Moments of the week (10/26-11/1)

The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee is held in Beijing, capital of China. The 20th CPC Central Committee held its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to October 29, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on October 27, 2026 shows people riding bicycles at an ecological scenic area in Zhangye, Northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on October 28, 2026 shows the site of a high-speed train collision in Toledo province, Spain. At least 68 people were killed and dozens of others injured in the train accident in central Spain. (Photo: Xinhua)

Visitors view artworks on display at Art Toronto 2026 in Toronto, Canada, on October 29, 2026. Featuring artworks from over 100 galleries, as well as installations, project spaces and more, the annual art fair runs here from Thursday to Sunday. (Photo: Xinhua)

Abdu (1st L), Zhe Jiaxin (2nd L) and Alimjan Haliq (1st R) serve stir-fried rice noodles at a temporary shelter in Maru Township of Baqen County, Nagqu City, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, October 26, 2026. In the wake of the earthquake that struck Baqen County on October 22, several volunteers rushed to the quake-affected zone to serve hot meals, sending warmth to those affected who are facing high-altitude cold in late October. (Photo: Xinhua)

Players of China celebrate victory after the round of 16 match between China and France at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, in Rabat, Morocco, on October 29, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

China's Blue Bay Restoration Initiative is named a World Restoration Flagship by the United Nations during the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, October 29, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Mount Semeru spews volcanic ash as thick clouds cover the area as seen from Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia, on October 29, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Local residents pose for photos during a tour aboard China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 berthed at Aiwo Port in Naoero, October 26, 2026. China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1, carrying manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong, on Monday visited Naoero and held an ocean-themed open day event here. (Photo: Xinhua)

A flock of swans fly at dawn on Noirmoutier island, western France, on October 29, 2026. (Photo: AFP)