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April 1, 2026
Geishas, explosions and a rocket launch: photos of the day
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
TL;DR
- Nepalese Tamang community observes the Temal festival at Boudhanath Stupa.
- A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker is moored off a refinery in Limay.
- An Israeli strike targets a building near Beirut's international airport.
- A ringneck parrot is seen near a wheat field in Prayagraj.
- Performers preview a pirate high dive show at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
- A geisha participates in a rehearsal for the Miyako Odori dance.
- Children approach a South African soldier deployed to combat gang violence.
- The Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule are prepared for the Artemis II mission.
- An electrician works on renovations in the Paris Catacombs.
- Cherry trees are blooming at the tidal basin.
- People struggle to board a small boat while attempting to cross the Channel.
- A man carries his dog to a shelter during an alert after an Iranian missile launch.
- Students participate in an outdoor drawing activity during spring break in China.
- Smoke billows from an oil warehouse in Iraq following a suspected drone strike.
- New recruits of the Ukrainian armed forces attend military training.
- Football fans celebrate after the Iraq national team's victory.