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Larry, the Downing Street Cat inspects a Christmas Tree, and more around the world

Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past seven days.

Larry, the Downing Street Cat inspects a Christmas Tree, and more around the world

Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
A lego portrait of U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in the Green Room during an advance tour of the 2025 White House Christmas decorations on December 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's White House Christmas decorations is "Home Is Where The Heart Is." (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
A spectator takes a photo of the US Capitol behind the Capitol Christmas tree during the tree lighting ceremony in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree is from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. (Photo: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) speaks as U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looks on during a meeting of his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House on December 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. A bipartisan Congressional investigation has begun regarding Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's role in ordering U.S. military strikes on small boats in the waters off Venezuela that have killed scores of people, which Hegseth said are intended "to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco-boats and kill the narco-terrorists who are poisoning the American people.” (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
A diver wearing a Santa Claus costume swims with a cape penguin at Sunshine Aquarium during an annual preparation for the upcoming Christmas special events in Tokyo, Japan, 01 December 2025. The special Christmas performance will be presented to the public until 25 December 2025. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
Climate protestors take to the water as they continue their attempt to disrupt the access to Newcastle coal port in protest for climate action at Horseshoe Beach on November 30, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. The People's Blockade of the Newcastle coal port is a large-scale climate protest where thousands of activists, many in kayaks, attempt to halt coal shipments to demand action on fossil fuels and climate change. (Photo: Roni Bintang/Getty Images)
A child swims in a puddle of floodwater at a flood-affected village in the Meureudu area, Pidie Jaya, Aceh, Indonesia, 02 December 2025. According to the National Disaster Management Agency, floods and landslides triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar have killed more than 600 people across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra provinces. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
Children wait to welcome Pope Leo XIV prior to his visit to the 'De la Croix' Hospital in Jal Ed Dib, Lebanon, 02 December 2025. Pope Leo XIV is on his first apostolic visit outside Italy since his election as pontiff. He visited Turkey from 27 November and continues his journey to Lebanon from 30 November until 02 December. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
Hunter Red Rebel Brigade during the People's Blockade at Horseshoe Beach on November 29, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. The People's Blockade of the Newcastle coal port is a large-scale climate protest where thousands of activists, many in kayaks, attempt to halt coal shipments to demand action on fossil fuels and climate change. (Photo: Roni Bintang/Getty Images)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
Festivalgoers watch an art installation burning during the Israel Midburn Festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 27 November 2025 (issued on 28 November 2025). According to organizers, approximately 8,000 people came to the festival to celebrate art and self-expression in the desert. The festival is being held for the first time since 2022 because Israel has been in a state of war since October 2023. (Photo: EPA/ABIR SULTAN)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
A view of the Palm Room of the White House on December 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump recently restyled the Palm Room, which connects the White House residence to the West Colonnade leading toward the West Wing. (Photo : Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
Nikita Karizma, fashion detail, attends The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFC)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
Camille Cerutti of Team France competes in the second run of the Women's Giant Slalom during the Stifel Copper Cup 2025 at Copper Mountain on November 29, 2025 in Copper Mountain, Colorado. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
Chiara Singarella of Argentina battles for possession against Eyda Serrudo of Bolivia during the CONMEBOL Women's Nations League match between Argentina and Bolivia at Florencio Sola Stadium on December 2, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)
Photo Essay- In PicturesDec1
Damian Willemse of South Africa scores a try that was later disallowed during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 rugby international match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images). DM

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