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The week in pictures: Europe's shock early heatwave, French Open battles and the Blue Origin blast

The week in pictures: Europe's shock early heatwave, French Open battles and the Blue Origin blast

Summary

This article shows a collection of important photos from the week around the world. It highlights events like a heatwave in Europe, the French Open tennis matches, a Champions League football final, and an explosion during a Blue Origin rocket test in Florida.

Key Facts

  • Europe experienced a strong heatwave in May 2026, causing high temperatures and people cooling off in places like Paris.
  • French tennis player Moïse Kouamé won a match in the second round of the French Open in Paris.
  • Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final, beating Arsenal in Budapest after a shootout.
  • Blue Origin’s New Glenn unmanned rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
  • Rescue teams searched for survivors after an Israeli air strike destroyed a building in Sidon, Lebanon.
  • Romanian police investigated a drone attack on a residential building near the Ukraine border.
  • French lawmakers passed a bill to abolish the Code Noir and laws related to slavery.
  • People celebrated the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha in Dakar, Senegal.
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