24 hours in pictures

Shidu, China: A model dressed as a bride crosses a lake during a photo shoot Photograph: Oded Balilty /AP

Grafton, USA: A resident mows what little grass he has left after the Illinois river rose by eight feet Photograph: John Badman /AP

Basra, Iraq: Two British soldiers rest in their vehicle after a day on patrol Photograph: Lalage Snow /AFP

Katmandu, Nepal: A local man relaxes as Tibetan monks march past during an anti-Chinese protest Photograph: Emilio Morenatti/AP

Latrun, Israel: A giant flag, which was sewn by six people over the course of three weeks and measures 200x100 metres and weighs 5,200 kg, goes on display to mark Israel's 60th anniversary Photograph: AFP

Beit Lahia, Gaza: Children wave Palestinian flags in front of a mosque as they wait for the funeral of four children and their mother who were killed in an attack by Israeli forces Photograph: Abid Katib/Getty

Jakarta, Indonesia: A girl takes part in a protest against Exxon Mobil's oil prospecting in the country Photograph: Bagus Indahono /EPA

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: A security guard waves back photographers after the arrival of the Olympic flame Photograph: Julian Abram Wainwright /EPA

Srirangapatna, India: An Indian tourist sits in a dungeon underneath historic summer palace of Tippu Sultan Photograph: Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP

Tijuana, Mexico: A US border patrol vehicle is seen through the fence along the US-Mexico border Photograph: Guillermo Arias /AP

New Delhi, India: A boy cools off under a water fountain Photograph: Manan Vatsyayana /AFP

Sierra Madre, USA: A helicopter drops water over firefighters in an attempt to quell the first big wildfire of the season in California Photograph: David McNew /Getty

Madison, USA: A pair of geese in falling snow and rising mist at Warner park, Wisconsin Photograph: Craig Schreiner/AP

Vilanova i La Geltru, Spain: Competitors form a human tower during a traditional competition Photograph: Niall Carson /PA