The National View’s photo editors pick the best of the day from around the world
Updated: June 03, 2014, 12:00 AM
Best photography from around the world, June 3
This aerial photo shows wreckage from where a plane plunged down and erupted in flames during a take-off attempt at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Mass. Lewis Katz, co-owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, and six other people died in the crash. David L. Ryan / AP
A picture taken shows a sandstorm engulfing the northeastern neighbourhood of Minicity in the Iranian capital Tehran. A massive sandstorm and record winds killed at least four people in Tehran, plunging the city into darkness, knocking out power supplies, damaging buildings and causing massive disruption. Sadeeh Eslamieh / AFP
Minnesota Twins’ Brian Dozier (2) leaps over Milwaukee Brewers’ Carlos Gomez (27) at second to turn a double play on a ball hit by Khris Davis during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Milwaukee. Morry Gash / AP
Six-month-old elephant calf Man Jai (R) swims with his big sister Mali at Melbourne Zoo in Melbourne, Australia. It was the first time the Asian elephant calf has swum which is a natural behaviour for the species. Julian Smith / EPA
Supporters of Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah are seen through a broken window during an election campaign in Qala I Naw, capital of Badghis province. Mohammad Ismail / Reuters
Vehicles come to a standstill at a flooded crossroad in Pingba, Guizhou province. According to Xinhua News Agency, strong rainfall has battered Guizhou province. Reuters
A man holds his head in his hands as he reacts in front of a rubble following a reported bomb attack by government forces in the northern city of Aleppo. Tamer Al-Halabi / AFP
Members of the Royal Marines Band rehearse for Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade in London. The Beating Retreat, which is traditionally a celebration of Prince Philip’s birthday, will be held on Horse Guards Parade. Neil Hall / Reuters
Afghan security personnel stand guard during an election campaign rally for Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah, in Chaghcharan city, Wakil Kohsar / AFP