Heatwave Sweeps Central China
A heat alert was issued in central China as temperatures in some areas exceeded 37°C. At the Xiangjiang water park in Changsha, people sought relief from the scorching heat. The park was crowded with visitors cooling off in the water. The heatwave also affected other parts of the country, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors during peak hours.
England Triumphs Over Norway in World Cup Quarter-Final
In Miami Gardens, USA, England faced Norway in the World Cup quarter-final. Jude Bellingham scored two goals, including one in extra time, securing England's victory. The team now advances to the semi-finals to face Argentina. Fans back in London celebrated at venues like Croydon Boxpark, where crowds erupted in joy after the win. Norway's star striker Erling Haaland was substituted during the second half of extra time.
San Fermin Festival in Pamplona
The San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, featured bull runs and bull leapers (recortadores) performing in the bullring. Multiple runners were injured during the running of the bulls this year. Participants also lay in front of the entrance as a heifer entered the bullring after the sixth run.
Giant Panda Celebrates First Birthday
In Chongqing, China, giant panda Wangshu celebrated her first birthday surrounded by flowers at the city's zoo. The zoo is home to about 23 giant pandas, one of the largest captive populations in the world.
Heatwave in Paris
Tourists in Paris sheltered from the sun as they passed the Eiffel Tower, which was closed early due to a heatwave—the country's third since May. Screens announced the closure as temperatures soared.
The Walking Dead Event in New York
At Edge NYC, the highest outdoor sky observation deck in the western hemisphere, an event themed around the horror series The Walking Dead: Dead City featured a room-sized kaleidoscope.
Trump's Golf Outing
Donald Trump left the White House for the Trump National golf club in Sterling, Virginia. According to one tracker, Trump has golfed on at least 116 days out of 538 days since returning to office.
Protest in Houston Over Killing
In Houston, people protested outside city hall over the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on 11 July. The 52-year-old Mexican national, who had lived in the US for more than 30 years, was shot by an ICE officer.
Enoshima Tenno Festival in Japan
In Fujisawa, Japan, participants dressed in traditional loincloths carried a mikoshi (portable Shinto shrine) into the sea during the Enoshima Tenno festival.
Loyalist Bonfire in Belfast
A loyalist bonfire burned in Belfast as part of events marking the anniversary of Protestant King William's victory over his father-in-law, the deposed Catholic King James II, at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Iron Maiden's 50th Anniversary at Knebworth
At Knebworth, UK, Galbadrakh 'Gala' Tsendbaatar of Mongolian folk-metal band The Hu played a horsehead fiddle during EddFest, Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary celebration at Knebworth Park.
Typhoon Bavi Hits Southeast China
In Wenzhou, China, a resident rode an electric scooter through a flooded road after Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain. China evacuated almost 2 million people from areas in the storm's path.
Aftermath of Earthquakes in Venezuela
In La Guaira, Venezuela, Victory Calderon, 22, made a drainage channel to prevent flooding in a shelter encampment after recent earthquakes. The death toll from last month's twin quakes passed 4,300, the government said on Saturday.
