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The Week in Photos: July 11, 2015

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From Earth’ first close encounter with Pluto to America’s soccer joy, a look at the most compelling images from the past seven days.

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Karlsruhl, Germany
July 4, 2015


A young visitor swims through the water of a public open-air swimming pool during a hot summer day. Temperatures in the regioin reached around 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Poertschach, Austria
July 3, 2015


A model poses during the annual World Bodypainting Festival near Woerthersee.

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London
July 4, 2015


A woman with the word “Jew” inked on her forehead attends an anti-fascist demonstration, countering an anti-Jewish rally held by a group of far-right protesters.

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Kiev, Ukraine
July 4, 2015


Police officers are sworn in during an official ceremony in Kiev. The first 2000 patrol police officers, 20 percent of them female, took the oath of service and will be starting their patrols.

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Ahmedabad, India
July 5, 2015


Boys practice “Malkhamb” (traditional Indian gymnastics) during a rehearsal for the upcoming annual Rath Yatra, or chariot procession. Hindu devotee perform various stunts as part of the annual celebrations that mark the journey by Hindu god Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra, in specially made chariots.

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Utrecht, the Netherlands
July 5, 2015


A man wearing a Tour de France best climber's jersey practices flyboarding before the start of the 166-km (103.15 miles) second stage of the cycling race.

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Milan
July 4, 2015


An artist creats soap bubbles in Parco Sempione as a major heatwave spread throughout Europe, with temperatures hitting nearly 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Vancouver, Canada
July 5, 2015

U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd (10) reacts after scoring a goal against Japan in the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium.

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Pamplona, Spain
July 4, 2015


Activists of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Anima Naturalis pro-animal groups painted with fake blood lie on the ground during a protest against bullfighting and bull-running, two days before the San Fermin festivities. The San Fermin festival is a symbol of Spanish culture that attracts thousands of tourists to watch the bull runs, despite heavy condemnation from animal-rights groups.

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London
July 7, 2015


Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts during her match against Coco Vandeweghe of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

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Benghazi, Libya
July 5, 2015


A girl reads the Quran at a religious school during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.

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Caracas, Venezuela
July 5, 2015


Soldiers march during a military parade to celebrate the anniversary of Venezuela’s independence.

Jorge Lopez/Reuters
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Approaching Pluto

The icy worlds of the dwarf planet Pluto and its Charon moon, as seen from NASA’s New Horizons space probe in Earth’s first look at the bodies at the edge of our solar system.

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Pamplona, Spain
July 7, 2015


A steer jumps over a fallen runner as two Jandilla fighting bulls follow behind at the Mercaderes curve during the first running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival. Two runners were gored in the run that lasted 2 minutes and 23 seconds, according to local media.

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Chongquing, China
July 7, 2015

Children cool off on a 20-square-meter Chinese chess board, at a water park.

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