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War, drought, protest and prime ministers: The most striking images from a tumultuous year

December 27, 2022
War, drought, protest and prime ministers: The most striking images from a tumultuous year

A war in Europe, the death of the Queen, record heatwaves and flooding, protests around the world and three prime ministers… it’s been quite a year.

Photographers have documented the huge news events of 2022 with striking images capturing key moments in history.

This is the year in pictures:

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March 5: Ukrainians huddle under a destroyed bridge as they try to flee by crossing the Irpin River on the outskirts of Kyiv. Pic: AP/Emilio Morenatti
Will Smith hits Chris Rock during the Oscars ceremony
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March 27: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during the Oscars ceremony. Pic: Reuters/Brian Snyder
A woman carries her cat as she walks past buildings that were destroyed by Russian shelling, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Borodyanka, in the Kyiv region, Ukraine, April 5, 2022. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH "GLOBAL POY" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2022 PACKAGES.
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April 5: A woman carries her cat as she walks past buildings destroyed by Russian shelling in Borodyanka. Pic: Reuters/Zohra Bensemra
Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear have cream tea at Buckingham Palace, in London, taken from a film that was shown at the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace Heyday Films via AP)
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June 4: The Queen has tea with Paddington Bear during Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Pic: Buckingham Palace/Heyday Films
People in the US protest against the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade
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June 24: Protests against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Pic: Sky News
Boris Johnson
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July 7: Boris Johnson is comforted by his family as he departs Downing Street. Pic: Tim Hammond/No 10 Downing Street
Demonstrators protest inside the President's House, after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled, amid the country's economic crisis, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 9, 2022. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte/File Photo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH "POY STORIES 2022" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2022 PACKAGES
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July 9: Demonstrators protest after storming the president’s house in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in July. Pic: Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte
First image from James Webb Space Telescope
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July 11: First image from James Webb Space Telescope. Pic: NASA
Flames engulf a chair inside a burning home as the Oak Fire burns in Mariposa County, Calif., on July 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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July 23: Flames engulf a chair inside a burning home as the Oak Fire burns in California in July. Pic: AP/Noah Berger
Aerials of the fire in Wennington
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July 19: Aerial images show homes on fire in Wennington on hottest day on record in the UK. Pic: Sky News
Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2022 - Final - England v Germany - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 31, 2022. England's Chloe Kelly celebrates scoring their second goal with Jill Scott and Lauren Hemp. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH "GLOBAL POY" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2022 PACKAGES.
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July 31: England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates scoring as the Lionesses become European champions. Pic: Reuters/Lisi Niesner
An aerial view shows a branch of the Loire River as historical drought hits France, in Loireauxence, France, August 16, 2022. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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August 16: A branch of the Loire River in France as historical drought hits France amid record temperatures across Europe. Pic: Reuters/Stephane Mahe
A boy crosses a flooded street, with the help of a wire fastened on both ends, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Charsadda, Pakistan August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz
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August 27: A boy clings on to a rope as he crosses a flooded street during devastating floods in Charsadda, Pakistan. Pic: Reuters/Fayaz Aziz
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, ahead of her funeral on Monday. Picture date: Thursday September 15, 2022.
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September 15: Members of the public pay respects as the Queen’s coffin lay in state in Westminster Hall. Pic: PA
Britain's King Charles salutes as he departs Wellington Arch on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022 REUTERS/Toby Melville.
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September 19: A teary King Charles salutes on the day of the Queen’s funeral. Pic: Reuters/Toby Melville.
An aerial view of a partially collapsed Sanibel Causeway after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction, in Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S., September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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September 29: A partially collapsed Sanibel Causeway after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Florida. Pic: Reuters/Shannon Stapleton
Iranians protests the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Tehran on 1 October (file pic)
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October 1: Iranians protests the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Tehran. :Pic: AP
A member of the public drags an activist who is blocking the road during a "Just Stop Oil" protest, in London, Britain, October 15, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH "POY STORIES 2022" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS POY" FOR ALL BEST OF 2022 PACKAGES
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October 15: A ‘Just Stop Oil’ activist is dragged away after blocking the road in Central London. Pic: Reuters/Henry Nicholls
Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the media in Downing Street in London, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Truss says she resigns as leader of UK Conservative Party. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
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October 20: Liz Truss resigns after just 44 days as prime minister. Pic AP/Alberto Pezzali
The clerk of a shop situated on the site where a stampede happened during Halloween festivities pays respects in the middle of the site, in Seoul, South Korea October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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October 31: A man pays respects at the site of a crush during Halloween festivities in Seoul. Pic: Reuters/Kim Hong-J
Sky’s International Correspondent Alex Rossi and team witnessed scenes of jubilation in Kherson following the city’s recent liberation.
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November 12: Scenes of jubilation in Kherson as Ukraine regains control of the city. Pic: Sky News
NASA's next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsule, lifts off from launch complex 39-B on the unmanned Artemis 1 mission to the moon, seen from Sebastian, Florida, U.S. November 16, 2022. REUTERS/Joe Rimkus Jr. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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November 16: The view from Florida as NASA’s Artemis mission to the moon takes off. Pic: Reuters/Joe Rimkus Jr
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with fans and fellow players after receiving the World Cup trophy
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December 18: Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with fans and players after winning the World Cup. Pic: Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach