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The world in photos this week

A worker on a lift adjusts the EU flags in front of EU headquarters in Brussels. Voters in the United Kingdom took part in a referendum decided whether Britain remains part of the European Union or leaves the 28-nation bloc.

The world in photos this week

Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party, celebrates and poses for photographers as he leaves a "Leave.EU" organization party for the British European Union membership referendum in London.

Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party, celebrates and poses for photographers as he leaves a "Leave.EU" organization party for the British European Union membership referendum in London.

A Los Angeles County fire helicopter makes a night drop while battling the so-called 'Fish Fire' above Azusa, California.

A Los Angeles County fire helicopter makes a night drop while battling the so-called

A bus goes through a flooded area in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China.

A bus goes through a flooded area in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China.

Demonstrators are sprayed with a police water cannon during clashes that erupted at the end of a march for education reform, in Santiago, Chile. Students are demonstrating to demand free access to school for all ages, including at the university level.

Demonstrators are sprayed with a police water cannon during clashes that erupted at the end of a march for education reform, in Santiago, Chile. Students are demonstrating to demand free access to school for all ages, including at the university level.

A tearful migrant prays on the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) ship after being rescued off the coast of Libya.

A tearful migrant prays on the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) ship after being rescued off the coast of Libya.

Indonesian rescue team members carry a body of a victim after a landslide in Purworejo, Indonesia. At least 47 people were killed after heavy rains and floods.

Indonesian rescue team members carry a body of a victim after a landslide in Purworejo, Indonesia. At least 47 people were killed after heavy rains and floods.

Civilians, who fled the violence in Manbij City, arrive in Aleppo Governorate, Syria.

Civilians, who fled the violence in Manbij City, arrive in Aleppo Governorate, Syria.

Protesters stand beside trucks blocking the highway in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The teachers are protesting against plans to overhaul the country's education system which include federally mandated teacher evaluations.

Protesters stand beside trucks blocking the highway in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. The teachers are protesting against plans to overhaul the country

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters as she takes the stage during a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters as she takes the stage during a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Treasure Island hotel and casino, in Las Vegas.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Treasure Island hotel and casino, in Las Vegas.

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, Russia, marking the 75th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, Russia, marking the 75th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi greets Burmese immigrants at Talad Talay Thai Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. It was Suu Kyi's highest profile overseas visit since her pro-democracy party took power in April, after nearly half a century of military rule.

Myanmar

A cat with a 'stegosaurus spine' design cut into its fur is seen next to a dog, at a pet shop, in Tainan, Taiwan.

A cat with a

A member of the media rides down a glass slide during a media preview at the US Bank Tower building in downtown Los Angeles. Starting this weekend, thrill-seekers can begin taking the Skyslide, a 1,000 feet high slide, perched on the outside of the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi.

A member of the media rides down a glass slide during a media preview at the US Bank Tower building in downtown Los Angeles. Starting this weekend, thrill-seekers can begin taking the Skyslide, a 1,000 feet high slide, perched on the outside of the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi.

Fans scale the side of a parking garage to get a better view during the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 championship victory parade and rally on June 22, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Fans scale the side of a parking garage to get a better view during the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 championship victory parade and rally on June 22, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Hisa Sasagi of the Hurricanes and Sam Jeffries of the Rebels compete for the ball in a lineout during the Super Rugby Exhibition match in Melbourne, Australia.

Hisa Sasagi of the Hurricanes and Sam Jeffries of the Rebels compete for the ball in a lineout during the Super Rugby Exhibition match in Melbourne, Australia.

Artists of The Australian Ballet stand next to one of Edgar Degas' iconic ballet dancer paintings, 'Dancer with Bouquets at National Gallery of Victoria, in Melbourne, Australia.

Artists of The Australian Ballet stand next to one of Edgar Degas

Iceland's Ari Skulason celebrates after a match for the EURO 2016.

Iceland

People, many who have been there for days, wait in line with dozens of others for tickets for the popular Broadway show 'Hamilton' in New York City.

People, many who have been there for days, wait in line with dozens of others for tickets for the popular Broadway show

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