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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week have been captured by photographers around the world.

Spain

Madrid explosion: At least 3 killed in powerful gas blast

The building is flanked by a school and a nursing home in Spain's capital. Residents from the latter were being evacuated shortly after the blast, according to eyewitnesses.

Kosovo

More than 40 people injured in Kosovo gas explosion

Kosovo police say that more than 40 people were injured on Tuesday in a suspected gas tank explosion in the town of Ferizaj.

USA

Girlfriend of Nashville bomber told police he was 'making bombs'

Police went to Anthony Warner's house after the accusation but he did not answer the door. On Wednesday, the Nashville police chief admitted: "Hindsight is 20/20."

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Footage emerges of deadly blast at airport in Yemen

The blast happened just moments after a plane carrying a newly formed government cabinet landed in Aden, security officials said.

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Nashville police release video footage of December 25 explosion

Officials on Sunday named Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, as the man behind the mysterious explosion.

USA

Nashville bombing suspect told neighbour: 'The world won't forget me'

Investigators are still trying to find a motive for the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, Tennessee.

USA

Nashville bombing suspect identified as Anthony Quinn Warner

Police are now hunting for a motive after the 63-year-old's DNA was found at the scene of the blast. He is believed to have killed himself in the explosion.

USA

Nashville hit with explosion believed to be 'intentional'

Three people were hurt on Friday when an explosion rocked a mostly deserted street in central Nashville.

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Explosion at pharmaceutical factory in Taiwan kills one

A chemical leak was thought to be the reason the blaze kept burning despite firefighters best efforts.

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Rocketship bursts into flames as it tries to land vertically

Wednesday's 6 1/2-minute test flight was the most ambitious to date. It didn't end as planned, however.

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Explosions hit three Polish supermarkets in the Netherlands

Police are investigating the blasts and have not revealed a possible motive.

Netherlands

Explosions hit three Polish supermarkets with same name in Netherlands

Three Polish supermarkets with the same name have been rocked by explosions in the Netherlands.

Switzerland

Swiss to evacuate village threatened by vast WWII explosive depot

A risk assessment of the underground depot carried out over the previous two years said it presents "unacceptable" risks based on current safety regulations.

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Watch: Explosives bring smokestack crashing to the ground

The explosion was detonated at an old power plant in Alabama.

United Kingdom

Bristol explosion: Four dead, one injured in blast at UK sewage plant

Authorities have confirmed there are a "number of casualties" in the blast, which is believed to taken place in a chemical tank at a water recycling centre.

Saudi Arabia

Three injured in 'explosive' attack at a cemetery in Jeddah

Several people have been injured in an "improvised explosive device attack" on an international Armistice ceremony at a non-Muslim cemetery in the Saudi city of Jeddah.

Italy

Firefighters battle large blaze in Italian port city of Ancona

The flames created a vast plume of smoke over the city, but authorities reported that the fire had been brought under control on Wednesday.

Sweden

Two freight train collision near Gothenburg spurs emergency operation

One of the trains was loaded with dangerous materials, including flammable gas and a corrosive substance.

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Drone footage shows devastation wrought by Beirut blast

The August 4 explosion hit Beirut port and destroyed thousands of buildings.