The Week in Pictures: June 14-21, 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (L) welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival in Pyongyang for a state visit. -/KCNA via YNA/dpa
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (L) welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival in Pyongyang for a state visit. -/KCNA via YNA/dpa
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From Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea, to the G7 Summit in Italy, to the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, to Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world, and the first week of Euro 2024 in Germany, dpa International presents its Pictures of the Week.

US President Joe Biden welcomes Pope Francis to the G7 summit. Michael Kappeler/dpa
US President Joe Biden welcomes Pope Francis to the G7 summit. Michael Kappeler/dpa
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) speaks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the family photo after the meeting of the G7 and outreach guests at the G7 summit. Michael Kappeler/dpa
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) speaks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the family photo after the meeting of the G7 and outreach guests at the G7 summit. Michael Kappeler/dpa
Pope Francis stands between Heads of state of the G7 countries and heads of government of the guest countries at the family photo after the meeting of the G7 and outreach guests at the G7 summit. Michael Kappeler/dpa
Pope Francis stands between Heads of state of the G7 countries and heads of government of the guest countries at the family photo after the meeting of the G7 and outreach guests at the G7 summit. Michael Kappeler/dpa
US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting on the sideline of a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the luxury Burgenstock resort. -/Ukraine Presidency/dpa
US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting on the sideline of a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the luxury Burgenstock resort. -/Ukraine Presidency/dpa
Slovakia's new president Peter Pellegrini signs the oath of office at his inauguration during a ceremonial meeting of the Slovak parliament. Šálek Václav/CTK/dpa
Slovakia's new president Peter Pellegrini signs the oath of office at his inauguration during a ceremonial meeting of the Slovak parliament. Šálek Václav/CTK/dpa
Israeli police detain a protester during a protest by families and supporters of the hostages taken by Hamas. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Israeli police detain a protester during a protest by families and supporters of the hostages taken by Hamas. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Israeli soldiers carry the flag-draped casket of Israeli soldier Wassem Mahmoud, who was killed when an armoured personnel carrier exploded near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, during his funeral in Beit Jann. Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, the armed forces said on Saturday. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Palestinians sit inside a destroyed house caused by the Israeli army in the Al-Qarara neighbourhood. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Palestinians sit inside a destroyed house caused by the Israeli army in the Al-Qarara neighbourhood. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Prince George, William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and King Charles III on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, to view the flypast following the Trooping the Colour ceremony, as King Charles celebrates his official birthday. James Manning/PA Wire/dpa
Prince George, William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and King Charles III on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, to view the flypast following the Trooping the Colour ceremony, as King Charles celebrates his official birthday. James Manning/PA Wire/dpa
A protester waves a banner reading 'Not My King" on the The Mall ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as King Charles III celebrates his official birthday. Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/dpa
A protester waves a banner reading 'Not My King" on the The Mall ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as King Charles III celebrates his official birthday. Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/dpa
Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand mosque in the holy city of Mecca, during the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam that must be carried out by all adult Muslims at least once in their lifetime. It takes place in the last month of the Islamic calendar. -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
Muslim pilgrims head to perform the stoning of the devil, known as "Ramy Al Jamarat", a symbolic ritual held during the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam that must be carried out by all adult Muslims at least once in their lifetime. It takes place in the last month of the Islamic calendar. -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
Palestinians perform Eid al-Adha prayer next to destroyed homes by Israeli warplanes in the city of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Palestinians perform Eid al-Adha prayer next to destroyed homes by Israeli warplanes in the city of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Muslims perform Eid al-Adha prayer at Jama Masjid in Delhi. Deep Nair/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Muslims perform Eid al-Adha prayer at Jama Masjid in Delhi. Deep Nair/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A tourist walks under an umbrella during their visit to the Acropolis in Athens. Greece has been hit by extreme heat particularly early this year. According to meteorologists, it has never been this hot since records began in early June as temperatures reached up to 40 degrees at times - and even higher in the blazing midday sun. Socrates Baltagiannis/dpa
Dancers and acrobats perform around an oversized replica of the European Championship trophy during the opening ceremony prior to the start of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena. Peter Kneffel/dpa
Dancers and acrobats perform around an oversized replica of the European Championship trophy during the opening ceremony prior to the start of the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena. Peter Kneffel/dpa
Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) celebrates with teammates during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena. Christian Charisius/dpa
Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) celebrates with teammates during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A soccer match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena. Christian Charisius/dpa
(L-R) Czech Republic's Lukas Provod, Czech Republic's Jan Kuchta, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Czech Republic's Robin Hranac fight for the ball during the Euro 2024 Group F soccer match between Portugal and Czech at Leipzig Stadium. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
(L-R) Czech Republic's Lukas Provod, Czech Republic's Jan Kuchta, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Czech Republic's Robin Hranac fight for the ball during the Euro 2024 Group F soccer match between Portugal and Czech at Leipzig Stadium. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
England's Jude Bellingham (C) and Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic (L) and Sasa Lukic battle for the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 Group C soccer match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke. David Inderlied/dpa
England's Jude Bellingham (C) and Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic (L) and Sasa Lukic battle for the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 Group C soccer match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke. David Inderlied/dpa
Ukraine's Heorhij Sudakow (L) and Romania's Marius Mihai Marin battle for the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 group E soccer match between Romania and Ukraine at the Munich Football Arena. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Ukraine's Heorhij Sudakow (L) and Romania's Marius Mihai Marin battle for the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 group E soccer match between Romania and Ukraine at the Munich Football Arena. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Slovakia's Ivan Schranz and Belgium's Yannick Carrasco (R) collide during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E soccer match between Belgium and Slovakia at the Frankfurt Arena. Arne Dedert/dpa
Slovakia's Ivan Schranz and Belgium's Yannick Carrasco (R) collide during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E soccer match between Belgium and Slovakia at the Frankfurt Arena. Arne Dedert/dpa
Austria's Christoph Baumgartner (L) collides with France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D soccer match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena. Fabian Strauch/dpa
Austria's Christoph Baumgartner (L) collides with France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D soccer match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena. Fabian Strauch/dpa
Croatia fans cheer in the stands during the UEFA Euro 2024 group B soccer match between Croatia and Albania at Volksparkstadion Hamburg. Marcus Brandt/dpa
Croatia fans cheer in the stands during the UEFA Euro 2024 group B soccer match between Croatia and Albania at Volksparkstadion Hamburg. Marcus Brandt/dpa
Hungary's Barnabas Varga (L) and Germany's Robert Andrich battle for the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 group A soccer match between Germany and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena. Tom Weller/dpa
Hungary's Barnabas Varga (L) and Germany's Robert Andrich battle for the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 group A soccer match between Germany and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena. Tom Weller/dpa
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (C) and DFB President Bernd Neuendorf (R) celebrate their side's second goal next to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin (2nd L) during the UEFA Euro 2024 group A soccer match between Germany and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena. Marijan Murat/dpa
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (C) and DFB President Bernd Neuendorf (R) celebrate their side's second goal next to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin (2nd L) during the UEFA Euro 2024 group A soccer match between Germany and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena. Marijan Murat/dpa
Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona (C) and his players celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E soccer match between Belgium and Slovakia at the Frankfurt Arena. Uwe Anspach/dpa
Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona (C) and his players celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E soccer match between Belgium and Slovakia at the Frankfurt Arena. Uwe Anspach/dpa
A streaker tries to talk to Albania's Elseid Hysaj (R) after the UEFA Euro 2024 group B soccer match between Croatia and Albania at Volksparkstadion Hamburg. Jens Büttner/dpa
A streaker tries to talk to Albania's Elseid Hysaj (R) after the UEFA Euro 2024 group B soccer match between Croatia and Albania at Volksparkstadion Hamburg. Jens Büttner/dpa
Thousands of Turkish fans march from Dortmund city center to the stadium, ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Group F soccer match between Turkey and Georgia. Christoph Reichwein/dpa
Thousands of Turkish fans march from Dortmund city center to the stadium, ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Group F soccer match between Turkey and Georgia. Christoph Reichwein/dpa
France's Kylian Mbappe adjusts his mask during a training session ahead of Friday's UEFA Euro 2024 Group D soccer match between the Netherlands and France. Jan Woitas/dpa
France's Kylian Mbappe adjusts his mask during a training session ahead of Friday's UEFA Euro 2024 Group D soccer match between the Netherlands and France. Jan Woitas/dpa
A fan from Denmark cheers ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Group C soccer match between Slovenia and Denmark at Stuttgart Arena. Tom Weller/dpa
A fan from Denmark cheers ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Group C soccer match between Slovenia and Denmark at Stuttgart Arena. Tom Weller/dpa
Great Britain's tennis player Jack Draper celebrates during the award ceremony of the Stuttgart Open tennis tournament. Marijan Murat/dpa
Great Britain's tennis player Jack Draper celebrates during the award ceremony of the Stuttgart Open tennis tournament. Marijan Murat/dpa
A racegoer with a Love Hearts themed hat is pictured on day one of Royal Ascot horse race at Ascot Racecourse. David Davies/PA Wire/dpa
A racegoer with a Love Hearts themed hat is pictured on day one of Royal Ascot horse race at Ascot Racecourse. David Davies/PA Wire/dpa
Two smooth otters swim in their enclosure in the new orangutan house at Dresden Zoo. The new building is the largest investment in the zoo's 163-year history, with a cost of around 22 million euros. Sebastian Kahnert/dpa
Two smooth otters swim in their enclosure in the new orangutan house at Dresden Zoo. The new building is the largest investment in the zoo's 163-year history, with a cost of around 22 million euros. Sebastian Kahnert/dpa