Global Photo Roundup: Gaza Mobile Cinema, Thai Gold Ritual, Oslo Mourning

A photo essay from The Guardian captures diverse global moments on Monday, August 31, 2026. In Gaza City, the Little Wings mobile cinema initiative screened a film for Palestinian children in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, aiming to provide normalcy amid war destruction. In Chitwan, Nepal, mourners gathered outside a morgue after catastrophic flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region. In Ayutthaya, Thailand, devotees participated in the Na Na Thong gold leaf face-blessing ritual at a Buddhist shrine, believed to enhance wealth and fortune. In Pampanga, Philippines, a dog sought refuge from floodwaters caused by torrential monsoon rain. In Oslo, Norway, a woman stood before a makeshift memorial outside the Royal Palace for King Harald V, who died last week. In Kunming, China, pupils showcased handmade hats on the first day of the autumn semester. In Santo Domingo Xenacoj, Guatemala, Catholics processed to pray for rain amid drought. In Mexico City, a young woman gestured at a robot during an 'aura farming' competition, a trend of doing things to look cool. In Panama City, traditional dance marked the Casco Peatonal celebrations in Casco Viejo, a monthly pedestrian zone event. In London, the Notting Hill carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary with floats and costumed drummers. In Buenos Aires, La Camerata Argentina performed at the Teatro Colón during a tango festival. In Putrajaya, Malaysia, dancers paraded for the 69th anniversary of independence from Britain.