Thousands of protesters in Tirana, Albania, marked the 10th consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury tourism development linked to Jared Kushner. The protests have drawn widespread attention.
Protests and Clashes
In Belfast, Northern Ireland, protesters clashed with police for a second night. Authorities say far-right activists used social media to incite violence after a man was stabbed by a refugee.
Religious and Political Events
Pope Leo left Barcelona's archbishopric on his way to the Canary Islands, concluding a six-day visit to Spain.
In Tel Aviv, Israeli security forces attempted to disperse ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting the arrest of draft dodgers.
Wildlife and Nature
Dolphins swam in the Bosphorus in Istanbul as expert teams conducted a marine monitoring operation.
A South American freshwater stingray, likely an abandoned aquarium pet, was spotted swimming in a pond in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Sports and Recreation
In Toronto, Canada, fans attended a FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert.
Kaylee McKeown competed in the women's 200m backstroke final at the Australian swimming trials in Sydney.
In Stonewall, Canada, a man rode a wakeboard in a ditch as people cleaned up after a storm.
Police detained a man after clashes outside Madison Square Garden in New York City, where fans gathered for the fourth game of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
Human Interest
In Kyiv, Ukraine, César Mazo, the father of a Colombian fighter who served with Ukrainian armed forces, grieved for his son at a wake at Independence Square.
Children in Pestani, North Macedonia, plunged into Lake Ohrid to cool off on a warm day.
A woman in Ajman, UAE, played with stray cats at her feline rescue centre.
Displaced children in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip, tried to cool off on a hot day.
In Mexico City, passengers walked past riot police at Benito Juárez international airport as authorities prepared for a teachers' protest.
A vendor selling bread waited for early morning customers in Argo, Afghanistan.
