In a striking image from Seoul, South Korea, a humanoid robot joins Buddhist monks in prayer at Jogye temple ahead of Buddha's birthday. The scene blends ancient tradition with modern technology.
Around the World in Pictures
North America
In New York City, actor Matt Damon was spotted filming an episode of Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, in Mexico City, fans of K-pop band BTS gathered outside the National Palace, hoping to catch a glimpse of the group.
South America
Colombian street artist Oscar Giraldo performed with his unusual pets: a cat named Pereza and a rat named Luciana, in Ibague.
Europe
In Venice, activists from Femen and Pussy Riot protested Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale at the Russian pavilion. On Skomer Island, Wales, an Atlantic puffin peeked from its burrow after a record-breaking 52,019 puffins arrived in April.
Asia
In Beijing, a man dressed as an emperor visited a convenience store on Wangfujing shopping street. Another image shows a farmer weeding a cotton field in Changjia, China. In Bali, Indonesia, passersby examined a sperm whale carcass that washed ashore at Melaya beach.
Africa
In Praia, Cape Verde, health personnel assisted patients boarding a boat from the cruise ship MV Hondius, which suffered a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Middle East
A displaced Palestinian boy peered through a hole in his tent in Gaza City.
Central America
In San Salvador, El Salvador, people played football on a rooftop pitch. Mexico City also hosted a re-enactment of the Battle of Puebla during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
UK Politics
In London, Labour leader Keir Starmer helped out at a call centre on the last day of local election campaigning. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch posed for a photo inside a black cab while visiting areas of London.
