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The week around the world in 20 pictures

Student protests across France, Russian strikes on Kyiv, wildfires in Indonesia and Comic-Con in New York – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists

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© Photograph: Matthias Oesterle/Shutterstock

© Photograph: Matthias Oesterle/Shutterstock

© Photograph: Matthias Oesterle/Shutterstock

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Oil prices jump 5% on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat

Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid reports White House has asked to see options for more strikes against Iran

Oil prices have risen sharply amid fears about escalating tensions in the Middle East and a squeeze on production from the threat of a hurricane off the US coast.

Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by 5% to $105.3 a barrel on Thursday, triggering a wave of selling in the global bond and stock markets.

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© Photograph: Anadolu/Getty

© Photograph: Anadolu/Getty

© Photograph: Anadolu/Getty

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