A collection of powerful images from around the world captures moments of devotion, conflict, and natural phenomena.
Turkey: Dam Gates Opened After Seven Years
For the first time in seven years, the spillway gates at the Karakaya dam in Diyarbakır, Turkey, were opened following unusually heavy rainfall. The dramatic release of water marked a rare event for the region.
Eid al-Adha Celebrations Worldwide
Muslim worshippers gathered for Eid al-Adha prayers in Indonesia, Morocco, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. In Mina, pilgrims performed the symbolic stoning of the devil during the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Protests and Police Actions
In Newark, New Jersey, federal agents detained a protester outside a federal immigration centre. Meanwhile, in Madrid, police entered the headquarters of the ruling Socialist party as part of an investigation into alleged illegal party financing.
Health and Environment
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health workers checked temperatures as a preventive measure against Ebola. In Turkey, gulls were seen fighting over pearl mullet, which have increased in local streams after recent rainfall.
Conflict and Aftermath
In Lebanon, rescue workers removed a body from the rubble of a residential building hit by an Israeli strike. In Ukraine, soldiers fired a howitzer toward Russian positions on the frontline.
Daily Life
In Oxford, England, people enjoyed punting on the River Cherwell. In India, a basket vendor endured a hot summer day with temperatures reaching 44°C. In China, people from different ethnic groups performed a square dance together.
