The best photos of the week: From an earthquake in Japan to a storm in England

Striking pictures from around the world

A collapsed building after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Wajima, in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, on New Year's Day. Reuters

Thai Buddhist monks chant during a ceremony to mark the start of the new year at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple in Pathum Thani province, Thailand. EPA

Ukrainian firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at a car showroom after a missile strike in Kyiv. EPA

Two trains after they collided in Cicalengka, West Java province, Indonesia. At least three people were killed and 28 injured in the collision. AFP

Participants show off their calligraphy at a New Year contest at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters

Traffic silhouetted against the sunrise in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters

People take a boat ride on the Yamuna River to feed seagulls on a cold, foggy morning in New Delhi, India. AFP

Soldiers take part in a Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi, India. EPA

A car crushed under a collapsed building in Anamizu, Japan, after an earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture. AFP

Iranians in Tehran mark the anniversary of the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Qassem Suleimani. AFP

Revellers take part in the Chant to the Earth parade during the Carnival of Blacks and Whites in Pasto, Colombia. AFP

Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Jet-skiers enjoy the sunset on New Year's Day at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros dives for a glove save during a game against Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, US. Reuters

President Xi Jinping attends an annual conference for Chinese overseas envoys, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. EPA

Performers take part in the Salsodromo parade at the Cali Festival in Colombia. AFP

A man carries a huge fish across his shoulders at Liido beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. Reuters

A man gets a shave at a football-themed barber shop near Nottingham Forest's ground, ahead of their English Premier League match against Manchester United. AFP

Performers race around the Wall of Death at an amusement park during the annual Mahim Fair in Mumbai, India. EPA

The 9pm 'family fireworks' explode over Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Australia. AFP

Sea lions block the path of riot police during clashes with fishermen protesting against the repealing of fishing laws and non-payment of bonuses in Valparaiso, Chile. Reuters

People pose for photos next to a high-performance Ferrari 488 GTB Turkish police car, which officers seized from a biker gang and converted for force use, in Istanbul. EPA

Ann Judge rides Denver Broncos mascot Thunder out ahead of the players before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field. Reuters

A technician works on a street light at a busy intersection in Jakarta, Indonesia. EPA

A reindeer's antlers are illuminated in front of the Northern Lights at a Sami camp outside Breivikeidet village, near Tromso, Norway. AFP

A Dhaka street is decked with campaign posters ahead of this weekend's general election in Bangladesh. Reuters

Devotees pray at the Hindu temple in Bur Dubai, one of the oldest UAE temples, before its services moved to Jebel Ali. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The burnt remains of a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 after it collided with a coast guard plane at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo. Reuters

A lion in a cage at Rafah Zoo, where displaced Palestinians have sought refuge during the Israel-Gaza war. AFP

Waves crash on to the beach at Newhaven as strong winds and rain from Storm Henk lashed much of southern England. AFP

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Wednesday's best photos: From Storm Henk in southern England to lightning in Kuwait

Tuesday's best photos: From firefighters in Ukraine to Japan's earthquake

Monday's best photos: From seized luxury cars in police fleet to New Year ceremony

Sunday's best photos: From sea lions attending protest to New Year's Eve celebrations

Saturday's best photos: from a huge fish in Somalia to skiing in Austria