Feast of Na Tcha Parade in Macau
Members of a troupe parade through the streets during the Feast of Na Tcha, the annual Taoist festival celebrating the birth of the child deity Na Tcha, in Macau, China. The vibrant celebration features traditional costumes and performances.
Firefighter Battles Blaze in France
In Loire-Atlantique, France, a firefighter works to extinguish a fire near a farm as drought worsens in the country’s heatwave. The image, captured by Stéphane Mahé of Reuters, highlights the severe conditions affecting the region.
Aftermath of Earthquakes in Venezuela
In Caracas, Venezuela, people walk past burned down buildings in the aftermath of the earthquakes. Photographer Jesús Vargas of Getty Images documents the destruction left behind.
Mourning in Pakistan After Roof Collapse
In Lahore, Pakistan, women mourn the 14 children who died in a tutoring centre after the roof collapsed as workers were repairing tiles on the building. The photo by KM Chaudary of AP shows the grief-stricken families.
Rescue in Ukraine After Air Strike
In Kramatorsk, Ukraine, a rescuer evacuates an elderly resident from her apartment building after it was hit by a Russian air strike. Anatolii Stepanov of Reuters captured the moment of assistance amid the conflict.
Animal Charity Searches for Pets in France
In Stains, France, a member of an animal charity searches for pets in a shanty town, north of Paris, after people were evacuated. The image by Dimitar Dilkoff of AFP/Getty Images shows the efforts to rescue animals.
Monsoon Rains in Mumbai
In Mumbai, India, cyclists ride through a water logged street during monsoon rain. Rafiq Maqbool of AP captures the daily challenges faced by residents during the rainy season.
Wimbledon's Official Bird Scarer
In London, UK, a falconer holds Wimbledon’s official bird scarer, Rufus the Harris’s hawk, at the start of day three of the tennis championships. The photo by Henry Nicholls of AFP/Getty Images shows the hawk in action.
Giant Rabbit Sculpture in Vienna
In Vienna, Austria, workers move a large sculpture, created by German artist Ottmar Hoerl, of the Young Hare by Renaissance painter Albrecht Duerer, before it is placed on the roof of the Albertina Museum to mark its 250th anniversary. The sculpture, photographed by Max Slovencik of AFP/Getty Images, is a giant replica of Duerer's famous work.
Maritime and Cabotage Day in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Turkey, people on boats celebrate the 100th anniversary of Maritime and Cabotage Day. Esra Bilgin of Anadolu/Getty Images captures the festive atmosphere on the water.
Chinese Communist Party Anniversary in Beijing
In Beijing, China, a military band conductor leads during a ceremony to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People. The photo by Ng Han Guan of AP shows the formal event.
Fishermen in Pakistan Amid Heatwave
In Hyderabad, Pakistan, fishermen set nets in the shallow waters of Kotri Barrage as the Indus river recedes due to the heatwave and low water levels. Nadeem Khawar of EPA documents the impact of the drought.
World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City
In Mexico City, Mexico, football fans celebrate Mexico’s World Cup match victory over Ecuador, at Angel de la Independencia. The image by Mariana Maytorena of ObturadorMX/Getty Images shows the jubilant crowd.
Heatwave in Albania
In Shengjin, Albania, parasols and deck chairs laid out on the beach by the Adriatic sea during a heatwave. Florion Goga of Reuters captures the scene of people seeking relief from the heat.
