The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging. The week also saw NASA launch its first crewed lunar mission in half-a-century, Italy miss out on a third successive football World Cup, and Christians mark Holy Week. Here's a look back at some of the most striking images.
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The week in pictures: Mideast war, a lunar mission and Holy Week processions
France 24
April 05, 2026
14:11 GMT
The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging. The week also saw NASA launch its first crewed lunar mission in half-a-century, Italy miss out on a third successive football World Cup, and Christians mark Holy Week. Here's a look back at some of the most striking images.
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The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging. The week also saw NASA launch its first crewed lunar mission in half-a-century, Italy miss out on a third successive football World Cup, and Christians mark Holy Week. Here's a look back at some of the most striking images.
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