Today's best photos: from Macron's swearing-in ceremony to a drone strike on Snake Island

'The National' picks the most striking images from around the world

Emmanuel Macron (R) is presented the great necklace of France's National Order of the Legion of Honour by its great chancellor General Benoit Puga (L), and recognized as the order's grand master at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on May 7, 2022, during the investiture ceremony of Emmanuel Macron as French President, following his re-election last April 24. (Photo by GONZALO FUENTES / POOL / AFP)

Firefighters review a plan as rescue efforts continue after an explosion at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba. AFP

Supporters of presidential candidate Leni Robredo attend a campaign rally in the Makati business district in Manila, the Philippines. AFP

A rescue crew tows Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz’s car after a crash during the second practice session of the Miami Formula One Grand Prix. AFP

Icelandic horses frolic in their paddock at a stud farm in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany. AP

An Afghan horseman rushes to the target during a spear racing contest in Kabul's sprawling Chaman-e-Huzori park. AP

Sailors march in Red Square during a general rehearsal for Russia's Victory Day military parade in central Moscow. AFP

This satellite image taken by Planet Labs PBC shows thick black smoke rising after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike on Russian positions on Snake Island, Ukraine. AP

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Updated: May 07, 2022, 11:31 AM