This weekend presented a vivid tapestry of global events captured through the lenses of photojournalists worldwide, from sporting disappointments to historical commemorations and ongoing conflicts.
Sporting Drama and Historical Recreation
Lionel Messi appeared visibly frustrated during Inter Miami CF's Eastern Conference Final against New York City FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The football star's tense exchange with NYCFC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez highlighted the high-stakes atmosphere of the match.
Meanwhile, in the Czech Republic, history enthusiasts marked the 220th anniversary of Napoleon's Battle of Austerlitz with elaborate re-enactments. Participants dressed in authentic regimental costumes brought the historic 1805 conflict to life near Slavkov u Brna, where the original battle occurred.
UK Protests and Global Unrest
Across the United Kingdom, police documented protest signs during demonstrations organised by campaign group Defend Our Juries. The protests coincide with an upcoming judicial review concerning the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.
In Manila, Philippines, anti-corruption protesters carrying an effigy of President Ferdinand Marcos confronted anti-riot police near Malacañang Palace, illustrating ongoing political tensions in the region.
Humanitarian Crises and Conflict Zones
The Gaza conflict continued to produce heartbreaking imagery, with Palestinians mourning two children killed by Israeli drones. Eight-year-old Fadi Tamir Abu Asi and eleven-year-old Juma Tamir Abu Asi were honoured in a funeral ceremony outside Nasser hospital in Khan Younis.
Elsewhere in Gaza, displaced communities demonstrated remarkable resilience by converting an abandoned Israeli military vehicle into a charging station for phones and laptops. Twenty-seven-year-old Yahya Akhzeiq was photographed assisting a woman waiting to charge her device in Tel al-Hawa.
In Ukraine, residents of Kramatorsk watched firefighters battle blazes after a Russian strike hit the central market, injuring one woman. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Security Service released images showing what they described as sea drone attacks on tankers transporting sanctioned Russian oil in the Black Sea.
Global Moments and Cultural Events
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter Kim Ju-ae observed demonstration flights commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Korean people's army air force at Kalma airfield in Wonsan.
Closer to home, communities in Bolsover gathered at the local castle with lanterns before the traditional Bolsover lantern parade, creating a picturesque scene against the historic backdrop.
From the football pitches of Florida to the battlefields of the Czech Republic and the conflict zones of Gaza, these images collectively tell the story of a weekend marked by competition, commemoration, and continuing struggles across the globe.
