Best photos of June 12: From the Strawberry Moon over Istanbul to a beach in Latakia

  • The Strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower, in Istanbul. AP
    The Strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower, in Istanbul. AP
  • Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. A US parachute display team was set to land at the site to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's army. Reuters
    Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. A US parachute display team was set to land at the site to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's army. Reuters
  • An auctioneer oversees bidding for a figurine of plush toy Labubu in Beijing. Reuters
    An auctioneer oversees bidding for a figurine of plush toy Labubu in Beijing. Reuters
  • US police detain a protester near City Hall after immigration raids in Los Angeles. AFP
    US police detain a protester near City Hall after immigration raids in Los Angeles. AFP
  • US soldiers take part in a parade at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Virginia. AP
    US soldiers take part in a parade at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Virginia. AP
  • Workers push mannequins dressed in indigenous costumes ahead of independence day celebrations in Manila, the Philippines. AFP
    Workers push mannequins dressed in indigenous costumes ahead of independence day celebrations in Manila, the Philippines. AFP
  • The Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur Basilica are illuminated against the night sky. AFP
    The Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur Basilica are illuminated against the night sky. AFP
  • Syrians gather at a beach in the coastal city of Latakia. The country's government has issued directives that say people should wear modest clothing at beaches and swimming pools. AFP
    Syrians gather at a beach in the coastal city of Latakia. The country's government has issued directives that say people should wear modest clothing at beaches and swimming pools. AFP