Best photos of May 15: Power cuts in Cuba to prisoner exchange in Ukraine

A severe blaze is started by demonstrators during a protest against persisting power cuts in Havana, Cuba. AFP
US President Donald Trump alongside his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a tour of the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing. Getty Images
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is showered with sunflower seeds – a traditional crowd response – after hitting a home run against San Francisco Giants, at Dodger Stadium in LA. Reuters
A group of Buddhist monks take part in the Walk For Peace 2026 in Surabaya, Indonesia. AFP
A clear-up operation is under way after trees were uprooted when a violent storm and strong winds pelted Prayagraj, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. AFP
Grogu attends a premiere for the film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Reuters
The pack rides to the start line of the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race from Formia to Blockhaus. AFP
A former Ukrainian prisoner of war shows his delight at being released under a prisoner exchange with Russia, at an undisclosed location. AFP

The National

May 15, 2026

The National picks the most striking images from around the world