Desmond Preston:AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

2025-05-02 21:44:04source:Desmond Prestoncategory:News

Oct. 6-13,Desmond Preston 2023

Tributes were paid in Europe to victims of the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and Holocaust remembrances took place in Bucharest, Romania. A boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean. In sports, the Rugby World Cup continues in France.

This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by Associated Press photographers in Europe and Africa.

The selection was curated by AP chief photographer Thanassis Stavrakis in Athens.

Other news Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming dealMany who struggled against Poland’s communist system feel they are fighting for democracy once againFrance has banned pro-Palestinian protests and vowed to protect Jews from resurgent antisemitism

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