Global Photos: Dancing Devils, Ragpicker, and Reflecting Pool
Global Photos: Dancing Devils, Ragpicker, Reflecting Pool

The Guardian's picture editors have selected a series of compelling photographs from around the world for Friday, June 5, 2026.

Peru: Political Rally

In Lima, presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori of the Fuerza Popular party addressed supporters at her closing campaign rally, captured by Anthony Nino de Guzman.

India: Ragpicker at Dump

In Guwahati, a ragpicker searches for recyclable materials at a dump, in a photo by Anupam Nath.

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Uganda: Ebola Preparedness

At the Mpondwe border crossing with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a health worker walks past Ebola information posters at a temporary clinic, photographed by Hajarah Nalwadda.

Switzerland: Inquiry Hearing

In Sion, journalists surround a lawyer before the owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana appear at an inquiry hearing. The bar was the site of a New Year fire that killed 41 people. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini.

Pakistan: Polluted Harbour

In Karachi, a fishing boat sits at low tide in a polluted harbour on the Arabian Sea, captured by Ali Raza.

Venezuela: Dancing Devils

The Dancing Devils of Naiguatá take part in a procession in La Guaira, in a photo by Diko Betancourt.

England: Derby Festival

At Epsom, a racegoer links arms with performers dressed as foot guards on Ladies Day at the Derby festival, photographed by Victoria Jones.

United States: Reflecting Pool Renovation

In Washington DC, a worker drives a vehicle through the partially drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool during renovations on the National Mall. Photo by Kent Nishimura.

England: Appleby Horse Fair

A young child sits under the steps of a barrel-top wagon at the Appleby horse fair in Cumbria, captured by Owen Humphreys.

France: D-Day Anniversary

Second World War veterans Henry Rice and Ken Hay are pictured on Sword Beach ahead of the 82nd anniversary of the D-day landings, in Coleville-Montgomery. Photo by Gareth Fuller.

Tibet: Ongkor Festival

In Xigaze, a villager takes part in a horse race during the Ongkor festival to encourage good harvests, photographed by Xinhua.

China: Wheat Harvest

A farmer dries harvested wheat in Liaocheng, in a photo by CN-STR.

Iraq: Funeral Procession

In Baghdad, mourners carry the coffin of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq al-Fayyad during his funeral procession, captured by Ahmed Saad.

Gaza Strip: Displaced Boy

A displaced Palestinian boy sits near the rubble of a house destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Zawaida, photographed by Eyad Baba.

Lebanon: Drone Strike

Smoke rises from a vehicle targeted by an Israeli drone in Nabatieh, in a photo by Abbas Fakih.

Ukraine: Drone Strike Aftermath

In Zaporizhzhia, volunteers help an injured man to an ambulance after a Russian drone strike on a residential area, captured by Ukrinform.

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