Photos of the Week: Chief Mouser, Pet Gala, Soapbox Race
This week's photo highlights include various global events and scenes. Notable images feature a Chihuahua at the Pet Gala in New York and wildfires in California. The collection also showcases significant moments from the Cannes Film Festival and other cultural events around the world.
- ▪A Chihuahua dressed as Sam Smith was featured at the 2026 Pet Gala in New York.
- ▪Wildfires were reported in Simi Valley, California, prompting firefighting efforts.
- ▪The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival took place, showcasing international cinema.
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PhotographyPhotos of the Week: Chief Mouser, Pet Gala, Soapbox RaceA scene from the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, wildfires in Southern California, a bison in Yellowstone National Park, a dust storm in Iraq, a flower show in London, and much moreBy Alan TaylorMay 22, 2026, 9 AM ET ShareSave Alessandra Tarantino / APVietnamese women wait for the weekly general audience with Pope Leo XIV, in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, on May 20, 2026.Timothy A. Clary / AFP / GettyBogie, a Chihuahua dressed as the British singer-songwriter Sam Smith, poses during the 2026 Pet Gala at Cineplay in New York, on May 18, 2026.
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