Tennis Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week Published 4 months ago on July 5, 2024 By Admin Share Tweet A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. A Thai Royal Navy oarsman takes part in the sacred ritual to worship Royal Barges, which will be used in a procession for the King’s 72nd birthday celebrations in Bangkok. [NARONG SANGNAK/EPA] People wave Chinese flags during an event in Hong Kong to mark the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong’s sovereignty transfer from Britain to China on 1 July 1997. [Sawayasu Tsuji/Getty Images] New Yorkers celebrate during their annual Pride March. It commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969, after police raided the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. [Alex Kent/Getty Images] Police use tear gas to clear demonstrators at Place de la Republique in Paris, during a rally against the far-right after the announcement of the results of the first round of parliamentary elections. [Jerome Gilles/NurPhoto/Getty Images] A man walks on a flooded beach after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, in Bridgetown, Barbados. The storm brought devastating winds and heavy rain to several Caribbean islands, as the earliest-ever Category 4 storm churned westward. [CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP] Debris piled high along the beach front of Manresa in Santo Domingo, as the Dominican Republic emerged almost unscathed. The storm shocked meteorologists – taking just 42 hours to go from a tropical depression to a major hurricane. [Orlando Barria/EPA] Tens of thousands of people in northern California have been ordered to evacuate, as wildfires grow across the state amid a heatwave. About 28,000 people were told to leave their homes after the Thompson Fire broke out this week. [JOSH EDELSON/AFP] A person with hair in the style of a tennis ball, heads towards the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on day one of the Wimbledon Championships. [Mike Egerton/PA Media] King Charles III welcomes Sir Keir Starmer during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where he invited the leader of the Labour Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, following a landslide General Election victory. [Yui Mok/PA Media] Related Topics:birthday celebrationsHong KongPlace de la RepubliqueRoyal BargesRoyal NavyStonewall Inn Up Next Emma’s back! Raducanu charges past Sakkari, into Wimbledon round of 16 Don't Miss Federer visits Wimbledon Continue Reading Latest Tech3 months ago From Stadium to Screen: How Technology is Changing Sports Viewing Horse Racing4 months ago 20/7/2024 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Flemington, Flemington Cup day Jobs4 months ago Indian tech hub Karnataka state’s move to reserve jobs for locals not finalised, chief minister says Sports4 months ago Financial picture dramatically improves for Shamrock Rovers in 48 hours with Sinclair Armstrong deal and European win Fashion4 months ago Our fashion editor’s favourite affordable bag is 20% off today Cricket4 months ago Jay Shah’s Big Decision Hovers Over Cricket’s Associate Member Directors Election Shopping4 months ago Budget shampoo that adds MAJOR volume boost is on sale for Amazon Prime Day: ‘Your hair feels fuller and thicker’ Fitness4 months ago Being active on your commute lowers risk of disease and mental health Golf4 months ago Tiger Woods cops brutal Open schedule as full Round 1 tee times revealed Tennis4 months ago Rafael Nadal makes staggering Carlos Alcaraz prediction, makes Jannik Sinner comparison