August 3, 2026, Xishui, China: Farmers harvest water chestnuts in a planting base in Xishui, Hubei Province, China. Local authorities have developed the water chestnut industry to extend the processing chain and integrate breeding, processing, and sales.

August 3, 2026, Jinhua, China: A worker grinds mining machinery products amid high temperatures at the grinding workshop of Zhejiang Wujing Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China.

August 2, 2026, Anji, China: Tourists trek along a stream to escape the heat in Anji, Zhejiang Province, China. Misty mountains, ancient canals and stunning scenery make for the perfect mix of summer adventure and relaxation in China's coastal province of Zhejiang.

August 3, 2026, Seoul, South Korea: Hollywood actress CHARLIZE THERON, who stars in the new movie ''The Odyssey,'' poses for a photo during a publicity event in Seoul. The movie will be released in South Korea on Aug. 5.

August 3, 2026, Seoul, South Korea: Hollywood actor MATT DAMON, who stars in the new movie 'The Odyssey,' attends a publicity event in Seoul. The movie will be released in South Korea on Aug. 5.

August 2, 2026, Wuhan, China: Actress HUANG CANCAN attends the new street opening event at Heartland 66 min Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

August 2, 2026, Lytham St Annes, England: SHIHO KUWAKI of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Women's British Open golf tournament at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

- 03 August 2026, North Rhine-Westphalia, Gelsenkirchen: Soccer, Bundesliga, 2026·27 season, photo op at FC Schalke 04: Robin Gosens (left) and Edin Dzeko arrive for the photo op.

August 3, 2026, Saint Denis, France: IRIS TIO CASAS of Spain competes in the artistic swimming Solo Free Women Final during the European Aquatics Championships at the Olympic Aquatic Center in Paris. Casas won the bronze medal.

August 2, 2026, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Tibetan refugees coming from Tibetan settlements in Mundgod in Karnataka and Bandhara in Maharashtra, to protest against Chinas Ethnic Unity and Progress law. Sixty Tibetans gathered at the Rajgriha, Dadar East, and led a patyatra to Chaityabhoomi.

July 31, 2026, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands: Boats on the canals of Amsterdam which are buzzing, as it celebrates WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 from July 25th to 8 August 8, 2026. Over half a million spectators for its signature Canal Parade alone, with hundreds of thousands more expected across the two-week festival. Bevy of concerts with 25,000 attendees each. The 10th WorldPride since first in Rome in 2000. First time in Amsterdam. The global event raises visibility and awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues worldwide. Amsterdam, home to more than 180 nationalities, is one of the most diverse cities in the world and a strong LGBTQIA+ community gives the city a unique atmosphere of freedom, creativity and tolerance. The world's first legal same-sex marriages took place at midnight on April 1, 2001, in Amsterdam. The mayor of Amsterdam married four same-sex couples live on TV. In 2026 the Dutch celebrate 25 years of marriage equality, a milestone that is still not a given in many places around the world.

July 31, 2026, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands: Oxfam campaign poster on street of Amsterdam: MY PRIDE IS NOT FOR SALE. The streets of Amsterdam which are buzzing as it celebrates WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 from July 25th to 8 August 8, 2026. Over half a million spectators for its signature Canal Parade alone, with hundreds of thousands more expected across the two-week festival. Bevy of concerts with 25,000 attendees each. The 10th WorldPride since first in Rome in 2000. First time in Amsterdam. The global event raises visibility and awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues worldwide. Amsterdam, home to more than 180 nationalities, is one of the most diverse cities in the world and a strong LGBTQIA+ community gives the city a unique atmosphere of freedom, creativity and tolerance. The world's first legal same-sex marriages took place at midnight on April 1, 2001, in Amsterdam. The mayor of Amsterdam married four same-sex couples live on TV. In 2026 the Dutch celebrate 25 years of marriage equality, a milestone that is still not a given in many places around the world.