The week’s best photos
A firebreather, a roaring cub, and more
The crowd is reflected in the visor of the helmet of a fireman as he gathers to protest for better working conditions in Brussels, Belgium
A man spits fire during the traditional La Calabiuza Festival in Tonacatepeque, El Salvador
Lion cubs play in the autumn sun at the zoo in Dortmund, Germany
An Indian craftsman makes earthen lamps, or diyas, at a workshop ahead of the upcoming Festival of Lights, Diwali, in Bangalore, India
Riot police are enveloped by fireworks during nationwide demonstrations over the rising cost of living and inequality, in Paris, France
Palestinians play football at a field against the backdrop of buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardment in Nuseirat, Gaza, Palestine
Brad Girod holds his baby daughter as he votes on Election Day during the midterm election at a polling place in Columbus, Ohio, USA
People skate on an ice rink in the art installation 'Winterlights' by light and media artist Christopher Bauder at his Dark Matter art gallery in Berlin, Germany
Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, rest at the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal
Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a civilian warehouse in Kyiv, Ukraine
The aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force leave a colorful vapor trail as they fly over Vatican City, Vatican
A Lijian-2 Y2 rocket carrying a new satellite group blasts off in Jiuquan, China
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