# The week in pictures: Summer wildfires, a Thai school shooting and the Tour de France Femmes

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- France 24, 2026-08-09 13:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260809-the-week-in-pictures-summer-wildfires-thai-school-shooting-tour-de-france-femmes

> The record-setting summer wildfire season continued to devastate Washington state in the United States and parts of Europe. Thailand mourned after a school shooting killed students and teachers. Cycling enthusiasts, meanwhile, shifted their attention to the women’s Tour de France. These are some of the most striking images from the week.

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