From a politician putting on a brave face during his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer to the heart-rending story of a child born into an ageing body; From a flock of storks to decaying Maltese buses - Times of Malta presents a selection of some of the best photos taken over the past week by its team of photographers.

Opposition deputy leader Beppe Fenech Adami reacts as people applaud during his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, at the PN’s Independence activity on the Granaries in Floriana on September 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiOpposition deputy leader Beppe Fenech Adami reacts as people applaud during his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, at the PN’s Independence activity on the Granaries in Floriana on September 16. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Marcelle Abela kisses her two-year-old son Gabriel, who suffers from leukodystrophy -a rare degenerative condition – at their home in Kalkara on September 13. Mrs Abela has set up the Facebook page Sunshine for Gabriel and is organising an awareness-raising walk in Sliema later this month. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiMarcelle Abela kisses her two-year-old son Gabriel, who suffers from leukodystrophy -a rare degenerative condition – at their home in Kalkara on September 13. Mrs Abela has set up the Facebook page Sunshine for Gabriel and is organising an awareness-raising walk in Sliema later this month. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Two-year-old Gabriel Abela, who suffers from leukodystrophy -a rare degenerative condition – uses his walker at home in Kalkara on September 13. His mother is organising an awareness-raising walk in Sliema later this month. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTwo-year-old Gabriel Abela, who suffers from leukodystrophy -a rare degenerative condition – uses his walker at home in Kalkara on September 13. His mother is organising an awareness-raising walk in Sliema later this month. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A statue of former president Guido de Marco is unveiled outside the law courts in Valletta on September 12. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat described him as one of the greatest statesmen Malta ever had. Photo: Jason BorgA statue of former president Guido de Marco is unveiled outside the law courts in Valletta on September 12. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat described him as one of the greatest statesmen Malta ever had. Photo: Jason Borg

White storks perch on a tower crane located at the back of the Maltapost in Marsa on September 16. A Birdlife spokesman said the migrating flock of 10 birds was first seen coming from the north, with 9 later spotted in Marsa. Photo: Chris Sant FournierWhite storks perch on a tower crane located at the back of the Maltapost in Marsa on September 16. A Birdlife spokesman said the migrating flock of 10 birds was first seen coming from the north, with 9 later spotted in Marsa. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Tourists stand near 'Zieme', a bronze statue of a three-legged horse by contemporary artist Austin Camilleri, opposite the new parliament building designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, at the entrance to Valletta on September 16. The horse statue's missing limb and shortened name (Ziemel is Maltese for horse) symbolises lost power. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiTourists stand near 'Zieme', a bronze statue of a three-legged horse by contemporary artist Austin Camilleri, opposite the new parliament building designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, at the entrance to Valletta on September 16. The horse statue's missing limb and shortened name (Ziemel is Maltese for horse) symbolises lost power. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Opposition leader Simon Busuttil speaks during an activity at the Granaries in Floriana on September 17, as part of the Nationalist Party’s Independence Day celebrations. Photo: Jason BorgOpposition leader Simon Busuttil speaks during an activity at the Granaries in Floriana on September 17, as part of the Nationalist Party’s Independence Day celebrations. Photo: Jason Borg

The main street of Żabbar looks eerily empty after hundreds cyclists and motorcyclists made the traditional annual pilgrimage earlier in the day for the feast of our Lady of Graces on September 14. Photo: Jason BorgThe main street of Żabbar looks eerily empty after hundreds cyclists and motorcyclists made the traditional annual pilgrimage earlier in the day for the feast of our Lady of Graces on September 14. Photo: Jason Borg

A man escapes the hustle and bustle of feast celebrations in Zabbar for some quiet fishing time in nearby Xghajra on September 14. Photo: Jason BorgA man escapes the hustle and bustle of feast celebrations in Zabbar for some quiet fishing time in nearby Xghajra on September 14. Photo: Jason Borg

A man is silhouetted near the Ghajn Tuffieha Tower, which was built in the 17th century, as he watches the sunset at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on September 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA man is silhouetted near the Ghajn Tuffieha Tower, which was built in the 17th century, as he watches the sunset at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on September 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

People watch the sunset at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on September 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiPeople watch the sunset at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on September 12. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Old Maltese buses rot away under the Malta Ship Building shed in Marsa on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierOld Maltese buses rot away under the Malta Ship Building shed in Marsa on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Old Maltese buses are seen at Malta Ship Building in Marsa on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierOld Maltese buses are seen at Malta Ship Building in Marsa on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Marsa Power Station is seen on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierThe Marsa Power Station is seen on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Cranes tower over the Malta Ship Building site in Marsa on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant FournierCranes tower over the Malta Ship Building site in Marsa on September 17. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Sliema Wanderers’ Mark Scerri (2nd left) and John Mintoff (3rd left) and Qormi’s 4 (Bjorn Bondin) and 11 (Alfred Effiong) fight for the ball during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiSliema Wanderers’ Mark Scerri (2nd left) and John Mintoff (3rd left) and Qormi’s 4 (Bjorn Bondin) and 11 (Alfred Effiong) fight for the ball during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Qormi’s Albert Bruce leaps over Sliema Wanderers’ Clifford Gatt Baldacchino to avoid a tackle during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiQormi’s Albert Bruce leaps over Sliema Wanderers’ Clifford Gatt Baldacchino to avoid a tackle during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Qormi’s Duncan Pisani (left) and Sliema Wanderers’ John Mintoff eye the ball during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiQormi’s Duncan Pisani (left) and Sliema Wanderers’ John Mintoff eye the ball during their Premier League football match at Tedesco Stadium on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

A ball boy’s shadow is thrown on a wall at the Tedesco Stadium during a Premier League football match between Sliema Wanderers and Qormi on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiA ball boy’s shadow is thrown on a wall at the Tedesco Stadium during a Premier League football match between Sliema Wanderers and Qormi on September 13. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

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