Today's best photos: from a military picnic in Poland to yoga in China

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

A woman holds a grenade launcher during a military picnic in Siemianowice, Poland. The country is seeking more part-time volunteers for its Territorial Defence Force. Getty Images

A woman holds a grenade launcher during a military picnic in Siemianowice, Poland. The country is seeking more part-time volunteers for its Territorial Defence Force. Getty Images

Jun 20, 2022

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