Taoist Festival in Macau and Giant Rabbit in Vienna Lead Wednesday's Global Photo Collection
The Guardian's picture editors have selected striking images from around the world for Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Highlights include the Feast of Na Tcha parade in Macau, China, and a giant rabbit sculpture placed on the roof of the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.
Heatwave and Drought in France
In Loire-Atlantique, France, a firefighter works to extinguish a fire near a farm as drought worsens during the country's heatwave. The photograph by Stéphane Mahé/Reuters captures the escalating environmental challenges.
Earthquake Aftermath in Venezuela
In Caracas, Venezuela, people walk past burned-down buildings in the aftermath of earthquakes. The image by Jesús Vargas/Getty Images shows the destruction left behind.
Tragedy in Lahore, Pakistan
In Lahore, Pakistan, women mourn 14 children who died in a tutoring centre after the roof collapsed while workers were repairing tiles on the building. The photograph by KM Chaudary/AP highlights the tragic accident.
Russian Air Strike in Ukraine
In Kramatorsk, Ukraine, a rescuer evacuates an elderly resident from her apartment building after it was hit by a Russian air strike. Anatolii Stepanov/Reuters captured the moment of rescue amid ongoing conflict.
Animal Rescue in France
In Stains, France, a member of an animal charity searches for pets in a shanty town north of Paris after people were evacuated. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images documented the search efforts.
Monsoon Rains in Mumbai
In Mumbai, India, cyclists ride through a water-logged street during monsoon rain, as captured by Rafiq Maqbool/AP. The image illustrates the seasonal flooding challenges.
Wimbledon's Official Bird Scarer
In London, UK, a falconer holds Wimbledon's official bird scarer, Rufus the Harris's hawk, at the start of day three of the tennis championships. Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images took the photograph.
Giant Rabbit Sculpture in Vienna
In Vienna, Austria, workers move a large sculpture created by German artist Ottmar Hörl, based on the Young Hare by Renaissance painter Albrecht Dürer, before it is placed on the roof of the Albertina Museum to mark its 250th anniversary. Max Slovencik/AFP/Getty Images captured the installation.
Maritime and Cabotage Day in Istanbul
In Istanbul, Turkey, people on boats celebrate the 100th anniversary of Maritime and Cabotage Day. The photograph by Esra Bilgin/Anadolu/Getty Images shows the festivities on the water.
Chinese Communist Party Anniversary in Beijing
In Beijing, China, a military band conductor leads during a ceremony to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist party at the Great Hall of the People. Ng Han Guan/AP captured the formal event.
Heatwave and Low Water Levels in Pakistan
In Hyderabad, Pakistan, fishers set nets in the shallow waters of Kotri Barrage as the Indus River recedes due to the heatwave and low water levels. Nadeem Khawar/EPA documented the impact on local livelihoods.
World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City
In Mexico City, Mexico, football fans celebrate Mexico's World Cup victory over Ecuador at Angel de la Independencia. Mariana Maytorena/ObturadorMX/Getty Images captured the jubilant scene.
Heatwave in Albania
In Shëngjin, Albania, parasols and deck chairs are laid out on the beach by the Adriatic sea during a heatwave. Florion Goga/Reuters shows the typical summer scene amid high temperatures.
Feast of Na Tcha in Macau
In Macau, China, members of a troupe parade through the streets during the Feast of Na Tcha, the annual Taoist festival celebrating the birth of the child deity Na Tcha. Eduardo Leal/AFP/Getty Images captured the colorful procession.
