Wild horses and pirate takeover: photos of the weekend
Wild horses and pirate takeover: photos of the weekend

Pirate takeover at Greenwich

People took part in an immersive pirate takeover weekend at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. The event was captured by photographer Paul Quezada-Neiman for Alamy Live News.

Traditional horse shearing in Spain

In Sabucedo, Spain, spectators watched the traditional Rapa das Bestas, or Shearing of the Beasts, where semi-feral horses are rounded up to be clipped. Photographer Josechu Ortiz captured the scene for EPA.

Relay for America in Washington DC

Runners crossed the finish line in the Relay For America, where a US flag was brought from California to the capital as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The image was taken by Alexi J Rosenfeld for Getty Images.

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Protest against over-tourism in Mallorca

Activists and residents formed a human chain along a beach in La Ràpita, Mallorca, to protest against over-tourism. Photographer Francisco Ubilla captured the moment for Reuters.

Rescue efforts in Venezuela

In Catia La Mar, Venezuela, rescuers continued to search the rubble for victims of the twin earthquakes on 24 June. The photo was taken by Martin Bernetti for AFP/Getty Images.

Funeral ceremony in Tehran

A teacher and student shared a moment after prayers during a funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. Photographer John Moore captured the scene for Getty Images.

Wildfire in Thessaloniki

Firefighters worked to contain a wildfire on the outskirts of Thessaloniki, Greece. The image was taken by Giannis Papanikos for AP.

British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli was in action during the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, England. Photographer Paulo Maria captured the moment for DPPI/Shutterstock.

Heatwave in Córdoba

A dog drank from a street fountain as temperatures across Europe rose again in Córdoba, Spain. The photo was taken by Salas for EPA.

Protest in South Africa

People took part in a protest outside the Olievenhoutbosch police station in Centurion, South Africa, over what they described as inadequate action against undocumented migrants in the township. Photographer Emmanuel Croset captured the scene for AFP/Getty Images.

Annual regatta in Senegal

Paddlers from the Xataxely community celebrated after winning one of the races during the annual Ngor regatta on Ngor Island, Senegal. The image was taken by Patrick Meinhardt for AFP/Getty Images.

Pride in London parade

People took part in the Pride in London 2026 parade, captured by photographer Carlo Paloni for Getty Images.

Misting system in China

A rooftop misting system at a residential community in Yuncheng City, China, was photographed by Xinhua for Alamy Live News.

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