Monday's photo selection by The Guardian's picture editors captures a wide range of events from across the globe. In London, the Chelsea In Bloom festival features an installation with a space theme, including floral displays inspired by space travel and astrology. In Nepal, climbers make their way towards the summit of Mount Everest. The Iranian football team poses before departing for Turkey for a friendly match and US visa applications for the 2026 World Cup. In Rotterdam, the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives for disinfection after a hantavirus outbreak. At Cannes, actors Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender attend a photocall for their film Hope. The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is seen setting off on a run from his home in Warrington.
Health and Protests
In Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, a mother helps her child wash hands before entering a hospital as part of Ebola prevention measures. In Nairobi, soldiers remove barricades during a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices. A press preview in London showcases the immersive Nova exhibition, reconstructing the 7 October 2023 music festival site in Israel attacked by Hamas, using personal items left behind. In Hargeisa, Somalia, a vehicle participates in a parade for Somaliland's self-declared Independence Day.
Conflict and Military
In Druzhkivka, Ukraine, a soldier attempts to shoot down a Russian drone during a civilian evacuation. Nato tank drills take place in Adazi, Latvia, with crews from multiple countries. In Kandahar, Afghanistan, a worker sprays disinfectant to prevent Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever. In Paris, members of the Tamil community protest, demanding Sri Lanka recognize an alleged genocide. Dairy farmers in Amritsar, India, protest against adulterated milk production. In Beijing, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi poses for an official group photo. In Lianyungang, China, a worker monitors products for export at a packaging factory.
