The most striking pictures of the week
The most striking pictures of the week
Highlights from Sky News editors’ selections
Our weekly photo compilation highlights a mix of royal moments, cultural events, and sporting spectacles. Among the standout images is King Charles laughing after a plaque he unveiled in Oxford slipped to the ground. Elsewhere, the Euphoria exhibition in Madrid and the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague are featured, capturing moments of artistry and athletic flair.
Sports and culture in focus
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar steps out of his team’s garage during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix’s opening practice session. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton arrives early for the same event. In Tokyo, spectators gather to admire cherry blossoms in full bloom at the Imperial Palace gardens. A separate image shows Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud celebrating after their pairs free skating performance at the championships.
Global events and human interest
At the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu presents Taylor Swift with the Artist of the Year award. The U.S. first lady, Melania Trump, hosts a roundtable discussion with Brigitte Macron at the White House during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit. In Germany, Icelandic horses graze at a stud farm near Frankfurt.
Iran war developments
Pakistan is set to facilitate US-Iran diplomatic discussions, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to intensify the invasion of Southern Lebanon. On day 30 of the conflict, footage from the ground captures ongoing tensions. A motorist is seen silhouetted against the sunset in Kansas, where temperatures hit a record high for March.