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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands serves in their round one singles match against Jannik Sinner of Italy during day one of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

The world in focus: This week’s best photos from around the globe

Olivia Harris
1 min read·January 20, 2024 - 10:09AM
News Corp Australia Network

In the week that Princess Mary became Queen of Denmark, we saw a volcano almost wipe out an Icelandic city, wild weather dominate Australia and Donald Trump win the caucus in Iowa. Here are the week’s best pictures - including Lindsay Lohan and Angourie Rice on the red carpet promoting the Mean Girls! sequel, 20 years after the first film. Scroll down to see the photo.

 

A Rochester local stands by her home as central Victoria faced severe weather warnings, with evacuation alerts following heavy rains. Picture: Diego Fedele/Getty Images
A Rochester local stands by her home as central Victoria faced severe weather warnings, with evacuation alerts following heavy rains. Picture: Diego Fedele/Getty Images

 

Kenya Wildlife Service members rescue a sedated rhino from the water during a delayed translocation operation in Nairobi National Park. Picture: Luis Tato/AFP
Kenya Wildlife Service members rescue a sedated rhino from the water during a delayed translocation operation in Nairobi National Park. Picture: Luis Tato/AFP

 

Daniel Danklmaier of Austria reaches the finish line in the men’s Super-G at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland. Picture: Marco Bartorello/AFP
Daniel Danklmaier of Austria reaches the finish line in the men’s Super-G at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland. Picture: Marco Bartorello/AFP

 

North Korea successfully test-fires an intermediate-range, solid-fuel ballistic missile at an undisclosed location. Picture: KCNA/AFP
North Korea successfully test-fires an intermediate-range, solid-fuel ballistic missile at an undisclosed location. Picture: KCNA/AFP

 

A member of staff in Kharkiv shelters under a security blanket after a missile strike during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Picture: Sergey Bobok/AFP
A member of staff in Kharkiv shelters under a security blanket after a missile strike during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Picture: Sergey Bobok/AFP

 

Visitors explore Daniel Buren’s “Aux Beaux Carrés” exhibit at Le Bon Marché department store in Paris. Picture: Joel Saget/AFP
Visitors explore Daniel Buren’s “Aux Beaux Carrés” exhibit at Le Bon Marché department store in Paris. Picture: Joel Saget/AFP

 

Kate Moss arrives at "Laurent" Restaurant to celebrate her 50th Birthday in Paris. Picture: Pierre Suu/GC Images
Kate Moss arrives at "Laurent" Restaurant to celebrate her 50th Birthday in Paris. Picture: Pierre Suu/GC Images

 

Spectators watch a traditional bird fight at a temple in India's Assam state. A ban on the practice was lifted after Hindu priests argued it was part of the religious traditions of their temple. Picture: Biju Boro/AFP
Spectators watch a traditional bird fight at a temple in India's Assam state. A ban on the practice was lifted after Hindu priests argued it was part of the religious traditions of their temple. Picture: Biju Boro/AFP

 

Ryan Gosling’s becomes an instant meme after appearing visibly astonished as ‘I’m Just Ken’ from ‘Barbie’ clinches Best Song at the Critics Choice Awards.
Ryan Gosling’s becomes an instant meme after appearing visibly astonished as ‘I’m Just Ken’ from ‘Barbie’ clinches Best Song at the Critics Choice Awards.

 

A displaced Palestinian makes flatbread in his tent near Rafah, marking 100 days of conflict between Israel and Hamas. Picture: AFP
A displaced Palestinian makes flatbread in his tent near Rafah, marking 100 days of conflict between Israel and Hamas. Picture: AFP

 

Linn Persson of Sweden takes aim in the women’s 4x6km relay at the IBU Biathlon World Cup in Germany. Picture: Tobias Scwarz/AFP
Linn Persson of Sweden takes aim in the women’s 4x6km relay at the IBU Biathlon World Cup in Germany. Picture: Tobias Scwarz/AFP

 

Former President Donald Trump, flanked by sons Eric and Donald Jr., speaks at the Iowa Events Center after winning the state’s caucus. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Former President Donald Trump, flanked by sons Eric and Donald Jr., speaks at the Iowa Events Center after winning the state’s caucus. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

 

A young supporter shows respect during national anthem at Ron DeSantis’ campaign event in Davenport, Iowa. Picture: Christian Monterrosa/AFP
A young supporter shows respect during national anthem at Ron DeSantis’ campaign event in Davenport, Iowa. Picture: Christian Monterrosa/AFP

 

A dog joins the Festivity of San Antonio Abad’s animal parade and blessing in Valencia, Spain. Picture: Jorge Gil/Europa Press via Getty Images
A dog joins the Festivity of San Antonio Abad’s animal parade and blessing in Valencia, Spain. Picture: Jorge Gil/Europa Press via Getty Images

 

Mauritanian dancers showcase traditional West African culture with vibrant performances in the Lompoul Desert in Senegal. Picture: Cem Ozdel/Anadolu via Getty Images
Mauritanian dancers showcase traditional West African culture with vibrant performances in the Lompoul Desert in Senegal. Picture: Cem Ozdel/Anadolu via Getty Images

 

Protesters clash with Palestinian Authority forces in Ramallah during US Secretary of State Blinken’s meet with the Palestinian president, amidst ongoing Middle East tensions. Picture: Marco Longari/AFP
Protesters clash with Palestinian Authority forces in Ramallah during US Secretary of State Blinken’s meet with the Palestinian president, amidst ongoing Middle East tensions. Picture: Marco Longari/AFP

 

Taylor Swift celebrates with fans during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP
Taylor Swift celebrates with fans during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP

 

James Crawford of Canada recovers from a spill in the Men’s Downhill at FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland. Picture: Marco Bertorello/AFP
James Crawford of Canada recovers from a spill in the Men’s Downhill at FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland. Picture: Marco Bertorello/AFP

 

A Ghana supporter eagerly anticipates the Africa Cup of Nations match against Cape Verde in Abidjan. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP
A Ghana supporter eagerly anticipates the Africa Cup of Nations match against Cape Verde in Abidjan. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP

 

A young Elvis impersonator awaits the Elvis Express at Sydney’s Central Station, heading to the Parkes Elvis Festival to celebrate this year’s theme, “Jailhouse Rock.” Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
A young Elvis impersonator awaits the Elvis Express at Sydney’s Central Station, heading to the Parkes Elvis Festival to celebrate this year’s theme, “Jailhouse Rock.” Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images

 

A child watches as a mourner cries over the bodies of the Nofal family, after they were killed during Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip. Picture: AFP
A child watches as a mourner cries over the bodies of the Nofal family, after they were killed during Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip. Picture: AFP

 

A visitor admires Ron Mueck’s 2005 sculpture “In Bed” at the Triennale di Milano, showcasing the Australian artist’s hyperrealistic artistry. Picture: Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images
A visitor admires Ron Mueck’s 2005 sculpture “In Bed” at the Triennale di Milano, showcasing the Australian artist’s hyperrealistic artistry. Picture: Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images

 

Nacho Figueras entertains the crowd at the Magic Millions Polo. Picture by Luke Marsden.
Nacho Figueras entertains the crowd at the Magic Millions Polo. Picture by Luke Marsden.

 

Participants attempt to control a bull at Jallikattu, the annual bull-taming festival in Alanganallur, India. Picture: AFP
Participants attempt to control a bull at Jallikattu, the annual bull-taming festival in Alanganallur, India. Picture: AFP

 

Smoke and lava engulf the skies near Grindavik, Iceland, in the latest of the region’s volcanic eruptions, prompting urgent evacuations. Picture: Icelandic Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management/AFP
Smoke and lava engulf the skies near Grindavik, Iceland, in the latest of the region’s volcanic eruptions, prompting urgent evacuations. Picture: Icelandic Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management/AFP

 

Lusail Stadium ignites during the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony, preceding the Qatar vs. Lebanon Group A match. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
Lusail Stadium ignites during the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony, preceding the Qatar vs. Lebanon Group A match. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

 

Kathleen Murray from Tasmania wins ‘World’s Ugliest Lawn’. The competition aims to bring attention to global water scarcity issues, with 2.4 billion potentially affected by 2050. Picture: Supplied
Kathleen Murray from Tasmania wins ‘World’s Ugliest Lawn’. The competition aims to bring attention to global water scarcity issues, with 2.4 billion potentially affected by 2050. Picture: Supplied

 

American tennis star Coco Gauff shares a moment with a koala at an Australian Open event in Melbourne. Picture: Fiona Hamilton/Tennis Australia/AFP
American tennis star Coco Gauff shares a moment with a koala at an Australian Open event in Melbourne. Picture: Fiona Hamilton/Tennis Australia/AFP

 

Filipino devotees jostle as they attempt to touch the carriage carrying the statue of the Black Nazarene, a sculpture of Jesus brought to the Philippines from Spain in 1606 and considered miraculous by Filipino faithful. Picture: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images
Filipino devotees jostle as they attempt to touch the carriage carrying the statue of the Black Nazarene, a sculpture of Jesus brought to the Philippines from Spain in 1606 and considered miraculous by Filipino faithful. Picture: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

 

Journalists photograph "Griff II" - the bulldog mascot for Drake University - ahead of the Republican presidential debate. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Journalists photograph "Griff II" - the bulldog mascot for Drake University - ahead of the Republican presidential debate. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

 

Mourners gather at a Monastery in Kyiv to honour Ukrainian poet-soldier Maksym Kryvtsov, who was killed in battle against Russian forces. Picture: Roman Pilipey/AFP
Mourners gather at a Monastery in Kyiv to honour Ukrainian poet-soldier Maksym Kryvtsov, who was killed in battle against Russian forces. Picture: Roman Pilipey/AFP

 

A supporter looks at his phone prior to an Africa Cup of Nations 2024 football match between Egypt and Mozambique. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP
A supporter looks at his phone prior to an Africa Cup of Nations 2024 football match between Egypt and Mozambique. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP

 

Diamani Glo braves the chilly -12°C weather in Des Moines, Iowa, wrapped in a blanket amidst snowfall. The icy blast hits as locals gear up for the Republican caucuses. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Diamani Glo braves the chilly -12°C weather in Des Moines, Iowa, wrapped in a blanket amidst snowfall. The icy blast hits as locals gear up for the Republican caucuses. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

 

A model walks the runway at Milan Fashion Week, showcasing the Giorgio Armani Menswear Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 collection under a watchful eye. Picture: Gabriel Bouys/AFP
A model walks the runway at Milan Fashion Week, showcasing the Giorgio Armani Menswear Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 collection under a watchful eye. Picture: Gabriel Bouys/AFP

 

King Frederik X of Denmark shares a tender moment with Queen Mary post-proclamation at Christiansborg Palace, succeeding Queen Margrethe II’s 51-year reign. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images
King Frederik X of Denmark shares a tender moment with Queen Mary post-proclamation at Christiansborg Palace, succeeding Queen Margrethe II’s 51-year reign. Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

 

Visitors at Exeter Cathedral stand mesmerised by a projection of King Charles III, part of a touring art installation across the UK. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images
Visitors at Exeter Cathedral stand mesmerised by a projection of King Charles III, part of a touring art installation across the UK. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images

 

The innovative Aduro Facial Tronic face mask wows at CES 2024 in Las Vegas with 7 colour treatments for skin rejuvenation and health. Picture: Frederic J. Brown/AFP
The innovative Aduro Facial Tronic face mask wows at CES 2024 in Las Vegas with 7 colour treatments for skin rejuvenation and health. Picture: Frederic J. Brown/AFP

 

Margot Robbie and Meryl Streep attend The AFI Awards Luncheon 2023 at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills. Picture: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for FIJI Water
Margot Robbie and Meryl Streep attend The AFI Awards Luncheon 2023 at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills. Picture: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for FIJI Water

 

Before-and-after satellite images show Hodeida airfield in Yemen: top, pre-strike shelters on January 25, 2023; bottom, post-air strike destruction on January 12, 2024, following US and UK operations. Picture: Maxar Technologies/AFP
Before-and-after satellite images show Hodeida airfield in Yemen: top, pre-strike shelters on January 25, 2023; bottom, post-air strike destruction on January 12, 2024, following US and UK operations. Picture: Maxar Technologies/AFP

 

Horses gallop along the shoreline in the Magic Millions beach run event. Picture: Luke Marsden.
Horses gallop along the shoreline in the Magic Millions beach run event. Picture: Luke Marsden.

 

Team Audi Sport's driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz steer their car in the dunes between Shubaytah and Shubaytah as part of the Dakar Rally 2024. Picture: Patrick Hertzog/AFP
Team Audi Sport's driver Carlos Sainz and co-driver Lucas Cruz steer their car in the dunes between Shubaytah and Shubaytah as part of the Dakar Rally 2024. Picture: Patrick Hertzog/AFP

 

A man enjoys a sled ride near the US Capitol in Washington, DC after the area received 5-10cm of snowfall. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP
A man enjoys a sled ride near the US Capitol in Washington, DC after the area received 5-10cm of snowfall. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP

 

That’s so fetch! Lindsay Lohan walks the pink carpet with Angourie Rice, who plays the lead in the upcoming Mean Girls sequel. Picture: John Lamparski/WireImage
That’s so fetch! Lindsay Lohan walks the pink carpet with Angourie Rice, who plays the lead in the upcoming Mean Girls sequel. Picture: John Lamparski/WireImage

 

Holger Rune of Denmark keeps a keen eye on the ball during his match against Karen Khachanov of Russia. Picture: Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images
Holger Rune of Denmark keeps a keen eye on the ball during his match against Karen Khachanov of Russia. Picture: Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images

 

A guest wearing a collared, green puffer jacket is escorted to Milan Fashion Week. Picture: Christian Vierig/Getty Images
A guest wearing a collared, green puffer jacket is escorted to Milan Fashion Week. Picture: Christian Vierig/Getty Images

 

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern marries Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony in North Island, two years after their ceremony was cancelled due to Covid-19. Picture: Felicity Jean Photography/AFP
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern marries Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony in North Island, two years after their ceremony was cancelled due to Covid-19. Picture: Felicity Jean Photography/AFP

 

After signing the declaration of abdication at Christiansborg Castle, Queen Margrethe II leaves the seat at the head of the table to her son King Frederik X of Denmark. Picture: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP
After signing the declaration of abdication at Christiansborg Castle, Queen Margrethe II leaves the seat at the head of the table to her son King Frederik X of Denmark. Picture: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP

 

Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin at the Critics Choice Awards, where Culkin bagged the Best Actor in a Drama Series Award for ‘Succession’. Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin at the Critics Choice Awards, where Culkin bagged the Best Actor in a Drama Series Award for ‘Succession’. Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association

 

Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands serves in his round one singles match against Jannik Sinner of Italy during day one of the 2024 Australian Open. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images
Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands serves in his round one singles match against Jannik Sinner of Italy during day one of the 2024 Australian Open. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images

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