Week in pics: natural disasters and colourful art

People gather to watch the waves stirred up by Typhoon Soudelor in eastern China.

Two players dance around the ball during an AFL match between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs.

An Afghan policeman stands guard as smoke and flames rise from the site of a huge blast struck near the entrance of Kabul's international airport.

A US doubles team celebrates a finals victory in Washington D.C.

Entertainers perform as part of Singapore's celebration of 50 years of independence.

Australian and New Zealand netball players compete for the ball during the Netball World Cup in Sydney.

Michael Phelps flexes his muscles in the Men's 200 Meter IM final at a competition in Texas.

South Korean conservative protesters burn a effigy of North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un and that country's flag during a protest rally near the demilitarised zone at Imjingak in Paju, South Korea.

Actor Patrick Stewart is showered with affection as he attends the STARZ' 'Blunt Talk' series premiere in Los Angeles, California.

Kashmiri government employees shout slogans as purple-dyed water is sprayed by security personnel during a protest in Srinagar.

Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 in Watkins Glen, New York.

Palestinians take part in a protest against the reduction of educational programs provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency outside the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City.

A kayaker paddles towards the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan in Buenos Aires, Argentina after torrential rains caused flooding in the region over the days prior.

Heavy rain paints a colourful picture on a footpath in Piccadilly Circus in London, England.

Carlton players walk up the race after the half time break during the round 19 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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