A visual journey through some of the most unusual, amusing and awe-inspiring momentsLast updated: June 05, 2026 | 14:552 MIN READEscaping the heat in style — a young man cuts through the water after diving from a 10-metre platform in Essen during Germany's unseasonably warm weather.AFP1/13Love for tennis on full display — a creatively dressed fan poses at the French Open in Paris.AFP2/13First steps into the world — a Sumatran tiger cub and its mother Dini make their debut at Taman Safari Indonesia in East Java.AP3/13Flipping perspective — a man passes the illusion-filled ‘Upside Down House’ attraction in Blackpool.AFP4/13Paw-lice patrol — two dogs in uniform cruise a toy police car along the beach in Fujisawa, Japan.AP5/13Beating the heat in style — a woman shields herself from the sun while walking through Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district.AP6/13Champion’s moment — Jamaica’s Megan Simmonds celebrates a powerful win in the women’s 100m hurdles in Rome.AP7/13A splash of tradition — participants slide into fun at the Saltibarsciai Slip and Slide during Vilnius Pink Soup Fest 2026 in Lithuania.AFP8/13Beating the heat together — a woman offers shade to a cow during intense temperatures in Ajmer.ANI9/13Decades of devotion — Alberto Obregon holds a family heirloom covered in signatures from Mexican football legends dating back to 1970.AFP10/13La Paz at dusk — a dramatic skyline view captured from the Killi Killi viewpoint.AFP11/13A moment of relief — a bird quenches its thirst at a tap during the scorching summer in Prayagraj.ANI12/13A ballot and a best friend — Carmen Sandoval casts her vote at San Francisco City Hall holding her dog Peluche.AFP13/13From bridge to artwork — JR’s monumental installation reshapes Pont Neuf into a temporary cultural landmark in Paris.AFPAlso In This PackageDevadasan K P is the Chief Visual Editor at Gulf News, bringing more than 27 years of experience in photojournalism to the role. He leads the Visual desk with precision, speed, and a strong editorial instinct.