24 hours in pictures

Beloomut, Russia: A girl wearing a mask looks out from her balcony as forest fires rage across central Russia in the worst heatwave for decades Photograph: Andrey Smirnov/AFP/Getty Images

Buenos Aires, Argentina: A man stands with his llama ahead of a parade during the Rural Society's annual exposition Photograph: Natacha Pisarenko/AP

Beijing, China: A man gives his pet birds a shower to cool off from the summer heat as temperatures in the capital reached 40C Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Fragosela Viseu, Portugal: A fireman tries to extinguish a forest fire during sustained hot weather
Photograph: EPA

Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia: A participant takes part in a lassoing competition during the Nadam festival Photograph: Patty Chen/Reuters

Padstow, England: RNLI lifeguards in an inflatable boat patrol the surf in Cornwall Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Managua, Nicaragua: Children dressed in traditional costumes rest on the sidelines of festivities honouring the capital's patron, St Dominic of Guzman Photograph: Esteban Felix/AP

Algeciras, Spain: A Moroccan man plays with his daughter as they wait to get on a ferry to Tangiers Photograph: Jon Nazca/Reuters

Mayaguez, Puero Rico: Mexico's synchronised swimming team perform in the women's team free routine final at the Central American and Caribbean Games. They won the gold medal Photograph: Juan Carlos Ulate/Reuters

Yicheng, China: An injured boy receives medical treatment after an explosion at a workers' dormitory that killed at least 17 people Photograph: Yan Yan/AP

Asulia, Bangladesh: Police surround a taxi whose windscreen was smashed by protesting garment workers Photograph: Munir Uz Zaman/AFP/Getty Images

Denver, Colorado: Chicago Cubs players warm up for a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field Photograph: Matt McClain/AP

Swettenham, England: Bride Helen Gregory walks in the lavender at the Swettenham Arms meadow in Cheshire Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Seoul, South Korea: Fans watch a clock counting down to the start of South Korean boy band 2PM's first solo concert at the Olympic gym Photograph: Lee Jae-won/Reuters

Cannon Beach, Oregon: Beachgoers play in the surf at Tolovana Beach state park Photograph: Rick Bowmer/AP