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Global Photo Roundup: Wildfires, Volcanoes, and Festivals

other · 2026-08-14

A photo essay featured in The Guardian showcases significant global happenings, such as wildfires across Europe and the eruption of Mount Etna. In Croatia's Omiš, firefighters are tackling a large coastal blaze. Meanwhile, in Greece's Siviri, a 'For sale' sign is visible amidst a forest devastated by fire. In France's Luglon, firefighters are seen dousing burnt trees. Stourbridge, England, has experienced wildfires that led to home damage, evacuations, and two injuries. In Bulgaria's Sandrovo, a stranded vessel lies on the Danube riverbed. In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a girl finds refuge in a shelter for families affected by gang violence. In Beit Sahur, West Bank, Israeli settlers display flags on a confiscated Palestinian residence. Ukrainian forces fire from a Himars at Russian targets. Mount Etna erupts in Catania, Italy. Other notable events include a torch parade in Bariloche, Argentina, fireworks in Elche, Spain, and the women's heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England. In Toronto, Iga Świątek clinches victory in the Canadian Open final.

Key facts

  • Wildfires in Omiš, Croatia; Siviri, Greece; Luglon, France; and Stourbridge, England.
  • Mount Etna in Catania, Italy, continues to erupt.
  • Record-low Danube riverbed in Sandrovo, Bulgaria.
  • Gang violence displacement in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
  • Israeli settlers seized a Palestinian house in Beit Sahur, West Bank.
  • Ukrainian Himars crew fires rockets at Russian positions.
  • Snow festival torch parade in Bariloche, Argentina.
  • Independence Day illumination in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Nit de l'Albá fireworks in Elche, Spain.
  • Clacton byelection candidates including Count Binface.
  • 18 sets of twins in Inverclyde, Scotland.
  • European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, England.
  • Iga Świątek wins Canadian Open in Toronto, Canada.

Entities

Institutions

  • Xinhua
  • EPA
  • AFP
  • Getty Images
  • Reuters
  • AP
  • The Guardian
  • Tennis Canada

Locations

  • Omiš, Croatia
  • Croatia
  • Siviri, Greece
  • Greece
  • Luglon, France
  • France
  • Landes forest
  • Stourbridge, England
  • England
  • Sandrovo, Bulgaria
  • Bulgaria
  • Port-au-Prince, Haiti
  • Haiti
  • Beit Sahur, West Bank
  • West Bank
  • Ukraine
  • Catania, Italy
  • Italy
  • Mount Etna
  • Bariloche, Argentina
  • Argentina
  • Karachi, Pakistan
  • Pakistan
  • Elche, Spain
  • Spain
  • Clacton, England
  • Inverclyde, Scotland
  • Scotland
  • Ardgowan primary
  • Birmingham, England
  • Toronto, Canada
  • Canada

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