Photographers around the world captured striking images on Monday, from religious processions in Spain to the aftermath of airstrikes in Lebanon. Here is a selection of the day's most compelling photographs.
Spain: Virgin of Rocío Procession
In Almonte, Huelva, thousands of devotees gathered around the Virgin of Rocío during the traditional procession. The pilgrimage is one of the most important traditions in the region, drawing crowds each year. Photograph by Alberto Diaz/EPA.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola Response
In Mongbwalu, a Congolese woman waited outside a house for medical workers to retrieve the body of a man who died of Ebola. Aid agencies are intensifying efforts to contain an outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in the Ituri province. Photograph by Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/Reuters.
India: US Secretary of State at Taj Mahal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio posed alongside his wife, Jeanette, at the Taj Mahal in Agra. Photograph by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AFP/Getty Images.
Vietnam: Demolition for Road Expansion
In Hanoi, the remnants of a house still stood after demolition to make way for an expanded road network. Photograph by Nhac Nguyen/AFP/Getty Images.
United States: Firefighting in Los Angeles
Veronica Smith watched from her doorstep as firefighters battled a fire in South Gate, Los Angeles. Photograph by Ethan Swope/AP.
Lebanon: Aftermath of Airstrikes
In Al-Qlailah, a man and woman walked along the beach as smoke rose in the distance after Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. Photograph by Kawnat Haju/AFP/Getty Images.
Ukraine: Elderly Woman Injured in Attack
In Kramatorsk, Valentina, 79, was injured at her home, which was damaged in a Russian attack using KAB aerial bombs. Photograph by Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu/Getty Images.
United States: ICE Detention Centre Hunger Strike
In Newark, an ICE detention centre was the site of a hunger strike by detainees. Photograph by Ryan Murphy/Reuters.
Japan: Incident at Ginza Shopping Complex
In Tokyo, firefighters and police officers stood in front of the Ginza Six luxury shopping complex after a man allegedly sprayed a substance inside, causing irritation to more than 20 people. Photograph by Franck Robichon/EPA.
Philippines: Building Collapse
In Manila, a woman walked beside a collapsed building where people were believed to be trapped in Angeles city, Pampanga province. Photograph by Aaron Favila/AP.
China: Sea of Clouds
In Zhangjiajie, a sea of clouds appeared at the national forest park after rainfall. Photograph by VCG/Getty Images.
United Kingdom: Heatwave and Wildlife
In Hutton-le-Hole, a thrush flew over moorland on the North York Moors. An exceptional bank holiday heatwave brought record-breaking weather to England, with temperatures forecast to climb into the mid-30s. The UK Health Security Agency issued rare amber heat alerts. Photograph by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images.
India: Hot Summer Day
In Jammu, a hot and dusty summer day was captured. Photograph by Channi Anand/AP.
Mexico: Organ Grinders March
In Mexico City, organ grinders marched during an event. The traditional instrument, weighing between 24 and 38 kg, has been played since the late 1800s. Photograph by Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images.
United Kingdom: Cheese Rolling
In Brockworth, the first men's downhill race took place during the annual cheese rolling at Cooper's Hill, Gloucestershire. Photograph by Jacob King/PA.
United States: Yellowstone Hot Spring
In Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the US, displayed vibrant colours created by thermophiles. The park preserves over 10,000 hydrothermal features. Photograph by Mario Tama/Getty Images.
United Kingdom: Beach Queue
In Bournemouth, visitors queued for sunbeds at the beach as a bank holiday heatwave brought record-breaking weather. Photograph by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images.
South Korea: Lotus Lanterns
In Seoul, a man attached name cards with wishes of Buddhist followers to lotus lanterns displayed at the Jogye Temple after a service to celebrate Buddha's birthday. Photograph by Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images.
