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Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France
In September, the French Riviera is bathed in a softer light, and the Mediterranean landscape takes on fresher tones after the peak of summer. The hills are scented with Aleppo pine, rosemary and wild thyme. In the hinterland, centuries-old olive trees and hilltop villages tell a story shaped by Greek, Roman and Provençal influences.Desktop Version
51st Toronto International Film Festival
51st Toronto International Film Festival
Ready for eleven days of movie mania? TIFF starts today, and Toronto is slipping into festival mode: coffee in one hand, screening schedule in the other. The event began in 1976 as the Festival of Festivals, giving Canadian audiences access to standout films from around the world. Fifty-one editions later, Roy Thomson Hall, along with other venues, is once again welcoming premieres, filmmakers and crowds hoping to catch the next big conversation before everyone else does.Desktop Version
Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka, India
Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka, India
When people think of South India, they often picture spice trade routes, classical music, folk dances and a coastline that has connected India with the world for centuries. Follow that coastline west into Karnataka and you"ll reach a quieter stop near Ankola: Gabit Keni Beach. Life here revolves around the Arabian Sea, with fishing boats setting out before dawn and returning with the day"s catch.Desktop Version
Beech tree in a cereal field, Hampshire, England
Beech tree in a cereal field, Hampshire, England
A beech tree stands alone amid golden fields near East Meon in Hampshire, providing a striking focal point in the rolling landscape of England"s South Downs National Park. Agriculture has shaped these chalk hills for centuries, and farming remains an important part of the region today. The area"s free-draining chalk soils support extensive arable farming, with wheat and barley among the most common crops. Throughout the summer, these crops ripen in the fields before harvest transforms the countryside into a patchwork of gold and stubble.Desktop Version
Old Town Hall, Bamberg, Germany
Old Town Hall, Bamberg, Germany
Perched above the Regnitz River, the Old Town Hall is one of Bamberg"s most iconic landmarks in Germany. According to local tradition, the building stands on an artificial island because the town"s bishop refused to grant the citizens land for their town hall. In response, residents are said to have created their own site in the middle of the river, giving the structure its remarkable setting and enduring appeal.Desktop Version
Lake Fyans, Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia
Lake Fyans, Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia
At first glance, today"s image looks more like a drowned woodland than a lake. Bare tree trunks emerge from the water, their reflections stretching across the surface as the Grampians glow in the distance. This is Lake Fyans, an artificial reservoir on the edge of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park in Victoria, Australia. Popular with boaters, anglers, sailors and water skiers, it offers a front-row seat to one of the country"s most striking landscapes.Desktop Version
Green-crowned brilliant hummingbirds in Costa Rica
Green-crowned brilliant hummingbirds in Costa Rica
When it comes to aerial acrobatics, hummingbirds are in a league of their own. Found only in the Americas, these tiny birds can hover in place, fly backwards and beat their wings dozens of times per second. As they visit flowers in search of nectar, they also serve as important pollinators, helping sustain ecosystems from alpine meadows to tropical rainforests. Their shimmering plumage, remarkable agility and high-energy lifestyles make them some of the world"s most fascinating birds.Desktop Version
Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Rising above the salt marshes along Germany"s North Sea coast, the Westerheversand Lighthouse is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive red-and-white stripes. Built between 1906 and 1908, the lighthouse has stood as an icon on the Eiderstedt Peninsula for more than a century, guiding ships through the waters of the North Sea. Today, it remains one of northern Germany"s best-known coastal landmarks. Visitors who climb its 157 steps are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding scenery.Desktop Version
Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland
Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland
Some mountain roads become destinations in their own right, and Julier Pass is one of them. This Swiss mountain pass rises to 2,284 metres and has linked Alpine valleys along a route used for nearly 2,000 years. Its story began long before modern traffic. No guardrails, no pavement—just a route used by Roman travellers, merchants and messengers. Archaeological finds near the summit, including countless coins and two Roman soapstone columns, suggest there was once a sanctuary or stopping place for those tackling the climb.Desktop Version
Beach huts, Southwold, Suffolk Heritage Coast, England
Beach huts, Southwold, Suffolk Heritage Coast, England
Along England"s east shore, the Suffolk Heritage Coast blends windswept heaths, marshes, shingle beaches and expansive North Sea views. One of its best-known towns is Southwold, where water and history are inseparable. Almost encircled by the sea, the River Blyth and surrounding wetlands, the town occupies a slender peninsula shaped by centuries of fishing, trade and life at the edge of the water.Desktop Version
Horsehair parachute fungus, Belarus
Horsehair parachute fungus, Belarus
Fungi often go unnoticed beneath forest floors, lawns and fallen leaves, yet their underground threads help recycle nutrients and support healthy ecosystems. The mushrooms we see are only the fruiting bodies of much larger organisms. They appear briefly, release spores, then disappear from sight. Unlike plants, fungi belong to a kingdom of their own. Some species even glow, while others form partnerships with trees.Desktop Version
Building detail of Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Building detail of Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Stand in Registan Square and it"s easy to see why it is considered the architectural heart of Samarkand—one of Central Asia"s oldest cities. This plaza in Uzbekistan is framed by three magnificent madrasas—Islamic centres of learning—whose soaring portals draw the eye upward. Yet some of the square"s greatest treasures reveal themselves only when you look closer.Desktop Version
International Whale Shark Day
International Whale Shark Day
Today, International Whale Shark Day makes room for the world"s largest fish. Despite their name, whale sharks are not whales but fish, reaching lengths of up to 18 metres and weighing around 18 metric tonnes. Found in warm tropical seas, they glide through the water with their mouths open, filtering plankton, fish eggs and other tiny prey. This species" distinctive white-spot patterns are unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints.Desktop Version
Aerial view of surfers, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Aerial view of surfers, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Off the coast of Santa Catarina, a state in southern Brazil, the image captures a familiar ritual: surfers waiting beyond the breaking waves, their boards rising and falling with the Atlantic. From above, almost nothing seems to happen. But that"s when the real work begins.Desktop Version
Mont-Saint Michel during high tide, Normandy, France
Mont-Saint Michel during high tide, Normandy, France
At sunset, Mont-Saint Michel rises from the waters of Normandy, France, like a fortress shaped by the sea. Perched on a rocky tidal island, the abbey and village stand at the centre of one of Europe"s most dramatic coastal settings. Twice a day, the sea retreats to reveal vast stretches of sand before surging back to reclaim the landscape. At high tide, the mount becomes an island once again. For centuries, travellers timed their journeys to this rhythm, crossing the flats when conditions allowed and watching the sea return hours later.Desktop Version
World Lake Day
World Lake Day
Imagine a world without the natural wonders that contain about 90% of Earth"s surface freshwater. Lakes provide drinking water, support wildlife, help regulate climate and sustain communities around the globe. In recognition of their vital role, the United Nations designated 27 August as World Lake Day, first observed in 2025. The observance has particular relevance for Canadians, as Canada is home to more than two million lakes that shape its landscapes, ecosystems, recreation and freshwater resources. Protecting them is increasingly important as pollution, overuse and climate change put pressure on many lake environments.Desktop Version
Auroras over Kirkjufell, Iceland
Auroras over Kirkjufell, Iceland
As darker nights return to Iceland, visitors will soon look to the skies for a chance to see the aurora borealis. Better known as the northern lights, this luminous phenomenon occurs when particles from the sun interact with gases high in Earth"s atmosphere, creating shimmering ribbons of green, pink, purple and sometimes red light. Iceland"s northern location and increasingly dark autumn and winter nights make it one of the world"s premier destinations for aurora viewing.Desktop Version
Atlantic puffin in Elliston, Newfoundland
Atlantic puffin in Elliston, Newfoundland
As morning breaks over Elliston, a small seabird appears with a wild iris held across its bill. The scene looks almost like a gift, yet biologists say Atlantic puffins are not known to offer flowers to their mates during courtship. The colourful bill, which becomes brightest in the breeding season and fades later in the year, helps make the photograph memorable. Even their feet turn brighter.Desktop Version
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, United States
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, United States
The Brooklyn Bridge doesn"t just connect Manhattan and Brooklyn—it bridges history, engineering and a few surprising stories too. Opened in 1883 after 14 years of construction, it became the world"s first steel-wire suspension bridge, forever changing the way New Yorkers crossed the East River.Desktop Version
Brown bear fishing in river, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear fishing in river, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
In Alaska, some of the world"s wildest wildlife spectacles unfold far from cities and roads. At Katmai National Park, brown bears line the river, and when the salmon jump, the show begins. Created in 1918 after the dramatic 1912 Novarupta volcanic eruption, the park protects more than 16,000 square kilometres of wilderness, including active volcanoes, tundra and salmon-rich rivers.Desktop Version
Common blue butterfly
Common blue butterfly
That quick glimpse of blue fluttering through a field has a story that begins much earlier, with a tiny caterpillar and a surprising survival trick. The common blue is found across Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, feeding on flower nectar as an adult. It starts life as a small egg, often placed by a female on a host plant such as bird"s-foot trefoil. The real surprise comes during its caterpillar stage, when ants play an unexpected role in its survival. After hatching, the caterpillar feeds on leaves before entering the next stage of its transformation. Along the way, it produces a sugary substance called honeydew that ants feed on. As a way of saying thanks, the ants may protect the caterpillar from predators.Desktop Version
Canadian National Exhibition begins
Canadian National Exhibition begins
You arrive while the sky is turning blue-grey, hear the first burst of music from the midway and realise the Canadian National Exhibition has opened for another season. The event began in 1879 as the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, designed to bring together farming, industry and new ideas from across Canada. More than a century later, that purpose still survives in the exhibits and demonstrations spread across the grounds.Desktop Version
An orca near the Chilkat Mountains, Lynn Canal, Alaska, USA
An orca near the Chilkat Mountains, Lynn Canal, Alaska, USA
An orca breaks the surface of Lynn Canal against the backdrop of the snow-capped Chilkat Mountains in Southeast Alaska. Also known as the killer whale, the orca is the largest member of the dolphin family and one of the ocean"s most recognisable predators. Alaska"s Inside Passage provides abundant feeding grounds, sustaining salmon runs and a rich variety of marine life that supports these remarkable animals.Desktop Version
Whytecliff Park, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Whytecliff Park, West Vancouver, British Columbia
The best route here isn"t built with concrete. Instead, the tide reveals a rocky path leading from Whytecliff Park to Whyte Islet in West Vancouver. A few hours later, the sea quietly covers the crossing again, making timing part of the experience. This shoreline has drawn visitors for generations. The tide opens the path; wet rocks keep you humble. The reward is a sweeping view back towards the beach and the hillside homes of Gleneagles.Desktop Version
Aerial view of Palmanova, a fortress city in Friuli, Italy
Aerial view of Palmanova, a fortress city in Friuli, Italy
From above, Palmanova looks less like a town and more like a carefully drawn star set into the plains of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Founded by the Republic of Venice in 1593, this fortress city was designed for defence, order and spectacle. Its streets radiate from a central square, while its walls are shaped into a precise nine-pointed pattern. That geometry was no accident. Palmanova became one of the most influential models of early modern military architecture. It was protected by concentric fortifications built first under Venice and later strengthened and expanded during the Napoleonic period.Desktop Version