Best photos of October 18: From Mexican traditional dancer to Iraqi community celebration in Dubai

  • A Mexican traditional dancer takes part in the Alebrijes Parade, celebrating folk art and handicrafts, before the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City. AFP
    A Mexican traditional dancer takes part in the Alebrijes Parade, celebrating folk art and handicrafts, before the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City. AFP
  • A ride at the Big Fresno Fair in California. A Central Valley tradition since 1884, the fair draws more than a half million visitors from Fresno County communities and beyond each October. Getty Images
    A ride at the Big Fresno Fair in California. A Central Valley tradition since 1884, the fair draws more than a half million visitors from Fresno County communities and beyond each October. Getty Images
  • Pope Leo XIV leaves the Gemelli University Hospital, four days after a surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome. AFP
    Pope Leo XIV leaves the Gemelli University Hospital, four days after a surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, in Rome. AFP
  • Rescuers at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. EPA
    Rescuers at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. EPA
  • Musician Janelle Monae attends the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Reuters
    Musician Janelle Monae attends the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Reuters
  • A protester throws a cobblestone during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana, as protests continue over university conditions and demands for the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. AFP
    A protester throws a cobblestone during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana, as protests continue over university conditions and demands for the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. AFP
  • Participants in medieval armour carry out a mock battle after attending a Lime Bike Joust in London. The event creates a modern version of jousting with Lime rental e-bikes instead of horses. EPA
    Participants in medieval armour carry out a mock battle after attending a Lime Bike Joust in London. The event creates a modern version of jousting with Lime rental e-bikes instead of horses. EPA
  • People gather for the Emirates Loves Iraq community event at Expo City Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
    People gather for the Emirates Loves Iraq community event at Expo City Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan / The National

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