In brief
From volcanic eruptions in Iceland to heartfelt performances in London, this week's photo roundup showcases the diverse moments and movements shaping our world.
A series of remarkable photographs taken worldwide this week highlights significant events and striking moments. ANTON BRINK/EPA-EFELava flows dramatically through roadways near Grindavik, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Following a new fissure eruption on November 21, the Icelandic Meteorological Office reported hot lava spewing into the atmosphere.Lia Toby/Getty Images captured a delightful surprise as actor Jeff Goldblum entertained commuters at St Pancras International in London. Marking the release of the film Wicked, in which he portrays the Wizard, Goldblum shared his piano skills by performing popular Christmas tunes.Santiago Arcos/Reuters documented the brave efforts of firefighters combating a wildfire at El Cajas National Park in Ecuador as they worked tirelessly to contain the flames.UMA SHANKAR MISHRA/AFPA revealed a farmer harvesting water chestnuts in a tranquil pond on the outskirts of Jabalpur, India, bringing agriculture's daily rhythms to life.Jane Barlow/PA Media provided a glimpse into motor racing with French MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo making his presence felt at the Official Barcelona Test for the upcoming 2025 season.The picturesque Muckle Troot Loch, shaped like a fish and located near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, was enveloped in a blanket of snow and ice, as captured by SANKA VIDANAGAMA/AFP, showcasing some of the UK's chillier temperatures.In New Zealand, over 40,000 passionate protesters gathered outside the parliament, demonstrating against a controversial bill that seeks to reinterpret the nation’s founding document between Māori people and British colonizers. This assembly concluded a nine-day peaceful protest or hīkoi that traversed the country, as depicted by BEN STANSALL/AFP.In a notable protest activity, farmers drove tractors past Westminster as thousands gathered to oppose changes to inheritance tax announced in the Budget, an urgent headline captured by JOSE JORDAN/AFP.In Spain, devastated residents faced the aftermath of catastrophic floods in Chiva, where record rainfall in October resulted in more than 200 casualties and many missing. Matt Alexander/PA Media reported on the flood-ravaged homes lining the river.Lastly, the Ministry of Fun's annual Santa School training took a festive turn in London, as men dressed as Father Christmas participated at the Postal Museum, renowned for its extensive archives of Santa's letters dating back to 1963.
