Global Photo Roundup: Wildfires, Drought, and Conflict

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, The Guardian's photo gallery showcases pressing global concerns, including wildfire smoke in British Columbia, Canada, and drought conditions in the UK that have exposed stonework in Nether Hambleton at Rutland Water. An amber heat warning is in effect for southern England, where drought impacts more than two-thirds of the nation. In Rome, temperatures approach 40°C, leading a woman to seek shade with an umbrella. Kuala Lumpur experiences poor air quality, with an index reading of 133. A Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, resulted in six fatalities and 19 injuries. Odesa is undergoing a two-day power outage affecting over 300,000 households, while Manila grapples with the consequences of a nine-day monsoon, which has caused at least 16 deaths. The gallery also includes serene scenes from various locations worldwide.