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Lahaina (United States) (AFP) – Hawaii Governor Josh Green tours the aftermath of deadly wildfires that destroyed the town of Lahaina and killed at least 55 people.

Tripoli (AFP) – Libyans hit the streets of the capital for the Madina Summer Nights festival following efforts by local administration to revive the Old City of Tripoli.

Nicosia (AFP) – The Cypriot government has made unused coronavirus medication for humans available to treat cats in the country, where thousands have been dying from feline Covid.

Paris (AFP) – More animals and weeds, a steady stream of tourists, and a handful of highly sought-after plots: after the Covid-19 period, Père-Lachaise cemetery, the largest green space in Paris, is trying to reconcile sometimes contradictory functions, while retaining its picturesque appearance.

Wellington (AFP) – Spain reached the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in extra time.

Omagh (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Omagh bomb survivor Kevin Skelton reflects on the 25 years since the blast which claimed the life of his wife Philomena, one of 29 victims of the car bomb planted by the Real IRA in Northern Ireland.

Kahului (United States) (AFP) – Survivors and evacuees of the fire that killed over 50 people in Hawaii gather in a secure parking lot to spend the night, and recount how the town of Lahaina burnt to the ground. “I felt like I was gonna die that day,” says resident Ekolu Brayden.

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismisses officials responsible for military conscription in each region of the country, citing corruption allegations that he says could amount to treason.

Quito (AFP) – The daughter of murdered presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, Tamia Villavicencio, pays tribute to her father outside a cemetery in Quito.

Yokohama (Japan) (AFP) – More than 10,000 people gather to attend the 2023 Pokemon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan. Some 2000 contestants from about 50 countries will fight for the world champion title in the card and video games events, competing for prizes totalling $1 million.