The Bayeux tapestry went on display at the British Museum in London, drawing some of the first visitors to view the historic artifact. The scene was captured by photographer Toby Melville for Reuters and featured in the Guardian's daily selection of photographs from around the world.
Global Events Captured in Thursday's Photo Selection
The Thursday photo roundup, curated by picture editor Natasha Rees-Bloor, includes a range of images from conflict zones, natural disasters, and cultural events. In Sanaa, Yemen, fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities marched during a recruitment rally, photographed by Mohammed Huwais for AFP/Getty Images.
In Khan Younis, Gaza, a Palestinian woman was seen carrying a baby as smoke rose from a house targeted in an Israeli strike, in a photo by Bashar Taleb for AFP/Getty Images. Meanwhile, in Mansouri, Lebanon, smoke rose from the town after an Israeli airstrike, captured by Xinhua/Shutterstock.
Natural Disasters and Environmental Incidents
In Devighat, Nepal, a man poured mud out of a window as the clear-up continued after deadly flash floods, photographed by Tyrone Siu for Reuters. In Los Angeles, USA, a Chinook helicopter dropped water on a wildfire burning in the hills near the Getty Center, in a photo by Daniel Cole for Reuters.
Protests, Ceremonies, and Political Events
In Taguig City, Philippines, activists held a rally during the opening day of the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum, raising concerns about foreign involvement in the domestic economy and potential impacts on agricultural and ancestral lands. The photo was taken by Emman Capones for NurPhoto/Shutterstock.
In Bangkok, Thailand, counterfeit watches were smashed with a hammer during a destruction of intellectual property infringing goods ceremony, photographed by Rungroj Yongrit for EPA. In London, UK, the Lady in Blue sculpture by artist Tschabalala Self was unveiled on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth, captured by Dan Kitwood for Getty Images.
In Dallas, Texas, a Donald Trump fan was seen on the first day of the Republican midterm convention, photographed by Jeff Mcwhorter for EPA. In London, Bertie the English Bulldog appeared with its owner, Labour MP for Bournemouth West Jessica Toale, during the Westminster Dog of the Year competition, where politicians and their pets compete for the title while promoting canine welfare and responsible dog ownership. The photo was taken by Leon Neal for Getty Images.
Cultural and Ceremonial Highlights
In Athens, Greece, actor Katerina Misichroni, playing the role of high priestess, lit a torch from the cauldron during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games flame handover ceremony, photographed by Petros Giannakouris for AP. The roundup also revisited the Bayeux tapestry display at the British Museum, with some of the first visitors viewing the artifact.
