Photos of the Week: Mudflat Trot, City2Surf Surge, Spanish Eclipse

Photos of the Week capture the globe’s quirkiest moments, from a pig‑squealing championship in rural France to Australia’s City2Surf marathon and Spain’s total solar eclipse.

Photos of the Week: Global Highlights

A mudflat trot in the Loire Valley drew over ↑ 5,000 spectators, while the City2Surf fun run saw record participation of 45,000 runners.

“The energy was electric,” said a participant, echoing reports from Reuters.

In Spain, the eclipse cast a fleeting shadow across the Iberian Peninsula, prompting crowds to gather on beaches; live coverage was provided by AP News. Meanwhile, a pole‑vault showcase in Berlin highlighted emerging talent. These snapshots remind us that culture, sport, and nature intertwine daily.