Weekend in Pictures: Mexican Wave, Giant Pencil Sharpener, and More
Weekend in Pictures: Mexican Wave, Giant Pencil Sharpener

The Guardian's picture editors have selected photographs from around the world capturing the weekend's events. Highlights include a Mexican wave attempt in Mexico City, a giant pencil sharpener in Minneapolis, and more.

Mexico City, Mexico

A woman holds a replica of the World Cup trophy before a Guinness world record attempt for the largest Mexican wave.

Manta, Ecuador

People look at the remains of a burnt-out fishing boat. Police said at least 20 fishing boats were damaged in a fire at the city's port.

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Chlum, Czech Republic

Enthusiasts dressed as characters from The Hobbit take part in a battle reenactment.

Lima, Peru

Men sharpen knives used to fillet fish outside a fish and seafood market.

Hollywood, California

Harrison Ford at an Apple TV screening of the TV series Shrinking.

Epsom, Surrey, England

Racegoers shelter from the rain on Derby day at Epsom Downs racecourse.

West Bank

A stun grenade explodes while journalists film as an Israeli army armoured vehicle approaches along an alley in the Balata camp for Palestinian refugees, east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.

Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congolese Red Cross volunteers speak with children during a community outreach session on Ebola awareness.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

People dressed in pencil costumes carry a sharpener during the fifth annual Lake of the Isles pencil sharpening event.

Hanzhong, China

A Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey near the Foping rescue and breeding base. The monkey was injured and became separated from its group before being rescued.

Southwick, Hampshire, England

A living history enthusiast portrays Winston Churchill during the Southwick Revival, a nostalgic event commemorating the D-day landings.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Lewis Hamilton arrives in the paddock prior to the Monaco Grand Prix.

Tokyo, Japan

The sumo wrestler Dewanoryu makes handprints for fans at the Dewanoumi sumo stable.

Madrid, Spain

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile on his way to Plaza de Lima to preside over a prayer vigil with young people.

Turin, Italy

Roberto Bolle, an Italian dancer, leads the world's largest ballet barre class, open to dancers from all Italian dance schools, united by a strict all-white dress code, in Piazza San Carlo.

Guiyang, China

A command centre's monitors show live footage of examination venues for China's national college entrance exams.

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