On Monday, the Guardian's picture editors selected photographs from around the world, capturing a range of events from celebrations to tragedies.
Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday in Ladakh
In Leh, India, exiled Tibetan artists in traditional costumes waited to welcome their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, as celebrations marked his 91st birthday in the joint capital of Ladakh, northern India. The event highlighted the enduring cultural traditions of the Tibetan community in exile.
Iran Mourns Late Supreme Leader
In Tehran, Iran, mourners thronged the streets for a funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February in Israeli and US airstrikes. At the Grand Mosalla mosque complex, mourners stood next to a placard calling for revenge as they gathered to pay tribute, according to Ozan Köse of AFP/Getty Images.
England Advances to World Cup Quarter-Finals
In Mexico City, England players celebrated after winning their match against Mexico to secure progression to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The victory was also reflected in Guadalajara, where England players were seen in the glasses of a Mexico fan at a World Cup watch party, captured by Francisco Guasco of EPA.
Wildfire in Thessaloniki, Greece
On the outskirts of Thessaloniki, Greece, local people tried to extinguish a wildfire, as shown in a photograph by Giannis Papanikos of AP. The blaze threatened the northern city, prompting community efforts to control it.
Nairobi Birdman Collects Plastic
In Nairobi, Kenya, Rodgers Oloo Magutha, 28, popularly known as Nairobi Birdman, balanced a black kite on his head as he prepared to collect plastic at a dumpsite in Kayole, a low-income neighbourhood. According to Luis Tato of AFP/Getty Images, Magutha earns a living collecting recyclable plastic and cleaning waste from Nairobi's rivers, reflecting his commitment to environmental protection.
World Cup Match in New Jersey
In New Jersey, US, a young Norway fan was held aloft during the Fifa World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey stadium, photographed by Rob Newell of CameraSport/Getty Images.
Kyiv Building Damaged by Russian Strike
In Kyiv, Ukraine, a multistorey residential building left partially destroyed by a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital was seen through a broken window, captured by Serhii Okunev of AFP/Getty Images.
Arbaeen Commemorations in Iraq
In Faw, Iraq, people from southern Iraq crossed the Gulf as they walked toward Karbala to attend the Arbaeen commemorations, marking the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the prophet Muhammad, photographed by Anadolu/Getty Images.
San Fermín Festival in Pamplona
In Pamplona, Spain, revellers celebrated the 'txupinazo', the traditional rocket marking the start of the San Fermín festival, photographed by Miguel Oses of AP.
White Bengal Tiger Cub in Havana
In Havana, Cuba, a rare white Bengal tiger cub at Cuba's national zoo marked a reproductive milestone for the facility despite a lack of stable electricity and a shortage of operational resources that complicate feeding and rearing exotic species, according to Norlys Perez of Reuters.
Prison Riot in Colombo
In Colombo, Sri Lanka, military personnel patrolled outside the Negombo prison following overnight clashes between inmates of two drug gangs. The clashes killed at least 19 people, including four guards, in the deadliest prison riot in more than five years, photographed by Ishara S Kodikara of AFP/Getty Images.
Israeli Strike in Gaza
In Khan Younis, Gaza, Palestinian boys inspected damage to a vehicle at the site of an Israeli strike, captured by Ramadan Abed of Reuters.
Earthquake Victims in Venezuela
In Caracas, Venezuela, a worker painted graves for unidentified victims of the June 24 earthquake at La Esperanza cemetery in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state. Nearly 3,000 people were confirmed dead after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes, but tens of thousands remained missing, according to AFP/Getty Images.
Emerald Lake in Qinghai
In Qinghai, China, tourists visited the jewel-like Emerald Lake in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan autonomous prefecture, a unique salt lake situated on a high plateau, photographed by VCG/Getty Images.
