A Visual Journey Around the World
This Friday, 28th November 2025, the picture editors at Sky News have curated a compelling collection of the most striking images from across the globe. This week's selection captures a vast spectrum of human experience and natural wonder, from devastating disasters and cutting-edge technology to serene wildlife and festive cheer.
Disaster, Discovery, and Celebration
A major fire engulfed the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, with dramatic images showing flames climbing bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings. The event is being described as one of the worst disasters in the region's modern history, leaving residents in a state of shock.
In a contrasting scene of delicate conservation, Regional Coordinator Debora Carvalho of the Kitabanga Project in Angola was photographed demonstrating how to carefully monitor a little sea turtle. Meanwhile, technological advancement was on display as a rocket carrying the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, beginning its mission to China's Tiangong space station.
Back on Earth, the festive spirit is taking hold. Liverpool Cathedral in Liverpool is hosting an immersive light and sound display titled 'The Light Before Christmas: The Gift'. The annual winter Glow Wild lantern trail also illuminated the Wakehurst wild botanic garden, while the Christmas tree was erected in St George's Hall within the royal residence of Windsor Castle, signalling the start of the festive season for the monarchy.
Sport, Science, and Serene Nature
The world of sports provided several dramatic frames. A television cameraman was perfectly silhouetted against the sun while capturing the action at a Formula 1 race. In New York, the iconic Spider-Man balloon dominated the skyline during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In the Bavarian Alps, mountaineers were seen fixing the newly renovated golden summit cross, adorned with 24-carat golden leaves, at the peak of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. A sun-drenched shot also captured skiers joyfully commencing the new season on its slopes.
In the realms of art and science, Sotheby's technicians were meticulously adjusting the Master of the Sherborne Almshouse Triptych painting. In a fusion of past and future, a researcher tested a robotic system designed to help archaeologists reconstruct fragmented frescoes. This innovative technology combines advanced image recognition, AI-driven puzzle-solving, and ultra-precise robotic hands to reassemble history. The week also offered a moment of pure tranquility with a photograph of a grey seal pup at the Donna Nook National Nature Reserve in north Lincolnshire.
