LONDON, 21 July 2026 – The Guardian’s picture desk has released its daily gallery of photographs from around the globe, capturing moments of natural beauty and everyday life. Among the highlights are beluga whales surfacing in Arctic waters and a dazzling display of the Milky Way over a remote landscape.
The selection, published on Tuesday, also includes a portrait of Larry the cat, the long-serving chief mouser at 10 Downing Street. Larry, who has lived at the Prime Minister’s residence since 2011, remains a popular fixture in British media and among the public.
Other images in the collection range from wildlife encounters to urban scenes, reflecting the breadth of photojournalism on a single day. The gallery is curated by The Guardian’s picture editors and is updated daily.
While the photographs themselves carry no political content, the inclusion of Larry the cat serves as a light-hearted reminder of the traditions and quirks of British public life. The Downing Street cat has outlasted multiple Prime Ministers and continues to attract attention.
For UK readers, the gallery offers a visual respite from news of policy debates and economic developments, showcasing moments of wonder and humour from across the planet.