The Guardian’s picture editors have selected photographs from around the world for Wednesday, 19 August 2026, featuring a far-right rally in the United States and a woman with robot dalmatians in China.
Scenes from Jerusalem and Beijing
In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and boys celebrated the festival of Purim. A photograph by Ohad Zwigenberg captured the festivities.
In Beijing, China, a woman dressed as Cruella de Vil posed with her robot dalmatians. The image was taken by Adek Berry.
Conflict and Disaster in Gaza and Chile
In Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, a makeshift swimming pool lined with aid tarpaulins was seen in a displacement camp. The photograph was taken by Tariq Mohammad.
In Gaza City, people grieved over the bodies of relatives killed in an Israeli drone strike on a beachfront cafe. Ali Jadallah captured the scene.
In Paposo, Chile, bulldozers worked to reopen a mountain road damaged by flooding and landslides. The image was taken by Rodrigo Gutierrez.
Rescue Efforts and Environmental Damage
In Pereira, Colombia, rescuers retrieved an earthquake victim from the rubble. Brandon Pinto photographed the operation.
In Rawalpindi, Pakistan, a resident bailed floodwater out of his home after heavy rains. Aamir Qureshi captured the image.
In Ayetoro, Nigeria, a person walked past abandoned buildings damaged by coastal erosion. The photograph was taken by Olympia de Maismont.
Protests, Drills, and Wildfires
In Dearborn, Michigan, USA, a neo-Nazi protester took part in a far-right rally outside the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Jeff Kowalsky photographed the event.
In Seoul, South Korea, soldiers took part in an anti-terror drill at a hotel. Jung Yeon-Je captured the image.
In Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, firefighters battled a wildfire. Marko Đurica photographed the scene. In Baelen, Belgium, a firefighter was involved in tackling a wildfire at the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve, captured by John Thys.
In Conwy, Wales, an artwork by Greenpeace addressed the UK prime minister, Andy Burnham. The image was taken by Greenpeace.
