Today's best photos: from TikTok celebrity tortoise to French Spider-Man

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

Hisao Mitani walks Bon-Chan, the African tortoise, 26, that has become famous on TikTok for its long, slow walks. Getty Images

A child runs after soap bubbles being made by a street artist in Lisbon's downtown Rossio square. AP Photo

Women from India's Lambadi community perform during Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations, in Secunderabad. AFP

Shiite Muslims take part in a mourning ceremony, during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. Reuters

A pest control worker sprays insecticide to kill mosquitoes and prevent an outbreak of dengue fever in Kathmandu, Nepal. EPA

Young drivers prepare for the Settrington Cup, during the Goodwood Revival 2022, at Goodwood Motor Circuit in England. PA

A German police officer gestures as revellers walk towards the tents in Munich, Germany. Getty Images

Lightning illuminates the sky on Montjuic mountain during a storm in Barcelona, Spain. Reuters

A couple look at an image of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, promoting an exhibition at the Tate Modern gallery in London, Britain. Reuters

French "Spider-Man" Alain Robert climbs the TotalEnergies skyscraper in La Defense near Paris, France. Reuters

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