The day's most striking images capture a range of global events and moments. In Portugal, farmers and emergency crews battle wildfires threatening livestock and land, while a helicopter drops water to contain the blaze near Trancoso. In Havana, skydivers perform in celebration ahead of Fidel Castro's 99th birthday, bringing vibrant energy to the city.
Other scenes include Pope Leo greeted by crowds at the Vatican, and families in Bangkok interacting with lifelike dinosaurs at a special exhibition. In North Yorkshire, the Saltburn Cliff Tramway carries passengers along the scenic coastline, and in Amsterdam, people seek relief from the heat by swimming near the Maritime Museum.
The images also highlight acts of compassion and resilience: an Indonesian soldier prays before departing to deliver aid to Gaza, and a homeless woman finds rest in Washington as police patrol nearby. Vice President JD Vance meets with United States airmen and their families at a military base in the United Kingdom, rounding out a day of diverse and powerful moments from around the world.