America's 250th Anniversary Celebrations
In Philadelphia, people formed the shape of the Liberty Bell on Independence Mall as part of the America 250 celebrations, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event was captured by photographer Hannah Beier for Reuters.
Deep Sea Inspiration in Adelaide
In Adelaide, Australia, an interactive light wall installation called Digital Abyss, inspired by the deep ocean, was featured at Illuminate Adelaide. The photograph was taken by Michael Errey for AAP.
Earthquake Aftermath in Venezuela
In Caraballeda, Venezuela, a rescuer from a Spanish delegation gave a search-and-rescue dog a drink during the search for victims of earthquakes. The photo was captured by Jesús Vargas for Getty Images. In La Guaira, a Salvadorian firefighter rested amid operations following the 24 June earthquakes, as photographed by Ricardo Arduengo for Reuters.
Caning in Indonesia
In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, an executioner prepared to flog six people convicted of breaking sharia law, including a couple for kissing while not married. The image was taken by Muhammad Iqbal for Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock.
Ukraine War Damage
In Kyiv, Ukraine, rescuers worked at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile and drone strike, photographed by Viacheslav Ratynskyi for Reuters. Liudmyla Tsapkova sat in her damaged apartment after the latest Russian missile and drone attacks, captured by Danylo Antoniuk for AP.
Royal Visit in Scotland
In Jedburgh, UK, children waved at a helicopter carrying King Charles for his visit to Jedburgh for Holyrood Week in Scotland. The photo was taken by Aaron Chown for PA.
War Anniversary in Israel
In Kibbutz Re'im, Israel, people visited the site where revellers were killed and kidnapped on 7 October 2023 at the Nova music festival, marking the 1,000th day of war since the Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. The photograph was taken by Léo Corrêa for AP.
Migrant Camp Cleared in France
In Loon-Plage, France, a police officer gestured at the photographer to stop taking pictures as they cleared a migrant camp. The image was captured by Carl Court for Getty Images.
Wimbledon Tennis
In London, UK, Otto Virtanen of Finland served during a second round men's singles match against Arthur Fery of Britain at the Wimbledon tennis championships. The photo was taken by Kin Cheung for AP.
NATO Summit in Turkey
In Ankara, Turkey, mounted police officers assigned to duty during the NATO summit patrolled Nation's Garden. They joined motorcycle traffic police and police to form a crescent-and-star formation, as photographed by Anadolu for Getty Images.
Farewell Ceremony in Iran
In Tehran, Iran, mourners attended a farewell ceremony for Zahra Haddad-Adel, the wife of Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February in Israeli and US airstrikes. The image was taken by Fars News for Reuters.
Protest in Albania
In Tirana, Albania, a man reacted as police officers equipped with riot shields deployed pepper spray during a demonstration against a planned luxury resort backed by a company linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The photo was captured by Florion Goga for Reuters.
Liberty Bell Formation
In Philadelphia, US, people posed while forming the shape of the Liberty Bell on Independence Mall as part of the America 250 celebrations. The image was taken by Hannah Beier for Reuters.



