From tragic accidents to festive celebrations, this week's photo gallery captures a wide array of events, showcasing the human experience in myriad forms.**
Highlights from Around the World: A Visual Journey Through Events of the Week**
Highlights from Around the World: A Visual Journey Through Events of the Week**
Explore a captivating collection of photographs depicting significant moments from diverse cultures and locations around the globe.**
Two individuals engage in a competitive game of Subbuteo at the home of Stephen Morton in Essex, England. Morton's residence, adorned with meticulously crafted model football pitches and paraphernalia, opens its doors annually on 29 December to fellow enthusiasts for a spirited game day.
Firefighters work diligently at Muan International Airport, South Korea, at the scene of a devastating plane crash involving a Jeju Air flight on 29 December that resulted in the deaths of 179 people. The tragic incident marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korean history, with only two crew members surviving.
In Heilongjiang, China's northern province, a young visitor slides through an intricately carved ice tunnel during the Harbin Ice Lantern Art Fair. The event showcases thousands of outstanding ice sculptures, which come alive at night with vibrant lights, providing a stunning spectacle for attendees.
In the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, a person marvels at the breathtaking Northern Lights, a result of a solar storm that welcomed the New Year with one of the year's first striking displays of the aurora borealis.
Hilde Dosogne completed her 366th marathon in Ghent, Belgium, supporting breast cancer research initiatives. Remarkably, she broke the unofficial Guinness World Record in May 2024 by achieving her 151st consecutive daily marathon, inspiring many with her commitment.
Around the globe, families welcomed in 2025 with grand firework displays, including celebrations at Ancol Beach in Jakarta, Indonesia, where a stunning pyrotechnic show delighted revelers.
A similar celebration illuminated the night sky over the historical pyramids of Giza, Egypt, captivating viewers as they marked the arrival of the New Year against the backdrop of one of the world's seven wonders.
In Northern Ireland, Angela McClements donned a 'Where's Wally?' costume, joining a lively group for an annual charity swim on New Year's Day in the frigid waters of the Carnlough Harbour.
In Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Palestinians rushed to receive meals from a charity kitchen amidst the continuing Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the urgent humanitarian needs in the region.
In a separate incident in Las Vegas, police reported that an explosion outside the Trump Hotel on New Year's Day was not connected to a recent car-ramming attack in New Orleans, wherein a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters exploded, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Firefighters work diligently at Muan International Airport, South Korea, at the scene of a devastating plane crash involving a Jeju Air flight on 29 December that resulted in the deaths of 179 people. The tragic incident marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korean history, with only two crew members surviving.
In Heilongjiang, China's northern province, a young visitor slides through an intricately carved ice tunnel during the Harbin Ice Lantern Art Fair. The event showcases thousands of outstanding ice sculptures, which come alive at night with vibrant lights, providing a stunning spectacle for attendees.
In the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, a person marvels at the breathtaking Northern Lights, a result of a solar storm that welcomed the New Year with one of the year's first striking displays of the aurora borealis.
Hilde Dosogne completed her 366th marathon in Ghent, Belgium, supporting breast cancer research initiatives. Remarkably, she broke the unofficial Guinness World Record in May 2024 by achieving her 151st consecutive daily marathon, inspiring many with her commitment.
Around the globe, families welcomed in 2025 with grand firework displays, including celebrations at Ancol Beach in Jakarta, Indonesia, where a stunning pyrotechnic show delighted revelers.
A similar celebration illuminated the night sky over the historical pyramids of Giza, Egypt, captivating viewers as they marked the arrival of the New Year against the backdrop of one of the world's seven wonders.
In Northern Ireland, Angela McClements donned a 'Where's Wally?' costume, joining a lively group for an annual charity swim on New Year's Day in the frigid waters of the Carnlough Harbour.
In Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Palestinians rushed to receive meals from a charity kitchen amidst the continuing Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the urgent humanitarian needs in the region.
In a separate incident in Las Vegas, police reported that an explosion outside the Trump Hotel on New Year's Day was not connected to a recent car-ramming attack in New Orleans, wherein a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters exploded, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
