From the conflict in Syria and the collapse of the French government, to the visit of new top EU officials to Ukraine and the martial law fiasco in South Korea, dpa international presents its Pictures of the Week.
Khamis Ghaban family, who fled Israeli attacks and took refuge in the Legislative Council building that was destroyed in Israeli attacks due to lack of shelter, struggle to survive under difficult conditions in Gaza City. Mahmoud Issa/Quds Net News via ZUMA Press/dpa
A toy is seen among destroyed tents following an Israeli attack targeted an Internally displaced person (IDP) camp in the Mawasi Khan Younis area, southern Gaza Strip last night. Mohammed Skaik/News Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A Syrian opposition fighter fires artillery at Syrian regime forces’ positions in Aleppo. The armed Syrian opposition factions, within the operations room (the Military Operations Department), launched a military operation under the name of deterring aggression in Idlib and Aleppo governorates, and took control of more than 60 towns that were under the control of the Syrian regime forces and the Iranian-backed militias. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
Bodies seen on the street in front of university hospital in Aleppo city, which targeted by Syrian regime airstrike. The Syrian government has lost control of the city of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest, as opposition forces have made more territorial gains, a war monitor reported on Sunday. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
Members of the Syrian armed opposition on top of a military aircraft after gaining control of the Nayrab military airport in the city of Aleppo. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
Members of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, carry a wounded person following a Russian airstrike on Idlib. At least 11 people, including five children, lost their lives as Syrian and Russian warplanes targeted rebel-held areas in northwestern Syria on Monday, according to activists and a monitoring group. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
Members of the Syrian armed opposition stand in front of the arrival terminal after gaining control of Aleppo International Airport. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
Members of the Syrian armed opposition forces stand in front of the entrance to the Military College after taking control of it in the city of Aleppo. The Syrian government has lost control of the city of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest, as opposition forces have made more territorial gains, a war monitor reported on Sunday. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
UK King Charles III (2nd R) and Queen Camilla (L) with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (2nd L) and his wife Sheikha Jawaher (R) pose for a photo ahead of a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, during his state visit to the UK. Aaron Chown/PA Wire/dpa
Members of the Household Division line up for the arrival of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade. Kin Cheung/PA Wire/dpa
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (2nd R) welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd L) at the Royal Palace. -/SPA/dpa
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier looks on during question time with the government in the National Assembly. Alain Jocard/AFP/dpa
French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on a monitor in the control room at AFP headquarters as he addresses the nation from the Elysee Palace. Macron’s televised speech comes in response to the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s minority government. Ludovic Marin/AFP/dpa
A general view of vehicles in a scrap yard damaged by the devastating storm a month ago. Rober Solsona/EUROPA PRESS/dpa
The new EU Council President Antonio Costa (front, 2nd R), the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas (2nd L) and the new EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos (R) talk to a war veteran (L) on the Maidan during a visit to the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Ansgar Haase/dpa
Volkswagen employees rally outside the Zwickau plant, signalling their readiness to strike as the peace obligation period, which prohibits industrial action, ends at midnight on Saturday. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
Employees of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) gather for a works meeting at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg. Ronny Hartmann/AFP POOL/dpa
A protester waves a Georgian flag during a demonstration of the Georgian opposition against the ruling Georgian Dream party. Jan Schmidt-Whitley/Le Pictorium via ZUMA Press/dpa
Pro-European protesters shoot fireworks at police from behind a makeshift barricade during an anti-government protest. Following a controversial election last month, ruling party “Georgian Dream” Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced on November 28th that they will no longer pursue a European future until the end of 2028. Jay Kogler/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
New European Council President Antonio Costa and outgoing European Council President Charles Michel pictured during a ceremony for the handover of the position of Council President at the European Council in Brussels. Benoit Doppagne/Belga/dpa
Soldiers prepare to enter the main hall of the National Assembly following the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of emergency martial law, citing the need to root out pro-North Korean forces and uphold the constitutional order. -/YNA/dpa
Ruling and opposition lawmakers unanimously vote in favor of a resolution urging the president to withdraw martial law during an emergency plenary session. South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol had declared martial law, citing the need to root out pro-North Korean forces and uphold the constitutional order. -/YNA/dpa
Pauli’s David Nemeth (L) and Kiel’s Finn Porath battle for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel at the Millerntor Stadium. Marcus Brandt/dpa
Bochum’s Anthony Losilla (L) and Augsburg’s Alexis Claude-Maurice battle for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and VfL Bochum at WWK-Arena. Harry Langer/dpa
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield. Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (R) in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield. Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa
Regensburg’s Nico Ochojski (R) and Stuttgart’s Chris Fuehrich battle for the ball, during the German DFB Cup round of 16 soccer match between Jahn Regensburg and VfB Stuttgart at Jahnstadion Regensburg stadium. Armin Weigel/dpa
Christmas decorations are on sale at a stand at the Nuremberg Christmas Market. Daniel Karmann/dpa
Dogs play on dried chinar leaves on a cold autumn day at the University of Kashmir in Srinagar. Adil Abass/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
