This Week's Stunning Pics: Spain by Night, Taikonauts' Homecoming, and May Day Splashes

In partnership with the ZUMA photo agency Here’s our pick of the best images for this week: including the arrival of a manned Chinese spacecraft and the inauguration of a new Canadian Prime Minister.

The St Andrews May Day Swim

On May 1st — The students at the University of St Andrews in the UK dive into the North Sea at daybreak as part of the traditional May Day Dip, thought to bring good fortune in examinations.

Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship landing

April 30 — The recovery capsule of China’s The Shenzhou-19 mission, which included astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, has landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia following its manned space journey.

Major power outage affects Spain and Portugal's electricity grids and France

April 29 — People cluster near a solitary light source during a large-scale power outage. in Spain , as multiple areas experienced power outages amidst growing worries about the energy infrastructure and supply issues.

Mark Carney has become the new Prime Minister of Canada.

April 29 -- Mark Carney grins During his triumph address following his win in the Canadian federal election This marks a crucial turning point for the Liberal Party and indicates a change in public opinion towards preferring a more centrist, internationally focused leadership. Additionally, his win suggests that Canada strongly exhibits an 'anti-Trump' attitude.

Heavy rains in India

On April 28—Commuters travel via cycle rickshaws through a waterlogged street following heavy rainfall. in Guwahati, India .

Blast at Rajaie Port in Iran

April 30 — Rescue workers search Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port following a fatal explosion that claimed at least 70 lives near the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

50th Anniversary of Vietnamese Reunification

April 30 — Troops parade on Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam , previously called Saigon, where a ceremony was held for the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War.

Robotic ball picker at Mutua Madrid Open

May 1 — A robot ball retriever rolls across the court at the Mutua Madrid Open, marking a high-tech twist at one of Spain’s premier tennis tournaments.

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