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Warriors, water and a white horse: Photos of the week

Alex
December 21, 2024
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A Maasai warrior competes in the high jump event at the Maasai Olympics in Kajiado, Kenya.

Luis Tato/AFP A Maasai pole vaulter takes part in a Maasai jumping competition, watched by several people, some of whom are holding high jump poses. — A Maasai warrior competes in the high jump event at the Maasai Olympics in Kajiado, Kenya.

Residents of Coronationville queue for water as the water crisis continues in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Roberta Ciuccio/AFP People queue for water in Johannesburg. One man is sitting on the side of the road with several containers, another is standing, holding a shopping trolley and covering his face; the third has several large containers in his hand. — Residents of Coronationville queue for water as the water crisis continues in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Anna and her mother are waiting to be evacuated to Donetsk, Ukraine, as Russian forces continue to advance into the city.

Roman Pilipey/AFP Two women, both wearing hats and warm coats, look out the window of a car — Anna and her mother are waiting to be evacuated to Donetsk, Ukraine, as Russian forces continue to advance into the city.

Thousands of people have been left without water and some have died in Mayotte after the French Indian Ocean region was devastated by Cyclone Chido. French authorities say at least 31 people have died, but thousands are still missing and there are fears the final death toll could be much higher.

Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters A helicopter from the French Gendarmerie flies over the village of Longoni after Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. Trees and buildings are crushed or badly damaged and smoke rises from the ground, where two people inspect the damage. — Thousands of people have been left without water and some have died in Mayotte after the French Indian Ocean region was devastated by Cyclone Chido. French authorities say at least 31 people have died, but thousands are still missing and there are fears the final death toll could be much higher.

A statue of explorer Admiral Ivan Kruzenshtern is illuminated by the setting sun on a roadside in St Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, where temperatures have dipped below -10C (14F).

Anatoly Maltsev/EPA-EFE A monument to explorer Admiral Ivan Kruzenshtern is painted at sunset in St Petersburg, Russia. Clouds and clouds are also formed by the clear sky. — A statue of explorer Admiral Ivan Kruzenshtern is illuminated by the setting sun on a roadside in St Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, where temperatures have dipped below -10C (14F).

The White Horse on Cheriton Hill above Folkestone, Kent, has been transformed into Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer in preparation for Christmas.

Gareth Fuller/PA Media View of the White Horse, photographed at Cheriton Hill, near Folkestone, Kent, but with a round red nose, representing Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer. — The White Horse on Cheriton Hill above Folkestone, Kent, has been transformed into Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer in preparation for Christmas.

Ice skaters circle the Grand Palais des Glaces, in Paris, known as the world’s largest ice rink.

Stephane De Sakutin/AFP People play on the indoor ice at the Grand Palais des Glaces, in Paris. A large glowing ball in the center, with lights shining from the walls and ceiling of the building. — Ice skaters circle the Grand Palais des Glaces, in Paris, known as the world’s largest ice rink.

Dutch violinist Andre Rieu performed with the Johann Strauss Orchestra, soloists, dancers and skaters at several concerts in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Marcel van Hoorn/EPA-EFE Violinist Andre Rieu, wearing a black suit and white shirt, walks, smiling, arms outstretched, through a crowd of people, some taking photos with cellphones, in Maastricht, the Netherlands. — Dutch violinist Andre Rieu performed with the Johann Strauss Orchestra, soloists, dancers and skaters at several concerts in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Ahead of the Alpine Ski World Cup, Kyle Negomir, of the US, competes on a downhill course in Val Gardena, Italy.

Leonhard Foeger/Reuters Skier Kyle Negomir looks to take in the scenery and the blue sky while training in Val Gardena, Italy. They appear small on the side of a large rock, which also has a view, while a trail of white steam rises in the sky behind them both. — Ahead of the Alpine Ski World Cup, Kyle Negomir, of the US, competes on a downhill course in Val Gardena, Italy.

Alida Freding wears a crown of candles representing the Sicilian martyr, St Lucy, as she leads the Swedish traditional celebration, Sankta Lucia: The Festival of Lights, at York Minster.

Danny Lawson/PA Media A young woman wearing a helmet of lighted candles and holding another candle in both hands, sings surrounded by members of a female choir, who are also holding candles. Behind them in York Minster are two Christmas trees, decorated with lights. — Alida Freding wears a crown of candles representing the Sicilian martyr, St Lucy, as she leads the Swedish traditional celebration, Sankta Lucia: The Festival of Lights, at York Minster.

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