The Guardian’s picture editors have selected photographs from around the world for Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Protests in Bologna, Italy
Thousands of people marched through central Bologna to protest the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Italian-Moroccan man who died under police restraint. Clashes broke out between demonstrators and riot police, who used teargas and water cannon.
Drug Burning in Cambodia
Cambodian authorities burned confiscated illegal drugs in Kandal province, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Lebanon: Rubble Clearance
In Ghandouriyeh, Lebanon, people cleared rubble from their homes destroyed in Israeli strikes.
Earthquake Aftermath in Venezuela
In La Guaira, Venezuela, people searched through debris from the 24 June earthquakes in Caraballeda.
Rainstorm Shelter in China
In Hangzhou, China, people sheltered under an ornate roof by West Lake in Zhejiang province during a rainstorm.
Diplomatic Meeting in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the chancellery in Berlin.
Four Days Marches in Netherlands
In Nijmegen, Netherlands, people crossed the Waal Bridge on the first day of the Four Days Marches, the world’s largest participant walking event. The first walkers set off at 4am.
Beluga Whale Transport
A convoy transported six beluga whales from the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Canada, heading to the airport en route to US aquariums.
Larry the Cat in London
Larry the cat was seen in Downing Street ahead of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first cabinet meeting.
Heatwave in Athens
People walked up Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, during a heatwave.
Hong Kong Peak View
Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak at 957 metres, was photographed from Tsing Yi. It is an extinct volcano and popular hiking spot.
Milky Way in China
The Milky Way was visible above Fujin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.
