Pictures of the week: From UAE's play-off clash to the northern lights in UK

Alaeddine Zouhir challenges for the ball as his UAE side secure a 1-1 draw in their World Cup qualification play-off against Iraq in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Alaeddine Zouhir challenges for the ball as his UAE side secure a 1-1 draw in their World Cup qualification play-off against Iraq in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Smokes rises from a coal-fired power plant in Obilic, Kosovo. About 90 per cent of the country's electricity comes from coal. Reuters
Smokes rises from a coal-fired power plant in Obilic, Kosovo. About 90 per cent of the country's electricity comes from coal. Reuters
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani votes in Baghdad, as Iraq holds its sixth national elections since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Reuters
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani votes in Baghdad, as Iraq holds its sixth national elections since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Reuters
Protesters march in support of global climate responsibility and the protection of forests and territorial rights, during the Cop30 summit in Brazil. EPA
Protesters march in support of global climate responsibility and the protection of forests and territorial rights, during the Cop30 summit in Brazil. EPA
Policemen gather at the site of a suicide bombing outside the district court in Islamabad. A faction of the Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility. AFP
Policemen gather at the site of a suicide bombing outside the district court in Islamabad. A faction of the Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility. AFP
A fire burns at the site of a Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Reuters
A fire burns at the site of a Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Reuters
The Eiffel Tower is illuminated with the colours of the French flag to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. AFP
The Eiffel Tower is illuminated with the colours of the French flag to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. AFP
The Dhai Dubai exhibition lights up Expo City Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The Dhai Dubai exhibition lights up Expo City Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Charred vehicles at the site of an explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi. India has called it a 'terrorist incident'. AFP
Charred vehicles at the site of an explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi. India has called it a 'terrorist incident'. AFP
A makeshift shelter for displaced residents of El Fasher, Darfur, where atrocities have been reported in Sudan's civil war. The National
A makeshift shelter for displaced residents of El Fasher, Darfur, where atrocities have been reported in Sudan's civil war. The National
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blasts off from the Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. AFP
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blasts off from the Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. AFP
A road destroyed by storm surges brought about by Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Dipaculao, the Philippines. Getty Images
A road destroyed by storm surges brought about by Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Dipaculao, the Philippines. Getty Images
Security officials guard the area as seized illegal drugs are burnt in Kabul, Afghanistan. EPA
Security officials guard the area as seized illegal drugs are burnt in Kabul, Afghanistan. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
A displaced Palestinian attempts to climb on a lorry on Salah Al Din road in central Gaza, in a bid to obtain humanitarian aid. AFP
A displaced Palestinian attempts to climb on a lorry on Salah Al Din road in central Gaza, in a bid to obtain humanitarian aid. AFP
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
The waning gibbous moon, a phase between a full moon and a half moon, rises above Berlin's Potsdamer Platz. AFP
The waning gibbous moon, a phase between a full moon and a half moon, rises above Berlin's Potsdamer Platz. AFP
Yolandita, top, in action against Nayel La Bonita during a Cholita wrestling event in La Paz, Bolivia. Cholita fights, featuring women in traditional skirts, are a well-known cultural and sporting spectacle. EPA
Yolandita, top, in action against Nayel La Bonita during a Cholita wrestling event in La Paz, Bolivia. Cholita fights, featuring women in traditional skirts, are a well-known cultural and sporting spectacle. EPA
A statue depicting Sasanian king Shapur I capturing Roman emperor Valerian is unveiled at the Revolution Square in Tehran. The event was the latest in a series of unveiling of national symbols following Iran's 12-day war with Israel in June. AFP
A statue depicting Sasanian king Shapur I capturing Roman emperor Valerian is unveiled at the Revolution Square in Tehran. The event was the latest in a series of unveiling of national symbols following Iran's 12-day war with Israel in June. AFP
Pope Leo XIV speaks with actor Robert De Niro at the Vatican. EPA
Pope Leo XIV speaks with actor Robert De Niro at the Vatican. EPA
Iraqi Kurds attend a rally of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Erbil, in the lead up to the country's parliamentary elections. AFP
Iraqi Kurds attend a rally of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Erbil, in the lead up to the country's parliamentary elections. AFP
Poppies are projected on to the distinctive 'fins' of Sydney Opera House, in tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of military duty. Reuters
Poppies are projected on to the distinctive 'fins' of Sydney Opera House, in tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of military duty. Reuters
Flooding continues to blight parts of the Philippines, with entire villages submerged and scores of towns without electricity, after Super Typhoon Fung-wong wrought havoc. AFP
Flooding continues to blight parts of the Philippines, with entire villages submerged and scores of towns without electricity, after Super Typhoon Fung-wong wrought havoc. AFP
An Afghan baker in the Fayzabad district of Badakhshan province. AFP
An Afghan baker in the Fayzabad district of Badakhshan province. AFP
Art installation The Shen by Mert Ege Kose during the fifth running of the Forever is Now art exhibition by Art d’Egypte at the Giza pyramids necropolis. AFP
Art installation The Shen by Mert Ege Kose during the fifth running of the Forever is Now art exhibition by Art d’Egypte at the Giza pyramids necropolis. AFP
A Chinese People's Liberation Army honour guard member holds a flag during a welcoming ceremony for Spanish King Felipe VI in Beijing. AFP
A Chinese People's Liberation Army honour guard member holds a flag during a welcoming ceremony for Spanish King Felipe VI in Beijing. AFP
Men are silhouetted against the smog on the bank of the Yamuna river, in New Delhi, India. Reuters
Men are silhouetted against the smog on the bank of the Yamuna river, in New Delhi, India. Reuters
The northern lights over St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England. PA
The northern lights over St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England. PA