Celebrations after French left election victory, and more from around the world

Demonstrators climb on the Monument a la Republique during a protest following the legislative election results on July 7, 2024 in Paris, France. The right-wing National Rally party came in third place after having been expected to have a strong showing in the second round of France's parliamentary election, which was called by the French president last month after his party performed poorly in the European election. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

People react after the announcement of the results of the second round of the French legislative elections, in Marseille, southern France, 07 July 2024. France voted in the second round of the legislative elections on 07 July. According to the first official results, the left-wing New Popular Front (Nouveau Front populaire, NFP) was ahead of President Macron's party and Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN). EPA-EFE/TERESA SUAREZ

(L-R) Leader of La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Melenchon, LFI President Manuel Bompard and newly re-elected LFI Deputy Daniele Obono react during a speech after the announcement of the results of the second round of the legislative elections in Paris, France, 07 July 2024. France voted in the second round of the legislative elections on 07 July. According to the first official results, the left-wing New Popular Front (Nouveau Front populaire, NFP) was ahead of President Macron's party and Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN). EPA-EFE/ANDRE PAIN

San Fermin, patron saint of Pamplona, is taken out in procession during the festival in his honor (known as 'Sanfermines') in Pamplona, northern Spain, 07 July 2024. The San Fermin festival 2024 runs from 06 to 14 July, with the running of the bulls as main event. EPA-EFE/VILLAR LOPEZ

Several 'mozos' are chased by bulls, of Herederos de D. Jose Cebada Gago ranch, during the second 'encierro' or running of the San Fermin festival (locally known as 'Sanfermines') in Pamplona, northern Spain, 08 July 2024. The San Fermin festival 2024 runs from 06 to 14 July, with the running of the bulls as the main events. EPA-EFE/VILLAR LOPEZ

People celebrate after the firing of the 'chupinazo', marking the start of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 06 July 2024. The San Fermin festival 2024 runs from 06 to 14 July, with the running of the bulls as main events. EPA-EFE/AINHOA TEJERINA

A man tries to handle a horse during the traditional Rapa das Bestas festival in Sabucedo, Pontevedra, Spain, 08 July 2024. Every year, wild horses are rounded up in the hills and brought to a farmyard to be branded and have their hair cut during the festival. Several thousand people attended the event to watch young people overcoming horses without using ropes or sticks. EPA-EFE/BRAIS LORENZO

Huge waves smashing against the breakwater in Thre Anchor Bay caused foam on July 08, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is reported that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has further upgraded its initial warning from Yellow Level 4 to Yellow Level 6 for disruptive rain. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)

Strong winds caused a large tree to be uprooted in t Bree street in the City center on July 08, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is reported that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has further upgraded its initial warning from Yellow Level 4 to Yellow Level 6 for disruptive rain. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)

A resident walks past slum houses in Jakarta, Indonesia, 08 July 2024. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said that the number of poor people in March 2024 had decreased by 0.33 percentage points when compared to March 2023, namely to 9.03 percent from the previous 9.36 percent. The number of poor people in March 2024 was recorded at 25.22 million people, or 0.68 million lower than in March 2023 which was 25.90 million people. By region, the decline in poverty levels occurred in both urban and rural areas, with the decline in rural areas being greater than urban areas. EPA-EFE/ADI WEDA

A woman walks on the wooden bridge next to a Kajla canal filled with household garbage and plastic in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 08 July 2024. According to the Dhaka South City Corporation Waste Management official, several canals were cleaned at the end of July last year, however most of the canals of the city remain clogged with garbage and plastic thrown by local residents. EPA-EFE/MONIRUL ALAM

Rescue workers at the site of a rocket strike on the 'Okhmadyt' children's hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine, 08 July 2024 amid the Russian invasion. Russia massively attacked Ukraine with missiles 08 July, striking Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. More than 40 missiles of different types were launched, striking residential buildings, infrastructure and the children's hospital. At least seven people were killed and 25 injured as result of shelling in Kyiv according to the State Emergency Service report. EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

People push a stalled car in a water-logged underpass during heavy rain in Mumbai, India, 08 July 2024. Vehicular movements were affected and local trains were delayed due to heavy rain in the city. EPA-EFE/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

The bodybuilding brothers Walter Perez (L), 61, and Carlos Perez, 62, pose in their gym in Santa Teresa, Nicaragua, 07 July 2024. Known as the 'Iron Brothers' or the 'Hercules Brothers', Carlos and Walter Perez are prominent figures in the Nicaraguan bodybuilding scene. The Santa Teresa native bodybuilders are both deaf; Walter lost his hearing during childhood, while Carlos was born deaf. They started lifting weights in their youth and later took part in weightlifting competitions. Despite being over 60 years old, they continue training their bodies using handmade weights. EPA-EFE/STR

Activists and supporters of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have the slogan 'RENEET Leak' wrriten on their bodies as they take part in a protest over allegations of paper leaks and fraud in connection to the NEET-UG medical exam organised by INDIA alliance youth wing in New Delhi, India, 08 July 2024. Since the results were declared on 04 June, the exam necessary for getting admission to a medical college has sparked protests over allegations of paper leaks, irregularities, and fraud. An unprecedented 67 students achieved the perfect score of 720, marking a historic occurrence in the National Testing Agency's (NTA) history. EPA-EFE/RAJAT GUPTA

Afghan Hajj pilgrims upon their return from Saudi Arabia at Kandahar Airport, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 06 July 2024. Taliban Acting Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs said this year 30,000 Afghans took part in the Hajj pilgrimage. The transportation of pilgrims from Afghanistan was carried out by private and state-owned airlines, he said. EPA-EFE/QUDRATULLAH RAZWAN

Faithful gather as Pope Francis leads a mass in piazza Unita' d'Italia during a pastoral visit on the occasion of the 50th Social Week of Italian Catholics, in Trieste, Italy, 07 July 2024. EPA-EFE/GABRIELE CROZZOLI

A person participates in a demonstration to commemorate the LGBTI pride month in Caracas, Venezuela, 07 July 2024. EPA-EFE/MIGUEL GUTIERREZ

A woman waits moments before Spanish frigate 'Almirante Juan de Borbon' arrives to its base after participating in NATO's Operation Brilliant Shield, at the Ferrol military arsenal in Ferrol city, Galicia region, north-western Spain, 08 July 2024. The vessel, equipped with advanced AEGIS combat systems and designed for a range of operations, serves as the flagship of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), a multinational, integrated maritime force made up of vessels from various allied countries. EPA-EFE/Kiko Delgado

A cannabis enthusiast smokes as he take part in a demonstration to oppose the government's reclassification of marijuana as a narcotic, on the road to the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, 08 July 2024. A group of people advocating the legal use of cannabis demonstrated to oppose the government's plan to revoke the decriminalization of cannabis and to reclassify marijuana as a narcotic by the end of 2024. After 2022 cannabis decriminalization, the Thai Public Health Minister signed a draft legislation regarding the banning of cannabis for recreational use, or in the case of growing for economic purposes, the process must be controlled and approved. The proposed new legislation will focus on regulating the use of cannabis for medical purposes only. EPA-EFE/NARONG SANGNAK

A group of dancer perform a traditional dance of Dayak Tribe at the annual Bali Art Festival in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 08 July 2024. The Bali Art Festival runs from 15 June to 13 July 2024 and features hundreds of performers. EPA-EFE/MADE NAGI

An aerial view showing the creek Laveggio after heavy rainfalls in Capolago in Mendrisio, Switzerland, 07 July 2024. Severe weather in the past days caused floodings, landslides, blocked roads and destruction. EPA-EFE/Elia Bianchi

People holding umbrellas take a boat trip on the Griboyedov channel during a rainy day in St. Petersburg, Russia, 08 July 2024. The temperature dropped to 17 degrees Celsius in Russia's second largest city. EPA-EFE/ANATOLY MALTSEV

Ducati Lenovo rider Francesco Bagnaia of Italy leads the pack during the MotoGP race of the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Germany, at the Sachsenring racetrack in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany, 07 July 2024. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK. DM