Global Events Captured in Stunning Images

From protests in Kenya to high fashion in Paris, see the world through the lenses of today’s top photographers.

A curated selection of photographs provides a glimpse into global events, from political demonstrations and cultural celebrations to the stark realities of conflict and displacement, all within the last 48 hours.

Bus Crash in Hungary

Near Kungyalu, Hungary, rescue workers responded to a harrowing accident involving a Ukrainian bus. The bus, carrying 77 passengers, including children, careened off the road on July 6, 2025, and crashed into a ditch. According to rescue authorities, nineteen individuals sustained injuries, with two reported in serious condition.

Rescue workers recover a damaged Ukrainian bus carrying 77 passengers, including children, after it veered off the road and crashed into a ditch near Kungyalu, Hungary, 06 July 2025. Nineteen people were injured, two of them seriously, according to rescue authorities. Picture: EPA/Janos Meszaros

Kenya’s Saba Saba Day Protests

In Nairobi, Kenya, protesters marked Saba Saba Day on July 7, 2025, a day commemorating the fight for democracy. Demonstrators chanted anti-government slogans amidst burning barricades, echoing the historic uprising of July 7, 1990, when Kenyans demanded multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule under then-president Daniel arap Moi.

24 hours in pictures, 7 July 2025 — Protesters chant anti-government slogans and wave Kenyan flags beside a burning barricade blocking a road during Saba Saba Day protests in Nairobi, on July 7, 2025. Kenya marked its fight for democracy on July 7, 2025 with police blocking main roads in Nairobi ahead of potential protests, after last month’s demonstrations descended into violent clashes. Saba Saba Day marks the uprising on July 7, 1990 when Kenyans demanded a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president **Daniel arap Moi**. Picture: **Luis Tato** / AFP

Ashura Day Observed in Yemen

In Sana’a, Yemen, Shiite Muslims observed Ashura day on July 6, 2025, the tenth day of Muharram. This holy month in the Islamic calendar culminates in the celebration of Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The observance highlights the deep religious traditions continuing despite ongoing conflict in the region.

Yemeni Shiite Muslim youths during Ashura day in Sana’a — Yemeni Shiite Muslim youths sit on a fence during Ashura day, the tenth day of Muharram, in Sana’a, Yemen, 06 July 2025. Shiite Muslims across the world observe the holy month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The peak of Muharram is the celebration of Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Picture: EPA/**YAHYA ARHAB**

Running of the Bulls in Pamplona

Pamplona, Spain, celebrated the San Fermin festival with its traditional running of the bulls on July 7, 2025. The festival, which continues until July 14, 2025, draws participants and spectators from around the globe, eager to witness or partake in the adrenaline-fueled event.

Runners participate in the Running of the Bulls at Pamplona's San Fermin festival — Mozos or runners take part in the first running of the bulls of the Sanfermines festival in Pamplona, Spain, 07 July 2025. The San Fermin festival runs until 14 July 2025. Picture: EPA/**JESUS DIGES**

Cool Weather in San Sebastian

A woman braved the cloudy weather on July 7, 2025, to take a dip in the sea at Ondarreta beach in San Sebastian, northern Spain. Despite the overcast skies, the scene captures the enduring appeal of coastal life, even when the weather is less than ideal.

Woman bathes in the sea on a cloudy day in San Sebastian — A woman bathes in the sea at the beach of Ondarreta on a cloudy morning in San Sebastian, northern Spain, 07 July 2025. Picture: EPA / **Javier Etxezarreta**

Protest at BRICS Summit in Rio

During the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a protest was organized by pro-Israeli advocacy NGO ‘StandWithUs’ on July 6, 2025. Demonstrators placed symbolic gallows and rainbow flags on Ipanema Beach, drawing attention to political and social issues amidst the international gathering.

Protest held at BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro — Symbolic gallows and rainbow colour flags stand on Ipanema Beach during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 06 July 2025. The protest was organised pro-Israeli advocacy NGO ‘StandWithUs’. Picture: EPA/**ANDRE COELHO**

BRICS Summit Family Photo

The leaders of BRICS nations – **Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto**, **South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa**, **Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva**, **India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi** and **China’s Premier Li Qiang** – posed for a group photo at the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6, 2025. The summit addressed pressing global issues, as these nations continue to increase their global influence. The BRICS countries represent more than 40% of the world’s population and about 26% of the global GDP (Investopedia).

BRICS summit in Brazil — (L to R)Indonesia’s President **Prabowo Subianto**, South Africa’s President **Cyril Ramaphosa**, Brazilian President **Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva**, India’s Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** and China’s Premier **Li Qiang** pose for a family photo of the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 6, 2025. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by **Mika Otsuki** / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)

Brazilian-Style Carnival in Paris

Paris, France, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Tropical Carnival on July 6, 2025. Costumed participants paraded along the Champs-Elysees avenue, representing various regions including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Brazil, and others, all under the theme of ‘Amazonies’ to honor the Amazon and Brazil.

Participants in the Tropical Carnival in Paris — Costumed participants parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue during the Tropical Carnival in Paris, France, 06 July 2025. Hundreds of dancers and dozens of carnival groups from Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Brazil, Reunion, Haiti, Trinidad, Tobago, Bolivia and Peru, take over the Champs-Elysees to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the carnival, dedicated to the Amazon and Brazil under the theme ‘Amazonies’. Picture: EPA/**TERESA SUAREZ**

Gaza Border Closures Impact Airstrike Victim

Twelve-year-old Palestinian girl **Hala Abu Dahlez**, injured in an airstrike on March 26, 2025, spends time with her siblings in a displacement camp in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. **Hala** sustained serious head injuries when a metal swing set collapsed on her following an Israeli airstrike, requiring specialized treatment unavailable in Gaza due to ongoing border closures.

Palestinian girl injured in airstrike denied treatment abroad amid Gaza border closures — Twelve-year-old Palestinian girl **Hala Abu Dahlez** (C), who was injured in an airstrike, spends time playing with her siblings inside her tent in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, 06 July 2025 (issued 07 July 2025). **Hala** sustained serious head injuries on 26 March 2025 when a metal swing set collapsed on her following an Israeli airstrike, resulting in a head injury. She underwent several surgeries, but doctors say she requires specialized treatment outside the Gaza Strip. Ongoing border closures have prevented her evacuation, risking deterioration. **Hala** lives with her family in a displacement camp and suffers from severe physical and psychological trauma. Picture: EPA/**HAITHAM IMAD**

Louis Vuitton’s Cruise Ship Store in Shanghai

In Shanghai, China, the luxury retail group Louis Vuitton unveiled a unique installation shaped like a cruise ship on July 7, 2025. “The Louis,” standing nearly 100 feet tall at Taikoo Hui, pays homage to the brand’s heritage with a cabin crafted from classic Louis Vuitton cases and a monogrammed hull.

Louis Vuitton store shaped like cruise ship in Shanghai — People cross the street in front of the Louis Vuitton store shaped like a cruise ship, in Shanghai, China, 07 July 2025. Luxury retail group Louis Vuitton has launched an installation called The Louis at Taikoo Hui in Shanghai’s Nanjing West Road business district. Standing nearly 100 feet tall, this ship-inspired structure pays tribute to the brand’s 19th-century heritage with a cabin made from classic Louis Vuitton cases and a hull adorned with the monogram. Picture: EPA/**ALEX PLAVEVSKI**

Gunpowder Ritual in El Salvador

In Apastepeque, El Salvador, dozens of Catholic parishioners celebrated La Demanda on July 6, 2025, honoring Saint James the Apostle with a centennial procession. During the celebration, participants threw handmade gunpowder, marking a vibrant tradition in the rural town located approximately 56 kilometers from San Salvador.

People celebrate Saint James with gunpowder in El Salvador — People throw handmade gunpowder during the celebration of La Demanda, in honor of Saint James the Apostle, in Apastepeque, El Salvador, 06 July 2025. Dozens of Salvadoran Catholic parishioners in the rural town of Apastequepe, located approximately 56 kilometers from San Salvador, celebrated the centennial procession in which an image of the apostle Saint James is carried through all the neighborhoods of this town. Picture: EPA/**Rodrigo Sura**

Greenpeace Protests Deep Sea Mining in Berlin

Greenpeace activists staged a protest in front of the German parliament building in Berlin on July 7, 2025, coinciding with the kick-off of a meeting by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Jamaica. The organization positioned a ten-meter-tall inflatable octopus to advocate against deep sea mining.

Greenpeace activists protest deep sea mining in Berlin — A giant inflatable octopus is placed in front of the German parliament building in Berlin, Germany, 07 July 2025. The environmental organization Greenpeace staged a protest with a ten meter tall inflatable octopus on the occasion of the kick-off of a meeting of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), taking place in Jamaica. Picture: EPA/**CLEMENS BILAN**

Haute Couture Fashion Show in Paris

A model presented a creation for Iris Van Herpen during the Women’s Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show in Paris on July 7, 2025. The show highlighted innovative designs and set the stage for upcoming fashion trends.

A model presents a creation for Iris Van Herpen — A model presents a creation for **Iris Van Herpen** during the Women’s Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection show in Paris, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by **Thomas SAMSON** / AFP)

Tour de France Stage 3

The pack of riders (peloton) cycled past a mural dubbed “Douceur d’Amand” by K2B Graff on the side of a building in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux during the 3rd stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 178.3 km between Valenciennes and Dunkerque (Dunkirk), Northern France, on July 7, 2025.

Cyclists during the Tour de France — The pack of riders (peloton) cycles past a mural dubbed “Douceur d’Amand” by **K2B Graff** on the side of a building in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux during the 3rd stage of the 112th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 178.3 km between Valenciennes and Dunkerque (Dunkirk), Northern France, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by **Marco Berlorello** / AFP)

24 hours in pictures, 7 July 2025