Wildfires Ravage Spain and France
Scorched ground and charred remains of a young deer capture the devastation of wildfires in Spain's Camino de Navahonda area, about 60 miles west of Madrid. Spanish authorities reported progress in fighting some of the worst forest fires in the country's history, allowing some evacuated residents to return on Monday. In France, a plane drops fire retardant as efforts continue to battle wildfires near Marcheprime.
Melting Glacier in Switzerland
The Rhone glacier in Gletsch, Switzerland, has lost more than four metres of ice in a single month after extreme heat in June and July, according to Matthias Huss, head of the Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network. The photograph highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on alpine glaciers.
Protests and Demonstrations
In Tirana, Albania, a woman attends a demonstration against the government after weeks of protests against a planned luxury resort backed by a company linked to Jared Kushner on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast. In Quezon City, Philippines, anti-riot police block protesters during a rally on the day of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's state of the nation address. In Kolkata, India, media personnel block a road in protest against assaults on journalists during a Cockroach protest last Friday.
Geopolitical and Environmental Events
In Bandar Abbas, Iran, vessels navigate the Strait of Hormuz after a fourth night of calm in the region. In Gaza City, Palestine, people gather at the scene of an Israeli strike on a storage facility. In Muridke, Pakistan, residential buildings are partially submerged in flood water after heavy monsoon rains caused the River Ravi water level to rise.
Commonwealth Games and Other Events
In Glasgow, Scotland, competitors start in a heat of the men's 100m at the Scotstoun Stadium on day four of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Adam Tobin of Team England competes in the men's pommel horse final. In Pyongyang, North Korea, people dance during an event marking the anniversary of the Korean war armistice at the Arch of Triumph.
UK and Global Scenes
In London, UK, people walk through dry, sun-scorched grass on Primrose Hill, with temperatures forecast to rise back into the 30s in parts of England after three heatwaves this summer. In Essex, UK, new cars are held at the Port of Tilbury, the largest Thames port and a key hub for UK car imports. In Ahmedabad, India, people stand near rubble of a collapsed building after torrential rain. In Michigan, US, community members gather for a vigil for eight family members found dead after a fire. In Qingdao, China, engineering machinery loads imported iron ore at the ore terminal.
