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The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine

The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine
France 24 Sunday 19 July 2026, 11:59 UTC By FRANCE 24 1 min read
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The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine In pictures Americas The final stages of the World Cup, with Les Bleus’ elimination and England finishing third; extreme heat and wildfires around the world; and the Tour de France brought to a standstill by the heatwave in France. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images. Advertising Keywords for this article

The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine In pictures Americas The final stages of the World Cup, with Les Bleus’ elimination and England finishing third; extreme heat and wildfires around the world; and the Tour de France brought to a standstill by the heatwave in France. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images. Advertising Keywords for this article [Image text:] JP8006 FIFA NORLDC BRONZEFINALWINNERS
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