This is a selection of photos that were taken today in order to inform you about everything important that happened this day. From riot police who scuffle with protesters as they defy a ban and march on Taksim Square to mark May Day to a man who struggles with an umbrella while walking along the west coast on a blustery day, all these photos will amaze you.

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Istanbul, Turkey

Riot police scuffle with protesters as they defy a ban and march on Taksim Square to mark May Day.
Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters

Melbourne, Australia

Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most senior Catholic and controller of the Vatican’s finances, has pleaded not guilty after he was ordered to stand trial over historical sexual offence allegations
Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

Cairo, Egypt

A Ramadan lantern bearing the image of Liverpool FC midfielder Mohamed Salah is on sale at a market in Sayyida Zeinab district. The Egyptian footballer’s patriotic statements, flashy commercials, anti-drugs campaign and his dazzling displays in the Premier League have made him a national treasure
Photograph: Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images

London, UK

Morris Men dance as the sun rises over Primrose Hill. The traditional English folk dance often features sticks and handkerchiefs. Sales of Maypoles have risen in recent years as May Day celebrations make a comeback
Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

Glastonbury, UK

A woman watches the sun rise as people gather on Glastonbury Tor to celebrate Beltane. Druids and pagans honor the occasion, also known as the Gaelic May Day festival, as it marks the peak of spring and the beginning of summer
Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Kataragama, Sri Lanka

People feed fruit to an elephant on Kataragama-Buttala road
Photograph: Ishara S Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images

Orléans, France

Mathilde Edey Gamassou is dressed as Joan of Arc as she takes part in a tribute to the French martyr, saint and military leader
Photograph: Guillaume Souvant/AFP/Getty Images

Naypyidaw, Myanmar

Farmers maintain a paddy field. Rice is one of the country’s most important crops
Photograph: Hein Htet/EPA

Beijing, China

A couple take a selfie with a portrait of the philosopher Sun Yat-sen, revered as the father of modern China, in Tiananmen Square on May Day
Photograph: Nicolas Asfouri/AFP/Getty Images

Ardara, Ireland

A man struggles with an umbrella while walking along the west coast on a blustery day
Photograph: Richard Wayman/Alamy Live News