Swans on the River Severn as UK Heatwave Continues
In Worcester, UK, swans glided on the River Severn as temperatures across the UK are expected to rise further, with more regions likely to reach heatwave thresholds, according to the Guardian's picture editors.
President Trump Speaks Mid-Flight on New Air Force One
US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters in the press cabin of the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One after changing planes at RAF Mildenhall, UK, to return to Washington, as captured by photographer Jonathan Ernst.
South Korean President Arrives in Mongolia
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife Kim Hea Kyung arrived at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar for a state visit, as shown in a Yonhap/EPA image.
Iran Mourns Late Supreme Leader Khamenei
In Mashhad, Iran, mourners gathered on the day of the burial of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February in US and Israeli airstrikes, according to Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem.
Anti-Immigrant March in South Africa
In Alexandra, South Africa, a woman was confronted as protesters searched for foreign nationals during an anti-immigrant march, captured by Mzingenkosi Sibanda of AFP/Getty.
Firefighting in Spain Amid Extreme Heat Alert
In Valencia, Spain, a firefighting water cannon was deployed in Albufera natural park amid an extreme heat alert, as photographed by Eva Manez of Reuters.
Floods in China: Death Toll Rises
In Gantang, Guangxi region, China, a woman stood outside her house after it was flooded when a nearby reservoir collapsed. State media reported that the number of deaths from floods in the region rose to 39 on Thursday, with nine people missing, according to photographer Greg Baker of AFP/Getty.
Chola Paceña Fashion Event in Bolivia
In La Paz, Bolivia, contestants prepared backstage before walking the runway during the Noche de la Chola Paceña fashion event, where candidates were presented for the Chola Paceña and Cholita Chuquiago Marka 2026 pageants, as shown by Claudia Morales of Reuters.
Unauthorised Art in Venice
In Venice, Italy, French artist James Colomina's unauthorised artwork titled 'Nothing Serious', depicting a child drifting on a life buoy with a teddy bear, floated on the Rio di San Felice in the Cannaregio district, photographed by Manuel Silvestri of Reuters.
New York: Girl Runs Through Sprinklers
In New York City, a girl ran through sprinklers, as captured by Jordan Tovin of Reuters.
Wildfire in France During Heatwave
In Die, France, a wildfire burned mountain vegetation for several days in the Drome department during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, according to photographer Manon Cruz of Reuters.
Shaded Footpath in Chennai
In Chennai, India, a shaded footpath offered respite from the heat, as photographed by R Satish Babu of AFP/Getty.
Taiwan Prepares for Typhoon Bavi
In New Taipei City, Taiwan, fishing boats were secured at Shen'ao harbour before the arrival of Typhoon Bavi, captured by I-Hwa Cheng of AFP/Getty.
Fire in Edinburgh on Princes Street
In Edinburgh, UK, firefighters attended a blaze at the old Debenhams building on Princes Street, with emergency services called at 2.52am on Thursday, as shown by Jane Barlow of PA.
Tour de France Stage 6
In Pau, France, the Tour de France peloton passed through landscape before stage 6, a 186.2km stage from Pau to Gavarnie-Gèdre, photographed by Tim de Waele of Getty.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch in Florida
In Florida, USA, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from Cape Canaveral, as captured by Jennifer Briggs of Zuma/Shutterstock.
King Charles and Queen Camilla at London Zoo
In London, UK, King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived for a visit to Penguin Beach to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Zoological Society of London at London Zoo in Regent's Park, photographed by Jonathan Brady of PA.
