, in China's southern Guangxi region. China marks the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26.  (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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This photo taken on June 22, 2017 shows inmates exercising at a forced drug rehabilitation centre in Rongan, in China's southern Guangxi region. China marks the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26. (AFP)

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A man walks by window reflections of sun umbrellas used in an art display in a courtyard at the Geumcheon government building in Seoul, South Korea,  on June 22, 2017. During past several days, the temperature soared over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), in afternoon, bringing a steamy heat to the capital area, according to weathermen.  (Ahn Young-joon/AP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A man walks by window reflections of sun umbrellas used in an art display in a courtyard at the Geumcheon government building in Seoul, South Korea, on June 22, 2017. During past several days, the temperature soared over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), in afternoon, bringing a steamy heat to the capital area, according to weathermen. (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

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A member of the riot security forces points a gun through the fence of an air force base at David Jose Vallenilla, who was fatally injured during clashes at a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela on June 22, 2017.  (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A member of the riot security forces points a gun through the fence of an air force base at David Jose Vallenilla, who was fatally injured during clashes at a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela on June 22, 2017. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS)

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An opposition supporter stands next to a burning riot security force motorcycle during clashes at a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela on June 22, 2017.  (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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An opposition supporter stands next to a burning riot security force motorcycle during clashes at a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela on June 22, 2017. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS)

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Civilians clean blood from unidentified people injured at the scene of an explosion near Waberi police station station in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 22, 2017.  (Feisal Omar/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Civilians clean blood from unidentified people injured at the scene of an explosion near Waberi police station station in Mogadishu, Somalia on June 22, 2017. (Feisal Omar/REUTERS)

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Sand carver Franco Daga from Italy works on a sculpture during the Sand Sculpture Festival "Disney Sand Magic" in Ostend, Belgium on June 22, 2017.  (Yves Herman/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Sand carver Franco Daga from Italy works on a sculpture during the Sand Sculpture Festival "Disney Sand Magic" in Ostend, Belgium on June 22, 2017. (Yves Herman/REUTERS)

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Actor Johnny Depp arrives to introduce his film, The Libertine, to the audience at 'Cineramageddon', the outdoor cinema venue, at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 22, 2017.  (Oli Scarff/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Actor Johnny Depp arrives to introduce his film, The Libertine, to the audience at 'Cineramageddon', the outdoor cinema venue, at the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts on Worthy Farm near the village of Pilton in Somerset, South West England, on June 22, 2017. (Oli Scarff/AFP)

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Yoga enthusiasts practice yoga at a wetland park on International Yoga Day, in Zhangye, China on June 21, 2017.  (REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Yoga enthusiasts practice yoga at a wetland park on International Yoga Day, in Zhangye, China on June 21, 2017. (REUTERS)

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Revellers emerge from their tents at Worthy Farm in Somerset during the Glastonbury Festival, in Britain on June 22, 2017.  (Dylan Martinez/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Revellers emerge from their tents at Worthy Farm in Somerset during the Glastonbury Festival, in Britain on June 22, 2017. (Dylan Martinez/REUTERS)

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A worker combs a silicone lifelike baby-doll at the Clon Factory in the Spanish Basque city of Leioa on June 20, 2017.  (Ander Gillenea/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A worker combs a silicone lifelike baby-doll at the Clon Factory in the Spanish Basque city of Leioa on June 20, 2017. (Ander Gillenea/AFP)

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Armed police officers attend to the scene after a vehicle collided with pedestrians in the Finsbury Park neighborhood of North London, Britain on June 19, 2017.  (Neil Hall/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Armed police officers attend to the scene after a vehicle collided with pedestrians in the Finsbury Park neighborhood of North London, Britain on June 19, 2017. (Neil Hall/REUTERS)

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Members of the emergency services work inside burnt out remains of the Grenfell apartment tower in North Kensington, London, Britain, June 18, 2017.  (Neil Hall/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Members of the emergency services work inside burnt out remains of the Grenfell apartment tower in North Kensington, London, Britain, June 18, 2017. (Neil Hall/REUTERS)

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A road meanders among burnt forest areas affected by a wildfire in Vale do Cambra, some 30 km to Pedrograo Grande, on June 20, 2017. The huge forest fire that erupted on June 17, 2017 in central Portugal killed at least 64 people and injured 135 more, with many trapped in their cars by the flames.  (Miguel Riopa/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A road meanders among burnt forest areas affected by a wildfire in Vale do Cambra, some 30 km to Pedrograo Grande, on June 20, 2017. The huge forest fire that erupted on June 17, 2017 in central Portugal killed at least 64 people and injured 135 more, with many trapped in their cars by the flames. (Miguel Riopa/AFP)

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A helicopter drops water over a wildfire in Carvalho, next to Pampilhosa da Serra, on June 19, 2017. More than 1,000 firefighters are still trying to control the huge forest fire that erupted on June 17, 2017 in central Portugal killing at least 62 people and injuring 62 more, many trapped in their cars by the flames, causing a great deal of emotion in the country.  (Miguel Riopa/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A helicopter drops water over a wildfire in Carvalho, next to Pampilhosa da Serra, on June 19, 2017. More than 1,000 firefighters are still trying to control the huge forest fire that erupted on June 17, 2017 in central Portugal killing at least 62 people and injuring 62 more, many trapped in their cars by the flames, causing a great deal of emotion in the country. (Miguel Riopa/AFP)

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Afghan refugee women wait to scans their eyes at the UNHCR registration centre in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on June 19, 2017 ahead of the World Refugee Day. A record 370,000 Afghans left Pakistan last year, many of whom were second or even third generation migrants of people fleeing the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan during the 1980s, surging from 55,000 the year before.  (Abdul Majeed/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Afghan refugee women wait to scans their eyes at the UNHCR registration centre in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on June 19, 2017 ahead of the World Refugee Day. A record 370,000 Afghans left Pakistan last year, many of whom were second or even third generation migrants of people fleeing the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan during the 1980s, surging from 55,000 the year before. (Abdul Majeed/AFP)

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A Jellyfish is illuminated at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. on June 18, 2017. The aquarium was founded in 1973.  (Timothy A. Clary/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A Jellyfish is illuminated at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. on June 18, 2017. The aquarium was founded in 1973. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP)

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A man dressed up as the devil jumps over babies lying on a mattress in the street during 'El Colacho', the 'baby jumping festival' in the village of Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos on June 18, 2017. Baby jumping (El Colacho) is a traditional Spanish practice dating back to 1620 that takes place annually to celebrate the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi. During the act - known as El Salto del Colacho (the devil's jump) or simply El Colacho - men dressed as the Devil jump over babies born in the last twelve months of the year who lie on mattresses in the street.  (Cesar Manso/AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A man dressed up as the devil jumps over babies lying on a mattress in the street during 'El Colacho', the 'baby jumping festival' in the village of Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos on June 18, 2017. Baby jumping (El Colacho) is a traditional Spanish practice dating back to 1620 that takes place annually to celebrate the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi. During the act - known as El Salto del Colacho (the devil's jump) or simply El Colacho - men dressed as the Devil jump over babies born in the last twelve months of the year who lie on mattresses in the street. (Cesar Manso/AFP)

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People gather for Iftar (breaking fast), organised by Adaleh Foundation, amid damaged buildings during the holy month of Ramadan in the rebel-held besieged town of Douma to the east of Damascus, Syria on June 18, 2017.  (Bassam Khabieh/REUTERS) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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People gather for Iftar (breaking fast), organised by Adaleh Foundation, amid damaged buildings during the holy month of Ramadan in the rebel-held besieged town of Douma to the east of Damascus, Syria on June 18, 2017. (Bassam Khabieh/REUTERS)

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