AP Week in Pictures: Global

April 5 - 11, 2024

Stunned Palestinians found their home city unrecognizable as they filtered in to salvage what they could from the vast destruction left by Israeli troops who withdrew from southern Gaza’s Khan Younis a day earlier after months of fighting and bombardment.

Palestinians find their home city unrecognizable in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, April 8, 2024, as they filtered in to salvage what they could from the vast destruction left by Israeli troops who withdrew from Khan Younis a day earlier after months of fighting and bombardment. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Palestinians find their home city unrecognizable in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, April 8, 2024, as they filtered in to salvage what they could from the vast destruction left by Israeli troops who withdrew from Khan Younis a day earlier after months of fighting and bombardment. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Rwanda marked the 30th anniversary of the East African nation’s most horrific period in history — the 1994 genocide against its minority Tutsi. An estimated 800,000 Tutsi were killed by extremist Hutu in massacres that lasted over 100 days.

Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.

This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

The selection was curated by AP photo editor Anita Baca in Mexico City.

A total solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Texas, April 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A total solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Texas, April 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spectators watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, in Eagle Pass, Texas, April 8, 2024. Almost everyone in North America could see at least a partial eclipse, weather permitting. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spectators watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, in Eagle Pass, Texas, April 8, 2024. Almost everyone in North America could see at least a partial eclipse, weather permitting. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Traffic inches along southbound Interstate 93 near Franconia, N.H., April 8, 2024, more than eight hours after the total solar eclipse. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

Traffic inches along southbound Interstate 93 near Franconia, N.H., April 8, 2024, more than eight hours after the total solar eclipse. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)

A Ukrainian serviceman kneels in prayer in a church damaged by a Russian air raid in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andriy Andriyenko)

A Ukrainian serviceman kneels in prayer in a church damaged by a Russian air raid in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andriy Andriyenko)

A fiberglass and hand-painted sculpture of Winston Churchill by artist Yinka Shonibare is on display during a photo call for his Suspended States exhibition, at Serpentine South in London, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

A fiberglass and hand-painted sculpture of Winston Churchill by artist Yinka Shonibare is on display during a photo call for his Suspended States exhibition, at Serpentine South in London, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Chilean horseback riders known as "Huasos", take part in the Quasimodo Feast, a celebration held on the first Sunday after Easter, in Colina, Chile, April 7, 2024. The "Huasos" accompany priests to give communion to the sick, in a procession to pay tribute to the Virgin of Carmen. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Chilean horseback riders known as “Huasos”, take part in the Quasimodo Feast, a celebration held on the first Sunday after Easter, in Colina, Chile, April 7, 2024. The “Huasos” accompany priests to give communion to the sick, in a procession to pay tribute to the Virgin of Carmen. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Women protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Women protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

A supporter of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas stands outside the detention center where he was taken after police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest him, in Quito, Ecuador, April 6, 2024. The two countries have been tussling over Glas, a convicted criminal and fugitive, since he took refuge at Mexico’s embassy in December. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

A supporter of former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas stands outside the detention center where he was taken after police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest him, in Quito, Ecuador, April 6, 2024. The two countries have been tussling over Glas, a convicted criminal and fugitive, since he took refuge at Mexico’s embassy in December. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Marking the 160th anniversary of their founding, Italian Red Cross volunteers arrive in Paul VI Audience Hall as they wait for the arrival of Pope Francis, at the Vatican, April 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Marking the 160th anniversary of their founding, Italian Red Cross volunteers arrive in Paul VI Audience Hall as they wait for the arrival of Pope Francis, at the Vatican, April 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Jewelry belonging to victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide is displayed on an altar as a memorial, at a Catholic parish in Nyamata, Rwanda, April 5, 2024. Rwanda is marking the 30th anniversary of the East African nation’s most horrific period in history — the genocide against its minority Tutsi. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Jewelry belonging to victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide is displayed on an altar as a memorial, at a Catholic parish in Nyamata, Rwanda, April 5, 2024. Rwanda is marking the 30th anniversary of the East African nation’s most horrific period in history — the genocide against its minority Tutsi. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Supporters of South Korea's ruling People Power Party flash their smartphones' lights during the party's parliamentary election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, April 9, 2024. Voters handed liberals extended opposition control of parliament in what looks like a massive political setback to conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party flash their smartphones’ lights during the party’s parliamentary election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

"Rosie the Riveters" Lucille "Cille" MacDonald, left, and Delphine Kaput, hold hands during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the World War II factory workers, on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 10, 2024. “Rosie the Riveter,” is a catchall referencing the women who flooded factories and shipyards during World War II to build planes, ships, and bombs. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

“Rosie the Riveters” Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, left, and Delphine Kaput, hold hands during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the World War II factory workers, on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Muslims break their fast with the Iftar meal after the last Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, outside the Old City of Jerusalem, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Muslims break their fast with the Iftar meal after the last Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, outside the Old City of Jerusalem, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A woman dressed in traditional attire smiles during a procession marking Gudi Padwa or the Marathi New Year, in Mumbai, India, April 9, 2024.(AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

A woman dressed in traditional attire smiles during a procession marking Gudi Padwa or the Marathi New Year, in Mumbai, India, April 9, 2024.(AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

A child wearing a unicorn hat climbs a tree in the Magnolia garden of the National Botanical Garden, in Kyiv Ukraine, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

A child wearing a unicorn hat climbs a tree in the Magnolia garden of the National Botanical Garden, in Kyiv Ukraine, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Bees gather round a beehive, on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, April 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Bees gather round a beehive, on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, April 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Writer Fernanda Montenegro holds Indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak during his admission ceremony to the Brazilian Academy of Letters, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Friday, April 5, 2024. Krenak is the first Indigenous person to be elected to the academy. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Writer Fernanda Montenegro holds Indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak during his admission ceremony to the Brazilian Academy of Letters, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Friday, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A Muslim man playfully tosses a toddler into the air at the end of Eid al-Fitr prayers in Bucharest, Romania, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

A Muslim man playfully tosses a toddler into the air at the end of Eid al-Fitr prayers in Bucharest, Romania, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

The only active crater with the lava flow emerging at it's base, near Grindavik, Iceland, April 6, 2024. The volcano in southwestern Iceland has erupted three times in the last five months. (AP Photo/Marco di Marco)

The only active crater with the lava flow emerging at it’s base, near Grindavik, Iceland, April 6, 2024. The volcano in southwestern Iceland has erupted three times in the last five months. (AP Photo/Marco di Marco)

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson dances onstage before introducing a clip from the upcoming animated film "Moana 2" during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon 2024, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson dances onstage before introducing a clip from the upcoming animated film “Moana 2" during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon 2024, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jason Bleier photographs his dog Sir, a 13-week-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, during their walk in the snow, at Mt. Diablo State Park near Walnut Creek, Calif., April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Jason Bleier photographs his dog Sir, a 13-week-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, during their walk in the snow, at Mt. Diablo State Park near Walnut Creek, Calif., April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Ryan Fox, of New Zealand, gestures towards his crying daughter Isobel on the fourth hole during the par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Ryan Fox, of New Zealand, gestures towards his crying daughter Isobel on the fourth hole during the par-3 contest at the Masters golf tournament, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

People view the aftermath of a shooting at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, April 10, 2024. The annual event that marks the end of Ramadan, held outside a mosque in the city’s Parkside neighborhood, came to a sudden end when shots rang out leaving at least three people injured. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

People view the aftermath of a shooting at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, April 10, 2024. The annual event that marks the end of Ramadan, held outside a mosque in the city’s Parkside neighborhood, came to a sudden end when shots rang out leaving at least three people injured. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

A cat naps on the bed of a Ukrainian serviceman, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, April 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)

A cat naps on the bed of a Ukrainian serviceman, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, April 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)

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