24 hours in pictures

Panjshir, Afghanistan: Afghan honour guards watch a helicopter fly overhead during a security handover ceremony Photograph: Ahmad Masood/Reuters

New York, US: A woman checks her email as she waits to be married at the city clerk's office on the first day that same-sex wedding became legal in the state Photograph: Anthony Behar/Reuters

Madrid, Spain: Red handprints on the door of a Santander bank branch left by activists as part of a protest against politicians, banks, the economic crisis and austerity measures Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters

Gualish, Libya: Libyan rebels gather at the frontline as they prepare to repel an attack from forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi Photograph: Colin Summers/AFP/Getty Images

Prague, Czech Republic: A pelican plays with a plastic cup at the city's zoo Photograph: Michal Cizek/AFP/Getty Images

Sochi, Russia: A man dives into the Black Sea Photograph: Mikhail Mordasov/AFP

Dadaab, Kenya: Wristbands used to measure malnutrition levels at the Dagahaley refugee camp registration centre Photograph: Phil Moore/AFP/Getty Images

Dhaka, Bangaldesh: A scrap metal merchant watches over his stall Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters

Cuxhaven, Germany: Trotters and their sulkies take part in the traditional Duhnen mudflat race Photograph: Ingo Wagner/EPA

Nyon, Switzerland: French-Israeli singer Yael Naim performs on the main stage on the last day of the 36th Paléo festival Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

Chapada dos Veadeiros, Brazil: A member of the Kayapo indigenous group attends a meeting of traditional cultures Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters

Buenos Aires, Argentina: A firework display lights up the sky as Uruguayan fans celebrate winning the Copa America final against Paraguay Photograph: Natacha Pisarenko/AP

Wuhan, China: A construction worker carries water at the Gate of Wuchang Uprising renovation site Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images

Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany: A one-day-old albino donkey born at Greppin zoo Photograph: Action Press/Rex Features