UK Heatwave and Swans on the River Severn
In Worcester, UK, swans glide on the River Severn as temperatures continue to rise across the country. The Met Office predicts more regions are likely to reach heatwave thresholds throughout the week, according to the Guardian’s picture editors.
President Trump Speaks Mid-Flight on New Air Force One
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters mid-flight in the press cabin of the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One after changing planes at RAF Mildenhall, UK, to return to Washington. The image was captured by Jonathan Ernst of Reuters.
South Korean President Arrives in Mongolia
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife, Kim Hea Kyung, arrived at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for a state visit. The photograph was taken by Yonhap/EPA.
Mourners Gather for Iran’s Late Supreme Leader
In Mashhad, Iran, mourners gathered on the day of the burial of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February in Israeli and US airstrikes. The image was captured by Mohammed Salem of Reuters.
Extreme Heat Alert in Spain
In Valencia, Spain, a firefighting water cannon was activated in El Saler natural park amid an extreme heat alert. The photograph was taken by Eva Manez of Reuters.
Bolivia’s Chola Paceña Fashion Event
In La Paz, Bolivia, contestants prepared backstage before walking the runway during the Noche de la Chola Paceña fashion event, where candidates are presented for the Chola Paceña and Cholita Chuquiago Marka 2026 pageants. The image was captured by Claudia Morales of Reuters.
Unauthorised Artwork in Venice
In Venice, Italy, French artist James Colomina’s unauthorised artwork Nothing Serious, depicting a child drifting on a life buoy with a teddy bear, floats on the Rio di San Felice in the Cannaregio district. The photograph was taken by Manuel Silvestri of Reuters.
Children Cool Off in New York City
In New York City, USA, a girl runs through sprinklers to beat the heat. The image was captured by Jordan Tovin of Reuters.
Pedestrians in Chennai Seek Shade
In Chennai, India, pedestrians walk along a shaded footpath in the city. The photograph was taken by R Satish Babu of AFP/Getty Images.
Typhoon Bavi Approaches Taiwan
In New Taipei City, Taiwan, fishing boats are secured at Shen’ao harbour before the arrival of Typhoon Bavi. The image was captured by I-Hwa Cheng of AFP/Getty Images.
Fire at Edinburgh’s Princes Street
In Edinburgh, UK, firefighters attend a blaze at a building on Princes Street. Emergency services were called to the fire at the old Debenhams building in the city centre at 2.52am on Thursday. The photograph was taken by Jane Barlow of PA.
Tour de France Stage 6
In Pau, France, the Tour de France peloton passes through the landscape before stage 6, a 186.2km stage from Pau to Gavarnie-Gèdre. The image was captured by Tim de Waele of Getty Images.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch in Florida
In Florida, USA, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifts off from Cape Canaveral. The photograph was taken by Jennifer Briggs of Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit London Zoo
In London, UK, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived for a visit to Penguin Beach to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London, at London Zoo in Regent’s Park. The image was captured by Jonathan Brady of PA.
