In brief
Explore stunning visuals that tell the stories of resilience, culture, and disaster.
In a week filled with remarkable events, images from around the world capture a range of powerful moments. In Los Angeles, devastating wildfires, including the Eaton fire, have tragically led to at least 10 deaths and left thousands of buildings in ashes. Firefighters are working tirelessly as strong winds and climate change intensify the blazes. Across the ocean, a newborn made headlines after being born on a crowded dinghy while migrant families made their way from Africa to the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, the opposition leader, María Corina Machado, faced a brief arrest post a rally, raising alarms over potential human rights violations. In a somber tribute, former President Jimmy Carter's body lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda following his passing at 100 years old. Artist Luke Jerram unveiled an impressive new sculpture in England, while in Benin, dancers celebrated at the opening of the Voodoo Festival. Amidst these contrasts, New Orleans kicked off its Carnival season, and the 32nd Egyptian Marathon saw runners racing near historical temples. The Dakar Rally action continued in Saudi Arabia, and in India, boats lay snow-covered in the picturesque Dal Lake. Lastly, Elvis impersonator Alfred Vaz prepared for the iconic Parkes Elvis Festival, showing that even amidst challenges, the spirit of joy and culture prevails.
