Ukraine’s Independence Day and a Tokyo heatwave: photos of the day
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
TL;DR
- Photographs capture Ukraine's Independence Day, with international leaders visiting Kyiv.
- A severe heatwave in Japan prompts heatstroke alerts.
- A significant wildfire in England burned for over six weeks, devastating moorland and woodland.
- The conflict in Gaza continues, with displaced Palestinians in need of basic resources.
- Drought conditions are evident in various locations, leading to water shortages and increased wildfire risk.
- A sporting event is held for injured soldiers and others in Ukraine.
- A penguin is weighed during the annual event at ZSL London zoo.
- Humanoid robots participate in an obstacle race at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
- A political protest occurs at the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic party headquarters over revised power tariffs.
- Donald Trump is seen at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.