War drought protest and prime ministers the most striking images

War, drought, protest and prime ministers: the most striking images of a tumultuous year | UK News Sky News

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A war in Europe, the death of the queen, record heat waves and floods, protests across the world and three prime ministers… it’s been quite a year.

Photographers documented the major news events of 2022 with striking images capturing key moments in history.

This is the year in pictures:

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March 5: Ukrainians huddle under a destroyed bridge as they attempt to flee across the Irpin River on the outskirts of Kyiv. Photo: AP/Emilio Morenatti

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March 27: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars. Photo: Reuters/Brian Snyder

A woman carries her cat while
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April 5: A woman carries her cat as she walks past buildings destroyed by Russian shelling in Borodyanka. Photo: Reuters/Zohra Bensemra

Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear enjoy cream tea at Buckingham Palace, London, from a film which screened at the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace Heyday Films via AP)
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June 4: The Queen has tea with Paddington Bear during Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Photo: Buckingham Palace/Heyday Films

People in the United States are protesting the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade
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June 24: Demonstrations against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Photo: Sky News

Boris Johnson
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July 7: Boris Johnson is comforted by his family as he leaves Downing Street. Photo: Tim Hammond/No 10 Downing Street

Demonstrators protest at the
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July 9: Protesters demonstrate after storming the president’s house in Colombo, Sri Lanka in July. Photo: Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte

First image from the James Webb Space Telescope
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July 11: First image from the James Webb Space Telescope. Photo: NASA

Flames engulf a chair inside a burning house as the Oak Fire burns in Mariposa County, Calif., July 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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July 23: Flames engulf a chair inside a burning house as the Oak Fire burns in California in July. Photo: AP/Noah Berger

Aerials of the fire at Wennington
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July 19: Aerial footage shows houses on fire in Wennington on the hottest day on record in the UK. Photo: Sky News

Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2022 - Final - England v Germany - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 31, 2022. England's Chloe Kelly celebrates scoring their second goal with Jill Scott and Lauren Hemp. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH
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July 31: England’s Chloe Kelly celebrates as the Lionesses become European champions. Photo: Reuters/Lisi Niesner

An aerial view shows a branch of the Loire as historic drought hits France, in Loireauxence, France, August 16, 2022. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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August 16: A branch of the Loire in France as a historic drought hits France amid record temperatures across Europe. Photo: Reuters/Stephane Mahé

A boy crosses a flooded street, using a wire tied at both ends, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Charsadda, Pakistan August 27, 2022. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz
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August 27: A boy clings to a rope as he crosses a flooded street during devastating floods in Charsadda, Pakistan. Photo: Reuters/Fayaz Aziz

Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial Crown of State and the Sovereign's Orb and Scepter, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminster, London, ahead of his funeral on Monday. Picture date: Thursday September 15, 2022.
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September 15: Members of the public pay their respects as the Queen’s coffin is laid out in Westminster Hall. Photo: PA

Britain's King Charles waves as he leaves Wellington's Arch on the day of the state funeral and interment of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022 REUTERS/Toby Melville.
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September 19: A tearful King Charles greets the day of the Queen’s funeral. Photo: Reuters/Toby Melville.

An aerial view of a partially collapsed Sanibel causeway after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction, in Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S., September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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September 29: A partially collapsed Sanibel Causeway after Hurricane Ian caused widespread destruction in Florida. Photo: Reuters/Shannon Stapleton

Iranians protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Tehran on October 1 (file photo)
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October 1: Iranians protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Tehran. :Photo: AP

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October 15: A ‘Just Stop Oil’ activist is dragged after blocking the road in central London. Photo: Reuters/Henry Nicholls

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks to the media in Downing Street in London, Thursday October 20, 2022. Truss says she is stepping down as leader of Britain's Conservative Party. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
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October 20: Liz Truss resigns after just 44 days as Prime Minister. AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali

A store clerk at the site where a stampede occurred during Halloween festivities pays respects amidst the site, in Seoul, South Korea October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji TPX IMAGES DU DAY
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October 31: A man pays his respects at the site of a crush during Halloween festivities in Seoul. Photo: Reuters/Kim Hong-J

Sky international correspondent Alex Rossi and his team witnessed scenes of jubilation in Kherson following the city's recent liberation.
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November 12: Scenes of jubilation in Kherson as Ukraine regains control of the city. Photo: Sky News

NASA's next-generation moon rocket, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with Orion crew capsule lifts off from Launch Complex 39-B during the Artemis 1 unmanned mission to the moon, view from Sebastian, Florida, U.S. November 16, 2022. REUTERS/Joe Rimkus Jr. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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November 16: The view from Florida as NASA’s Artemis mission to the moon lifts off. Photo: Reuters/Joe Rimkus Jr.

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with fans and other players after receiving the World Cup trophy
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December 18: Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with fans and players after winning the World Cup. Photo: Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach

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