This week’s photo round-up showcases remarkable moments taking place across the globe. ANTON BRINK/EPA-EF captured the dramatic sight of lava flowing across roads near Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. A new fissure erupted in the region on November 21, releasing scorching lava into the air, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
In a heartwarming gesture, Lia Toby/Getty Images documented actor Jeff Goldblum delighting commuters with a spontaneous piano performance at St Pancras International in London. The actor celebrated the release of the film 'Wicked,’ performing beloved Christmas songs while portraying the Wizard.
Amidst environmental efforts, Santiago Arcos/Reuters reported on firefighters battling a wildfire at El Cajas National Park in Ecuador. Meanwhile, UMA SHANKAR MISHRA/AFP highlighted the hard work of farmers, capturing an image of a farmer harvesting water chestnuts in a pond just outside Jabalpur, India.
The world of sports also made an appearance as Jane Barlow/PA Media portrayed French MotoGP racer Fabio Quartararo during the Official Barcelona Test for the upcoming 2025 season.
In the UK, SANKA VIDANAGAMA/AFP captured the manmade Muckle Troot Loch near Inverurie, dramatically surrounded by snow and ice as winter temperatures dipped below zero.
In New Zealand, more than 40,000 individuals protested outside the parliament against a contentious bill regarding the reinterpretation of the founding document between British colonisers and the Māori people. BEN STANSALL/AFP covered this impactful demonstration that culminated an extensive nine-day peaceful protest, or ‘hīkoi,’ traversing the nation.
The protests continued as JOSE JORDAN/AFP documented a farmer driving a tractor past Westminster amidst a rally against proposed changes to inheritance tax for farmers, following announcements in the latest Budget.
Lastly, the aftermath of October’s flooding was illustrated by Matt Alexander/PA Media, showing flood-affected homes along the river in Chiva, near Valencia, Spain, where extreme rainfall caused over 200 fatalities and left dozens missing.
Concluding the week’s roundup, photography highlighted the Ministry of Fun’s annual Santa School training in London, where volunteers dressed as Father Christmas learned the ropes at the Postal Museum, which houses archives of letters to Santa dating back to 1963.
