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Photographs of the biggest news stories from June 25 to 31, 2016.
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Two explosions and gunfire at Istanbul airport
ISTANBUL, JUNE 28, 2016 - Forensic police work the explosion site at Ataturk airport after two explosions followed by gunfire, killing 42 people and injuring hundreds.
All flights at Istanbul's Ataturk international airport were suspended Photo: AFP / Ozan Kose
Police block off Istanbul airport after bombings and gunfire
ISTANBUL, JUNE 28, 2016 - A policeman sets up a security perimeter as people leave the airport after two explosions followed by gunfire hit the Turkey's biggest airport. Photo: AFP / Ozan Kose
People leave the Istanbul airport after attacks
ISTANBUL, JUNE 28, 2016 - People stand outside the entrance as they leave the Istanbul airport after two explosions followed by gunfire. Photo: AFP / Ozan Kose
Mourners gather at the funeral of a victim of the Istanbul attack
ISTANBUL, JUNE 20, 2016 - A man gestures as people gather in front of the coffin for the funeral of Turkish teacher Huseyin Tunc two days after the triple suicide bombing and gun attack occurred at Istanbul's Ataturk airport. Photo: AFP / Bulent Kilic
Funerals of victims of the Istanbul attacks
ISTANBUL, JUNE 30, 1026 - People carry the coffins of Maryam Amiri, Karime Amiri, Zahra Amiri and Huda Amiri on June 30, 2016 during their funerals two days after they were killed by a suicide bombing and gun attack targeted Istanbul's Ataturk airport, killing 42 people. Photo: AFP / Ozan Kose
Clearing debris at the Istanbul
ISTANBUL, JUNE 29, 2016 - Authorized personnel clear glass debris in Ataturk airport's International arrival terminal a day after a suicide bombing and gun attack targeted Istanbul's airport. Photo: AFP / Ozan Kose
Chile wins the Copa America Centenario
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, JUNE 26, 2016 - Chile's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Copa America Centenario final by defeating Argentina in the penalty shoot-out. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm
Argentina wins second place in Copa America Centenario
EAST RUTHERFORD NEW JERSEY, JUNE 26 - Argentina's Lionel Messi waits to receive the second place medal during the Copa America Centenario awards ceremony. Lionel Messi, tearfully decided to quit the international team after missing a spot-kick in the shootout. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm
Argentines want Messi to remain on the national team
BUENOS AIRES, JUNE 27, 2016 - People stand under the rain waiting for the arrival of Argentina's football team from the Copa America Centenario held in the United States.
Argentina lost the final against Chile 4-2 in the penalty shoot-out. Argentines begged Lionel Messi, not to leave the national team despite its traumatic final. Photo: AFP / Eitan Abramovich
Panda Xin Xin gives birth to twins in Macau
MACAU, JUNE 26 - Giant panda Xin Xin cares for one of two newborn twin baby pandas at the Giant Panda Pavilion on Coloane, Macau.
Giant panda Xin Xin gave birth to two male cubs on June 26 at the Giant Panda Pavilion in Coloane, according to officials. Xin Xin and her mate Kai Kai were a gift from the mainland to the gambling enclave in 2014, arriving in 2015. Photo: AFP / Macau Government Information Bureau
Panama Canal expansion opens
PANAMA CANAL, JUNE 26 - A giant Chinese-chartered freighter nudged its way into the expanded Panama Canal to mark the completion of nearly a decade of work forecast to boost global trade. Photo: AFP / Rodrigo Arangua
Volkswagen to pay $14.7 billion in settlement
LOS ANGELES, JUNE 28, 2016 - Volkswagen has agreed to pay out $14.7 billion in a settlement with U.S. authorities and car owners over its emissions-cheating diesel-powered cars. The settlement filed in federal court calls for the German auto giant to either buy back or fix the cars that tricked pollution tests, and to pay each owner up to $10,000 in cash. Photo: AFP / Mark Ralston
Boris Johnson says he will not run for UK prime minister
LONDON, JUNE 30, 2016- Brexit campaigner and former London mayor Boris Johnson is pictured as he addresses a press conference in central London. Johnson said he will not stand to succeed Prime Minister David Cameron, as had been widely expected after Britain's vote to leave the European Union. Photo: AFP / Leon Neal
Pro-Europe demonstrators hold up signs in London
LONDON, JUNE 28, 2016 - Demonstrators hold up Pro-Europe placards at an anti-Brexit protest in Trafalgar Square in central London. EU leaders attempted to rescue the European project and Prime Minister David Cameron sought to calm fears over Britain's vote to leave the bloc as ratings agencies downgraded the country. Britain has been pitched into uncertainty by the June 23 referendum result, with Cameron announcing his resignation, the economy facing a string of shocks and Scotland making a fresh threat to break away. Photo: AFP / Justin Tallis
North American Leaders' Summit
OTTOWA, CANADA, JUNE 29, 2016 - Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto, left, speaks as Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, center, and President Barack Obama listen during the closing press conference of the North American Leaders' Summit at the National Gallery of Canada. Photo: AP / Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press
Shaquille O'Neal becomes US sports envoy to Cuba
HAVANA, JUNE 26 - NBA Hall of famer Shaquille O'Neal, plays with a youngster during a clinic with young players in Havana. O'Neal will visit historically significant cultural sites in Havana to encourage positive ties between the U.S. and Cuban people. Photo: AP / Ramon Espinosa
US Defense Secretary announces new rules allowing transgender individuals to openly serve in the millitary
WASHINGTON DC, JUNE 30, 2016 - Defense Secretary Ash Carter listens to a reporter's question during a news conference at the Pentagon, where he announced new rules allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military. Photo: AP / Alex Brandon)
