Sunrise over Mallorca and a flustered king
The Guardian's picture editors have curated a selection of photographs from around the world on Thursday, capturing moments of natural beauty, political tension, and celebration. In Andratx, on the island of Mallorca, Spain, the sun rises over the Mediterranean in a serene image captured by Cati Cladera for EPA.
In London, Vice-admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, master of the household to the sovereign, holds a battery-powered fan for King Charles as he attends a London Climate Action Week reception at St James’s Palace, a moment caught by Getty photographers.
Heatwave and cooling off in Scotland
In Cumnock, Scotland, Susie MacDonald, Emma Ledger, and Charlotte Reader cool off in the hot weather at an open-air swimming pool in East Ayrshire, as temperatures rise across the UK. Photograph by Jane Barlow for PA.
US-Mexico border fence and protests in Kenya
In Kino Springs, Arizona, the newly constructed second US-Mexico border fence east of Nogales is shown in a Reuters photograph by Rebecca Noble. In Nairobi, Kenya, police officers detain protesters during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government protests, captured by Monicah Mwangi for Reuters.
Rainy day in Tokyo and drone strikes in Ukraine
In Tokyo, Japan, people walk with umbrellas on a rainy day at Sensoji Temple, an area popular with tourists in the Asakusa district, photographed by Philip Fong for AFP/Getty. In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, a firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike, as reported by Reuters.
Greek rally and Ukrainian drone operations
In Loutraki, Greece, Pablo Sarrazin and Yannick Roche race in a Lancia Ypsilon HF at the 2026 Acropolis rally, part of the 8th round of the 2026 WRC World Rally Car Championship, photographed by Nikos Katikis for DPPI/Shutterstock. In the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine, servicemen of the 148th Separate Artillery Zhytomyr Brigade prepare to launch a Raybird reconnaissance drone towards Russian troops, as captured by Reuters.
Police graduation in Turkey and earthquake aftermath in Venezuela
In Erzurum, Turkey, a graduation ceremony takes place for 703 recruits who have completed training at a police vocational training centre, photographed by Anadolu/Getty. In Caracas, Venezuela, police officers evacuate an injured person from a collapsed building after two earthquakes struck on 24 June, captured by Juan Barreto for AFP/Getty.
World Cup celebrations in Mexico and Bosnia
In Mexico City, Mexico, people are sprayed with foam as thousands of fans gather at the Angel of Independence to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Czech Republic in the 2026 World Cup, photographed by Gerardo Vieyra for NurPhoto/Shutterstock. In Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporters of the national team celebrate in the streets after the World Cup 2026 football match against Qatar, captured by Elvis Barukčić for AFP/Getty.
Traditional carpet washing in Turkey
In Antalya, Turkey, an aerial view shows vegetable-dyed handwoven carpets and rugs spread across harvested wheat fields in Döşemealtı district. Brought from various regions across Anatolia, these handmade rugs undergo a process of washing, drying, and restoration before being laid out, photographed by Anadolu/Getty.
