Week in pictures: 25-31 May 2024

by newsconquestJune 1, 2024035

Week in pictures: 25-31 May 2024

Week in pictures: 25-31 May 2024

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

A volcano erupts in Iceland’s south-western Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption led to the evacuation of the nearby Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s largest tourist attraction

Almannavarnadeild/Anadolu/Getty Images volcanic eruption is seen from a helicopter flight Landhelgisgasla Islands for the fifth time since December on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland on May 29, 2024. — A volcano erupts in Iceland’s south-western Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption led to the evacuation of the nearby Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s largest tourist attraction

Britain’s Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer met Labour supporters while campaigning in the West Midlands for the General Election on 4 July

Stefan Rousseau/PA Media Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer at Worcester City Football Club where he met Labour supporters whilst campaigning in the West Midlands for this year’s General Election, 29 May 2024. — Britain’s Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer met Labour supporters while campaigning in the West Midlands for the General Election on 4 July

Sir Ed Davey, the Liberal Party leader, took a dive into Lake Windermere during the election campaign, to highlight his party’s policy on water company accountability

Phil Noble/REUTERS British leader of the Liberal Democrats party Ed Davey falls from a paddle board, at Lake Windermere in Windermere, Britain, 28 May 2024 — Sir Ed Davey, the Liberal Party leader, took a dive into Lake Windermere during the election campaign, to highlight his party’s policy on water company accountability

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meeting lambs during a visit to Rowlinson’s Farm in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, England, while on the General Election campaign trail

Jonathan Brady/PA Media Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meeting lambs during a visit to Rowlinson's Farm, a dairy, beef, sheep farm in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, while on the General Election campaign trail — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meeting lambs during a visit to Rowlinson’s Farm in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, England, while on the General Election campaign trail

Scottish National Party leader John Swinney looks around the Barrowfield Community Centre in Glasgow while on the General Election campaign trail. He called on the next UK Government to commit to an emergency budget immediately following the election

Andrew Milligan/PA Media Scottish National Party leader John Swinney looks around the Barrowfield Community Centre in Glasgow, 31 May 2024 — Scottish National Party leader John Swinney looks around the Barrowfield Community Centre in Glasgow while on the General Election campaign trail. He called on the next UK Government to commit to an emergency budget immediately following the election

Women dance during the Fiesta del Gran Poder (Festival Of The Great Power) parade in La Paz, Bolivia. The festival, which has been held since 1930, mixes Catholicism, local traditions and folklore from the Andean region

Gaston Brito/Getty Images Women dance Morenada during Festival of the Great Power — Women dance during the Fiesta del Gran Poder (Festival Of The Great Power) parade in La Paz, Bolivia. The festival, which has been held since 1930, mixes Catholicism, local traditions and folklore from the Andean region

Pope Francis met Thai Buddhist monks from the Wat Phra Cetuphon Temple, Bangkok, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. The Pope encouraged them to continue fostering dialogue and co-operation “for a more inclusive world”

Vatican Media/Getty Images Pope Francis meets with Thai Buddhist monks from the Wat Phra Cetuphon temple in Bangkok (Thailand) during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on May 27, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. — Pope Francis met Thai Buddhist monks from the Wat Phra Cetuphon Temple, Bangkok, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. The Pope encouraged them to continue fostering dialogue and co-operation “for a more inclusive world”

USA surfer Barron Mamiya competes in the men’s Shiseido Tahiti Pro surfing competition in Teahupo’o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti. Teahupo’o will host the surfing event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

JEROME BROUILLET/AFP USA's surfer Barron Mamiya competes in the men's Shiseido Tahiti Pro surfing competition elimination round, in Teahupo'o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, on 29 May 2024. — USA surfer Barron Mamiya competes in the men’s Shiseido Tahiti Pro surfing competition in Teahupo’o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti. Teahupo’o will host the surfing event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Former US President Donald Trump speaks after being convicted in his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City. He was accused of falsifying business records linked to a hush-money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels

MARK PETERSON/POOL/AFP Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the press after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024 — Former US President Donald Trump speaks after being convicted in his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City. He was accused of falsifying business records linked to a hush-money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels

Residents carry water containers after filling them from a municipal tank in Delhi. Parts of northern and central India are sweltering under a severe heatwave, with a provisional record temperature of 52.3C (126.1F) registered in Delhi

MONEY SHARMA/AFP Residents carry water containers after filling them from a municipal tanker in a low-income neighbourhood in Delhi on May 30, 2024 — Residents carry water containers after filling them from a municipal tank in Delhi. Parts of northern and central India are sweltering under a severe heatwave, with a provisional record temperature of 52.3C (126.1F) registered in Delhi

Former South African President Jacob Zuma gestures after voting during elections, in Nkandla. The ANC vote share is on course to drop below 50% for the first time in three decades

Rogan Ward/REUTERS Former South African President Jacob Zuma gestures after voting during the South African elections, in Nkandla, South Africa, 29 May 2024. — Former South African President Jacob Zuma gestures after voting during elections, in Nkandla. The ANC vote share is on course to drop below 50% for the first time in three decades

A man watches Ai-Da, the the world’s first AI robot artist, during the International Telecommunication Union AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland

Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP A man watches Ai-Da, the the world’s first AI robot artist, at a stand during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland — A man watches Ai-Da, the the world’s first AI robot artist, during the International Telecommunication Union AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland

previous post

Costco’s new CFO says $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is here to stay

next post

Streaming on Max: The 21 Absolute Best Movies to Watch

newsconquest

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Others