World Cup 2026, heatwave and fires around the world, war in Ukraine: the week in pictures
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World Cup 2026, heatwave and fires around the world, war in Ukraine: the week in pictures

By Loma
July 19, 2026 3 Min Read
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A look back at the highlights of the week’s news and the most spectacular images: final straight of the World Cup with the elimination of the Blues and third place on the podium for England; severe heat and vast fires across the world; and a Tour de France crushed by the heatwave.

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English players pose on the podium of the

England players pose on the podium of the “small final” of the World Cup, July 18, 2026. © Paul Childs, Reuters

Supporters of the South African anti-immigrant group

Supporters of the South African anti-immigrant group “March and March” during a protest in Umzimkhulu, South Africa, July 13, 2026. Rogan Ward, Reuters

Kylian Mbappé's Blues eliminated from the Football World Cup by Lamine Yamal's Spain, July 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas (United States).

Kylian Mbappé’s Blues eliminated from the Football World Cup by Lamine Yamal’s Spain, July 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas (United States). Kai Pfaffenbach, Reuters

Plumes of smoke coming from the

Plumes of smoke billow from the “Camp Fire” above Moose Lake as several wildfires rage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, July 14, 2026. Anthony Soufflé, Minnesota Star Tribune via AP

The city of Toronto, Ontario (Canada), veiled by smoke from forest fires during a heat wave, July 15, 2026.

The city of Toronto, Ontario (Canada), shrouded in smoke from forest fires during a heat wave, July 15, 2026. Kyaw Soe Oo, Reuters

Jakub Otruba, from the Caja Rural-Seguros RGA team, alongside other cyclists during the 11th stage of the Tour de France, July 15, 2026.

Jakub Otruba, of the Caja Rural-Seguros RGA team, alongside other cyclists during the 11th stage of the Tour de France, July 15, 2026. Gonzalo Fuentes, Reuters

Israeli settlers use slingshots to throw stones as Palestinians set a fire to prevent them from entering Sinjil, in the occupied West Bank, July 17, 2026.

Israeli settlers use slingshots to throw stones as Palestinians set a fire to prevent them from entering Sinjil, in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian Territories, July 17, 2026. Leo Correa, AP

Argentinian fans gather on the eve of the FIFA World Cup final in Times Square, New York, July 18, 2026.

Argentina fans gather on the eve of the FIFA World Cup final in Times Square in New York on July 18, 2026. Julio Cortez, AP

Ukrainian soldiers intercepted a Russian missile during a Russian strike, in kyiv, Ukraine, July 19, 2026.

Ukrainian soldiers intercepted a Russian missile during a Russian strike, in kyiv, Ukraine, July 19, 2026. Gleb Garanich, Reuters

A bride-to-be poses on a pink limousine on the Bir-Hakeim bridge, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, in Paris, France, July 18, 2026.

A bride-to-be poses on a pink limousine on the Bir-Hakeim bridge, in Paris, France, July 18, 2026. Yara Nardi, Reuters

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