Raging torrents, fighting gulls and Muslim devotion: photos of the day

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Mind-Body Connection

Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.

Infrared camera on sailboat may hold clues in Lynette Hooker investigation

CBS News has learned the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas, before her disappearance, had an infrared camera capable of detecting heat radiation.

I’m trying to pick the best party tunes since 1966. Why are all the real bangers from 1989?

I never dreamed it would be so hard to put together a playlist for my friend’s 60th

Fire breaks out near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh

A large scrub fire broke out in Holyrood Park, near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Monday evening. The blaze started in vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony’s chapel. Plumes of smoke were seen over the city, as the Scottish fire and rescue service worked to contain the blaze

A World War II veteran had no one left to bury him. Then 1,500 strangers showed up.

John Bernard Arnold III knew loss before he knew much else. His mom died when he was young, and he grew up in foster care before serving in World War II for the Navy.

In rusted collars and empty chairs, I still live with my beloved ghosts

Mindfully curated possessions evoke the most potent memories of those who have gone. Two specific objects bring me particular comfort – though I never stop too much to ponder why

Bows, bounce and rule breakers: week two on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival

As La Croisette closes for another year, here are the most memorable looks from its final week

Marking Memorial Day

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Nancy Cordes:

The kindness of strangers: I was a broke youth radio host who couldn’t afford a Beck ticket

As a uni student my pay went towards petrol and books, with little left for fun. But I never expected anyone to buy me a ticket

I Am Begging You to Read Terry Pratchett

One of England’s funniest writers is in danger of being lost to history.