Today in Pictures, Nov 5, 2026

Asia’s first full-scale living bioluminescence exhibition at Science Centre Singapore, US midterm elections, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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Children interacting with glowing dinoflagellates at a touch table during a preview of Glowing Oceans, Asia's first full-scale living bioluminescence exhibition, at Science Centre Singapore on Oct 27, 2026. The immersive exhibition, which opened to the public on Nov 3 and runs until Jan 3, 2027, allows visitors to experience bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon in which living organisms produce light. It features live dinoflagellates, single-celled marine plankton that emit a blue glow when disturbed. A highlight is the Lagoon, where visitors can step into shallow water wearing protective booties provided on site and watch trails of blue light appear around their feet. Other interactive features include touch tables where visitors can gently swirl the water to trigger the organisms' glow, as well as displays explaining how marine creatures use light to communicate, camouflage themselves and navigate in darkness. The exhibition is open from 10am to 5pm from Tuesday to Sunday, with last entry at 4.15pm. It is closed on Mondays, except public holidays and school holidays. Admission, which includes entry to Science Centre Singapore, costs $7 to $12 for Singaporeans and permanent residents, and $14 to $18 for standard tickets, depending on the ticket type and peak or off-peak period. Visitors should wear comfortable, flat, closed-toe shoes and clothing that can be rolled up, as parts of the exhibition involve water. Suitable for families and visitors interested in marine life and science, the exhibition does not admit children under four, while older children must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are advised to allow about 45 to 60 minutes for the experience. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO — Children interacting with dinoflagellates during a preview of Glowing Oceans, Asia's first full-scale living bioluminescence exhibition, at Science Centre Singapore. The immersive exhibition, which opened to the public on Nov 3 and is ongoing, allows visitors to experience bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon in which living organisms produce light.
ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

A prison van, believed to be carrying jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, arrives at the High Court ahead of a sentencing hearing in a national security case, in Hong Kong, China, November 5, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A prison van believed to be carrying jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arriving at the High Court in Hong Kong on Nov 5. Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his second conviction under Beijing-imposed national security legislation.
PHOTO: REUTERS

CORRECTION / TOPSHOT - Chickens poke their heads out from crates on a transport truck stopped by the roadside as thick haze from forest and land fires blankets Pulang Pisau Regency, in Central Kalimantan province on November 4, 2026. (Photo by REINA / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by REINA has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [November 4] instead of [October 4]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.” — Chickens poking their heads out from crates on a transport truck as thick haze from forest and land fires blankets Pulang Pisau Regency, in Central Kalimantan province on Nov 4.
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A Fulton County Elections employee walks past printouts of election day vote totals by polling location at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Fairburn, Georgia, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. US voters handed Democrats control of Congress in midterm elections on Tuesday, delivering a stunning repudiation of President Donald Trump by flipping long-held Republican seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Kansas, among other places. Photographer: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg — A Fulton County Elections employee walking past printouts of election day vote totals by polling location at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Fairburn, Georgia on Nov 4 as officials tally ballots in the US midterm elections.
PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 04: Amen Thompson #1 and Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets block Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Toyota Center on November 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Alex Slitz/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Alex Slitz / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) — Amen Thompson (No. 1) and Jabari Smith Jr. (No. 10) of the Houston Rockets blocking a shot by Rudy Gobert (No. 27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA Cup group stage game at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Nov 4.
PHOTO: AFP

TOPSHOT - Fish vendors wait for customers at their stalls in Rawalpindi on November 4, 2026. (Photo by Farooq NAEEM / AFP) — Well stocked fish vendors waiting for customers at an open-air market in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Nov 4.
PHOTO: AFP

TOPSHOT - A man is reflected in the facade of the Cube Berlin building in Berlin on November 4, 2026. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) — A passer-by is reflected in the faceted glass facade of the Cube Berlin office building near the central railway station in Berlin, Germany, on Nov 4. The striking 10-storey landmark on Washingtonplatz is celebrated for its sculpted, prism-like reflective surfaces that distort and mirror the surrounding cityscape.
PHOTO: AFP

Thousands of colourful disposable audio tour earphones and earbuds are hung by tourists on fences overlooking the Roman Forum in Rome on November 3, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) — Thousands of discarded, colourful audio tour earphones hang tangled along metal railings overlooking the ancient Roman Forum in Rome on Nov 3.
PHOTO: AFP

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