The Guardian's picture editors have curated a selection of striking photographs from around the world capturing the weekend's most notable events. From twin siblings marrying twin siblings in Nigeria to summer solstice celebrations at Stonehenge, the images offer a global snapshot of joy, tragedy, and political tension.
Summer Solstice Celebrations and Festivals
Thousands gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK, at sunrise to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Photographer Ben Birchall captured the scene as people marked the ancient tradition. In Orzyny, Poland, participants took part in Midsummer Night celebrations on the evening before the solstice, as documented by Kacper Pempel. Meanwhile, in Chongqing, China, spectators watched a drone light show during the Dragon Boat festival, photographed by China News Service.
Wildfires and Emergencies
In Los Angeles, US, smoke rose from a fire at a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighbourhood, captured by Ted Soqui. In Salt Lake City, the Bonneville wildfire burned above the University of Utah, as photographed by The Deseret News.
Political and Social Unrest
In Washington DC, National Guard officers patrolled at the end of the Capital Pride parade, photographed by Leah Millis. In Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Najah Wishah mourned over the body of her son Ahmed Wishah, an Al Jazeera cameraman killed in an Israeli airstrike, captured by Abdel Kareem Hana. In Obbürgen, Switzerland, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shook hands with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in front of US Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff before talks with Iranian officials, photographed by Nathan Howard. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived at the Bürgenstock resort for talks with US officials, captured by Urs Flüeler. In El Alto, Bolivia, police arrested a protester after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency following more than six weeks of road blockades and rallies demanding his resignation, photographed by Aizar Raldes. In Kyiv, Ukraine, far-right protesters gathered to denounce the annual Kyiv Pride march, captured by Thomas Peter.
Accidents and Weddings
In Munich, Germany, two carriages of a freight train derailed and fell off a bridge, photographed by Ehsan Monajati. In Ibadan, Nigeria, twin sisters Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran and twin brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye posed for a photograph at their wedding reception, captured by Olympia de Maismont.
Cultural Events and Entertainment
In Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, The Hoppings travelling funfair, believed to be one of the largest events of its kind in Europe, was photographed by Oli Scarff. In Lisbon, Portugal, people attended the first day of the Rock in Rio music festival, captured by José Sena Goulão. In London, UK, family members of government staff took photos at the door to No 10 Downing Street the day before Keir Starmer was expected to step down as prime minister, photographed by Adrian Dennis.
