News in Pics, June 17: Best photos from around the world

A Long March-2F carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft and a crew of three astronauts, lifts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi desert, in northwest China on June 17, 2021, the first crewed mission to China's new space station. Credit: AFP Photo

Supporters of New York City Mayoral hopefuls gather outside the Democratic primary debate in New York City, U.S. Credit: Reuters Photo

Italy's players celebrate their win after the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Italy and Switzerland at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Credit: AFP Photo

Commuters ride along a waterlogged street following a heavy rainfall on the outskirts of Islamabad. Credit: AFP Photo

A mask on a 57 meters tall Buddhist goddess statue to pray for the end of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic at Houkokuji Aizu Betsuin in Aizuwakamatsu. Credit: Reuters Photo

Vehicles wait in line at the Bondi Beach drive-through coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing centre in the wake of new positive cases in Sydney, Australia. Credit: Reuters Photo