The Guardian’s picture editors present a collection of striking images from around the world on Wednesday.
Attenborough Exhibition in London
The Natural History Museum’s immersive Our Story With David Attenborough exhibition is featured, set to become a free public show for his 100th birthday on 8 May.
Mourning in Colombia
In Cajibío, Colombia, a child mourns at a funeral service for victims of an attack attributed to a dissident faction of the former Farc guerrilla group.
Soldiers Reunited in Ukraine
In Donetsk, Ukraine, soldiers Andrii and Vasyl embrace after returning from six months on the frontline.
Conflict in Lebanon and Gaza
An Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon is seen from northern Israel. In Gaza City, mountains of waste line streets where infrastructure is severely damaged and municipal services halted.
Whale Rescue in Germany
On Fehmarn, Germany, rescuers loaded a stranded humpback whale, named Timmy, onto a barge off the Baltic coast, aiming to take it to safety in deeper waters.
Elections in India
In Kolkata, India, an armed truck passes people queuing outside a polling station to vote in the West Bengal state legislative assembly elections.
European Parliament Cleaning
In Strasbourg, France, an employee cleans a desk in the debating chamber of the European parliament.
Hindu Festival in Bangalore
Performers participate in a Hindu festival honouring the supreme goddess Adi Parashakti in Bangalore, India.
Frog Croaking in France
In La Barben, France, a frog inflates its vocal sacs while croaking to attract a mate and assert territory in a pond.
Flooded Streets in Bangladesh
A rickshaw driver navigates a flooded street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as heavy rainfall is forecast to continue.
Spring at RHS Wisley
In Woking, UK, horticulturalist Liam Anderson sweeps a path under blossoming wisteria at RHS Wisley.
Sheep Near Lake Burdur
In Burdur, Turkey, a flock of sheep gather near a natural spring fed by underground water sources around Lake Burdur, threatened by drought.
Farming in Morocco
In Sebt Meghchouch, Morocco, a farmer works in his wheat field.
Art in Mumbai
In Mumbai, India, a man rests atop metal containers painted with artworks outside a fairground.
Heron at Lake Uluabat
In Bursa, Turkey, a grey heron near Lake Uluabat, where fish diversity has increased due to heavy rainfall, making it a stop for migratory birds.
Miffy Plushie Cleaning in Japan
In Fuefuki, Japan, a Miffy plushie is placed in a washing machine at a laundry offering soft toy cleaning and repair services.
Attenborough Exhibition Revisited
The exhibition image from the Natural History Museum is highlighted again, celebrating David Attenborough’s centenary.
