Best photography from around the world, Sept. 8

An activists of Chilean Human Rights organisation “Detained and Disappeared People” during the military dictatorship (1973-1990), casts his shadow on a Chilean national flag as he raises his fist during a demonstration in Santiago. Martin Bernetti / AFP

Argentina’s forward Luis Scola (L) vies with Brazil’s forward Marcus Vieira (C) and Brazil’s centre Tiago Splitter (R) during the 2014 FIBA World basketball championships round of 16 match Brazil vs Argentina at the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid. Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP

Indian people get a glimpse through the window of their apartments as the idols of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesha (not seen) are taken for immersion into the Arabian Sea as part of a ritual, in Mumbai, India. Divyakant Solanki / EPA

Hannes Arch of Austria performs during the finals for the sixth stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Red Bull Joerg Mitter / AP

A Palestinian looks out from the remains of his house, which witnesses said was destroyed during the Israeli offensive, in Beit Hanoun town in the northern Gaza Strip. Mohammed Salem / Reuters

People perform the annual Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance in Hong Kong. The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, performed over three nights during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong. Alex Ogle / AFP

The National View’s photo editors pick the best images of the day from around the world