Kagoshima, Japan

An H-2A rocket carrying a Quasi-Zenith satellite lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Centre. The satellite is part of an improved navigation programme.

Photo: Kyodo/Reuters

Düsseldorf, Germany

The Rolling Stones perform live at the Esprit Arena during their No Filter tour.

Photo: Keuenhof Rainer/Action Press/Rex

Fountaingrove, US

Jim Stites watches his neighbourhood burn. More than a dozen wildfires whipped by powerful winds have been swept though the California wine region.

Photo: Kent Porter/AP

Anaheim Hills, US

Firefighters inspect a home destroyed by Californian wildfires.

Photo: Paul Buck/EPA

Lianyungang, China

An employee makes panda toys to export for the festive season.

Photo: AFP/Getty

Santiago, Chile

A demonstrator is tackled by riot police during a Columbus Day rally.

Photo: Pablo Sanhueza/Reuters

Taipei, Taiwan

Military police parade during National Day celebrations.

Photo: Tyrone Siu/Reuters