The best photos of the week capture life in the most vivid way. The joy, the laughter, the carefree, the pain, the sadness, the anticipation, the hope that characterize the lives of people all over the planet at all times. The most representative images of the week, then, are distinguished for all these characteristics and elements that make us all human beings and accompany us, for better or worse, in our daily lives.
The wise people say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Then you definitely do not need many words for the following photos. In the pictures that follow they are condensed what happened in the world last week.
Kyiv, Ukraine: The embarrassing Macron-Zelensky hug
The President of Ukraine shakes hands with the President of France Emanuel Macron in an awkward embrace after a press conference in Kyiv. The leaders of four European Union countries visited Ukraine on Thursday, pledging support for Kiev’s bid to become a formal candidate for membership in the bloc, in a high-profile show of support for the country, which has been strongly opposed to the Russian invasion for months.
London, UK: Another legal adventure for Kevin Spacey
Actor Kevin Spacey arrives in Westminster court in London, following allegations that he was charged with sexual offenses against three men. Spacey, 62, was charged with four counts of sexual assault and one count of inciting a person to engage in sexual assault without consent, for which he pleaded not guilty. The actor was released without restrictive conditions, following the court decision.
New York, USA: Despair painted on the face
A desperate stockbroker on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Global markets return to decline on Thursday as concerns about the fragile economy return to the forefront. The S&P 500 fell 3.9% in afternoon trading, over-reversing the rally’s 1.5% from the previous day.
Caracas, Venezuela: In free fall
Paratroopers are training in an indoor wind tunnel in Caracas, Venezuela. According to construction site manager Gian Carlo Trimarchi, “this is the largest wind tunnel in Latin America and the most economical in the world.”
Boston, USA: Fourth NBA Championship for the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the center holds the championship trophy Larry O’Brien with his teammates after the 103-90 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. With this victory they managed to win the fourth NBA championship in the last eight seasons.
Sounio, Greece: The “strawberry” moon plays “hidden” with the temple of Poseidon
The full moon of June projects behind the ancient temple of Poseidon on the cape of Sounio. The moon reached its full phase on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as the supermoon due to its proximity to Earth, and is also referred to as the “strawberry moon” because it is the full moon at the time of the strawberry harvest.
Jerusalem, Israel: The Renaissance through the Ashes
Palestinian bride Rabiha al-Rajby and groom Mohyeldin Nasrallah begin their wedding ceremony from the ruins of al-Rajby’s house in East Jerusalem, in the Silwan neighborhood. Israeli authorities demolished the building, displacing its 35 residents last month, saying it was built without a municipal permit as part of a wider dispute between the city and Palestinians.
Mariupol, Ukraine: Return to the daily routine for the inhabitants of the Ukrainian city
Actors from Mariupol in a theatrical performance during a rehearsal for Anton Chekhov’s play Vaudeville on the stage of the Mariupol Philharmonic Orchestra, on the territory under the control of the government of the Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine.
Cadiz, Spain: Spain “boils” from the heat at 43 degrees Celsius
A group of women play bingo while protecting themselves from the sun sitting under umbrellas on the beach in Cadiz, Spain. Spain’s meteorological service said a mass of hot air from North Africa caused the country’s first major heat wave this year, with temperatures reaching as high as 43 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Santorini, Greece: The famous sunset of Santorini
The country’s most popular sunset is once again praised in the international media, this time by the Associated Press. As the sun sets on one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades, tourists enjoy the moment, capturing in every way the enchanting images that face them.
Kozani, Greece: Electricity stations, instruments of the global energy crisis
Steam comes out of a cooling tower at the power plant in Agios Dimitrios, outside Kozani. The turmoil in the energy market caused by the war in Ukraine has led to an increase in coal-fired power generation in the European Union and a temporary slowdown in the closure of long-term power outages.
Source: News Beast
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