In partnership with the ZUMA photo agency, we present this week’s top images — from an awkward farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office to dramatic scenes in Gaza and colorful Pride celebrations in Bangkok.
Musk-Trump Oval Office farewell
May 30 – U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk hold a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House. The muted send-off marked the end of Musk’s 130‑day tenure as special adviser to Trump — a breakup that has since devolved into bitter confrontation on social media.
Russia’s massive air attack on Ukraine
June 5 – Scenes of destruction at the site of the Russian drone strike in Kharkiv, amid Moscow’s massive attack across Ukraine.
June 4 – Palestinians gather in a charity kitchen to receive limited rations amid a shortage of food, in Nuseirat, Gaza. The United Nations has warned that ”the entire population of Gaza is facing the risk of famine” since Israel closed border crossings, and food distribution turned into chaos.
June 5 – Dawn breaks over the “Standing with Giants silhouettes” installation at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-Sur-Mer, France, ahead of the 81st anniversary of D-Day. The 1,475 statues are meant to honor each of the servicemen who fell on June 6, 1944.
Philippines’ Eid kid
June 6 – A child stands and looks at camera during prayers in Quezon, Philippines. This week marks the start of Eid al-Adha, one of the most important festivals in the Muslim calendar, which runs from today through June 10.
PSG elation
March 31 – Paris Saint-Germain soccer players celebrate their victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final, at Allianz Arena in Munich. The French club‘s first Champions League triumph came in epic style, with a 5-0 defenestration their Italian rivals.
Bangkok Pride
June 1 – Thousands filled Bangkok’s Rama I Road for the 2025 Pride Parade, where participants in vibrant costumes danced through the streets to celebrate Pride Month and champion LGBTQ+ rights. This year’s celebration was especially historic, marking the first Pride since Thailand legalized same-sex marriage in March 2025, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to do so.
