A selection of compelling photographs from across the globe, curated by The Guardian’s picture editors, captures moments of beauty, tension, and everyday life.
Everest and Space Blooms
In Solukhumbu, Nepal, climbers make their way towards the summit of Mount Everest, while in London, the Chelsea In Bloom festival features an installation with a UFO theme, part of this year’s ‘Out Of This World’ theme inspired by space travel and astrology.
Sports and Health
Members of the Iranian football team pose before departing for Turkey, where they will play a friendly match and apply for US visas for the 2026 World Cup. In Rotterdam, the cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, arrives for disinfection.
Entertainment and Politics
At Cannes, Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender attend a photocall for their film ‘Hope’. In Warrington, the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, sets off from his home on a run.
Protests and Prevention
In Nairobi, soldiers remove barricades during a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices. In Goma, a mother helps her child wash hands before entering Kyeshero hospital as part of Ebola prevention measures.
Commemoration and Conflict
In London, a press preview of the immersive Nova exhibition reconstructs the 7 October 2023 music festival site in Israel attacked by Hamas, using thousands of personal items left behind. In Druzhkivka, Ukraine, a soldier attempts to shoot down a Russian drone during an evacuation of civilians.
Military Drills and Health Measures
In Adazi, Latvia, soldiers take part in Nato tank drills with crews from multiple countries. In Kandahar, Afghanistan, a worker sprays disinfectant to prevent the spread of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Protests and Trade
In Paris, members of the Tamil community protest demanding Sri Lanka recognise a genocide against their people. In Amritsar, India, dairy farmers protest against adulterated milk production and trade.
Diplomacy and Industry
In Beijing, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi looks on as diplomats gather for an official group photo. In Lianyungang, China, a worker monitors products for export at a packaging factory.
