• The Northern Lights illuminate in the night sky over Plum Island and the mouth of the Merrimack River, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA, 11 May 2024. The Northern lights, or aurora borealis, were visible in the sky over a large portion of the United States, after an 'extreme' solar storm began to hit the Earth on 10 May. EPA / CJ GUNTHER
    The Northern Lights illuminate in the night sky over Plum Island and the mouth of the Merrimack River, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA, 11 May 2024. The Northern lights, or aurora borealis, were visible in the sky over a large portion of the United States, after an 'extreme' solar storm began to hit the Earth on 10 May. EPA / CJ GUNTHER
  • Two boys watch the Malaysia Super League game between Kedah Darul Aman Football Club and Polis DiRaja Malaysia Football Club in Kuala Lumpur. AFP
    Two boys watch the Malaysia Super League game between Kedah Darul Aman Football Club and Polis DiRaja Malaysia Football Club in Kuala Lumpur. AFP
  • Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference party listen to candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi at an election campaign rally in Srinagar. AFP
    Supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference party listen to candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi at an election campaign rally in Srinagar. AFP
  • A car on a flooded street in Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Reuters
    A car on a flooded street in Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. Reuters
  • Internally displaced Palestinians leave with their belongings following an evacuation order issued by the Israeli army, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
    Internally displaced Palestinians leave with their belongings following an evacuation order issued by the Israeli army, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
  • Spain's Paula Badosa in action against Russia's Diana Shnaider at the Italian Open in Rome. Reuters
    Spain's Paula Badosa in action against Russia's Diana Shnaider at the Italian Open in Rome. Reuters
  • San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez is doused by teammates Manny Machado, left, and Fernando Tatis Jr. after hitting a walk-off single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. AP Photo
    San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez is doused by teammates Manny Machado, left, and Fernando Tatis Jr. after hitting a walk-off single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. AP Photo
  • Stewards push racks of hi-vis jackets outside London's Craven Cottage stadium ahead of the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City. EPA
    Stewards push racks of hi-vis jackets outside London's Craven Cottage stadium ahead of the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City. EPA
  • A volcanic eruption from Mount Ibu in Indonesia's North Maluku province. AFP
    A volcanic eruption from Mount Ibu in Indonesia's North Maluku province. AFP

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Today's best photos: From the Northern Lights to volcanic eruption

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

May 11, 2024

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4 The Saudi Derby (TB) 1600m (D) $800,000

5 The Neom Turf Cup (TB) 2,100m (T) $1,000,000

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8 The Saudi Cup (TB) 1,800m (D) $20,000,000

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Updated: May 11, 2024, 12:00 PM