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Vespa are parked near the Colosseum in Rome during the Vespa World Days marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic Italian brand of scooters on June 26, 2026.

Photos: Over 10,000 Vespas celebrate 80 years in Rome

Scooter enthusiasts from around the world filled Rome's streets for Vespa's milestone

People sit on the grass to shelter from the heat in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris, as France experiences a heatwave. Hundreds of Parisians seeking relief from the heat took refuge in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the north-east of the capital, which has remained open round the clock throughout the heatwave affecting France.

Paris opens parks overnight as record heat grips France

Early risers walk and jog inside Dubai's malls as the Dubai Mallathon transforms shopping destinations into vibrant fitness hubs throughout the summer season.

Dubai Mallathon draws crowds across the city

Participants ride their traditional bullock-carts during the annual Pedgaon bullock-cart race festival in Maharashtra's Satara district

400-year-old bullock-cart race draws thousands

Thousands take part in one of the world's largest kite festivals on North Sea coast

Thousands attend giant kite festival on North Sea coast

Competitors take part in a rice transplanting competition in a paddy set up inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, in China's eastern Zhejiang Province.

Rice paddy field takes over shopping mall in China

A Kashmiri bride admires intricate henna designs on her hands during her wedding celebrations in Srinagar. From lavish wazwan feasts to vibrant cultural performances, Kashmiri weddings are a powerful expression of heritage, faith and community. These generations-old traditions continue to thrive across the valley, supporting thousands of livelihoods, from chefs and decorators to artisans, servers and performers.

Photos: Kashmiri weddings keep old traditions alive

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France.

UAE President attends G7 summit in France

The FIFA World Cup 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion with a vibrant opening ceremony in Mexico, setting the stage for football’s biggest tournament.

World Cup 2026 opens with star-studded Mexico show

A couple walks through a metro carriage during a wedding ceremony at Mayakovskaya metro station in Moscow.

Moscow Metro turns wedding venue

People throw tomatoes during the 16th Tomato Fight Festival known as "Tomatina" in Sutamarchan, Boyaca department, Colombia.

Tomato madness: Revellers paint town red in Colombia

Some 429 people dressed as 'The Tramp' gather for a photograph in front of The Manoir de Ban, the final residence of English film director and actor Charlie Chaplin, during an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chaplin's World museum in Corsier-sur-Vevey, western Switzerland.

Hundreds of Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland

A man cools off in a stream on the outskirts of Islamabad as a heatwave sweeps across Pakistan on June 8, 2026. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast hot and dry conditions nationwide, with temperatures reaching 46°C in Sindh province. Residents sought relief in waterways as scorching summer temperatures intensified.

Pakistan battles intense summer heatwave

Escaping the heat in style — a young man cuts through the water after diving from a 10-metre platform in Essen during Germany's unseasonably warm weather.

Offbeat moments from around the world in photos

A devastating fire swept through a mixed-use building in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others. The building housed a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel on the upper floors and was located in one of the capital's most densely populated neighborhoods.

New Delhi hotel fire kills 21, dozens rescued

Hindu devotees of the Tengger community ascend the active Mount Bromo volcano to present offerings of rice, fruit, livestock and other items as part of the Yadnya Kasada festival near Probolinggo, East Java province on June 1, 2026.

Hindu devotees gather at Mount Bromo for Yadnya Kasada

Photos: Eid Al Adha celebrations around the world

Photos: Eid Al Adha celebrations around the world

Photos: UAE residents mark Eid Al Adha with prayers, greetings

See: UAE residents mark Eid with prayers, greetings

Muslim pilgrims gather atop Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), offering prayers during the pinnacle of the annual Hajj on Tuesday. Hundreds of thousands of worshippers from around the world raised their hands in prayer and repentance on the sacred hill, marking one of the most significant moments of the pilgrimage.

Eid Al Adha 2026: Pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat

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