Photos of the Week: Tractor Race, Rocket Festival, Drone Evacuation
This weekly photo collection from The Atlantic highlights diverse global events occurring in mid-May 2026. Key military developments include NATO's Sword 26 exercise in Poland, where allied forces tested the Flowcopter FC100, a heavy-lift drone designed for evacuating injured soldiers. Cultural and sporting events feature prominently, such as the start of Eurovision Song Contest week in Vienna, Austria, and the Great Escape Festival in Brighton, England. In sports, cyclists competed in heavy rain during Stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia in Italy. Traditional celebrations were captured in Ayutthaya, Thailand, with an annual modified tractor race marking the rice-farming season. Social and political moments include children playing on the painted Mexico-U.S. border wall during Mother’s Day, students protesting for university funding in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Afghan children walking home from school in Zabul province. Nature photography includes flamingos in India and a seagull in Germany. The collection provides a visual snapshot of international life, blending technological advancements, cultural festivities, and everyday human experiences across multiple continents.
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