Over the last two years, the online image-sharing platform Instagram has become more than a site for baby pictures and pouty selfies. Professional photographers around the world are also using it to instantly let the world learn about news events. One example of this was Scroll.in's Instagram coverage of the 2014 Indian elections.

On the occasion of World Photography Day, we present a selection of photographs from the platform that provide a glimpse of significant events playing out across the globe.


Gaza: A child smiles amid rubble caused by Israeli bombs.



London: England celebrate a 3-1 win against India in the Investec Test series on Sunday.



Mumbai: A man sports an image of Lord Krishna on his jersey during the Gokulashtami festival on Monday. This festival marks Krishna's birthday. 



Mumbai: A banner propagating peace during the Gokulashmati festival on Monday.



Old Trafford:  The first match of the English Premier League was played between Swansea and Manchester United on Saturday.



Seoul: Pope Francis addresses a gathering on Friday.



Ferguson, Missouri: Demonstrators protest the shooting and death of teenager Michael Brown on Wednesday.