Global Photo Roundup: Wildfires, Earthquakes, and Solar Eclipse
This week's photo collection from The Guardian showcases major occurrences worldwide. In the United States, the Bug fire near Doyle, California, along with the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington, contribute to nearly half of the uncontrolled wildfires. Meanwhile, in Canada, British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to the Bald Range wildfire, leading to the evacuation of nearly 22,000 residents. France witnessed nearly 500 arrests linked to suspected arson during a heatwave. A Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, resulted in significant damage. In Afghanistan, the Taliban has imposed restrictions on women's rights. In Venezuela, volunteers are recovering bodies after earthquakes claimed over 6,000 lives. An earthquake also caused building collapses in Colombia. Additionally, a solar eclipse occurred in London and Spain, and the Osun-Osogbo festival took place in Nigeria.
Key facts
- The Bug fire burns near Doyle, California, with nearly half of US West fires out of control.
- British Columbia declared a state of emergency due to the Bald Range wildfire; nearly 22,000 evacuated, 9,700 warned.
- Almost 500 people arrested in France for starting wildfires; record-breaking heatwave across Europe.
- Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia used North Korean ballistic missiles, according to Zelenskyy.
- Taliban banned girls from education after age 12 and created legal frameworks for child marriage and domestic abuse.
- Berlin installation marks 65th anniversary of Berlin Wall construction.
- Venezuelan earthquakes killed over 6,000 people; missing count undisclosed.
- Colombia earthquake caused 65 buildings to collapse in Pereira; deadliest since 1999.
- Israeli settlers besieged Palestinian families in Qusra, West Bank.
- Solar eclipse observed in London and Lodoso, Spain.
- Sava river receded to reveal 1945 shipwreck in Serbia.
- Migrant crossings in Channel down 40% but larger vessels used.
- Osun-Osogbo festival in Nigeria showcases Yoruba spirituality.
- Léon Marchand competed in European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
Entities
Institutions
- The Guardian
- AP
- Reuters
- AFP
- Getty Images
- EPA
Locations
- Doyle, California, US
- Penticton, Canada
- Spokane, Washington, US
- Luglon, France
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Berlin, Germany
- La Guaira, Venezuela
- Cali, Colombia
- Pereira, Colombia
- Nablus, West Bank
- Qusra, West Bank
- London, England
- Lodoso, Spain
- Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia
- Berck, France
- Osogbo, Nigeria
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Paris, France
- Saint-Denis, France