This week's photo highlights encompass the jubilant election of Uruguay's president, traditional Thanksgiving ceremonies in the U.S., severe storms in the UK, and striking seasonal changes in Japan, among other significant events.
Global Snapshots: A Week of Celebrations and Natural Events
Global Snapshots: A Week of Celebrations and Natural Events
Discover remarkable moments captured across the globe, from political successes to unusual weather patterns.
A selection of recent news photographs brings to life the diverse events occurring worldwide.
Andres Cuenca/Reuters captured supporters celebrating the election of Yamandu Orsi as Uruguay’s president. Orsi, a left-leaning former educator, triumphed over governing coalition contender Álvaro Delgado by a margin exceeding three percentage points in the recent election runoff.
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images documented a cherished annual American tradition as US President Joe Biden pardoned National Thanksgiving Turkeys, Blossom and Peach, on the White House's south lawn. The turkey pardon tradition dates back to President Abraham Lincoln's gesture in 1863.
In the UK, stormy weather from Storm Bert resulted in tragic fatalities, with heavy rainfall and fierce winds creating significant travel disruptions. This image shows flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton.
Jordan Pettitt/PA Media highlights the joyful scene in Tokyo, where families took advantage of sunny weather at Showa Kinen Park amid the golden foliage of ginkgo trees. Though common in cultivated areas, these trees are facing extinction in their natural habitats.
As the festive season approaches, users can enjoy stunning winter light trails, like those in Norfolk's Royal Park at Sandringham House, enhanced with beautiful displays for public enjoyment.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, celebrating the structure's restoration five years after its devastating fire. He expressed optimism about its official reopening set for December 7th, calling it a "shock of hope."
Additionally, a game of football unfolded on a makeshift field in Windhoek, Namibia, illustrating how communities create opportunities for sports even in unconventional settings.
The production line in Lianyungang, China, is busy preparing teddy bears for export amidst a backdrop of economic policy changes as US President-elect Donald Trump considers imposing a 10% tax on imports from China.
Finally, New York is poised to implement a congestion charge starting January 5th. Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to reduce traffic, cut pollution, and improve public transit.
Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters notes that the capital of South Korea, Seoul, experienced its heaviest November snowfall since records began in 1907, a reminder of nature's more unpredictable elements.
