The most striking pictures of the week

The Most Captivating Moments of the Week

Selected by Sky News’ photo team, these images capture notable events across the globe this week.

Highlighting Royal and Cultural Moments

King Charles displays a cheerful demeanor while performing a ceremonial task in Oxford.

At the ‘Euphoria’ art display in Madrid’s Balloon Museum, a visitor is seen engaging with the exhibits.

Competitors in Prague’s Figure Skating World Championships showcase their skills during a free skate routine.

Global Sports and Events

Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar takes to the track in the opening session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix.

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton prepares for the race ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu honors Taylor Swift with the Artist of the Year accolade at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.

A motorist is silhouetted by the setting sun as the region experiences a temperature that matches a March heat record in Kansas.

International Political Developments

Iran war updates reveal Pakistan is set to host discussions between the U.S. and Iran, as Israeli Prime Minister promises to increase the scope of the Lebanon invasion.

Iran war day 30: Footage from the frontlines provides insight into ongoing developments.

Israel expands its military campaign into Southern Lebanon, intensifying the conflict’s scale.

Other Notable Scenes

A person at the Imperial Palace gardens in Tokyo admires the blooming cherry blossoms.

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump hosts a dialogue session with Brigitte Macron during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C.

Icelandic horses graze in a farm setting near Frankfurt, Germany.