The week in pictures: World Cup celebrations, Obama's legacy and wild swimming in Paris
Summary
This article presents notable photos from the week including World Cup soccer matches, the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, and people in Paris swimming in a canal to cool off during a heat wave. It also features images related to conflicts in the Middle East, a drone attack on a Russian oil refinery, and celebrations for the New York Knicks’ NBA championship.Key Facts
- Soccer fans watched the 2026 World Cup matches, including France vs. Senegal and DR Congo vs. Portugal.
- Parisians used the Canal Saint-Martin for swimming to beat a summer heat wave.
- The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago with the Obama family attending.
- A photo shows a peace deal signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to end the Middle East war.
- Buildings in Lebanon were damaged by Israeli air strikes in the ongoing conflict.
- A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at Gazprom Neft’s oil refinery near Moscow.
- New York Knicks players were celebrated at City Hall for winning the NBA championship.
- Red Cross volunteers conducted Ebola-related burials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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