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

From June to September, Dubai residents can stay fit indoors every morning

400-year-old bullock-cart race draws thousands

Rooted in tradition, the races honour farmers and their trusted bullock partners

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

Thousands attend giant kite festival on North Sea coast

Fano's world-famous kite festival drew 5,000 participants from 26 countries worldwide

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

Rice paddy field takes over shopping mall in China

A specially created paddy field brought traditional farming into an urban setting

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.

Photos: Kashmiri weddings keep old traditions alive

Centuries-old customs, wazwan feasts and community spirit define Kashmiri weddings

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.

UAE President attends G7 summit in France

France hosts the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains from June 15–17, bringing leaders together

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.

Moscow Metro turns wedding venue

After hours, Moscow Metro transforms from transit hub into a wedding venue

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

Tomato madness: Revellers paint town red in Colombia

La Tomatina began in 1945 after an accidental food fight during a parade in Buñol.

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

Hundreds of Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland

The event was held at Chaplin’s World, a museum at Charlie Chaplin’s former home

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.

Pakistan battles intense summer heatwave

Pakistan's Sindh province recorded its highest summer temperature above 46°C.

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.

Offbeat moments from around the world in photos

A visual journey through some of the most unusual, amusing and awe-inspiring moments

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.

New Delhi hotel fire kills 21, dozens rescued

More than 40 people were rescued after a fire tore through a hotel building in Delhi

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.

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