San Fermin Bull Run Kicks Off in Pamplona
Thousands of revellers participated in the traditional encierro (bull run) of the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain, on Tuesday. The annual event, held from 6 to 14 July, commemorates the city’s patron saint and attracts visitors from around the world who attempt to outrun bulls through the narrow streets of the old city.
Nato Summit in Ankara: Trump and Zelenskyy Arrive
In Ankara, Turkey, a plane carrying US President Donald Trump landed ahead of the 36th Nato heads of state and government summit. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also arrived at Esenboğa airport, focusing on strengthening defence industrial production and securing long-term military aid for Ukraine. Turkish riot police arrested protesters during an anti-Nato demonstration.
Iran Mourns Former Supreme Leader Khamenei
In Qom, Iran, Iranian women carrying flags and posters attended the farewell ceremony for the country’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks. The event drew large crowds of mourners.
Cuba Suffers Nationwide Blackout
A man looked at his phone in Havana, Cuba, during a nationwide blackout on Monday night. Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, compounded by an oil blockade imposed by Trump in January that has depleted fuel supplies for power plants.
London Marks 7/7 Anniversary
London Mayor Sadiq Khan laid a wreath at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 7 July 2005 that killed 52 people.
Lampedusa: Rabbit Beach Visitors
People bathed at Rabbit Beach on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a protected nature reserve with limited daily visitor access to avoid overtourism.
Kenya: Protests Suppressed Ahead of Saba Saba March
In Nairobi, Kenya, police officers dragged a protester toward an unmarked vehicle as people began gathering before a planned Saba Saba march. President William Ruto’s government has taken a zero-tolerance attitude toward protests after massive deadly demonstrations over the past two years.
Tokyo: Digital Art Installation Opens
Visitors looked at a newly opened installation, Light Sculpture – Flow, at teamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo.
Paris: Chanel Haute Couture Show
Models walked the runway during the Chanel haute couture autumn/winter 2026-27 show at Paris fashion week.
Wimbledon: Queues in Sweltering Heat
People queued in sweltering heat outside the All England Lawn Tennis Club on day nine of the Wimbledon tennis championships, with temperatures forecast to reach 32°C.
Hungary: Sunflower Fields
Blooming sunflowers were seen in a field in north-eastern Hungary, near Debrecen.
Tour de France: Stage 4
Riders passed the Cité de Carcassonne during stage 4 of the Tour de France, a 181.9km route from Carcassonne to Foix.
Beijing: Heavy Rain Aftermath
The aftermath of heavy rain was visible in the Hutong area of Beijing, China.
