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ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 28: Terence Tchiknavorian of Team France in action during the FIS Ski Cross World Cup Men's and Women's Ski Cross on January 28, 2024 in St Moritz, Switzerland. (Photo by Millo Moravski/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Global focus: This week’s best photos from around the world

Olivia Harris
1 min read·February 02, 2024 - 1:21PM
News Corp Australia Network

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

From Queensland’s storm destruction to the world’s first sighting of a baby great white shark, we take a look at this week’s best photos.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were photographed at the premier of the new Bob Marley movie in Jamaica last week. The couple were invited to attend the red carpet event by Marley’s family. They are huge fans of the reggae king and both seemed to have enjoyed the movie, titled Bob Marley: One Love.

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Guizer Jarl Richard Moar with the ‘Jarl Squad’ in the Shetland Islands, prepares for the Up Helly Aa festival, a tribute to the islands’ Viking heritage. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP
Guizer Jarl Richard Moar with the ‘Jarl Squad’ in the Shetland Islands, prepares for the Up Helly Aa festival, a tribute to the islands’ Viking heritage. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP

 

Gary Clark of the Illawarra Hawks slam dunks in the round 17 NBL clash against the New Zealand Breakers in Wollongong. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
Gary Clark of the Illawarra Hawks slam dunks in the round 17 NBL clash against the New Zealand Breakers in Wollongong. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images

 

A model showcases Robert Wun’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 collection at the Palais de Tokyo, during Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Richard Bord/Getty Images
A model showcases Robert Wun’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 collection at the Palais de Tokyo, during Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Richard Bord/Getty Images

 

Demonstrators march towards Victoria Park in Sydney, chanting slogans during an Invasion Day protest on Australia Day, amidst growing calls for a date change. Picture: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Demonstrators march towards Victoria Park in Sydney, chanting slogans during an Invasion Day protest on Australia Day, amidst growing calls for a date change. Picture: Roni Bintang/Getty Images

 

A fan eagerly awaits the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 round of 16 clash between Angola and Namibia. Picture: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP
A fan eagerly awaits the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 round of 16 clash between Angola and Namibia. Picture: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP

 

Japan became the fifth country to successfully land spacecraft on the moon with “SORA-Q”. The lunar robot awkwardly landed on its head rather than its feet due to an engine issue. Picture: AFP
Japan became the fifth country to successfully land spacecraft on the moon with “SORA-Q”. The lunar robot awkwardly landed on its head rather than its feet due to an engine issue. Picture: AFP

 

Israeli undercover agents, disguised as medical staff, raid a West Bank hospital to target a "Hamas terrorist cell" and killed three Palestinian militants. Picture: AFP
Israeli undercover agents, disguised as medical staff, raid a West Bank hospital to target a "Hamas terrorist cell" and killed three Palestinian militants. Picture: AFP

 

Peter Bright inspects the damage to his beached yacht, which washed ashore at Pallarenda after Tropical Cyclone Kirrily hit the Townsville area. Picture: Adam Head
Peter Bright inspects the damage to his beached yacht, which washed ashore at Pallarenda after Tropical Cyclone Kirrily hit the Townsville area. Picture: Adam Head

 

Turin’s ‘Polar Bears’ brave the icy Pò river in the 123rd Winter River Plunge, a chilling tradition dating back to 1899 in Italy’s longest river. Picture: Stefano Guidi/Getty Images
Turin’s ‘Polar Bears’ brave the icy Pò river in the 123rd Winter River Plunge, a chilling tradition dating back to 1899 in Italy’s longest river. Picture: Stefano Guidi/Getty Images

 

Parents stage a silent protest against the proposed transition of Newington to a co-ed school. Picture: Richard Dobson
Parents stage a silent protest against the proposed transition of Newington to a co-ed school. Picture: Richard Dobson

 

Jason Citron, CEO of Discord; Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap; Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok; Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X; and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, attend the US Senate hearing on online child exploitation in Washington, DC. Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP
Jason Citron, CEO of Discord; Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap; Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok; Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X; and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, attend the US Senate hearing on online child exploitation in Washington, DC. Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP

 

Pope Francis greets children during the weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City. Picture: Vatican Media/Getty Images
Pope Francis greets children during the weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City. Picture: Vatican Media/Getty Images

 

Actress Gwendoline Christie struts the runway at the Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Pierre Suu/Getty Images
Actress Gwendoline Christie struts the runway at the Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Pierre Suu/Getty Images

 

A Glenavy resident inspects a tree downed by Storm Isha in St Joseph’s Church cemetery in Northern Ireland. The UK-wide storm saw winds peak at 160km/h. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
A Glenavy resident inspects a tree downed by Storm Isha in St Joseph’s Church cemetery in Northern Ireland. The UK-wide storm saw winds peak at 160km/h. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

 

Farmers protest in Bordeaux, France, surrounded by burning hay-bales, demanding government action against high costs and strict environmental rules. Picture: Philippe Lopez/AFP
Farmers protest in Bordeaux, France, surrounded by burning hay-bales, demanding government action against high costs and strict environmental rules. Picture: Philippe Lopez/AFP

 

An Israeli tank patrols near the Gaza Strip, as tensions escalate against Hamas. Picture: Amir Levy/Getty Images
An Israeli tank patrols near the Gaza Strip, as tensions escalate against Hamas. Picture: Amir Levy/Getty Images

 

Indian Border Security Force soldiers offer sweets to each other as part of the celebrations to mark country's Republic Day. Picture: Narinder Nanu/AFP
Indian Border Security Force soldiers offer sweets to each other as part of the celebrations to mark country's Republic Day. Picture: Narinder Nanu/AFP

 

Bienne Terita of Australia fends off Heather Cowell of Great Britain in the 2024 Perth SVNS women’s match. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images
Bienne Terita of Australia fends off Heather Cowell of Great Britain in the 2024 Perth SVNS women’s match. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

 

Travis Kelce celebrates with girlfriend Taylor Swift after the Chiefs’ 17-10 AFC Championship win over the Ravens in Baltimore, securing their Super Bowl spot. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Travis Kelce celebrates with girlfriend Taylor Swift after the Chiefs’ 17-10 AFC Championship win over the Ravens in Baltimore, securing their Super Bowl spot. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

 

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic acknowledges applause as he exits the court after his semi-final loss to Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Picture: Martin Keep/AFP
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic acknowledges applause as he exits the court after his semi-final loss to Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Picture: Martin Keep/AFP

 

Environmental activists from “Riposte Alimentaire” throw soup at the Mona Lisa’s bulletproof glass in Paris’ Louvre museum, advocating for “healthy and sustainable food”. The artwork remains unharmed due to its protective casing. Picture: David Cantiniaux/AFP
Environmental activists from “Riposte Alimentaire” throw soup at the Mona Lisa’s bulletproof glass in Paris’ Louvre museum, advocating for “healthy and sustainable food”. The artwork remains unharmed due to its protective casing. Picture: David Cantiniaux/AFP

 

Madeline Penna of the Scorpions makes her crease in time to avoid a direct hit in the WNCL match between South Australia and Victoria at Adelaide Oval. Picture: Mark Brake/Getty Images
Madeline Penna of the Scorpions makes her crease in time to avoid a direct hit in the WNCL match between South Australia and Victoria at Adelaide Oval. Picture: Mark Brake/Getty Images

 

Royal Caribbean’s “Icon of the Seas,” the world’s largest cruise ship, embarks on its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami. Picture: Marco Bello/AFP
Royal Caribbean’s “Icon of the Seas,” the world’s largest cruise ship, embarks on its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami. Picture: Marco Bello/AFP

 

An Israeli tank patrols near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, as Palestinians flee due to ongoing clashes between Israel and Hamas militants. Picture: AFP
An Israeli tank patrols near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, as Palestinians flee due to ongoing clashes between Israel and Hamas militants. Picture: AFP

 

Drone footage reveals a young great white shark near California, possibly marking the first sighting of a newborn and a new birthing site. Picture: @TheMalibuArtist/AFP
Drone footage reveals a young great white shark near California, possibly marking the first sighting of a newborn and a new birthing site. Picture: @TheMalibuArtist/AFP

 

A spectator in a traditional mariachi hat watches a bullfight at Mexico City’s Monumental Plaza de Toros, following the Supreme Court’s reversal of a suspension on the sport. Picture: Carl de Souza/AFP
A spectator in a traditional mariachi hat watches a bullfight at Mexico City’s Monumental Plaza de Toros, following the Supreme Court’s reversal of a suspension on the sport. Picture: Carl de Souza/AFP

 

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the Premiere “Bob Marley: One Love” in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the Premiere “Bob Marley: One Love” in Kingston, Jamaica. Picture: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images

 

A worker in Huai’an, China, crafts red lanterns for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. Picture: AFP
A worker in Huai’an, China, crafts red lanterns for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. Picture: AFP

 

Houthi supporters in Yemen parade on the outskirts of Sana’a, protesting U.S.-led airstrikes on the region and showing solidarity with Palestinians. Picture: Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images
Houthi supporters in Yemen parade on the outskirts of Sana’a, protesting U.S.-led airstrikes on the region and showing solidarity with Palestinians. Picture: Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images

 

Josef Fritzl, convicted of imprisoning his daughter for 24 years and fathering seven children with her, is escorted after a court approved his appeal to be transferred from a psychiatric unit to regular prison. Fritzl, now 88, received a life sentence in 2009. Picture: Joe Klamar/AFP
Josef Fritzl, convicted of imprisoning his daughter for 24 years and fathering seven children with her, is escorted after a court approved his appeal to be transferred from a psychiatric unit to regular prison. Fritzl, now 88, received a life sentence in 2009. Picture: Joe Klamar/AFP

 

Ava Philippe and her mother, Reese Witherspoon, attend the Fendi Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Fendi
Ava Philippe and her mother, Reese Witherspoon, attend the Fendi Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Fendi

 

E. Jean Carroll waves after a New York jury ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83 million in her defamation case over sexual assault allegations. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP
E. Jean Carroll waves after a New York jury ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83 million in her defamation case over sexual assault allegations. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP

 

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko in Saint Petersburg. Picture: Pavel Bednyakov/AFP
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko in Saint Petersburg. Picture: Pavel Bednyakov/AFP

 

Immigrants get caught in razor wire after crossing the Rio Grande into El Paso, Texas from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Picture: John Moore/Getty Images
Immigrants get caught in razor wire after crossing the Rio Grande into El Paso, Texas from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Picture: John Moore/Getty Images

 

Aryna Sabalenka waves to a photographer as she poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open. Picture: James D. Morgan/Getty Images
Aryna Sabalenka waves to a photographer as she poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open. Picture: James D. Morgan/Getty Images

 

Police officers stand guard outside The London Clinic, where Catherine, The Princess of Wales, underwent successful abdominal surgery. Picture: Neil Mockford/GC Images
Police officers stand guard outside The London Clinic, where Catherine, The Princess of Wales, underwent successful abdominal surgery. Picture: Neil Mockford/GC Images

 

The peloton passes through Pollenca Village during the 33rd Challenge Ciclista Mallorca 2024 - a 158.4km race from Pollenca to Andratx. Picture: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
The peloton passes through Pollenca Village during the 33rd Challenge Ciclista Mallorca 2024 - a 158.4km race from Pollenca to Andratx. Picture: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images

 

A man paddle boards off San Sebastian beach in Barcelona, where temperatures hit 30°C amid an unusual mid-January heatwave. Picture: Josep Lago/AFP
A man paddle boards off San Sebastian beach in Barcelona, where temperatures hit 30°C amid an unusual mid-January heatwave. Picture: Josep Lago/AFP

 

Rescuers retrieve the carcass of a stranded fin whale in Christchurch. Picture: Sanka Vidanagama/AFP
Rescuers retrieve the carcass of a stranded fin whale in Christchurch. Picture: Sanka Vidanagama/AFP

 

Jean Reynolds celebrates her 108th birthday at Highton Gardens Care Community in Victoria. Picture: Brad Fleet
Jean Reynolds celebrates her 108th birthday at Highton Gardens Care Community in Victoria. Picture: Brad Fleet

 

Members of a community brass band in Kampala’s Bwaise informal settlement rehearse for a performance, part of Brass for Africa’s initiative to empower disadvantaged youth through music. Picture: Luis Tato/AFP
Members of a community brass band in Kampala’s Bwaise informal settlement rehearse for a performance, part of Brass for Africa’s initiative to empower disadvantaged youth through music. Picture: Luis Tato/AFP

 

Julia Roberts and Jack Harlow attends the "Les Sculptures" Jacquemus' Fashion Show in Saint-Paul-De-Vence, France. Picture: Arnold Jerocki/WireImage
Julia Roberts and Jack Harlow attends the "Les Sculptures" Jacquemus' Fashion Show in Saint-Paul-De-Vence, France. Picture: Arnold Jerocki/WireImage

 

Family members of Israeli-Filipino soldier Cidryk Garin, one of 21 soldiers killed in a single incident while in combat in the Gaza Strip, gather for his funeral in Tel Aviv. Picture: Marco Longari/AFP
Family members of Israeli-Filipino soldier Cidryk Garin, one of 21 soldiers killed in a single incident while in combat in the Gaza Strip, gather for his funeral in Tel Aviv. Picture: Marco Longari/AFP

 

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning championship point in his Men's Singles Final match against Daniil Medvedev at the 2024 Australian Open. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning championship point in his Men's Singles Final match against Daniil Medvedev at the 2024 Australian Open. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

 

King Charles III waves while departing The London Clinic after a procedure for an enlarged prostate, having stayed three nights with visits from Queen Camilla. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
King Charles III waves while departing The London Clinic after a procedure for an enlarged prostate, having stayed three nights with visits from Queen Camilla. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

 

A masked participant strikes a pose at the pre-opening of the 2024 Venice Carnival, celebrating “Marco Polo’s Amazing Journey” from February 3-13. Picture: Gabriel Bouys/AFP
A masked participant strikes a pose at the pre-opening of the 2024 Venice Carnival, celebrating “Marco Polo’s Amazing Journey” from February 3-13. Picture: Gabriel Bouys/AFP

 

Tourists watch smoke from a forest fire in Argentina’s Los Alerces National Park, where firefighters combat flames that have scorched 600 hectares amid high summer temperatures. Picture: Martin Levicoy/Telam/AFP
Tourists watch smoke from a forest fire in Argentina’s Los Alerces National Park, where firefighters combat flames that have scorched 600 hectares amid high summer temperatures. Picture: Martin Levicoy/Telam/AFP

 

People watch a fashion show at the Met Horse Race at Kenilworth Racetrack in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch/AFP
People watch a fashion show at the Met Horse Race at Kenilworth Racetrack in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch/AFP

 

People wearing costumes walk during the Coumba Freida Carnival in Doues, Italy. The typical attire of this carnival recalls the passage of the soldiers following Napoleon in May 1800. Picture: Stefano Guidi/Getty Images
People wearing costumes walk during the Coumba Freida Carnival in Doues, Italy. The typical attire of this carnival recalls the passage of the soldiers following Napoleon in May 1800. Picture: Stefano Guidi/Getty Images

 

Competitors in action during the FIS Ski Cross World Cup Men's and Women's Ski Cross in St Moritz, Switzerland. Picture: Millo Moravski/Agence Zoom/Getty Images
Competitors in action during the FIS Ski Cross World Cup Men's and Women's Ski Cross in St Moritz, Switzerland. Picture: Millo Moravski/Agence Zoom/Getty Images

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