The Guardian's picture editors have curated a selection of powerful images from around the world, capturing moments of protest, nature, and human resilience.
Protests and Power Outages in Cuba
In Havana's Lawton neighbourhood, demonstrators set fires during protests against widespread blackouts. The image shows flames engulfing a street as residents voice their frustration over the ongoing electricity crisis.
Hantavirus Quarantine in Australia
A bus carrying passengers from the MV Hondius, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, arrives at a specially built quarantine centre on the outskirts of Perth. Health officials monitor the situation closely.
Giro d'Italia Stage Seven
Cyclists compete in the 109th Giro d'Italia, starting in Formia. Stage seven is one of the toughest, covering 244km and ending with a steep 13.6km climb to the Blockhaus summit in the Apennines.
Cannes Film Festival
Polish writer Paweł Pawlikowski and German actor Sandra Hüller arrive for the screening of Fatherland at the Cannes film festival, adding glamour to the event.
Venezuela's Power Lines
In Caracas, power lines criss-cross over a busy street in Petare, the country's largest slum and one of the most populous in Latin America, highlighting infrastructure challenges.
Dante's Inferno Immersive Experience
Visitors explore Dante's Inferno Immersive Experience at the Cattedrale dell'Immagine in Florence, the home town of the medieval poet Dante Alighieri.
Butterfly Boom in China
In Jinping, a tourist visits Honghe valley shortly after a kaleidoscope of butterflies emerged from their chrysalises. The area is home to over 320 butterfly species, creating a vibrant spectacle.
Flamingos Return to Turkey
Flamingos have been returning to Palas Tuzla in Kayseri's Sarıoğlan district after heavy winter rains expanded the lake to its largest size in 41 years, offering a stunning natural display.
Clashes in Bolivia
A miner uses a catapult to hurl projectiles at police during clashes between colleagues and security forces in La Paz, reflecting ongoing tensions.
French Foreign Legion Exercise
Foreign Legion paratroopers advance through a smoke-filled alley during an urban assault exercise in La Souterraine, testing capabilities central to France's contribution to Nato rapid-reaction forces.
Ukraine Prisoner Swap
At an undisclosed location in Ukraine, servicemen and former prisoners of war embrace after a PoW swap with Russia, a poignant moment of reunion.
Kyiv Aftermath
A woman lays flowers near a house heavily damaged in a Russian strike in Kyiv, mourning the losses from ongoing conflict.
Gaza Strip Pest Control
Volunteers spray pesticides to combat rodents and insects in the Bureij refugee camp in Nusairat, Gaza Strip, addressing health risks in crowded conditions.
Nakba Survivor in Gaza
Fatma Ubeyd, a 95-year-old Palestinian survivor of the 1948 Nakba, sits with children in a makeshift shelter in Gaza City. Her home in Shuja'iyya was destroyed by recent Israeli military strikes. The Nakba, meaning 'catastrophe' in Arabic, involved the expulsion of about 700,000 Palestinians after the creation of Israel.
These images, selected by Natasha Rees-Bloor, offer a glimpse into the diverse events shaping our world on this Friday.
