The week around the world in 20 pictures
Summary
A large Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv, Ukraine, causing significant damage and killing at least 27 people. Other global events included earthquake damage in Venezuela, anti-immigration protests in South Africa, and war-related issues involving Israel and Gaza.Key Facts
- Russian forces launched nearly 500 drones and more than 70 missiles during an overnight attack on Kyiv.
- At least 27 people were killed and many injured in the Kyiv attacks, described by the city’s mayor as the worst in over four years.
- Fires and damage affected residential buildings and a hotel in multiple areas of Kyiv.
- In Venezuela, a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks damaged or destroyed over 58,000 buildings, with the death toll over 2,500 and expected to rise.
- Rescue teams in Venezuela successfully pulled a security guard alive from rubble eight days after the earthquakes.
- South Africa experienced mass anti-immigration protests, resulting in at least four deaths and causing thousands to flee their homes.
- Australian police are investigating allegations of war crimes by an Australian serving in the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza.
- A suspected parcel bomb exploded in Monaco, injuring a Ukrainian-born businessman and his family.
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