The week around the world in 20 pictures

The Guardian UK Friday 26 June 2026, 19:04 UTC By Jim Powell 1 min read

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The earthquake in Venezuela, a brutal heatwave in Europe, the resignation of Keir Starmer and the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find distressing Continue reading...

The earthquake in Venezuela, a brutal heatwave in Europe, the resignation of Keir Starmer and the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists

Warning: this gallery contains images some readers may find distressing

Venezuela (LOCATION) Europe (LOCATION) Keir Starmer (PERSON) the World Cup (EVENT)

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This major US lake just hit its lowest summer level ever. Here’s why you should be concerned Tens of millions of Americans rely on the lake for resources and recreation - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Lake Powell, one of the American West’s largest reservoirs that helps provide water, irrigation and power for over 40 million Americans across seven states is drying up. Bordering Utah and Arizona, the man-made lake’s summer water levels are at their lowest in recorded history, according to...

The Independent World 42m ago

Heavy rain to soak Australia's east as un-El Niño-like weather continues

Winter weather and El Niño on backburner as tropical humidity arrives to soak Australia Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:03am For an El Niño year, 2026 is so far the wettest on record for Australia, and an influx of tropical moisture is about to deliver another round of widespread rain. The current spell of not very El Niño-like weather is partly due to a competing climate driver from the south which is preventing cool and dry Southern Ocean air from reaching our shores.

ABC Australia 1h ago

Europe on high alert as deadly heat set to move east and south

Europe on high alert as deadly heat set to move east and south The unprecedented heatwave that has been hitting Europe since the beginning of the week is spreading east and south across the continent, leading to the cancellation of events as temperatures exceed 35C and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with demand. Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave progressed across the continent, prompting alcohol bans and the cancellation of mass gatherings...

France 24 1h ago

The dry heart of Australia is now awash with water

Water levels at Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre 'best' locals have seen Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:00am The myth of an inland sea lured 19th century European explorers into the heart of Australia. But where they found only desert, this year it is awash, with water levels at Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre now the best some locals have ever seen. In parts of central Australia, it has been one of the wettest years on record.

ABC Australia 2h ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

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