The Guardian’s picture editors have curated a selection of photographs from around the world, capturing moments of joy, tragedy, and everyday life.
Chester, UK
Rare 15-week-old giant otter pups cool off after their first swimming lesson at Chester Zoo. The trio, accompanied by their mother, delighted visitors as they took to the water.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
US Vice-President JD Vance exchanged a celebratory chest bump with a graduating cadet at the US Air Force Academy, a moment of camaraderie captured on camera.
Zagreb, Croatia
Antonia Gasperov performed on a wire 30 metres above the Manduševac fountain in Ban Jelačić Square, marking the opening of the 30th Cest is dBest street festival.
London, UK
British artist Sue Tilley posed with Lucian Freud’s portrait of her, Sleeping by the Lion Carpet, before its auction debut at Sotheby’s, where it is expected to fetch £25-35 million.
Liverpool, UK
A memorial was unveiled at Anfield on the 41st anniversary of the Heysel Stadium disaster, which claimed 39 lives in 1985 before the European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus.
Essen, Germany
A swimmer plunged into the water after jumping from the 10-metre diving tower at Grugabad lido, as unseasonably high temperatures drew crowds.
Tyre, Lebanon
A fireball rose from a building after an Israeli strike, with the military reporting fresh attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city.
Jeju Island, South Korea
Visitors toured the Manjanggul lava tube, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which reopened after more than two years of maintenance work.
Gaza City
A Palestinian boy sat amid wreckage after an overnight Israeli military strike on tents and shelters housing displaced families. Local health authorities reported 10 fatalities.
Cape Canaveral, Florida, US
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test flight. Founder Jeff Bezos confirmed all employees were safe but called it a ‘very rough day’.
Newark, New Jersey, US
An enforcement and removal operations agent sprayed a chemical irritant at a protester outside Delaney Hall.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The waxing moon rose near the summit of Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park, creating a serene scene.
New York City, US
People photographed the biannual Manhattanhenge event, where the setting sun aligns between skyscrapers, bathing Times Square in a golden glow.
Washington DC, US
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent displayed a proposed $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump during a press conference at the White House.
