• Azalea in full bloom attract visitors at the Nezu Shrine garden in Tokyo, Japan, where temperatures reached 23.4°C, 3.4°C higher than usual. EPA
    Azalea in full bloom attract visitors at the Nezu Shrine garden in Tokyo, Japan, where temperatures reached 23.4°C, 3.4°C higher than usual. EPA
  • North Korea's Missile Administration conducts a test launch of Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missiles in the West Sea of Korea on April 20. AFP
    North Korea's Missile Administration conducts a test launch of Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missiles in the West Sea of Korea on April 20. AFP
  • A voter in Dugeli village, Chhattisgarh state, waits to cast her ballot at a polling station during the first phase of voting of India's general election. AFP
    A voter in Dugeli village, Chhattisgarh state, waits to cast her ballot at a polling station during the first phase of voting of India's general election. AFP
  • A boat sails along the Nile river in Aswan in Upper Egypt. AFP
    A boat sails along the Nile river in Aswan in Upper Egypt. AFP
  • From left: Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, members of the band Jonas Brothers, perform at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, Colombia. Almost 14,000 people attended the show. EPA
    From left: Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, members of the band Jonas Brothers, perform at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, Colombia. Almost 14,000 people attended the show. EPA
  • Police officers in Tirana, Albania, retreat from Molotov cocktails thrown by protesters outside the mayor's office, where a crowd gathered to accuse him of corruption. Reuters
    Police officers in Tirana, Albania, retreat from Molotov cocktails thrown by protesters outside the mayor's office, where a crowd gathered to accuse him of corruption. Reuters
  • A Jewish worshipper prays at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. Reuters
    A Jewish worshipper prays at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. Reuters
  • Charles Leclerc of Monaco drives a Ferrari SF-24 during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on Saturday April 20. Getty Images
    Charles Leclerc of Monaco drives a Ferrari SF-24 during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on Saturday April 20. Getty Images

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Today's best photos: From Azalea Festival in Japan to F1 Grand Prix in China

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

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April 20, 2024

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Updated: April 20, 2024, 11:21 AM