Global photos: China waiting hall, World Cup mania, and more
Global photos: China waiting hall, World Cup mania, and more

China's Summer Travel Rush

Passengers filled the waiting hall of Hangzhou East railway station during the summer travel rush in China, as captured by VCG/Getty. The image shows a crowded terminal, reflecting the peak travel season in Zhejiang province.

Bangkok Fire Victims

In Bangkok, Thailand, a family member received the body of a victim at the police hospital morgue after a fatal fire at a city pub. The photograph by Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters highlights the aftermath of the tragic incident.

West Bank Demolition

In Hebron, Israeli-occupied West Bank, a Palestinian man carried a woman who passed out after Israeli forces demolished her family building, with a police officer standing guard. Mussa Qawasma/Reuters captured the scene.

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Athens Arson Suspects

Police escorted two suspects accused of the arson attack on Marfin bank in May 2010 to the investigating magistrate in Athens, Greece. Three employees died in the fire, as shown in the photo by Alexandros Vlachos/EPA.

Tokyo Heatwave Warning

Weather forecasters warned of an increased risk of heatstroke as temperatures rose across eastern Japan. Anadolu/Getty provided an image from Tokyo illustrating the hot conditions.

Bastille Day in Paris

President Emmanuel Macron showed affection for his wife, Brigitte, on Place de la Concorde during the Bastille Day parade in Paris, France. The photo by Benoît Tessier/AFP/Getty captures a tender moment amid the celebrations.

Fontainebleau Wildfire

The aftermath of a wildfire at Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, was documented by Emma Da Silva/AP, showing charred landscape.

Japanese Festival

Participants paraded at a festival in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama prefecture, Japan. Kyodo News/AP captured the colorful event.

Senegal Hunt Tradition

In Fatick, Senegal, a hunter holding a dead monkey was among hundreds gathered at the Ngor Siid Ndour Arena for the Diobaye Hunt tradition. Patrick Meinhardt/AFP/Getty recorded the scene.

World Cup Excitement at No 10

Flags hung outside 10 Downing Street in London before the England football team’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. Carl Court/Getty captured the patriotic display.

Van Gogh Immersive Experience

Visitors at Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, UK, viewed more than 300 of the painter’s works projected around the space. Owen Humphreys/PA photographed the exhibition.

Trafalgar Square Trojan Horse

A Trojan horse in Trafalgar Square, London, promoted The Odyssey, the latest film from director Christopher Nolan. Vuk Valcic/Zuma/Shutterstock recorded the promotional stunt.

Great Yorkshire Show

Cattle were washed down on the first day of the 167th Great Yorkshire Show at the Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, UK. Ian Forsyth/Getty captured the event.

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