The day in pictures - 11 January 2013

Indian Ocean, Western Australia coast

This image released today shows a cloud formation tinged with red dust as it travels across the Indian Ocean.

A cloud formation tinged with red dust travelling across the Indian Ocean
A cloud formation tinged with red dust captured on 9 January. Credit: REUTERS/Brett Martin/fishwrecked.com

Harbin, China

An employee wearing a panda costume slides down from an ice sculpture at the Harbin International Ice and Snow World festival in Heilongjiang province.

An employee wearing a panda costume slides down from an ice sculpture
A 'panda' takes a ride on an ice slide Credit: Reuters/Sheng Li

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Supporters of Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapakse celebrated in front of her official residence after parliament voted to impeach the country's chief justice Shirani Bandaranayake .

A man rides his bicycle as firecrackers are lit in celebration
A man rides his bicycle as firecrackers are lit in celebration Credit: Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte

Zakopane, Poland

A training session of the FIS World Cup Ski Jumping competition.

Germany's Severin Freund soars through the air
Germany's Severin Freund soars through the air Credit: Reuters/Peter Andrews

London, UK

The first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.

Award-winning artist Paul Emsley's portrait of Kate.
Award-winning artist Paul Emsley's portrait of Kate. Credit: NPG/PA Wire

Birmingham, UK

A woman walks with her Jack Russell terriers in Redhouse Park, ahead of bad weather forecast for the weekend.

A dogowner takes her two dogs for a walk
A dogowner takes her two dogs for a walk Credit: Press Association