The week in pictures: Le Pen's comeback, Khamenei's funeral and Mbappé's wondergoal
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year's presidential election despite her embezzlement conviction being upheld, Iran held days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi helped their teams reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Last week featured a range of significant events, from political surprises to natural disasters and sporting highlights.
Political Developments
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was all smiles after an appeals court cleared her to run for the French presidency next year, even though her embezzlement conviction was upheld. Her protégé Jordan Bardella appeared less enthusiastic.
Funeral and Protests
Iran held multi-day funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mourners in Tehran held aloft a banner depicting US President Donald Trump. Khamenei's coffin was carried to the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, before returning to Iran for burial.
Natural Disasters
Deadly wildfires in Spain's Almeria province killed at least 12 people, including several foreigners. A helicopter dropped fire retardant in the area. France experienced worsening drought, with sandbanks of the Loire River visible in Montjean-sur-Loire, as another heatwave hit the country. The heat threatened to disrupt the Tour de France cycling race, which passed through southwestern France after starting in Barcelona. Venezuela was struck by devastating earthquakes that left at least 4,000 dead, with furniture visible inside gutted apartments in La Guaira. Cuba faced recurrent power outages amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration.
Other Events
The San Fermin festival began in Pamplona with the traditional rocket launch. In Houston, an ICE officer shot a man, sparking outrage and renewed scrutiny of Trump's immigration crackdown.
Sports
Kylian Mbappé scored France's first goal in their World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco. Argentina's players tossed Lionel Messi into the air after their rollercoaster win over Egypt. At Wimbledon, British wildcard Arthur Fery defeated Italy's Flavio Cobolli to continue his fairytale run. These moments highlighted the week's most striking images.
