Gaza: Airstrikes and Political Turmoil
In Gaza City, Palestinians scrambled for cover after an Israeli airstrike targeted a blacksmith's workshop in al-Sabra, producing a massive explosion. The Gaza recovery plan, pursued by Donald Trump's Board of Peace, has been scaled back from an ambitious territory-wide reconstruction to a small pilot project in the southern strip.
In Jerusalem, a Jewish worshipper lay on the ground during a visit to the al-Aqsa compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount. Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, giving citizens their first chance to judge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023.
Smoke rose after another Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza City. Save the Children angered the UK government with a social media post marking Keir Starmer's impending exit from Downing Street, suggesting the outgoing prime minister was complicit in civilian deaths in the Israel-Gaza war.
West Bank: Settler Violence Intensifies
In Sinjil, West Bank, a Palestinian used a flashlight after volunteers on night watch spotted Israeli settlers on a nearby hill. A deadly campaign of extremist violence to expand Israeli control in the occupied West Bank is expected to continue until election day, as settler militants exploit their seat at the cabinet table.
Venezuela: Earthquake Aftermath
In Caraballeda, volunteers and relatives searched for loved ones amid debris from a collapsed building. Public anger mounted over the government's botched response to twin earthquakes that killed nearly 5,000 people. A grieving mother was caught on camera berating the son of former president Nicolás Maduro.
Ukraine: Russian Strike and Government Reshuffle
In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers worked at the site of a Russian strike on a residential building. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov despite pleas from foreign partners, as part of a wide-ranging government reshuffle.
Europe: Wildfires and Heatwaves
In Le Vaudoué, France, a firefighter sprayed water on flames in Fontainebleau forest during a wildfire of unprecedented scale. In southern Spain, the prime minister visited a deadly wildfire scene and warned: 'The climate emergency kills.'
In Noisy-sur-École, a sign reading 'No fires' stood among burnt vegetation after the Fontainebleau wildfire during a heatwave. Mayor Julien Gondard said he was shocked: 'This exceptional area is consumed by flames, we’ve never seen anything like this.'
DRC: Ebola Treatment Trial
In Bunia, a doctor treated an Ebola patient at the Rwampara treatment centre. There is no approved drug, but hopes are rising as the first patients enroll in a treatment trial that could change outcomes within months.
Bosnia: Srebrenica Memorial
In Potočari, a woman stood next to the monument bearing names of Srebrenica genocide victims.
USA: ICE Killings and Wildfire Smoke
In Biddeford, Maine, a woman prayed after leaving flowers where a man was shot by ICE. US officials face mounting calls to remove ICE from streets after federal agents killed two men not targeted in less than a week.
In New York City, people played basketball as Canadian wildfire smoke caused hazy conditions. Tens of millions faced smoky skies, affecting about 109 million people across the midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east.
Spain: Religious Procession
In Málaga, penitents stood in the sea during the Virgen del Carmen procession.
South Africa: Migrant Repatriation
In Johannesburg, Malawians gathered at their consulate before repatriation. About 35,000 have returned home after fringe groups demanded all illegal migrants leave by 30 June, amid violent protests.
England: Moorland Fire and Arson Charge
In Greater Manchester, firefighters tackled a moorland blaze near Dovestone reservoir. A woman was charged with aggravated arson as smoke covered large parts of the region.
Venezuela: Displaced Children Play Football
In Caracas, a boy displaced from La Guaira played football at a makeshift shelter after the 24 June earthquakes.
Wimbledon: Sinner Wins Second Title
In London, Alexander Zverev served to Jannik Sinner during the men's singles final at Wimbledon. Sinner described his triumph as special after his French Open defeat, recovering from a difficult first set to win in four sets against Zverev.
UK: Heatwaves and Dried Grass
In Hackney Marshes, London, people played football on pitches with dried grass after three heatwaves. A report found the UK's climatic extremes are becoming increasingly normal, with last year the hottest on record.
World Cup: Spain Defeats France, Argentina Beats England
In Arlington, Texas, France's Désiré Doué covered his face after defeat against Spain in the World Cup semi-final. Spain's team collectively overwhelmed France's individual flair.
In Buenos Aires, fans climbed a bus stop after Argentina's victory over England in the semi-final. Argentina completed one of their greatest fightbacks against the old enemy.
