Photos of the week: 7/8 - 7/15

The past week in news was a long one, and often a sad one. Around the United States, demonstrations as part of the Black Lives Matter movement continued, and many mourned the deaths of five Dallas police who were shot while guarding one of the peaceful protests.

Elsewhere, more than 80 people were killed in an attack in Nice, France, during a Bastille Day celebration.

Click through the slideshow above to see dramatic photos from these stories and more, and be sure to check back next weekend for the best photos from the next seven days.