The Guardian's picture editors curated a global selection of photographs for April 2, 2026. The images include scenes of cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Seoul, Holy Week processions in Costa Rica and Venezuela, a NASA rocket launch in Florida, political events in the US and the Middle East, and the aftermath of storms in Greece.
This daily feature matters as it provides a visual snapshot of concurrent global events, cultural traditions, and human experiences. It juxtaposes the serene beauty of seasonal natural phenomena with the gravity of political conflict, religious observance, and technological advancement, offering a broad, immediate perspective on world affairs through the lens of photojournalism.