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Pictures of the week: From drought in the Rhine to rain in London

A weed-covered, rusted shopping trolley sits on a sandbank in the Rhine, exposed as drought causes the river level to fall. Reuters
A weed-covered, rusted shopping trolley sits on a sandbank in the Rhine, exposed as drought causes the river level to fall. Reuters
Soldiers from Belarus on a T-72 B3 battle tank compete in an individual race during the Tank Biathlon 2022 near Moscow. The event runs until 27 August. EPA
Soldiers from Belarus on a T-72 B3 battle tank compete in an individual race during the Tank Biathlon 2022 near Moscow. The event runs until 27 August. EPA
Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak clasps his hands at the Federal Court in Putrajaya. The court dismissed his application to introduce new evidence in his final appeal against a conviction for criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering. EPA
Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak clasps his hands at the Federal Court in Putrajaya. The court dismissed his application to introduce new evidence in his final appeal against a conviction for criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering. EPA
Resham Sunar, 11, stands in a queue with his friends for lunch, at Jeevan Jyoti secondary school in Punarbas, Kanchanpur district, south-west Nepal. "I feel good to go to school with mum," said Resham, who is a grade behind his mother. Reuters
Resham Sunar, 11, stands in a queue with his friends for lunch, at Jeevan Jyoti secondary school in Punarbas, Kanchanpur district, south-west Nepal. "I feel good to go to school with mum," said Resham, who is a grade behind his mother. Reuters
Devotees pray before forming a human pyramid to break a clay pot containing curd, during the Hindu festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Hindu Lord Krishna, in Mumbai, western India. Reuters
Devotees pray before forming a human pyramid to break a clay pot containing curd, during the Hindu festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth anniversary of Hindu Lord Krishna, in Mumbai, western India. Reuters
A farmer drying marigold flowers in Bijie, in China's south-western province of Guizhou. AFP
A farmer drying marigold flowers in Bijie, in China's south-western province of Guizhou. AFP
Supporters listen as Liz Cheney, US representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district, speaks at a primary election day gathering in Jackson, Wyoming. Ms Cheney lost to Republican challenger Harriet Hageman. AP
Supporters listen as Liz Cheney, US representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district, speaks at a primary election day gathering in Jackson, Wyoming. Ms Cheney lost to Republican challenger Harriet Hageman. AP
Gurnam Singh, founder of Singh's Motorcycle Club UAE and Mirza Khud, founder of Pakistan Riders Group UAE, in Dubai before the start of a rally to mark 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan. Pawan Singh / The National
Gurnam Singh, founder of Singh's Motorcycle Club UAE and Mirza Khud, founder of Pakistan Riders Group UAE, in Dubai before the start of a rally to mark 75th Independence Day celebrations for India and Pakistan. Pawan Singh / The National
The dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Spanish Stonehenge, has emerged from Valdecanas reservoir in the outskirts of El Gordo, central Spain, as drought causes the water level to fall. Reuters
The dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Spanish Stonehenge, has emerged from Valdecanas reservoir in the outskirts of El Gordo, central Spain, as drought causes the water level to fall. Reuters
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un poses for a photo with Korean People's Army medics during a meeting to recognise their contribution in fighting Covid-19, in the capital Pyongyang. Reuters
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un poses for a photo with Korean People's Army medics during a meeting to recognise their contribution in fighting Covid-19, in the capital Pyongyang. Reuters
Visitors admire the 'Tell Me Your Story' installation by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, at the 14th European Nomadic Biennale art event, in Pristina, Kosovo. AFP
Visitors admire the 'Tell Me Your Story' installation by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, at the 14th European Nomadic Biennale art event, in Pristina, Kosovo. AFP
Visitors inside 'Fields of EveryWhen', a 25-metre high hot air balloon artwork created by artists musson+retallick celebrating Thamesmead, in south-east London. Getty
Visitors inside 'Fields of EveryWhen', a 25-metre high hot air balloon artwork created by artists musson+retallick celebrating Thamesmead, in south-east London. Getty
A dog receives acupuncture and physiotherapy at a clinic in Beijing. A growing number of animals are being signed up for traditional medicine in China. AFP
A dog receives acupuncture and physiotherapy at a clinic in Beijing. A growing number of animals are being signed up for traditional medicine in China. AFP
A 'bathtub ring' of mineral deposits left by higher water levels at the drought-stricken Elephant Butte Reservoir, near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, US. Getty
A 'bathtub ring' of mineral deposits left by higher water levels at the drought-stricken Elephant Butte Reservoir, near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, US. Getty
Fishing boats head out to sea on the first day of the season in Yangjiang, in China's southern Guangdong province. AFP
Fishing boats head out to sea on the first day of the season in Yangjiang, in China's southern Guangdong province. AFP
Emirati Abdulla Al Eisaei, pictured at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai, lost his leg in a car accident but is now a professional body builder. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati Abdulla Al Eisaei, pictured at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai, lost his leg in a car accident but is now a professional body builder. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Residents watch television at a shop as they wait for the results of Kenya's presidential election, in the port city of Kisumu. William Ruto was declared the winner, sparking anger from followers of rival Raila Odinga, over claims of irregularities. AFP
Residents watch television at a shop as they wait for the results of Kenya's presidential election, in the port city of Kisumu. William Ruto was declared the winner, sparking anger from followers of rival Raila Odinga, over claims of irregularities. AFP
An array of lights at the Torchlight Marian procession in Lourdes, southern France. AFP
An array of lights at the Torchlight Marian procession in Lourdes, southern France. AFP
Lightning over Blackrock diving tower at Salthill beach in Galway, western Ireland, as a storm ends a heatwave. Reuters
Lightning over Blackrock diving tower at Salthill beach in Galway, western Ireland, as a storm ends a heatwave. Reuters
Colored powder is poured on participants during the Colour Run event in Jurmala, Latvia. Reuters
Colored powder is poured on participants during the Colour Run event in Jurmala, Latvia. Reuters
Ancient statues on Mount Nemrut in south-eastern Turkey, where stargazers gathered to watch the Perseid meteor shower at the Unesco World Heritage Site. AP
Ancient statues on Mount Nemrut in south-eastern Turkey, where stargazers gathered to watch the Perseid meteor shower at the Unesco World Heritage Site. AP
A child on the way to a Sunday service at the St Michael Legion Maria of African Church Mission within Highrise, in the Kibera district of Kenya's capital Nairobi. Reuters
A child on the way to a Sunday service at the St Michael Legion Maria of African Church Mission within Highrise, in the Kibera district of Kenya's capital Nairobi. Reuters
Birds fly above Lake Tuzkol in the Almaty region, Kazakhstan. Reuters
Birds fly above Lake Tuzkol in the Almaty region, Kazakhstan. Reuters
A bird's-eye-view of Sunday league amateur footballers on a parched pitch during the heatwave, at Hackney Marshes, east London. Reuters
A bird's-eye-view of Sunday league amateur footballers on a parched pitch during the heatwave, at Hackney Marshes, east London. Reuters
A FlySafAir airline aircraft flies over Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, before the Rugby Championship international rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. AFP
A FlySafAir airline aircraft flies over Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, before the Rugby Championship international rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. AFP
Staff introduce three newborn lion cubs at Nama Zoo in Gaza City. AFP
Staff introduce three newborn lion cubs at Nama Zoo in Gaza City. AFP
A spectacular sunset after heavy rain at the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in southern France. AFP
A spectacular sunset after heavy rain at the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in southern France. AFP
Pedestrians cross London Bridge during heavy rain in the British capital that brought a heatwave to a sudden end. EPA
Pedestrians cross London Bridge during heavy rain in the British capital that brought a heatwave to a sudden end. EPA
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Updated: August 19, 2022, 6:00 PM`