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Week in pictures: 10-16 June 2023

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

News imageOleksandr Ratushniak / Reuters A Ukrainian service member near the front lineOleksandr Ratushniak / Reuters
A Ukrainian soldier is seen near the newly liberated village of Neskuchne in Donetsk region during the much-anticipated counter-offensive against Russia.
News imageHusnain ALI / AFP People affected by the cyclone wade through waterHusnain ALI / AFP
People wade through water near the coast in Sujawal, Pakistan. The region was hit by Cyclone Biparjoy, which prompted mass evacuations in some areas.
News imageStefano Guidi / Getty Images Flowers are carried ahead of Silvio Berlusconi's coffin as it is brought out of Milan's cathedral - the Duomo di Milano - for his state funeralStefano Guidi / Getty Images
Flowers are carried ahead of Silvio Berlusconi's coffin as it is brought out of Milan's cathedral - the Duomo di Milano - for his state funeral. The former Italian prime minister, who has died aged 86, overcame various scandals to hold office four times.
News imageBrendan Mcdermid / Reuters J Harrison Ghee accepts an awardBrendan Mcdermid / Reuters
J Harrison Ghee accepts the award for the best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical for Some Like It Hot, at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in New York.
News imageCristina Quicler / AFP The sculpture The WatererCristina Quicler / AFP
The Waterer, a sculpture in the Spanish city of Cordoba, recognises those who maintain the typical patios of the city.
News imageHelle Arensbak / Scanpix via Reuters The audience reacts as Halestorm performs at CopenhellHelle Arensbak / Scanpix via Reuters
The audience reacts as the US band Halestorm performs at Copenhell, a heavy metal festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
News imageLee Smith / Reuters Parkour athletes in actionsLee Smith / Reuters
Parkour athletes Craig Cheel, Dan Calvert and Jai Smith attend a practice session at the Apollo Pavilion in Peterlee, north-east England.
News imageMolly Darlington / Reuters Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the trophyMolly Darlington / Reuters
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the trophy as he celebrates with team-mates after winning the Champions League final against Inter Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, in Istanbul.
News imagePeter Cziborra / Reuters Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves his homePeter Cziborra / Reuters
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in Oxfordshire earlier this week ahead of the long-anticipated report by MPs into whether he misled Parliament over Covid lockdown parties in No 10.

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