10 h. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Iranians struggled with quiet moments of fear and anxiety for 12 days of war

For 12 days, Tehran fell dark and silent, except for the sound of explosions. In their houses and apartments, Iranians tried to pass the hours — sleepless, eyes on the TV for news of the war.

Events

57 h. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Tohono O'odham families carry on sacred saguaro fruit harvest in Arizona borderlands

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its thorn-covered small fruit ripens.

Culture

58 h. ago In Arizona borderlands, a sacred saguaro harvest marks the Tohono O'odham's new year

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens

Politics

3 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Istanbul's ferries, a lifeline connecting continents and stories

Every day, ferries of all shapes and sizes glide across the waters of Istanbul, their wakes intertwining to form intricate lattices of churning foam. The passenger boats are more than just a means of transportation — they’re entrenched in the historic city’s identity, as memorable as its skyline and as constant as the cries of seagulls.

Culture

4 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: In rural Alaska, collecting driftwood saves time, money and brings jobs

As ice breaks on the Yukon River, Jake Pogrebinsky looks at the water from shore, searching for a large log floating downstream.

Culture

4 d. ago Good for you! Braving the heatwave on Glastonbury’s final day – photo essay

Follow the Sunday festivities with the Guardian’s photography team as Turnstile turned up the energy, Michael Rosen spun some stories and Olivia Rodrigo blew us awaySunday at Glastonbury kicked off in wholesome fashion in the Kidzfield, with Michael Rosen speaking to a young audience, preceded by a children’s disco party.Michael Rosen speaks to children about literature and language in the Kidzfield. Continue reading...

Culture

4 d. ago Braving the heatwave on Glastonbury’s final day – photo essay

Follow the Sunday festivities with the Guardian’s photography team as Turnstile turned up the energy, Michael Rosen spun some stories and Olivia Rodrigo blew us awaySunday at Glastonbury kicked off in wholesome fashion in the Kidzfield, with Michael Rosen speaking to a young audience, preceded by a children’s disco party.Michael Rosen speaks to children about literature and language in the Kidzfield. Continue reading...

Culture

5 d. ago Glastonbury 2025: Sunday with Rod Stewart, Olivia Rodrigo, Chic and more – follow it live

The festival reaches its final day, with a crowd-pleasing afternoon of legends on the Pyramid stage, plus the likes of the Libertines and Celeste kicking things offWhile we await our first wave of reviews, feast your eyes upon our latest photo essay, wrapping up all the action from yesterday.Looking ahead to the rest of the day, we’ve got a stacked lineup on the Pyramid stage – with the Libertines at 2pm, followed by Rod Stewart in the legends slot, then fellow legends Nile Rodgers & Chic. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Sing along with the common people: Saturday at Glastonbury with Raye, Pulp and pop punters – photo essay

Raye wowed with her old-Hollywood glamour, Pulp did 90s nostalgia at its best and everyone tried to hide from the heat – see the best Guardian photography from a big SaturdayThe sun hit hard on Saturday until late afternoon, and proved too much for some people.Festivalgoers struggle in the heat by the Other stage. Photographs: Alicia Canter Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago In the shadow of melting glaciers: life in the heartland of the Incas’ former empire – a photo essay

Ancient rituals and a profound respect for ‘Mother Earth’ bolster fragile Andean communities as the climate crisis and unchecked mining take their tollWords and photographs by Giordano SimonciniIn Cusco, the Quechua people are at the forefront of the climate struggle. Amid Peru’s sacred mountains and ancestral plateaux, they confront daily challenges, such as parched pastures, melting glaciers, disruptions to agricultural cycles and persistent mining that damages the land.In this context, survival itself becomes an act of resistance.Sheep grazing in the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, once the heartland of the Incas’ empire Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Watch: Air India directed to carry out Boeing 787 safety checks as families reunited with victims

Watch as the CEO of Air India says the airline is “completing precautionary safety checks on Boeing 787 aircraft as directed by our regulator, the DGCA.” (14 June)

Society

3 w. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Spain's wildest pilgrimage, El Rocío, brings together faith, nature and partying

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims slogged for days under a punishing sun through country roads, sandy paths, even a river ford to reach the tiny hamlet of El Rocío in southern Spain for Pentecost weekend.

Culture

3 w. ago PHOTO ESSAY: A young trans woman's journey, and her latest destination: World Pride in Washington

As they get ready in their hotel room, Bella Bautista trades makeup tips with the roommate she has just met.

Culture