The best photos of the week: from a Brazilian police dog to Sydney Opera House abseiling

The most striking pictures from around the world

'Officer Olveira', a stray dog adopted by Brazilian police and used for campaigns, peers from a patrol car in Rio de Janeiro. AP

Charlotte Mayhew

Apr 08, 2022

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Friday's best photos: from a Brazilian police dog to a forest fire in Mexico

Thursday's best photos: a lake stage to visually impaired footballers

Wednesday's best photos: Shanghai lockdown to Sydney Opera House abseiling

Tuesday's best photos: from turtles hatching to rallies in Pakistan

Monday's best photos: from a Star Wars parade to London Landmarks marathon

Sunday's best photos: from wreck of largest aircraft to royal 'EastEnders' visit

Saturday's best photos: from Iraqi ballet dancers to Beijing window cleaners

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