Global Highlights in Thursday’s Photos
The Guardian’s picture editors have curated a striking collection of images from around the world for Thursday, 25 June 2026. The selection captures moments of natural beauty, political tension, cultural celebrations, and extreme weather events.
Mallorcan Sunrise and Scottish Heatwave
The day begins with a serene sunrise in Andratx on the island of Mallorca, Spain, captured by photographer Cati Cladera. Meanwhile, in Cumnock, Scotland, Susie MacDonald, Emma Ledger, and Charlotte Reader cool off in the hot weather at an open-air swimming pool in East Ayrshire, as photographed by Jane Barlow.
US-Mexico Border and Copenhagen Lifeguards
In Kino Springs, US, the newly constructed second US-Mexico border fence east of Nogales in Arizona is shown in a photo by Rebecca Noble. In Copenhagen, Denmark, lifeguards take a break without their bear-skin hats after a ceremony at the lifeguards barracks, captured by Martin Sylvester Andersen.
Protests in Nairobi and Rainy Tokyo
In Nairobi, Kenya, police officers detain protesters during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government protests, photographed by Monicah Mwangi. In Tokyo, Japan, people walk with umbrellas on a rainy day at Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district, as seen in a photo by Philip Fong.
Ukraine Conflict and King Charles’s Fan
In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, a firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike. In London, UK, Vice-admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, master of the household to the sovereign, holds a battery-powered fan for King Charles as he attends a London Climate Action Week reception at St James’s Palace, photographed by Getty.
Acropolis Rally and Ukrainian Drone Launch
In Loutraki, Greece, Pablo Sarrazin and Yannick Roche race in a Lancia Ypsilon HF at the 2026 Acropolis rally, part of the 8th round of the 2026 WRC World Rally Car Championship, captured by Nikos Katikis. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, servicemen of the 148th Separate Artillery Zhytomyr Brigade prepare to launch a Raybird reconnaissance drone towards Russian troops, as photographed by Reuters.
Graduation in Erzurum and Earthquake in Caracas
In Erzurum, Turkey, a graduation ceremony takes place for 703 recruits who have completed training at a police vocational training centre, captured by Anadolu. In Caracas, Venezuela, police officers evacuate an injured person from a collapsed building after two earthquakes struck on 24 June, photographed by Juan Barreto.
World Cup Celebrations and Handwoven Carpets
In Mexico City, Mexico, people are sprayed with foam as thousands of fans gather at the Angel of Independence to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup, captured by Gerardo Vieyra. In Antalya, Turkey, an aerial view shows vegetable-dyed handwoven carpets and rugs spread across harvested wheat fields in Döşemealtı district, brought from various regions across Anatolia for washing, drying, and restoration, photographed by Anadolu. In Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporters of the national team celebrate in the streets after the World Cup 2026 match against Qatar, captured by Elvis Barukčić.
