The week in pictures: Paris bridge transformed, French Open finals and World Cup preparations

French artist JR transformed the Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris into a cave with an ambitious installation as Russia's Mirra Andreeva took the women's singles title at the French Open and team preparations for next week's FIFA World Cup began. FRANCE 24...

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The week in pictures: Paris bridge transformed, French Open finals and World Cup preparations

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