The past week has been quite eventful, marked by festivals, sports competitions, military parades, and visits of top public officials, as well as by a wide range of other colourful highlights from various corners of our planet.
Sputnik has prepared a photo gallery especially for you so you can immerse yourselves in this week's most exciting events.
© AP Photo / Lynne SladkyDesigner Monica Hansen clad in a beach outfit waves at the public during Miami Swim Week, Saturday, 13 July 2019
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Designer Monica Hansen clad in a beach outfit waves at the public during Miami Swim Week, Saturday, 13 July 2019
© Sputnik / Alejandro Martinez Velez / Go to the mediabankA bull race at the festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain
A bull race at the festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain
© Sputnik / Aleksandr Galperin / Go to the mediabankThe frigate "Poltava" sailing past the Dvortsovsky Bridge to take part in a military parade rehearsal in St Petersburg, Russia
The frigate "Poltava" sailing past the Dvortsovsky Bridge to take part in a military parade rehearsal in St Petersburg, Russia
© Sputnik / Mikhail Klimentyev / Go to the mediabankRussian President Vladimir Putin pays visit to Valaam Monastery in Russia's Karelia
Russian President Vladimir Putin pays visit to Valaam Monastery in Russia's Karelia
© Sputnik / Alexandr Wilf / Go to the mediabankRussian synchronised swimming team performing at 18th World Aquatics Championship in South Korea's Gwangju
Russian synchronised swimming team performing at 18th World Aquatics Championship in South Korea's Gwangju
© REUTERS / Charles PlatiauFrench Army soldiers hold anti-drone guns during the traditional Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris, 14 July 2019.
French Army soldiers hold anti-drone guns during the traditional Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris, 14 July 2019.
© Sputnik / Vitaly Ankov / Go to the mediabankFeeding racoons at a safari park in Russia's Primorsky region
Feeding racoons at a safari park in Russia's Primorsky region
A couple during riots at the Champs-Elysees in Paris
© AP Photo / Charlie RiedelSilhouettes of roller coaster riders at the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon launch, 16 July 2019.
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Silhouettes of roller coaster riders at the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon launch, 16 July 2019.
© AFP 2023 / Scott HeinsRevelers take part in the annual Diner En Blanc event in New York City
Revelers take part in the annual Diner En Blanc event in New York City
© Sputnik / Alexander Kryazhev / Go to the mediabankWomen taking pictures on the "Siberian Maldives"
Women taking pictures on the "Siberian Maldives"
© AFP 2023 / Martin BernettiDancers in traditional costumes perform at the "La Tirana" religious carnival, Chile
Dancers in traditional costumes perform at the "La Tirana" religious carnival, Chile
© Sputnik / Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Go to the mediabankA man in a costume at the San Fermín festival in Spain
A man in a costume at the San Fermín festival in Spain
© REUTERS / Mike BlakeA woman in costume walks across the street in downtown San Diego during the pop culture festival Comic Con International
A woman in costume walks across the street in downtown San Diego during the pop culture festival Comic Con International
© AFP 2023 / Sanjay Kanojia Indian women walk during a dust storm in Allahabad, India
Indian women walk during a dust storm in Allahabad, India
Night bike fest in Moscow
© REUTERS / Jon NazcaA recortador jumps over a bull during a contest in a bullring at the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain
A recortador jumps over a bull during a contest in a bullring at the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain
© REUTERS / Rizki Dwi PutraThe annual Kasada ceremony in Probolinggo, East Java province, Indonesia
The annual Kasada ceremony in Probolinggo, East Java province, Indonesia
© REUTERS / Henry NichollsExtinction Rebellion activists march through East London, England 13 July 2019
Extinction Rebellion activists march through East London, England 13 July 2019