Global Photos: Taoist Festival, Quake Aftermath, Heatwave and More
Global Photos: Taoist Festival, Quake, Heatwave

Feast of Na Tcha Parade in Macau

Members of a troupe paraded through the streets of Macau, China, during the Feast of Na Tcha, an annual Taoist festival celebrating the birth of the child deity Na Tcha. The event was captured by photographer Eduardo Leal for AFP/Getty Images.

Firefighters Battle Blaze in France

In Loire-Atlantique, France, a firefighter worked to extinguish a fire near a farm as drought worsened amid the country's heatwave. The photograph was taken by Stéphane Mahé for Reuters.

Earthquake Aftermath in Caracas

People walked past burned-down buildings in Caracas, Venezuela, following earthquakes. The image was captured by Jesús Vargas for Getty Images.

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Mourning in Lahore After Roof Collapse

In Lahore, Pakistan, women mourned 14 children who died at a tutoring centre after the roof collapsed while workers were repairing tiles. The photograph was taken by KM Chaudary for AP.

Rescue in Kramatorsk After Air Strike

A rescuer evacuated an elderly resident from her apartment building in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, after it was hit by a Russian air strike. Photograph by Anatolii Stepanov for Reuters.

Animal Charity Searches in Stains

In Stains, France, a member of an animal charity searched for pets in a shanty town north of Paris after people were evacuated. Photograph by Dimitar Dilkoff for AFP/Getty Images.

Cyclists in Mumbai Monsoon

Cyclists rode through a water-logged street in Mumbai, India, during monsoon rain. Photograph by Rafiq Maqbool for AP.

Wimbledon's Bird Scarer in London

A falconer held Wimbledon's official bird scarer, Rufus the Harris's hawk, at the start of day three of the tennis championships in London, UK. Photograph by Henry Nicholls for AFP/Getty Images.

Giant Rabbit Sculpture in Vienna

Workers moved a large sculpture by German artist Ottmar Hörl, based on the Young Hare by Albrecht Dürer, before placing it on the roof of the Albertina Museum to mark its 250th anniversary in Vienna, Austria. Photograph by Max Slovencik for AFP/Getty Images.

Maritime Day Celebrations in Istanbul

People on boats celebrated the 100th anniversary of Maritime and Cabotage Day in Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Esra Bilgin for Anadolu/Getty Images.

Chinese Communist Party Anniversary in Beijing

A military band conductor led a ceremony to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Photograph by Ng Han Guan for AP.

Fishers in Hyderabad as Indus Recedes

Fishers set nets in the shallow waters of Kotri Barrage in Hyderabad, Pakistan, as the Indus River receded due to heatwave and low water levels. Photograph by Nadeem Khawar for EPA.

World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City

Football fans celebrated Mexico's World Cup victory over Ecuador at Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City, Mexico. Photograph by Mariana Maytorena for ObturadorMX/Getty Images.

Heatwave Beach in Albania

Parasols and deck chairs were laid out on the beach in Shëngjin, Albania, by the Adriatic Sea during a heatwave. Photograph by Florion Goga for Reuters.

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