Global News Highlights from Recent Photographic Coverage

Recent photographic documentation from various global locations captures significant events and ongoing situations. In Israel, a funeral was held for Staff Sgt Maxim Antis, who died in combat in southern Lebanon. Israel's defense minister announced plans to occupy parts of south Lebanon and demolish border homes, raising concerns about displacement. In Jerusalem, protests occurred after Israel's parliament approved the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, with executions to be carried out within 90 days of sentencing. In Tel Aviv, flamenco students danced in a parking garage after air raid sirens interrupted their class due to missile warnings from Iran, which launched attacks around the start of Passover. In Ukraine, Russian air attacks in Kharkiv led to evacuations, with no territorial gains recorded by Russia in March for the first time in over two years. Drone strikes in Kramatorsk caused injuries, including a woman with burns. In Crete, a Saharan dust storm created haze, disrupting flights. In Thailand, hillside wildfires in Chiang Mai contributed to severe seasonal haze. In Florida, NASA's Artemis II Orion rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, carrying astronauts toward the moon. In West Palm Beach, former President Donald Trump faced criticism after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi. In Los Angeles, protests against the Trump administration included arrests. In Iran, portraits of girls killed in an airstrike on Minab school were displayed in Tehran, with no accountability yet. In Gaza, airstrikes continued, killing civilians, and humanitarian conditions remained dire. In Lebanon, Israeli bombings targeted Hezbollah, and displacement camps were set up in schools. In Cuba, a prisoner pardon was announced during Holy Week. In Spain, Holy Week processions took place in Zamora. From space, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman shared views of Earth from the Orion spacecraft.