Captivating Images from Around the World: A Weekly Recap

This week’s selection features the full Hunter's Moon, artistic sculptures, a tragic explosion, and tributes to a beloved musical figure.

This week's roundup of striking news photographs showcases notable events and moments from around the world. The full Hunter's Moon, also known as the Hunter's Moon, rises splendidly behind Edinburgh Castle, captivating onlookers. Observers may also revel in the beauty of a supermoon—when the Moon is closest to Earth in its oval-shaped orbit.

In New York City, a colossal 16-foot-tall pigeon sculpture named Dinosaur, created by Colombian artist Ivan Argote, attracts visitors on the High Line. Meanwhile, a tragic incident in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, results in the deaths of a seven-year-old boy and a man in his thirties due to an explosion that demolished three houses; emergency services remain active at the site to investigate.

Exciting celestial events captured the night sky, such as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) glowing vividly over the Great Wall in Beijing. First observed in January, this comet has become readily visible to casual stargazers since October 12, 2023.

In wildlife news, a caretaker holds one of the twin giant panda cubs, born to mother Meng Meng, at the Berlin Zoo. In sports, Chelsea women’s team achieved a solid victory over FC Twente in their Champions League match, securing their lead in Group B.

In Cappadocia, Turkey, colorful hot air balloons drift gracefully over the UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering breathtaking aerial views. Nigeria celebrates its annual Igbo-Ora World Twins Festival, affirming its title as the "twins capital of the world" with locals reveling in the high occurrence rate of multiple births.

Notably, Britain's Queen Camilla arrives at Sydney Airport with King Charles III, commencing their extensive tour in Australia after a fierce rainstorm. Lastly, a somber tribute emerges from Mexico City, where fans and young people honor the late British singer Liam Payne, who passed away at 31 after a tragic accident in Buenos Aires, paying homage at the Revolucion monument.