Political Handover in Downing Street
Media preparations are underway in Downing Street ahead of the political handover. Andy Burnham will become the next British prime minister on 20 July, replacing Keir Starmer. A removal company worker was seen at Downing Street ahead of Burnham’s confirmation as leader of the Labour party.
Bolivian Skaters in Traditional Attire
In La Paz, Bolivia, women wearing traditional cholita attire prepared to officiate a skateboarding competition, blending cultural heritage with modern sport.
US Naval Operations in Gulf of Oman
US marines from the 11th Expeditionary Unit conducted a verification boarding on the M/T Wen Yao. US forces have redirected three commercial vessels, disabled one, and boarded another to ensure compliance with its naval blockade against Iran.
Environmental and Wildfire Impacts
In New York City, haze from Canadian wildfires blanketed the Statue of Liberty. Much of the US east coast and Canada are under an air quality health advisory as smoke from Canadian and Great Lakes wildfires moves through the area. In Royston, UK, a field of potatoes is artificially irrigated as scorching heat parches soils and distresses livestock. Parched land was also seen at Greys Court country house in Oxfordshire after weeks of hot weather.
SpaceX Launch Abort
At South Padre Island, Texas, spectators gathered for the planned launch of SpaceX’s Starship V3 rocket for its 13th flight test. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said some engines failed to start, triggering an automatic launch abort. The company hopes to make another attempt within days.
Other Notable Photos
In Tiszafüred, Hungary, birds swarm over flooded marshland at Hortobágy national park. In Sinjil, West Bank, a Palestinian uses a flashlight after volunteers spotted Israeli settlers on a nearby hill and set brush ablaze to prevent them approaching. In Beijing, China, the former site of the Xidan restaurant, with over 300 years of history, reopens as a digital art and museum space. The Zwarte Cross festival in Achterhoek, Netherlands, features the Dutch band Within Temptation. Cattle judging took place at the 167th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate, UK.
