Today's best photos: from Lizzo's Emmy win to a Berlin ballet tour

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

Lizzo and other cast members celebrate as she accepts the award for Outstanding Competition Programme for 'Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls', at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Reuters

Kenyan security forces intervene during a stampede at the entrance of the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi, ahead of William Ruto's inauguration ceremony. AFP

A Ukrainian soldier helps a wounded fellow soldier on the road in freed territory in the Kharkiv region of the country. AP

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III, upper left, fumbles the ball as Broncos offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (73) loses his helmet during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks. AP

Indigenous Mayan authorities hold up their batons as they protest against Guatemala´s 201 years of independence from Spain, in Guatemala City. They also demanded the resignation of President Alejandro Giammattei. AP

A man takes a selfie in a sunflower field near the Syrian town of Maarat Misrin. AFP

Buddhist monks walk in line to get lunch during the Pchum Ben festival (Festival of Death) at a pagoda in Phnom Penh. AFP

Outgoing Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects a guard of honour at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi ahead of William Ruto's inauguration ceremony. AFP

Boys with painted faces pose before performing in a play during the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu. AFP

Bruce Pollard, 3, wearing a guardsman's costume, in Windsor, England following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters

The sun sets over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Air pollution in some parts of Hong Kong reached 'serious', the highest health risk level, according to the air quality health index operated by the Environmental Protection Department. EPA

Kolkata police officers charge as hundreds of Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) activists protest against an education recruitment corruption issue in Kolkata, India. EPA

State Ballet Berlin (Staatsballett Berlin) ensemble perform their program "From Berlin with love" on the deck of a ship touring Berlin's landmarks at Spree river, Germany September 12, 2022. REUTERS / Fabrizio Bensch TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Updated: September 13, 2022, 1:37 PM