Photos of the Day: A Floating Market and the Soweto Uprising 50 Years On
The Guardian’s picture editors have selected a series of striking images from across the globe for Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Among the highlights is a mural in Soweto, South Africa, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 student uprising, a pivotal event in the nation's history. The photograph, captured by Per-Anders Pettersson, shows the artwork that honors the young protesters who fought against apartheid-era education policies.
In Évian-les-Bains, France, the G7 summit provided a backdrop for notable diplomatic moments. Former U.S. President Donald Trump was seen holding a gift from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. These images, taken by photographers Thibault Camus and Ludovic Marin, underscore the ongoing international focus on geopolitical alliances.
In Kyiv, Ukraine, a funeral procession for a fallen soldier passed by a large banner depicting the war, set against a damaged building. The scene, photographed by Pierre Crom, reflects the enduring human cost of the conflict. Meanwhile, in Sidon, Lebanon, displaced individuals began returning to their homes following a peace deal between the United States and Iran, as captured by Zohra Bensemra.
Other notable images include a woman in Buenos Aires touching a screen displaying Taty Almeida, a human rights activist who died at age 95 after decades of opposing Argentina's last dictatorship. In Vienna, Arnold Schwarzenegger and former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris shared a glance at the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative’s world summit, photographed by Joe Klamar.
In London, Naomi Campbell attended a hearing for her appeal against a ban from being a charity trustee, following mismanagement of funds at her organization Fashion for Relief. The Tokyo image shows an honor guard welcoming Dutch ministers, while in Chennai, India, homeless children slept as joggers passed by. A cat rescue in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, revealed 400 animals seized from a pet theft ring.
Art highlights include Saudi artist Zarah Alghamdi’s installation at the Basel art fair, and a floating market on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati, Bangladesh. Finally, racegoers arrived at Royal Ascot in the UK, marking the start of the prestigious horse racing event.
