Steelworkers gathered for a protest in Berlin, Germany, as the sector continues to face high energy costs, reduced domestic demand, and stiff competition from Asia. The image was selected by Natasha Rees-Bloor and captured by photographer Omer Messinger.
Global Protests
In Jakarta, Indonesia, students clashed with police during a protest against a fuel price rise. The scene was photographed by Mast Irham.
In London, UK, people protested outside Woolwich Crown Court before a hearing where Palestine Action activists were due to be sentenced over a break-in at the UK base of an Israeli-based defence firm, Elbit Systems. The photo was taken by Yui Mok.
In Manila, the Philippines, groups marched through the city calling for an end to US imperialism and accountability from the government during Independence Day. The image was captured by Jyor So.
In Putrajaya, Malaysia, a man joined a rally of more than 1,000 Indigenous peoples representing 19 tribes from Peninsular Malaysia demanding recognition of their ancestral land and an end to evictions and development on their territories. The scene was photographed by Fazry Ismail.
Conflict and Remembrance
In the Gaza Strip, children played in the wreckage of a car in the Bureij refugee camp. The photo was provided by AFP/Getty.
In Nakuru, Kenya, Red Cross officials helped a mourner during a memorial service for victims of last month’s dormitory fire at a girls’ school in Gilgil. The image was captured by Monicah Mwangi.
Sports and Leisure
In Seoul, South Korea, fans celebrated the national team's victory in their first match of the 2026 World Cup against Czechia. The photo was taken by Kim Soo-hyeon.
In London, UK, Serena Williams laughed with her coach, Rennae Stubbs, during a practice session at the Queen’s Club tennis tournament. The image was captured by Paul Harding.
In Wuhan, China, a boy fastened his safety belt during diving training at Chongren sports centre. The scene was photographed by Lintao Zhang.
Wildlife and Technology
In Tam Dao, Vietnam, a bear took a snooze inside a tyre at a rescue centre in Tam Dao National Park, home to more than 160 bears rescued from the bile farming industry. The photo was taken by Luong Thai Linh.
In Schönefeld, Germany, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius greeted a soldier wearing a replica of a robot at the German armed forces’ booth at the International Aerospace Exhibition. The image was captured by Ralf Hirschberger.
