The best photos from around the world, Fourth of July celebrations, Madrid’s high heel race for Pride Week, and driftwood collecting in rural Alaska

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The World in Pictures: AP's most compelling images of the week
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The best photos from around the world

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Photos of protests and celebrations mark a different Fourth of July for many Americans

U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during Fourth of July festivities

U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during Fourth of July festivities in Washington. Photo: Mark Schiefelbein

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Photos of Madrid's high heel race where runners braved the heat for Pride Week

Runners wearing high heels race in Madrid

Runners sporting heels of at least 15 centimeters (5.9 inches) competed in Madrid's annual high heel race during Pride Week. Photo: Manu Fernandez

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Photos of collecting driftwood in rural Alaska

Jake Pogrebinsky aligns a log on a milling machine in Alaska

Jake Pogrebinsky aligns a log on a milling machine in Alaska. Photo: John Locher

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PHOTO ESSAY: Iranians struggled with quiet moments of fear and anxiety for 12 days of war

Afghan girl Sara draws in her room in Tehran

Afghan girl Sara draws in her room in Tehran during ceasefire after 12 days of Israeli bombardment.

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AP photographer earns a wave from Bezos and Sanchez as they arrived in Venice

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrive by boat at a hotel in Venice

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrive by boat at a hotel in Venice ahead of their wedding. Photo: Luca Bruno

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