Photo highlights of the day

Iraqi Shia tribal fighters raise their weapons and chant slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

Iraqi Shia tribal fighters gather in Baghdad after being urged to help battle insurgents. Thousands have joined security forces to fight the Islamic militants who have captured large swaths of territory north of the capital and as well as many oil refineries. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim) plg Photograph: Karim Kadim/AP

Chris Gillette poses with a rescued alligator underwater in Homestead, Florida.

Chris Gillette with a rescued alligator in Florida. Alligators are wild, but also considered a nuisance by the state, meaning they can be legally killed. The Everglades Outpost take in around 200 gators a year. To fund this, the staff put on daily shows, where they wrestle and hand feed the animals. Photograph: John Chapa/Barcroft USA

This doesn't seem like the best idea, even if the alligators are grateful to be rescued. Ashley Lawrence and Christopher Gillette swim with a rescued alligator in Homestead, Florida. Photograph: John Chapa/Barcroft USA

Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks and her husband Charlie Brooks arrive at the Old Bailey in London. The jury is out in the phone hacking trial. Photograph: Laura Dale/PA

A Sri Lankan freshwater fish street vendor waits for cutomers beside his auto rickshaw with fish in plastic bags hanging from it in Colombo

Pop-up pet shop: a Sri Lankan freshwater fish street vendor waits for customers in Colombo. Photograph: Ishara S.kodikara/AFP/Getty Images

It's a hat-trick: Layla Dee Bradley, Casey Garner and Summer White enjoy day two of Ascot. Photograph: Henry Browne/Action Images

Flames rise from an oil tanker carrying oil for NATO's forces after it was targeted by a bomb in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, 18 June 2014. At least two women were killed and six persons were injured when the bomb exploded.

Flames rise from an oil tanker carrying oil for NATO's forces after it was targeted by a bomb in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Photograph: Ghulamullah Habibi/EPA

A Spanish artillery soldier pets his horse as soldiers rehearse their parade in front of the Royal Palace in preparation for tomorrows coronation of Prince Felipe in Madrid, Spain. Prince Felipe will be crowned Felipe VI of Spain on June 19th after his father King Juan Carlos abdicated on June 2

A Spanish artillery soldier pets his horse as soldiers rehearse in front of the Royal Palace in preparation for tomorrow's coronation of Prince Felipe in Madrid, Spain. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Chinese students with their turn as they practice before a training match at the Evergrande International Football School near Qingyuan in Guangdong Province, China.

Chinese students practice before a training match at the Evergrande International Football School in Guangdong Province, China. The school is considered the largest football academy in the world with 2400 students, more than 50 pitches and a squad of Spanish coaches through a partnership with Real Madrid. Photograph: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

An elephant gets pedicure by a keeper for the big night out at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, England.

Best foot forward: an elephant gets pedicure ahead of the big night out at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. The zoo will open till 10pm this Saturday with special events planned throughout the evening. Photograph: Tony Margiocchi/Barcroft Media

Spanish King Juan Carlos embraces his son Crown Prince Felipe after signing the constitutional law that allows his abdication during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain.

Passing on the baton: Spanish King Juan Carlos embraces his son Crown Prince Felipe after signing the constitutional law that allows his abdication during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain. Photograph: Juan Carlos Hidal/EPA

Debbie Harry of Blondie performs on stage during their 40th band anniversary concert at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Photograph: Ferdy Damman/EPA