Photos of the Day: Charli XCX, Andy Burnham Portrait, and Global Events
Photos of the Day: Charli XCX, Burnham Portrait, Global Events

Giant Andy Burnham Portrait in Hebden Bridge

A massive 4,000 square metre land portrait depicting the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has been created near Hebden Bridge, UK. Commissioned by the humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide, the artwork protests against cuts to humanitarian aid, highlighting a decline in British aid spending to its lowest level in over 25 years.

Wildfires Threaten Southern France

In Camps-la-Source, France, several wildfires are approaching the southern part of Brignoles, threatening the village. Evacuation orders have been issued for the neighbourhoods of Pelicon and Tombarel as firefighters battle the blazes.

Protests Outside Westminster Magistrates Court

In London, a man was carried away by police during a protest organised by Palestine Action and Defend Our Juries outside Westminster Magistrates Court. The demonstration occurred as Jeremy Shippam, Judit Murray, Fiona Maclean, and 25 others face charges of showing support for Palestine Action.

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Medellín Flower Festival Preparations

In Medellín, Colombia, a woman in a wheelchair poses for a photo at the Tapete de Flores floral installation at Santafe shopping mall, ahead of the city's annual flower festival.

Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

At the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, athletes compete in the men's decathlon 100m heat 2. Grenada's Lindon Victor is also seen in action during the decathlon long jump.

Yemen's al-Baldah Festival

In Mukalla, Yemen, a drone view captures people gathering at the beach during the al-Baldah festival, which occurs when an annual weather phenomenon transforms the Arabian Sea into a cool-water retreat.

Oregon Deer at Dusk

In rural south-western Oregon, a Columbian black-tailed deer forages through a roadside pasture at dusk. The velvet covering its antlers supplies oxygen and nutrients to rapidly growing bone before being shed in late summer.

Harry Potter Studio Tour in London

A young visitor takes in the Harry Potter Warner Bros studio tour in London, enjoying the magical exhibits.

Charli XCX Performs in Nashville

Charli XCX performs at Spotify Presents: Live in Nashville at The Basement East, captivating the audience with her set.

Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza

In Gaza City, people inspect damage after Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings in the Shati Camp (Beach Camp), which displaced dozens of families.

Russian Missile Strike in Lviv

Medical workers assist residents at the site of an apartment building hit by a Russian missile strike in Lviv, Ukraine.

Hebden Bridge Land Portrait Detail

A drone view of the 4,000 sq metre land portrait of Andy Burnham, commissioned by Concern Worldwide, calls for the restoration of humanitarian aid after a decline in British aid spending.

Indonesian Village Re-emerges Due to Drought

In Somang, Indonesia, an aerial view shows a village in Lebak, Banten province, that was deliberately flooded for the Karian Dam (opened in 2023) but has re-emerged due to an El Niño-driven drought.

Rescue at Dunkirk Beach

In Dunkirk, France, people are rescued from the sea after their attempt to board a small boat from the beach failed.

Stage Play Animal Revolution in Mexico

In Pachuca, Mexico, an artist performs in the stage play Animal Revolution.

Wildfire Ravages Property in Spain

An aerial photo shows a property ravaged by a wildfire in the Encinar del Alberche residential area, south-west of Madrid, in Villa del Prado, Spain.

Kyiv Under Russian Missile Strike

Smoke rises in Kyiv, Ukraine, during a Russian missile strike, as the capital faces ongoing attacks.

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