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Our World in Pictures: Week 27 of 2021

Here is an incomplete, yet surprising and moving gallery of images of this week’s events around the world.

Maverick Life Editors

By Maverick Life Editors

9 Jul

Tour de France 2021 - 12th stage

A woman rides a horse next to the Peloton during the 12th stage of the Tour de France 2021 over 159.4 km from Saint Paul Trois Chateaux to Nimes, France, 08 July 2021. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT-TESSON

epaselect epa09319879 Italian rider Sonny Colbrelli (R) of the Bahrain Victorious team in action during the 8th stage of the Tour de France 2021 over 150.8 km from Oyonnax to Le Grand-Bornand, France, 03 July 2021. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT-TESSON — Italian rider Sonny Colbrelli (R) of the Bahrain Victorious team in action during the 8th stage of the Tour de France 2021 over 150.8 km from Oyonnax to Le Grand-Bornand, France, 03 July 2021. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT-TESSON

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN - JULY 08: Young taekwando players from the Mercy School Taekwando Club are training on July 8, 2021 in Juba, South Sudan. South Sudan celebrated independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011 after years of conflict. Since independence, the country has remained unstable with an economic crisis, high inflation and political tensions with armed ethnic conflict. Ahead of South Sudan's anniversary, a report from UNICEF estimates that 8.3 million people require humanitarian support, with malnutrion, infant mortality and children's rights at the top of the list. (Photo by Andreea Campeanu/Getty Images) — Young taekwondo players from the Mercy School Taekwando Club are training on July 8, 2021 in Juba, South Sudan. (Photo by Andreea Campeanu/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia, against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during the men's semi final at Wimbledon in Wimbledon, in July 2021. (Photo: EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA) — Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during their men's semi final match at the Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, Britain, 09 July 2021. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates match point in her Ladies' Singles Quarter-Final match against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during Day Eight of The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates match point in her Ladies' Singles Quarter-Final match against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during Day Eight of The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Lee Fook is seen on the ground after being knocked out during the fight between Miles Zalewski and Lee Fook at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on July 07, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) — Lee Fook is seen on the ground after being knocked out during the fight between Miles Zalewski and Lee Fook at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on July 07, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

NKANDLA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Jacob Zuma supporters dance and block the entrance to Jacob Zuma's homestead on July 07, 2021 in Nkandla, South Africa. The former president was found guilty of contempt of court by the Constitutional Court of South Africa and has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart) — Jacob Zuma supporters dance and block the entrance to Jacob Zuma's homestead on July 07, 2021 in Nkandla, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)

HONG KONG, CHINA - JULY 09: The University of Hong Kong student union executive committees attend a press conference as they issue an apology at the University of Hong Kong on July 9, 2021 in Hong Kong, China. University of Hong Kong Student Union leaders resigned en mass after government officials state motion mourning the man who knifed a policeman akin to terrorism.(Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images) — The University of Hong Kong student union executive committees attend a press conference as they issue an apology at the University of Hong Kong on July 9, 2021 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

DHAKA, BANGLADESH - JULY 6: People queue for discounted food given out by a government program July 6, 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh enacted a nationwide lockdown on July 1st in an effort to contain a third wave of coronavirus as cases have surged, fueled by the Delta variant first detected in neighboring India. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) — People queue for discounted food given out by a government program July 6, 2021 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

epa09329422 A group of journalists work next to a mural of the assassinated president Jovenel Moise, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 07 July 2021. The President of Haiti Jovenel Moise, was assassinated on 07 July by armed men who carried out an attack on his residence in the early morning in the Pelerin neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, said interim prime minister, Claude Joseph. EPA-EFE/JEAN MARC HERVE ABELARD — A group of journalists work next to a mural of the assassinated president Jovenel Moise, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 07 July 2021. EPA-EFE/JEAN MARC HERVE ABELARD

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN - JULY 09: Members of the Republican Guard of Honour and members of the military brass band are preparing to leave, after marching on the streets of Juba, during the country's 10th anniversary since independence, on July 9, 2021 in Juba, South Sudan. South Sudan celebrated independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011 after years of conflict. Since independence, the country has remained unstable with an economic crisis, high inflation and political tensions with armed conflict. Ahead of South Sudan's anniversary, a report from UNICEF estimates that 8.3 million people require humanitarian support, with malnutrition, infant mortality and children's rights at the top of the list. (Photo by Andreea Campeanu/Getty Images) — Members of the Republican Guard of Honour and members of the military brass band are preparing to leave, after marching on the streets of Juba, during the country's 10th anniversary since independence, on July 9, 2021 in Juba, South Sudan. South Sudan celebrated independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011 after years of conflict. (Photo by Andreea Campeanu/Getty Images)

BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY - JULY 07: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference announcing a class action lawsuit against big tech companies at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 07, 2021 in Bedminster, New Jersey. Former President Trump held a press conference with executives from the America First Policy Institute to announce a class action lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter, Google, and their CEOs, claiming that he was wrongfully censored. Since being banned from the social media companies, former President Trump has continued to spread lies about mass voter fraud in the 2020 election that have not not been substantiated. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference announcing a class action lawsuit against big tech companies at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 07, 2021 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

SARASOTA, FL - JULY 03: A man wears a costume depicting former U.S. President Donald Trump on July 3, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. Co-sponsored by the Republican Party of Florida, the rally marks Trump's further support of the MAGA agenda and accomplishments of his administration. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images) — A man wears a costume depicting former U.S. President Donald Trump on July 3, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 07: U.S. President Joe Biden leaves the Oval Office prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House July 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. President Biden is traveling to Crystal Lake, Illinois, to push for his “Build Back Better” agenda. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) — U.S. President Joe Biden leaves the Oval Office prior to a Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House July 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: People fill the National Mall to watch the fireworks display during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2021 in Washington, DC. While pandemic restrictions have been lifted for much of the country, the Delta variant of Covid-19 is hospitalizing thousands of Americans have so far not gotten a vaccine. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) — People fill the National Mall to watch the fireworks display during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

RIPON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Spiked, an inflatable art installation, by Steve Messam, bursts through the columns of the Temple of Piety, at Studley Royal on July 09, 2021 in Ripon, England. Messam's art installation 'These Passing Things' comprises of three works in the grounds of the National Trust's Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon. Spiked will be on display for the opening weekend on July 10 and will return on August 21. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — Spiked, an inflatable art installation, by Steve Messam, bursts through the columns of the Temple of Piety, at Studley Royal on July 09, 2021 in Ripon, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

epa09332769 View of a hot-air balloon at the annual European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 09 July 2021. EPA-EFE/Susanna Saez — View of a hot-air balloon at the annual European Balloon Festival in Igualada, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 09 July 2021. EPA-EFE/Susanna Saez

epa09329279 People take pictures at the world's tallest sand sculpture as its under construction in Blokhus, Denmark, 07 July 2021. The Dutch designer Wilfred Stijger is behind the work, which is inspired by the covid-19 pandemic. EPA-EFE/Claus Bjoern Larsen DENMARK OUT — People take pictures at the world's tallest sand sculpture as its under construction in Blokhus, Denmark, 07 July 2021. EPA-EFE/Claus Bjoern Larsen DENMARK OUT

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 08: Stone stacker James Craig Page is seen on Eye Cave beach, with some of his stone sculptures on July 8, 2021, in Dunbar, Scotland. The World’s first and still Europe’s biggest, 33rd Edinburgh Science Festival draws to a close on Sunday, with one of the main closing weekend highlights of this year’s event the European Stone Stacking Championships. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) — Stone stacker James Craig Page is seen on Eye Cave beach, with some of his stone sculptures on July 8, 2021, in Dunbar, Scotland. The World’s first and still Europe’s biggest, 33rd Edinburgh Science Festival draws to a close on Sunday, with one of the main closing weekend highlights of this year’s event the European Stone Stacking Championships. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

epa09333100 View of the world's longest treetop walk in Laax, Switzerland, 09 July 2021. The 'Senda dil Dragun' (Way of the Dragon) is 1.56 kilometres long and will be opened to the public on 11 July. EPA-EFE/GIAN EHRENZELLER — View of the world's longest treetop walk in Laax, Switzerland, 09 July 2021. The 'Senda dil Dragun' (Way of the Dragon) is 1.56 kilometres long and will be opened to the public on 11 July. EPA-EFE/GIAN EHRENZELLER

epaselect epa09333089 View of the world's longest treetop walk in Laax, Switzerland, 09 July 2021. The 'Senda dil Dragun' (Way of the Dragon) is 1.56 kilometres long and will be opened to the public on 11 July. EPA-EFE/GIAN EHRENZELLER — View of the world's longest treetop walk in Laax, Switzerland, 09 July 2021. The 'Senda dil Dragun' (Way of the Dragon) is 1.56 kilometres long and will be opened to the public on 11 July. EPA-EFE/GIAN EHRENZELLER

epa09333785 An aerial picture taken with a drone shows shows a maize that depicts motifs related to the Covid-19 crisis, in a corn field at the Luenemann farm in Selm near Luenen, Germany, 09 July 2021. Every year, farmer Benedikt Luenemann creates a labyrinth in his three hectares maize field with a motif on current events or topics. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH — An aerial picture taken with a drone shows a maize that depicts motifs related to the Covid-19 crisis, in a cornfield at the Luenemann farm in Selm near Luenen, Germany, 09 July 2021. EPA-EFE/SASCHA STEINBACH

ISMAILIA, EGYPT - JULY 07: Evergreen ship is seen leaving Suez Canal to the Mediterranean after the signing of the settlement contract, on July 7, 2021 in Ismailia, Egypt. The ship had become lodged in the canal in March, requiring a six-day salvage operation to free the vessel. The canal authority and Egyptian government detained the ship for months while they sought compensation from its owners for the economic fallout of the accident. (Photo by Roger Anis/Getty Images) — Evergreen ship is seen leaving Suez Canal to the Mediterranean after the signing of the settlement contract, on July 7, 2021 in Ismailia, Egypt. (Photo by Roger Anis/Getty Images)

SURFSIDE, FLORIDA - JULY 04: The remaining part of the partially collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building falls with a controlled demolition on July 4, 2021 in Surfside, Florida. The decision by officials to bring the rest of the building down was brought on by the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa and fears that the structure might come down in an uncontrolled fashion. Over one hundred people are missing as the search-and-rescue effort continues. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) — The remaining part of the partially collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building falls with a controlled demolition on July 4, 2021 in Surfside, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

SURFSIDE, FLORIDA - JULY 06: Workers helping with the search and rescue walk along Collins Avenue past the completely collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South on July 6, 2021 in Surfside, Florida. The portion of the building left standing after the deadly June 24 collapse was demolished Sunday night ahead of the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa. Officials say the death toll climbed to 36 today, with 109 still unaccounted for. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) — Workers helping with the search and rescue walk along Collins Avenue past the completely collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South on July 6, 2021 in Surfside, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

LLANGOLLEN, DENBIGHSHIRE - JULY 08: Patchwork panels entitled ‘Bridges, Not Walls’ by artist Luke Jerram cover Llangollen Bridge on July 08, 2021 in Llangollen, Denbighshire. The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, an annual festival starting this month, commissioned artist Luke Jerram to create the patchwork, inviting local residents and festival fans to submit 1m x 1m fabric squares reflecting the crafts and culture of Wales. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) — Patchwork panels entitled ‘Bridges, Not Walls’ by artist Luke Jerram cover Llangollen Bridge on July 08, 2021 in Llangollen, Denbighshire. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 09: A giant digital screen shows a 3D cat in Shinjuku area on July 09, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. A 4K display in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district has become home to a giant digital 3D cat, drawing spectators to the 8-by-19-metre LED billboard and sparking joy on social media. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images) — A giant digital screen shows a 3D cat in Shinjuku area on July 09, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. A 4K display in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district has become home to a giant digital 3D cat, drawing spectators to the 8-by-19-metre LED billboard and sparking joy on social media. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images)

ATAMI, JAPAN - JULY 04: A Japan Self-Defence Force (JSDF) soldier carries a search dog at the site of a landslide on July 04, 2021 in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. A rescue operation is underway after a landslide, caused by torrential rain, tore through the Japanese resort city of Atami on Saturday, killing two and leaving around twenty missing. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images) — A Japan Self-Defence Force (JSDF) soldier carries a search dog at the site of a landslide on July 04, 2021 in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images)

Thank you to Kim McCarthy from Gallo Images for her generous help in the production of this image selection. DM/ ML

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