A wakeboarder in a storm ditch and dolphins in the Bosphorus feature in today's global photo selection. The Guardian's picture editors have curated images from across the world.
Protests and Demonstrations
In Tirana, Albania, thousands of protesters gathered for the 10th consecutive day against a luxury tourism development linked to Jared Kushner. Photograph: Vlasov Sulaj/NurPhoto/Shutterstock. In Belfast, Northern Ireland, protesters clashed with police on a second night of violence, which authorities say was fueled by far-right activists on social media after a refugee stabbed a man. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images.
Marine Life and Wildlife
In Istanbul, Turkey, dolphins swam in the Bosphorus as expert teams conducted a marine monitoring operation. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images. In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, a South American freshwater stingray, likely an abandoned aquarium pet, was seen swimming in a pond. Photograph: Cheng-Chia Huang/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock.
Sports and Recreation
In Sydney, Australia, Kaylee McKeown competed in the women's 200m backstroke final at the Australian swimming trials. Photograph: David Gray/AFP/Getty Images. In New York City, police detained a man after clashes outside Madison Square Garden, where fans gathered for the fourth game of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images. In Stonewall, Canada, a man rode a wakeboard in a ditch as people cleaned up after a storm in Manitoba. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock.
Religious and Cultural Events
In Barcelona, Spain, Pope Leo left the city's archbishopric on his way to the Canary Islands, the last stop on his six-day visit to Spain. Photograph: Vatican Pool/Getty Images. In Toronto, Canada, people attended a FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock.
Human Interest
In Kyiv, Ukraine, César Mazo, father of a Colombian fighter who served with the Ukrainian armed forces, grieved for his son at a wake at Independence Square. Photograph: Thomas Peter/Reuters. In Ajman, UAE, a woman played with stray cats at her feline rescue centre. Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters. In Pestani, North Macedonia, children plunged into the waters of Lake Ohrid to cool off on a warm day. Photograph: Robert Atanasovski/AFP/Getty Images.
Other Notable Images
In Tel Aviv, Israel, Israeli security forces attempted to disperse ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against the arrest of draft dodgers. Photograph: Ilia Yefimovich/AFP/Getty Images. In Nuseirat, Gaza Strip, displaced children tried to cool off on a hot day. Photograph: Hassan al-Jedi/APAImages/Shutterstock. In Mexico City, Mexico, a passenger walked past riot police at Benito Juárez international airport as authorities prepared for a teachers' protest. Photograph: Paola Garcia/Reuters. In Argo, Afghanistan, a vendor selling bread waited for early morning customers. Photograph: Omer Abrar/AFP/Getty Images. In Tirana, Albania, thousands of protesters took part in the 10th consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury tourism development linked to Jared Kushner. Photograph: Vlasov Sulaj/NurPhoto/Shutterstock.
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