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Week in pictures: 27 July - 2 August 2019

Our selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

Tyrone Siu / Reuters A police officer points a gun towards anti-extradition bill protestersTyrone Siu / Reuters
A police officer points a gun towards anti-extradition bill protesters in Hong Kong. The incident came during clashes outside the Kwai Chung police station where dozens of protesters are being held.
Danny Lawson / PA Media An RAF Chinook helicopter flies in sandbags to help repair a dam at Toddbrook reservoirDanny Lawson / PA Media
An RAF Chinook helicopter flies in sandbags to help repair a dam at Toddbrook reservoir near the village of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire, after it was damaged by heavy rainfall. The 1,500 residents of Whaley Bridge were evacuated after "mortal danger" warnings.
Lim Huey Teng / Reuters A panda cub eatsLim Huey Teng / Reuters
Nineteen-month-old female panda cub Yi Yi eats during her naming ceremony at the National Zoo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ben Birchall / PA Media Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane DoddsBen Birchall / PA Media
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson (right) and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds (left) celebrate Ms Dodds' win in the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election. The MP overturned an 8,038 majority to beat Conservative Chris Davies by 1,425 votes, and reduce the government's majority to one.
Max Mumby / Getty Images Jockey Khadijah Mellah is seen in the parade ring before taking part in the Magnolia Cup charity ladies raceMax Mumby / Getty Images
Jockey Khadijah Mellah is seen in the parade ring before winning the Magnolia Cup ladies' race at the Qatar Goodwood Festival in Chichester. She is believed to be the first person in the UK to appear in a competitive horse race while wearing a hijab.
Denis Balibouse / Reuters Fighter aircraft F-5 Tigers perform a show above Lake Leman in Vevey, SwitzerlandDenis Balibouse / Reuters
Fighter aircraft F-5 Tigers of the Swiss Air Force Patrouille de Suisse aerobatic team perform a show on Swiss National Day above Lake Geneva.
Bruno Kelly / Reuters A worker prepares graves at the Sao Sebastiao cemetery in Altamira, BrazilBruno Kelly / Reuters
A worker prepares graves at the Sao Sebastiao cemetery in Altamira, Brazil, for inmates who died in a riot at Altamira jail. Fifty eight inmates were killed when members of a criminal gang attacked rivals.
SERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP Orthodox nuns take part in a religious processionSERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP
Orthodox nuns take part in a religious procession during the celebration of the 1,031st anniversary of the Christianisation of the Kievan Rus region, in Kiev, Ukraine.
Jane Barlow / PA Media Acrobat Alyssa Moore is held up by poles with an ornate ceiling in the backgroundJane Barlow / PA Media
Acrobat Alyssa Moore practises her routine at The Dome in Edinburgh ahead of her performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jeenah Moon / Reuters A cat wears a sparkly costumeJeenah Moon / Reuters
Canoli the cat is seen backstage before the Algonquin Hotel's Annual Cat Fashion Show in Manhattan, New York. The costume design was inspired by German lederhosen.

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