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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

Jan 20, 2022, 10:03 AM | Updated: Jan 21, 2022, 12:08 am

Smoke rises from chimneys of Turow power plant located by the Turow lignite coal mine near the town...

Smoke rises from chimneys of Turow power plant located by the Turow lignite coal mine near the town of Bogatynia, Poland, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The Polish lignite mine is located near the Czech border and Czech authorities have said it negatively affects the environment and drains water from local villages. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

(AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

JAN. 14-20, 2022

From floods in Madagascar and Novak Djokovic’s deportation from Australia to Russians celebrating Epiphany by immersing themselves in water through holes cut in ice, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the week by The Associated Press from Europe and Africa. The selection was curated by Paris Photographer Thibault Camus.

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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

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Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles

On Sunday, Israel's leaders credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct attack from Iran.

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Early phases of Iran's drone attack against Israel. (Photo: Getty Images)...

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Iran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday, sending drones toward Israel.

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Early phases of Iran's drone attack against Israel. (Photo: Getty Images)...

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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa