A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week, including lava flows across an Icelandic roadway, actor Jeff Goldblum surprising London commuters with a piano performance, and over 40,000 people protesting outside New Zealand’s parliament.
A Selection of Striking News Photographs Taken Around the World This Week
Lava Flows Across Icelandic Roadway
Image source: ANTON BRINK/EPA-EFE
Lava flows across one of the roads near Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. The Icelandic Meteorological Office said a new fissure erupted in the area on 21 November, spewing hot lava into the air.
Actor Jeff Goldblum Surprises London Commuters with Piano Performance
Image source: Lia Toby/Getty Images
Actor Jeff Goldblum surprised London commuters with a piano performance at St Pancras International. Celebrating the upcoming release of the film Wicked, in which he plays the Wizard, Goldblum performed Christmas songs.
Wildfire Erupts in Ecuador’s El Cajas National Park
Image source: Santiago Arcos/Reuters
Firefighters extinguish a wildfire at El Cajas National Park in Ecuador.
Farmer Harvests Water Chestnuts in India
Image source: UMA SHANKAR MISHRA/AFP
A farmer harvests water chestnuts in a pond on the outskirts of Jabalpur in India.
French MotoGP Rider Fabio Quartararo Attends Official Barcelona Test
Image source: Alejandro Garcia/EPA-EFE
French MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo is seen at the Official Barcelona Test for the 2025 season.
Manmade Loch Surrounded by Snow and Ice in UK
Image source: Jane Barlow/PA Media
The manmade fish-shaped Muckle Troot Loch, near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, is surrounded by snow and ice as parts of the UK experienced sub-zero temperatures.
Thousands Protest Changes to Inheritance Tax for Farmers in London
Image source: BEN STANSALL/AFP
A farmer drives a tractor past Westminster as thousands protested over changes to inheritance tax for farmers announced in the Budget.
Over 40,000 People Protest Outside New Zealand’s Parliament
Image source: SANKA VIDANAGAMA/AFP
More than 40,000 people protested outside New Zealand’s parliament against a controversial bill seeking to reinterpret the country’s founding document between British colonisers and Māori people. The demonstration marked the end of a nine-day hīkoi, or peaceful protest, that had made its way through the country.
Flood-Damaged Homes Line River in Chiva, Spain
Image source: JOSE JORDAN/AFP
Flood-damaged homes line the river in Chiva near Valencia, Spain, where in October one year’s worth of rainfall fell during a period of eight hours. The devastating floods left more than 200 people dead and dozens missing.
Men Dressed as Father Christmas Attend Santa School Training in London
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Mens dressed as Father Christmas attend Santa school training in London.
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