The latest pictures from Thursday, June 13, 2024, show various interesting events happening around the world.
In Sheffield, the Millennium Gallery is showcasing an exhibition called “Show Your Metal,” featuring more than 100 metalwork objects from the city’s collection. One of the highlights is a piece from the Brian Fell abstract series in steel from 2020.
In Zhengzhou, China, people are enjoying a water park as temperatures soar above 40C, setting new mid-June records.
Meanwhile, Johannesburg, South Africa, experiences morning frost as the southern hemisphere winter begins.
Muslims from around the world are participating in the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, praying and walking around the Kaaba shrine.
In Sydney, Australia, Daniel Mateo and Lillian Banks of the Bangarra Dance Theatre are promoting their new production, Horizon, at the Sydney Opera House.
Art lovers can admire Allan McCollum’s artwork from The World: A Moment in Time (2024) at the Art Basel fair for Modern and Contemporary Art in Switzerland.
The Yamato drummers are performing in the Maughan Library courtyard at King’s College London, showcasing their new show Assembly at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre.
In London, the 2024 Turner Prize nominated artist, David Mach, unveils The Thief, a 9ft crucifixion sculpture made from hundreds of coat hangers at Anise Gallery.
In Turkey, combine harvesters are seen working in formation at sunset in Sanliurfa, southeastern Turkey.
El Salvador transfers 2,000 gang members to the Confinement Centre for Terrorism in Tecoluca, which has a capacity for 40,000 prisoners.
Salvage crews in Baltimore continue to remove wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed after a cargo ship collided with it in March.
WaterAid and the Wimbledon Foundation collaborate to create a giant image made entirely from tennis nets, balls, and rackets, highlighting the importance of access to clean water and toilets.
In Gaziantep, Turkey, a dog is being bathed at a pet hotel as owners check in their pets before the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, visits Spot On Wake water park in Warwickshire as part of his election campaign.
In Villahermosa, Mexico, migrants left in limbo by Mexico’s immigration agency sleep on the floor on mats at the Peace Oasis of the Holy Spirit Amparito shelter.
Hungarian pupils celebrate the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Rubik’s Cube with a flashmob, showcasing their skills with the iconic puzzle.
California sea lions rest on San Francisco’s Pier 39, attracting the attention of tourists and locals.
Pope Francis’ cape catches the wind during the weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square.
At Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset, a willow maze requires three days of trimming to get it ready for summer, with the groundsman covering two miles of 8ft-high shrubbery every three weeks to maintain it.
These captivating images from around the world provide a glimpse into the diverse and fascinating events happening on Thursday, June 13, 2024.