Weekend in pictures: from Gaza strikes to a robot tennis match
The Guardian's photo editors selected images from around the world, including an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, a humanoid robot playing tennis in Beijing, and the aftermath of a fire in an Indonesian village. Also featured are highland games in Scotland and a dog rescue in Venezuela after earthquakes.
The weekend photo selection spans multiple continents and contrasts moments of leisure with scenes of destruction. In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike ignited fires that destroyed homes and tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, while separate demolitions occurred east of Deir al-Balah. Meanwhile, Beijing hosted the second World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring a Galbot robot competing in a tennis exhibition match against a human player.
Other notable images include the aftermath of an overnight fire in Indonesia's traditional Sasak village in Lombok, and Venezuela, where veterinarians continue caring for pets rescued from rubble following June's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that killed over 6,400 people. The rescued animals remain in temporary shelters awaiting reunion with owners or adoption.
This collection highlights how extreme weather and conflict intersect with daily life across different regions. The Venezuelan earthquake aftermath and Indonesian village fire demonstrate how natural disasters disrupt communities and displace both people and animals, with recovery extending months beyond the initial event. Such imagery may shape public awareness of disaster response needs, potentially influencing humanitarian support and policy discussions around climate resilience and emergency preparedness in vulnerable regions.