The Guardian’s picture editors have curated a collection of striking images from across the globe, capturing moments of protest, celebration, and daily life from the weekend.
London: Dual Marches and Shared Commutes
In London, thousands participated in the Nakba 78 March For Palestine and the Unite the Kingdom march, led by Tommy Robinson. A protester held a sign featuring Tommy Robinson, Katie Hopkins, and Sharon Osbourne. Despite the contrasting messages, demonstrators from both sides ended up sharing the same tube journey home, as captured by photographer Danny Briottet.
Falmouth: Surfers Against Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage organized a nationwide Paddle-Out protest, with over 50 simultaneous actions demanding an end to sewage pollution and targeting the government’s clean water bill.
New York: Dance Parade
The 20th annual New York Dance Parade took place on Broadway, featuring 10,000 dancers showcasing more than 100 diverse dance styles.
Vienna: Eurovision Final
Artists gathered in the green room during the grand final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
Tokyo: Sanja Matsuri Festival
A participant with irezumi tattoos photographed a priest leading a shrine march on the final day of the Sanja Matsuri festival.
Seoul: Robot Monks
Humanoid robots dressed as Buddhist monks joined a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival, celebrating Buddha’s birthday.
Kashmir: Rose Harvest
A worker plucked damask roses for rose oil extraction at a farm in Anantnag district, Kashmir.
China: Camel Migration and Tourism
In Barkol, a camel migration team traversed snow-covered grassland in Xinjiang. Meanwhile, tourists enjoyed leisure time at Longji mountain in Anhui province.
Málaga: Noche en Blanco Festival
Musicians performed during the Noche en Blanco festival, themed ‘the future is written with music’, offering free activities at the city’s historic centre and museums.
Santiago: Anti-Homophobia Demonstration
People demonstrated ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
Maryland: Preakness Stakes
Napoleon Solo, ridden by Paco Lopez, won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park.
Turkey and Libya: Military Exercises
F-16 fighter jets from the Turkish air force performed in a military exercise over Çanakkale, while the Libyan national army conducted exercises in the south-east of the country.
Bolivia: Blockade Cleared
Military police cleared a blockade after protesting farmers had obstructed the main highway for 11 days in El Alto.
