Weekly Photo Gallery: Compelling Imagery from Around the World

This photo gallery curates compelling images from around the globe, captured by The Associated Press photographers during the week of July 10-16, 2026.

Political Events and Gatherings

President Donald Trump departed on Marine One after addressing attendees at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit held at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., on July 15. Meanwhile, in Augusta, Maine, Nick Blanchard led a rally supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid public unrest regarding its actions.

On July 13, there was a mournful anti-ICE rally in Biddeford, Maine, following a fatal shooting by ICE. In Columbia, S.C., Darline Graham Nordone received applause as she became the U.S. interim Senator, with support from Sen. Tim Scott.

Celebrations and Cultural Highlights

Paris celebrated Bastille Day with a dazzling display of fireworks and drones illuminating the Eiffel Tower on July 13. French President Emmanuel Macron conversed with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky after the Bastille Day parade.

Miriam Fernandez showcased her skating skills in La Paz, Bolivia, wearing a traditional pollera during a youth talent show on July 16.

Natural Disasters and Humanitarian Efforts

In Venezuela, Yolimar Torres and her family recovered her daughter’s body from earthquake rubble, as volunteers worked tirelessly to clear debris in La Guaira. Floodwaters in Boerne, Texas necessitated rescues by local firefighters.

Wildfires continued to ravage Bedar, Spain on July 11, while the Summit Fire in Llano, CA engulfed trees in flames.

International Conflicts and Mourning

Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine faced tragedy as private residences were hit by a Russian air bomb. Smoke rose following Israeli strikes in the Maghazi refugee camp on July 15.

Mourners gathered to remember Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. In Bosnia, a woman visited the Srebrenica Memorial Center to honor genocide victims.

Sports and Entertainment

In the world of sports, Wimbledon’s finals saw women’s singles winner Linda Noskova embraced by Karolina Muchova. On July 15, golf fans captured moments of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry practicing for the British Open.

At the ESPY Awards, Alysa Liu, Billie Jean King, and Kendall Coyne Schofield presented a youth leadership award. Football enthusiasts celebrated Spain’s victories at the World Cup semifinal, while England faced Argentina in Atlanta.

The San Fermin festival in Pamplona showcased daring escapades with revelers dodging calves on July 14.

Miscellaneous Scenes

In Banda, India, residents sought respite from heat at a railway station. A man in Havana, Cuba repaired a guitar string in darkness during a blackout. Palestinian shepherds navigated obstacle-filled roads in West Bank while Indian laborers participated in a tree planting campaign in Uttar Pradesh.

Individuals processed grief in Houston after an ICE officer shooting. Each image reflects the diverse and dynamic events shaping the past week.