Fields Medalists Deng Yu (1st L) and Wang Hong (1st R), both Chinese mathematicians, John Pardon (2nd L), an American mathematician, and Jacob Tsimerman, a Canadian mathematician, pose for a group photograph at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia, the United States, July 23, 2026. Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians held here on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious honor. The other recipients of the 2026 Fields Medals are American John Pardon and Canada's Jacob Tsimerman. (Photo: Xinhua)

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff at No10 North office in Manchester, Britain, on July 24, 2026. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Thursday began working from a new government office in Manchester, dubbed "No10 North," as part of his plan to shift economic decision-making away from Westminster and devolve more powers to local authorities. Located at Heron House in central Manchester, the office will serve as the government's new "situation room for growth," coordinating work on local economic development and devolution, according to a government statement. (Photo: Xinhua)

Palestinians take part in a march to protest against Israeli plans for forced displacement in Gaza City, July 23, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 20, 2026 shows a view inside an anechoic chamber for antenna testing at Guoyu Starry Sky Technology Co., Ltd. in the high-tech zone of Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province. Guoyu Starry Sky Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacturing of satellites. Its intelligent production line for commercial satellites can produce more than 150 units annually, each weighing between 200 kg and 500 kg. (Photo: Xinhua)

A giant panda cools off in a pool of water at the Chongqing Zoo in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 23, 2026. The zoo has taken various measures to cool the animals off and to keep them comfortable during the summer heat here. (Photo: Xinhua)

Beach goers rest on the beach of Moutchic on the shore of Lake Lacanau (Etang de Lacanau) in Lacanau , southwestern France on July 24, 2026, as clouds of smoke rise into the sky from the Gironde wildfire. (Photo: AFP)

This photo taken on July 25, 2026 shows a scene during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea. The UNESCO added China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites to the World Heritage List on Saturday during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 61. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 23, 2026 shows a view of a defunct salt mine in Turda, Romania. As a new heat wave sweeps across Europe, the defunct salt mine in Turda has become a popular retreat for visitors seeking to escape the summer heat. Featuring recreational facilities such as rowboats, a Ferris wheel and billiard tables, the salt mine maintains a year-round temperature of around 10 to 12 degrees Celsius. (Photo: Xinhua)

A Gravity-1 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Shanghai, East China, July 22, 2026. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the commercial rocket at 10:54 am (Beijing Time) on Wednesday, placing nine satellites into their designated orbits. (Photo: Xinhua)

African elephants are seen at Tsavo West National Park in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, July 23, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)