The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine

The final stages of the World Cup, with Les Bleus’ elimination and England finishing third; extreme heat and wildfires around the world; and the Tour de France brought to a standstill by the heatwave in France. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the...

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The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine

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