Photos of the Week: Rabbit Jumping, Floating Bazaar, Chief Mouser
A highland-cattle show in Scotland, traditional sword forging in China, a fuel shortage in Bali, high water flow at Brazil’s Iguazu Falls, anti-government protests in Albania, and much more
Photos from October 2026 offered a glimpse into diverse events and landscapes around the globe. In Turkey's Cappadocia region, a Cappadocia leg of the Türksoy Women and Ethno-Fashion Meeting displayed traditional clothing designs from various Turkic countries. Meanwhile, in Albania, riot police intervened during clashes near the Ministry of Education after protesters demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
In Iran, a person traversed a path near a burning kiosk amidst an anti-government demonstration. Brazil witnessed the Amazon rainforest burning due to dry season conditions. High water levels at Iguazu Falls in Brazil forced a walkway to close for safety. The aftermath of Post-Tropical Storm Rachel caused damage along the California coast, with waves crashing into homes.
Fuel shortages led to motorcyclists queuing at petrol stations in Indonesia's Bali province. In Brazil, boats sailed past the Vittoria Light lighthouse as the 58th Barcolana sailing regatta began in the Gulf of Trieste. Wildfires in Manaus, Brazil, caused the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn suspension railway in Germany to operate above the River Wupper.
The Flying Men of Papantla in Mexico performed their "Danza de los Voladores" on a beach as Hurricane Simon approached Puerto Vallarta. In California, an L.A. County Fire helicopter supported crews battling the Bike Fire. Myanmar locals engaged in boat activities at a floating bazaar on Inle Lake.
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