News in Pics, August 8, 2022: Best shots from the world

An Israeli Iron Dome air defence system launches a missile to intercept rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, on the outskirts of the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, on August 7, 2022, amid heightened tensions between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip. Credit: AFP Photo

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A man walks over a bridge in Kabul on August 7, 2022. Credit: AFP Photo

Ducati Lenovo's Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia holds the trophy during the podium ceremony as he celebrates his victory in the MotoGP race of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, central England. Credit: AFP Photo

Members of the Kenya Police Band walk inside the Kenya International Conference Centre during an interfaith prayer attended by veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga in Nairobi. Credit: AFP Photo

Stuttgart fans cheer for their team with flags prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany. Credit: AFP Photo

Black smoke from oil tanks on fire is seen near the Matanzas bay, Cuba, on August 7, 2022. Credit: AFP Photo