Week in Pictures: From Israel's Gaza offensive to protests in Serbia
Relatives of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip mourn their loved ones at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. [Jehad Alshrafi/AP Photo]
Published On 29 Jun 2025 29 Jun 2025
From the solemn funeral procession honouring Iranian military commanders, among others killed in Israeli strikes, to the catastrophic flooding that ravaged Venezuela, here is a look at some of the top photographs of the week.
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