A selection of powerful images from around the world captured on Wednesday, showcasing moments from protests to cultural events.
Protests and Demonstrations
In Bucharest, Romania, education workers sought shelter from the sun during a protest against proposed changes to public sector salaries. The image by Alexandru Dobre captures the intensity of the midday heat.
In Tirana, Albania, protesters gathered outside the prime minister's office for the 17th consecutive day, opposing a luxury tourism development. Photographer Vlasov Sulaj documented the ongoing demonstration.
Environmental and Economic Struggles
In Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, alluvial miners used plastic bags for protection while working in mudflats in search of gold. Jospin Mwisha captured this gritty reality.
In La Paz, Bolivia, trucks queued for fuel after more than 40 days of road blockades by protesters demanding economic reform and the president's resignation. Jorge Mateo Romay Salinas photographed the long lines.
In Caracas, Venezuela, power cables crisscrossed the street, highlighting the country's energy infrastructure challenges after a deal with General Electric. Federico Parra took the shot.
Cultural and Leisure Activities
In Los Angeles, USA, invited guests toured Dataland, billed as the world's first museum of AI arts, ahead of its official opening on 20 June. Mario Tama photographed the preview.
At Ascot, UK, horse racing enthusiasts found shade to relax and chill their champagne during Royal Ascot. Toby Melville captured the scene.
In Doral, Florida, a man played basketball as wildfires burned a short distance away. Maria Alejandra Cardona documented the surreal contrast.
Everyday Life and Conflict
In Srinagar, India, a boat rally on Dal Lake promoted sustainable farming and protection of agricultural land. Farooq Khan photographed the event.
In Bitlis, Turkey, a shepherd drove his sheep through a dust cloud towards pastures on Mount Nemrut. Mustafa Kilic captured the seasonal migration.
In Tyre, Lebanon, a young girl surveyed the aftermath of Israeli strikes from a broken window at Jabal Amel hospital. Zohra Bensemra recorded the poignant moment.
In the West Bank, two Palestinian women carried a sofa past an Israeli soldier after being allowed to retrieve belongings from the Nur Shams refugee camp. AFP/Getty Images captured the scene.
In Druzhkivka, Ukraine, firefighters rested inside a residential building set alight by a Russian drone attack. Diego Herrera Carcedo photographed the exhausted crew.
