Photos of the Day: Milky Way, Beluga Whales, Protests, and Larry the Cat
Photos of the Day: Milky Way, Beluga Whales, Larry the Cat

Milky Way Shines Over Northeast China

The Milky Way is captured above Fujin, in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, by Xinhua/Shutterstock. The stunning night sky photograph was featured among the Guardian's Tuesday photo selection.

Protests Erupt in Bologna Over Death in Police Restraint

Thousands of people marched through central Bologna, Italy, to protest the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Italian-Moroccan man who died under police restraint. Clashes broke out between demonstrators and riot police, who used teargas and water cannon, as photographed by Thomas Cavagna for JNA/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock.

Delhi: Detained Protesters Demand Accountability

In Delhi, India, detained protesters react during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding accountability for police action against students. The image was captured by Adnan Abidi of Reuters.

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Cambodia Burns Confiscated Illegal Drugs

Cambodian authorities burn confiscated illegal drugs in Phnom Penh, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, in Kandal province. The photograph is by Soveit Yarn of Reuters.

Lebanon: Clearing Rubble After Israeli Strikes

In Ghandouriyeh, Lebanon, people clear rubble from their homes destroyed in Israeli strikes, as photographed by Hassan Ammar of AP.

Venezuela: Searching Debris After Earthquake

People search in the debris of the 24 June earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira, Venezuela, in a photo by Gaby Oráa of Reuters.

Hangzhou: Shelter Under Ornate Roof During Rainstorm

In Hangzhou, China, people shelter under an ornate roof by West Lake in Zhejiang province during a rainstorm, captured by Go Nakamura of Reuters.

Berlin: German Chancellor Meets Azerbaijani President

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, in a photo by Christian Mang of Reuters.

Nijmegen: Four Days Marches Begin

People cross the Waal Bridge on the first day of the Four Days Marches, the world's largest participant walking event, in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The first walkers set off at 4am, as photographed by Sem van der Wal of EPA.

Beluga Whales Relocated from Marineland

A convoy transports six beluga whales from the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Canada, heading to the airport en route to US aquariums. The image is by Canadian Press/Shutterstock.

Larry the Cat in Downing Street

Larry the cat is seen in Downing Street, London, ahead of the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first cabinet meeting, photographed by Temilade Adelaja of Reuters.

Athens: Walking Up Acropolis During Heatwave

People walk up Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, during a heatwave, in a photo by Louiza Vradi of Reuters.

Hong Kong: Tai Mo Shan, Highest Peak

Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's highest peak, is photographed from Tsing Yi. Standing at 957 metres, Tai Mo Shan is an extinct volcano and a popular hiking spot, captured by James Modesto of Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock.

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