The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including saffron production in Afghanistan and a cold snap in Europe

Main image: Zhumadian, China. Newlyweds pose for photographs on the cliff face of Chaya mountain, where the popular TV series Journey to the West was filmed. Staff dressed as characters from the show deliver blessings to the couple Photograph: Imaginechina/Rex/Shutterstock