A woman picks marigold flowers, used to make garlands and offer prayers, before selling them on a market for the Tihar festival, also called Diwali, in Kathmandu, Nepal October 22, 2022. REUTERS / Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A woman picks marigold flowers, used to make garlands and offer prayers, before selling them on a market for the Tihar festival, also called Diwali, in Kathmandu, Nepal October 22, 2022. REUTERS / Navesh Chitrakar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
An woman defies Iranian law that demands she must cover her head as thousands make their way towards Aichi cemetery in Saqez, the burial place of Mahsa Amini, who died while in police custody for not obeying that law. AFP
An woman defies Iranian law that demands she must cover her head as thousands make their way towards Aichi cemetery in Saqez, the burial place of Mahsa Amini, who died while in police custody for not obeying that law. AFP
Pupils at Repton Abu Dhabi cheer after breaking the Guinness world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as astronauts. A total of 940 mini astronauts gathered as the Reem Island school. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Pupils at Repton Abu Dhabi cheer after breaking the Guinness world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as astronauts. A total of 940 mini astronauts gathered as the Reem Island school. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
An aerial photo shows Jamie Johnson gathering cranberries to be harvested from a Johnson Cranberries bog, which in this harvest yielded nearly a half a million pounds of fruit, in Carver, Massachusett. Reuters
An aerial photo shows Jamie Johnson gathering cranberries to be harvested from a Johnson Cranberries bog, which in this harvest yielded nearly a half a million pounds of fruit, in Carver, Massachusett. Reuters
Pope Francis and the Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III attend a prayer for peace in Rome's Colosseum. AFP
Pope Francis and the Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III attend a prayer for peace in Rome's Colosseum. AFP
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, seventh from left, is among those laying down flowers at the memorial to the victims of the Sinti and Roma communities killed during the Holocaust, in Berlin. AP Photo
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, seventh from left, is among those laying down flowers at the memorial to the victims of the Sinti and Roma communities killed during the Holocaust, in Berlin. AP Photo
Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinians killed in an overnight Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. AFP
Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinians killed in an overnight Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. AFP
Barberry bush leaves covered with hoarfrost in a garden outside Moscow early in the morning, after temperatures in the Russian capital dropped below zero overnight. AFP
Barberry bush leaves covered with hoarfrost in a garden outside Moscow early in the morning, after temperatures in the Russian capital dropped below zero overnight. AFP
An elderly couple hug each other in the frontline town of Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region. The town, has been under attack for months by Russian forces. AFP
An elderly couple hug each other in the frontline town of Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region. The town, has been under attack for months by Russian forces. AFP
A pedestrian bridge in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The country is set for a presidential run-off election on October 30. AP
A pedestrian bridge in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The country is set for a presidential run-off election on October 30. AP
A workers sorts plastics for reuse near the Buriganga River in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. AFP
A workers sorts plastics for reuse near the Buriganga River in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. AFP
A group cross a footbridge over the River Garry near Pitlochry, Scotland, Britain. Reuters
A group cross a footbridge over the River Garry near Pitlochry, Scotland, Britain. Reuters
Visitors view Kokon's 'Ovidio' installation by Mari Eugenia de Diego at the International Flower Festival Flora 2022, in Cordoba, Spain. The work won first prize. EPA
Visitors view Kokon's 'Ovidio' installation by Mari Eugenia de Diego at the International Flower Festival Flora 2022, in Cordoba, Spain. The work won first prize. EPA
The masts of a sailing ship protrude from fog that covers the port of Mahon, Balearic Islands, Spain. EPA
The masts of a sailing ship protrude from fog that covers the port of Mahon, Balearic Islands, Spain. EPA
Global Village, offering culture, entertainment and shopping, opens for its 27th season in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Global Village, offering culture, entertainment and shopping, opens for its 27th season in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
South Korean Marine Corp amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke shells during a landing operation as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise in Pohang, South Korea. Reuters
South Korean Marine Corp amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke shells during a landing operation as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise in Pohang, South Korea. Reuters
The wreckage of destroyed restaurants, shops and other businesses almost one month after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, US. Reuters
The wreckage of destroyed restaurants, shops and other businesses almost one month after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, US. Reuters
Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at his official residence of No 10 Downing Street in central London. Photo: No 10 Downing Street
Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at his official residence of No 10 Downing Street in central London. Photo: No 10 Downing Street
Palestinians burn tyres during a protest against Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank, along the border fence with Israel, in east of Gaza City. Six Palestinians have been killed in the raids. AP
Palestinians burn tyres during a protest against Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank, along the border fence with Israel, in east of Gaza City. Six Palestinians have been killed in the raids. AP
A Korean Air passenger aircraft lies its belly on the runway at the airport in Cebu City, central Philippines, after it overshot the runway while landing in bad weather. AFP
A Korean Air passenger aircraft lies its belly on the runway at the airport in Cebu City, central Philippines, after it overshot the runway while landing in bad weather. AFP
Big Ben is reflected in a puddle as pedestrians pass the Houses of Parliament in London. Reuters
Big Ben is reflected in a puddle as pedestrians pass the Houses of Parliament in London. Reuters
Boca Juniors fans before the match between Boca Juniors and Independiente, at La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reuters
Boca Juniors fans before the match between Boca Juniors and Independiente, at La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reuters
Vendors hold banana leaves as they wait for devotees at a market, during the Hindu festival of Diwali in Hyderabad, southern India. AFP
Vendors hold banana leaves as they wait for devotees at a market, during the Hindu festival of Diwali in Hyderabad, southern India. AFP
Photo project. A performer with Fontana, a travelling water circus produced by Cirque Du Liban, prepares for a show at Festival City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Photo project. A performer with Fontana, a travelling water circus produced by Cirque Du Liban, prepares for a show at Festival City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Southern right whales swimming off the coast of Infanta, near the Breede River estuary, South Africa. AFP
Southern right whales swimming off the coast of Infanta, near the Breede River estuary, South Africa. AFP
Terrier Abby wears a costume for the Halloween Dog Parade at Tompkins Square Park in New York. Reuters
Terrier Abby wears a costume for the Halloween Dog Parade at Tompkins Square Park in New York. Reuters
A director conducts band members as they perform during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AP
A director conducts band members as they perform during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AP
Horsemen charge and fire their rifles loaded with gunpowder during a national competition in El Jadida, Morocco. EPA
Horsemen charge and fire their rifles loaded with gunpowder during a national competition in El Jadida, Morocco. EPA
US President Joe Biden departs the White House in Washington in Marine One for a student debt event in Delaware. EPA
US President Joe Biden departs the White House in Washington in Marine One for a student debt event in Delaware. EPA
Participants in a mass prayer for the upcoming G20 meeting in Nusadua, Bali, Indonesia. EPA
Participants in a mass prayer for the upcoming G20 meeting in Nusadua, Bali, Indonesia. EPA

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The best photos of the week: from Diwali celebrations to G20 prayers

Striking pictures from around the world

Tim Knowles
Tim Knowles

October 28, 2022

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