Guardian picture editors have curated a striking collection of photographs from across the globe, capturing moments of resilience, conflict, and daily life.
Middle East and Africa
Gaza City, Palestine
Students at Al-Azhar secondary school sit for their exams, continuing education amidst ongoing conflict. The image underscores the determination of young Palestinians to pursue learning despite the challenges of war.
Nairobi, Kenya
An activist is arrested by plainclothes police officers during a protest against a US-built Ebola quarantine centre planned to begin operations at Laikipia airbase. The demonstration highlights local concerns over the facility's purpose and oversight.
Europe
Edinburgh, UK
Peter Murrell, who pleaded guilty last week to embezzling £400,310, arrives at court. Sentencing has yet to be determined, and the case continues to draw public attention.
Rome, Italy
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian republic, the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team flies over Via del Corso, after passing over the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. The display celebrated national unity and history.
Cambridge, UK
Adams Road in the west of the city is claimed to be England’s first ‘cycle street’, promoting sustainable transport and safer cycling infrastructure.
Gyöngyöspata, Hungary
A roe deer stands in a meadow of flowering consolida, offering a serene natural scene amidst the day's news.
Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
A rescuer sits at the site of a Russian drone and missile strike, highlighting the ongoing danger faced by emergency workers. Elsewhere in Kyiv, Olena Dniprovska, 65, sits outside her house with injuries caused by a Russian strike that damaged her home, illustrating the civilian toll of the war.
Asia
Tehran, Iran
People walk through the Tajrish Bazaar. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were moving at a ‘rapid pace’, even as Tehran threatened to widen the conflict by keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked and activating other pressure points around the region.
Srinagar, Kashmir
Labourers pack freshly harvested cherries into boxes at an orchard on the outskirts of the summer capital, showcasing the region's agricultural activity.
Peshawar, Pakistan
A man repairs bicycles at a shop shortly before World Bicycle Day on Wednesday, promoting cycling as an eco-friendly mode of transport.
Middle East Border
Israel-Lebanon border
A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon, shortly after being launched by Israel, as seen from the Israeli side of the border. The incident underscores the volatility of the region.
