In brief
This week's photo collection showcases key events including political victories, cultural traditions, and environmental challenges across various nations.
A selection of captivating news photographs from across the globe shines a light on significant events from the past week. In Uruguay, supporters of Yamandu Orsi celebrated his victory as the nation’s president. The left-leaning former history teacher outperformed Álvaro Delgado, the candidate representing the ruling conservative coalition, by over three percentage points during Sunday’s runoff election.In the United States, the National Thanksgiving Turkeys, Blossom and Peach, were ceremoniously presented to photographers before receiving a presidential pardon from Joe Biden. This cherished tradition traces back to President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 pardoning of a turkey.Meanwhile, severe weather conditions in the UK, attributed to Storm Bert, resulted in at least five fatalities and significant disruptions to both roadways and train services. A scene at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton showed the aftermath, with several caravans flooded.On a brighter note, families in Tokyo took advantage of warm, sunny days to enjoy the magnificent fall colors of ginkgo trees at Showa Kinen Park. Unfortunately, this species is facing extinction in natural habitats.As the holiday season approaches, visitors are drawn to winter light trails at Norfolk’s Royal Park at Sandringham House, now open to the public.In Paris, five and a half years post the catastrophic Notre Dame fire, President Emmanuel Macron addressed congregants at the historic cathedral following extensive restoration efforts, stating the December 7 reopening would symbolize a "shock of hope".In Namibia, a spirited football match unfolded on a makeshift field, while in China, teddy bears lined a production assembly for export amidst new trade tariffs hinted by the US President-elect.Additionally, New York prepares to introduce the first-ever congestion charge in the country. Governor Kathy Hochul revealed that pricing on select roads would begin on January 5, aiming to alleviate the strain on city streets and promote better public transport solutions.Finally, in South Korea, Seoul reported its most significant November snowfall on record since 1907, highlighting the ongoing environmental changes impacting the region.
