Snap! Evening Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

Elliot Wagland and Debasish Sarmah

26 June 2024 at 4:53 am

Dita Von Teese performs during the Alexis Mabille Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week (Getty Images)

Photography from fashion and wildlife to art and the environment, the Snap! Evening Standard pictures of the day show the biggest stories and must-see photographs from London and around the world.

Snap! Evening Standard: Best Pictures of the Day

<p>Dita Von Teese performs during the Alexis Mabille Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week</p> (Getty Images) — Dita Von Teese performs during the Alexis Mabille Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week
(Getty Images)

<p>A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida</p> (AFP via Getty Images) — A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida
(AFP via Getty Images)

<p>People arrive for the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset</p> (Yui Mok/PA Wire) — People arrive for the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset
(Yui Mok/PA Wire)

<p>A firefighter sprays water to control the burning of seized illegal drugs during a destruction ceremony in Yangon </p> (AFP via Getty Images) — A firefighter sprays water to control the burning of seized illegal drugs during a destruction ceremony in Yangon
(AFP via Getty Images)

<p>England's Bukayo Saka scores their first goal before it is disallowed</p> (REUTERS) — England's Bukayo Saka scores their first goal before it is disallowed
(REUTERS)

<p>A field of poppies in flower in Great Massingham, Norfolk</p> (Joe Giddens/PA Wire) — A field of poppies in flower in Great Massingham, Norfolk
(Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

<p>Markus Thesleff, Founder of Thesleff Group, and Dan Byam Shaw, Special Projects Officer at The Felix Project, pictured at Los Mochis, Notting Hill on Tuesday 25 June renew their longstanding relationship with The Felix Project for the third consecutive year, by donating 145,480 meals to the charity. </p> (Lucy Young/The Felix Project) — Markus Thesleff, Founder of Thesleff Group, and Dan Byam Shaw, Special Projects Officer at The Felix Project, pictured at Los Mochis, Notting Hill on Tuesday 25 June renew their longstanding relationship with The Felix Project for the third consecutive year, by donating 145,480 meals to the charity.
(Lucy Young/The Felix Project)

<p>Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who stands trial on spying charges, is seen inside an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing in Russia</p> (REUTERS) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who stands trial on spying charges, is seen inside an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing in Russia
(REUTERS)

<p>A man feeds seagulls during the sunset in Dalian, in China's northeastern Liaoning province </p> (AFP via Getty Images) — A man feeds seagulls during the sunset in Dalian, in China's northeastern Liaoning province
(AFP via Getty Images)

<p>Debris accumulates on the Rapidan Dam after torrential rains caused the Blue Earth River to swell</p> (REUTERS) — Debris accumulates on the Rapidan Dam after torrential rains caused the Blue Earth River to swell
(REUTERS)

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The pictures of the day are selected by the Evening Standard's picture editors Elliot Wagland and Debasish Sarmah.

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Assange back in Australia, avoids land of the free
Julian Assange has touched down under the cover of darkness in Canberra after pleading guilty to espionage and being freed from years of custody.
Australian Associated Press
Biden to pardon US veterans convicted for gay sex
President Joe Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former US service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
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Swim star Cate Campbell retires without any regrets
Swimming star Cate Campbell says she gave it her all in her bid to qualify for a fifth Olympic Games and retires without any regrets.
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NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss
Mark Rutte has promised to lead NATO "with great vigour" after the outgoing Dutch PM was chosen as secretary-general at a critical time for the alliance.
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Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak
A Canberra egg farm has been locked down while the ACT government investigates a suspected case of the bird flu virus believed to be linked to a NSW outbreak.
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Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle
A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.
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Program failures to blame for rehomed brumby deaths
The death of more than 250 brumbies at an alleged illegal knackery has been blamed on failures in a government program to rehome the wild horses.
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May sues Penrith over threat to terminate his contract
Penrith's Taylan May is pursuing damages and compensation from the NRL club over an attempt to sack him while stood down for domestic violence charges.
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Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote
The prime minister requested Fatima Payman temporarily sit out of Labor's caucus after she defied the party position and supported a pro-Palestine motion.
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Canberra told prison no place for Indigenous women
Indigenous women have gathered in Canberra to call for greater action and change to help female First Nations prisoners get out of the justice system.
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How a mother's death from tsunami birthed an activist
Listening to local elders after a tsunami in Samoa killed her mother, Steph Hodgins-May went from environmental lawyer to senator to fight for climate justice.
Australian Associated Press
Russia begins secret spying trial for US reporter
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appeared in a Russian court before his trial for espionage begins behind closed doors.
Australian Associated Press
Teen released on strict probation after terrorism links
A teen will be subject to a strict probation order after being charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation and spending 251 days in custody.
Australian Associated Press
Kenyan protesters promise more rallies after violence
Kenya faces the prospect of more deadly unrest as protesters threaten to keep up their demonstrations against proposed tax hikes.
Australian Associated Press
Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia
Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return.
Australian Associated Press
'Faith never died': Assange's father awaits his return
After years of holding out hope that his son would be freed, Julian Assange's father looks forward to seeing him live a normal life on his return to Australia.
Australian Associated Press
Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs
Carlton have re-signed Blake Acres until the end of 2027, while Rhylee West's career-best year has been rewarded at the Western Bulldogs.
Australian Associated Press
Nurses, midwives to pocket more in major pay win
Thousands of Victorian nurses and midwives will take home at least $365 more a week after accepting a significant pay offer from the state government.
Australian Associated Press
Long wait for aged-care bed, NDIS places clog hospitals
A chronic shortage in NDIS and aged-care placements is crippling the NSW hospital system, the state's health minister says.
Yahoo News Australia
Woolworths trials 'priority parking' for electric cars in major supermarket plan
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