A collection of striking images from around the globe captures pivotal moments and everyday life. In Beijing, Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One for his first state visit to China in a decade, with discussions expected on trade, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan. Meanwhile, in London, Yeoman warders in traditional Beefeater uniforms participate in a ceremonial search before the state opening of parliament.
Religious and Royal Events
In Fátima, Portugal, the statue of Our Lady of Fátima is carried through the crowd during the candlelit procession, a highlight of the Catholic shrine's celebrations. In Reggio Emilia, Italy, well-wishers wearing stylish fascinators await the arrival of the Princess of Wales, who is promoting early childhood development through the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood.
Film Festival and Conservation
At the Cannes Film Festival in France, actors Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder join director Jane Schoenbrun at a photocall for their film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma." In Stockholm, Sweden, children watch as young sea trout are released through a pipe as part of a conservation project, with thousands of fish being introduced to local waterways.
Global Scenes
In Beijing, a young girl peers through a gap in the doors of the Temple of Heaven, closed ahead of Trump's visit. In London, Yeoman warders again feature in the ceremonial search for the state opening. Heavy flooding in Tanah Datar, Indonesia, leaves a man clearing mud and water from his home, while in Chattogram, Bangladesh, a labourer works at a salt refinery. Students in South Tangerang, Indonesia, participate in hajj education at a training facility replicating key pilgrimage sites.
Conflict and Tragedy
In Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, a firefighter battles flames after Russian attacks caused casualties. In Sidon, Lebanon, a mourner grieves over the coffin of a civil defence worker killed by an Israeli airstrike. Emergency workers inspect a car hit by an Israeli drone in Jiyeh, Lebanon. In Khan Younis, Gaza, Palestinians return through the Rafah crossing after receiving medical care in Egypt, greeted by relatives.
