Global photos: classroom naps, migrant rescues, and wildfire threats
Global photos: classroom naps, migrant rescues, wildfire threats

Classroom Nap Innovation in China

Students in Enshi, Hubei province, China, lie down to nap at a primary school using specially designed foldable desk-chair sets introduced to local schools. The images capture a unique approach to rest during school hours.

Zulu Regiment Protest in South Africa

In Durban, South Africa, members of the Zulu regiment known as the Amabutho chant slogans during a demonstration by the 'March and March' movement. The protest marks an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country, as set by citizen-led groups.

Earthquake Aftermath in Venezuela

In Caraballeda, Venezuela, a collapsed multi-storey building and surrounding debris are visible near a coastal road in La Guaira state, following the 24 June earthquake.

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Migrant Rescue in France

In Wissant, France, a child is rescued from the sea after people onboard a migrant dinghy got into trouble while trying to cross the English Channel.

Bomb Disposal in Monaco

In Monaco, members of a bomb disposal team work near a residential building after a suspected parcel bomb explosion the previous evening wounded a Ukrainian-born businessman and two other people.

Torrential Rains in Mexico

In Puebla, Mexico, damaged vehicles are shown after torrential rains. At least one person died, and homes and vehicles were damaged, with rainfall totals between 65 and 80mm, authorities said.

Gaza Funeral Prayers

In Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, relatives and local people gather at Nasser hospital for funeral prayers for a 23-year-old Palestinian mother, Diana Abu Daraz, and her one-year-old daughter, Suvar Abu Daraz, killed in an Israeli attack.

Colorado Wildfire Threat

In Colorado, US, a woman uses a hose to wet grass around the Mountain Shadows mobile home park in the hope of keeping the Aspen Acres fire from reaching homes near Beulah.

Taiwan Military Graduation

In Taipei, Taiwan, military cadets toss their caps in the air during a graduation ceremony.

Chile Saint Peter Celebration

In Valparaiso, Chile, a participant dances during a celebration of Saint Peter in the city.

India Drug Awareness Campaign

In Bangalore, India, students perform during an awareness campaign event as part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse week, organised by the government of Karnataka state.

Strawberry Moon Over New York

In New York, US, the full strawberry moon rises behind the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building.

Etruscan Masterpiece in Rome

In Rome, Italy, people look at the newly acquired Tomb of François, a 4th-century BC masterpiece bought last month by Italy's culture ministry for €15m (£12.9m), at the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia.

Costa Rica Tree Frog

In Boca Tapada, Costa Rica, a red-eyed tree frog is pictured during a wildlife photography workshop in the San Carlos canton of Alajuela province. Native to Central American rainforests, the species is nocturnal and not venomous, relying on its vivid colour and bulging red eyes to startle predators.

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