This week's top photos highlight moments of solemnity, sports triumphs and celebrity icons. Some of the best photos of the week include MTV's Video Music Awards; the U.S. Open; NFL and MLB games; September 11, 2001, remembrances; and the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk. Here's a look back at photos by UPI photographers from September 7, 2025, to September 13, 2025.

Yungblud (L), Steven Tyler (C) and Joe Perry perform at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on Sunday. The three paid tribute to Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) dives to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Sunday. The Commanders beat the Giants 21-6. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kisses his trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner of Italy in the Men's Final match at the 2025 U.S. Open Tennis Championship at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Sunday. Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI

The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse in Cairo In Egypt, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The total lunar eclipse was visible across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia, lasting for 82 minutes and showcasing the stunning "Blood Moon". Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI

A Banksy-style art piece invoking "sandwich guy" or Charles Dunn, a Washington, D.C., resident who was caught on video throwing a sandwich at federal immigration agent is displayed on a shop window in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The target of the thrown sandwich in the drawing is White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who is known for his staunch anti-immigration stance. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI

Posters calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files are displayed on a wall in Washington, D.C., on Monday. On Wednesday, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer filed a cloture motion to force a Senate vote on releasing the Epstein files to the public. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI

The Twin Towers Tribute in Light art installation shines in Lower Manhattan near One World Trade Center the Monday, two days before the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Sixty-three wooden coat hangers titled "Obstruction" are on display at a preview for "Man Ray: When Objects Dream" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday. The American artist was a visionary known for his radical experiments that pushed the limits of photography, painting, sculpture and film. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Cast member Channing Tatum and his daughter Everly attend the premiere of the animated motion picture fantasy thriller "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibi Infinity Castle" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Demi Moore arrives with her pet chihuahua Pilaf at the Forbes Power Women's Summit on Wednesday at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses her new book "Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and.the Constitution" at the Richard Nixon Library and Museum on Wednesday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

An FBI agent on Thursday examines the tent where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday during an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate, where he invites students to challenge his political and cultural views. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

A remembrance ceremony took place Thursday at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pa., on the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

New York City firefighters read the names of victims at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's south pool Thursday during the 24th anniversary of the attacks. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

The U.S. flag is unfurled on the west side of the Pentagon on Thursday to mark 24 years since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in Arlington, Va. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended a service at the Defense Department headquarters. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI..

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love reacts after running for a first down in the first half of a game against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Thursday. The Packers won the game 27-18. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

President Donald Trump waves to fans while attending a game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. The MLB paid tribute to the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Yankee Aaron Judge hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Tigers. Judge ties Joe DiMaggio on Yankees' all-time home run list with two homers against the Tigers in a 9-3 win. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester throws in the first inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis., on Friday. The Brewers won the game 8-2. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI

Dudi Shuval, a graffiti artist, lights a memorial candle at the base of his mural of slain American political activist Charlie Kirk in Ashdod, Israel, on Saturday. Kirk was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University and police in Utah have taken 22-year-old Tyler Robinson into custody for the killing. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI